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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 2011
Page
9
The 7 foot 6 Chinese star Yao Ming has informed the league office of his retirement per Yahoo! Sports. His contract expired after last season and Houston declined to comment amid the lockout. The eight time All Star averaged 19 points and 9.2 rebounds over eight seasons.
Josh Hamilton played in Arlington as the Rangers beat Oakland 8-5, choosing to stay on the field despite the death of Shannon Stone at Rangers Ballpark. Hamilton received support from fans and teammates, while a foul ball injured an unidentified spectator. Manny Mota offered empathy, recalling a similar 1970s Dodgers incident. Hamilton said he will seek time if needed and will keep the Stone family in his prayers.
Ohio State forfeits all wins from the 2010 season after NCAA infractions involving players trading autographs for cash and tattoos and a coach’s cover up. The school also imposed two years of self‑imposed probation as it faces potential further penalties.
The NCAA infractions committee accepted West Virginia University's self imposed penalties, including two years of probation, after noting three failure-to-monitor violations connected to out-of-season coaching and non-coaching staff working with players.
In Stillwater Oklahoma a judge entered a not guilty plea and scheduled a new court date for Oklahoma State forward Darrell Williams who faces five felony counts alleging inappropriate touching of two women at an off campus party. District Judge Phillip Corley granted a transcript request for new co counsel and set July 22 for the next hearing.
Chez Reavie shot a 9-under 62 at TPC Deere Run in Silvis Illinois to move to 14-under 128 after two rounds. He used a hot putter to build an eagle and a sequence of birdies during a strong eight‑birdie nine to lead by two entering the weekend seeking his first win since 2008.
Stacy Lewis held the early lead at the U S Women's Open in Colorado Springs before bogeys and a double bogey after a lengthy rain delay trimmed her advantage. Korean rival J K Kim moved to four under with four holes left as darkness halted play.
Keselowski drives to his first Nationwide Series victory of the season at Kentucky Speedway, using a light touch on the gas to cover the final 67 laps on one tank of fuel and finishing over a second ahead of Kevin Harvick. Kyle Busch started 41st after a qualifying crash and placed third, with Kasey Kahne and Elliott Sadler completing the top five.
Seattle latest line covers middleweight bout at Boardwalk Hall Atlantic City New Jersey with E Lara at 280 to P Williams 340 in a 12 round main event. Team in caps indicates betting emphasis from Tribune Media Services.
Tigers play in Kansas City Mo at 6 10 p m Sunday 1 10 p m Sporting Kansas City hosts Chivas USA at 6 30 p m in Kansas City Kan.
A Detroit Free Press column features thoughts from writer Drew Sharp on contemporary sports topics. The piece reflects Sharp's perspectives, citing his distinctive views and analysis of recent events and trends in Detroit sports culture.
Jack Nicklaus wins the 1966 British Open at Muirfield with a total of 282, joining Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan and Gary Player as the only players to hold all four majors. The victory marks Nicklaus’s place among golf’s all time greats.
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