Cubs Hall of Famer Piniella to retire after season
Cubs manager Lou Piniella announced he will retire at season's end after a 40-year MLB career including 18 as a player and 22 as a manager. He cited desire to spend more time with family and noted possible consulting roles. GM Jim Hendry will consider Ryne Sandberg as his successor, with hiring after the season.
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Time to retire Clemente's No. 21 in baseball history
A commentary argues for retiring Roberto Clemente’s No. 21 alongside Jackie Robinson’s No. 42. The piece recalls Clemente’s humanitarian drive, tragic plane crash in 1972, and his impact on MLB’s race relations, noting parallels with Robinson and Willie Mays. It includes quotes from Nolan Ryan on Clemente’s batting challenge and legacy.
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Armstrong Fights Hard For Pyrenees Stage Win
In the final days of the Tour de France Armstrong, seven time winner, battles to end career with a stage victory in the Pyrenees. He finishes sixth after a bold breakaway, with Fedrigo winning the 124 mile ride as Contador defends the yellow jersey.
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Trail Blazers land Wesley Matthews after Jazz pass
Portland reaches agreement with restricted free agent Wesley Matthews after Utah Jazz chose not to match the offer. A source says Matthews is set to sign officially either Tuesday night or Wednesday morning amid the ongoing negotiations.
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Alabama Eyes Possible Violation In Dareus Party
Alabama coach Nick Saban said school compliance is reviewing whether defensive end Marcell Dareus violated NCAA rules by attending an agent's party in Florida. The NCAA seeks clarity on who funded the trip as Alabama offers no immediate comment. USC to replace athletic director Mike Garrett with Pat Haden next month and return Reggie Bush's Heisman Trophy as sanctions fallout broadens scrutiny.
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Royals clash with Yankees in two day sports calendar
Toronto game at 1 10 p.m in Kansas City today follows a Thursday schedule featuring the New York Yankees at 6 05 p.m and a Kansas Legion Zone Tournament with Raiders HR today.
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Online sports blogs and KU coverage portals
Journal-World staff highlight online only content on Ijworld com and Kusports com featuring Conference Chatter Eric Sorrentino Hawks in the NBA Keegan Ratings Hawks rolling along Sideline Report and KU athlete interviews through several staff blogs including Keegan Tom Keegan Andrew Hartsock Jesse Newell and more
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KU Sports Staff Contacts and Editorial Roles
The Kansas staff list names Tom Keegan and Andrew Hartsock as Sports Editor and Associate Sports Editor, with Matt Tait and Gary Bedore among KU coverage editors. It outlines contact emails for the KU men's basketball and KU football teams and notes staff roles at the Kansas newspaper.
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