Lonergan wins three Sunflower State Games track titles
Molly Lonergan dominated in Baldwin taking javelin 125 feet, shot put 36-6, and discus 123-0 to claim three golds. The Iola native and former 4A state discus record holder will attend Kentucky on a scholarship, where she aims to adapt to college competition and plans intramural basketball while following KU.
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University of Kentucky
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Kentucky
Gary Schwartz
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Raiders sweep Blue Valley in doubleheader shutout and dramatic comeback
Lawrence Raiders dominate Blue Valley 10-0 behind Skip Skahan two triples and seven RBIs. In nightcap, Josh Swenson ties the game with a key double after a failed squeeze, as Lawrence loses late lead but wins 11-10. Raiders face Topeka 74 in zone play. Skahan and Swenson lead a deep lineup despite late miscues.
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Blue Valley
Skip Skahan
Josh Swenson
Free State High
Skahan
John Swenson
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Outlaws
Damon Benitez
Benitez
Rob Etken
Free State
Raiders
Lawrence
Troy Wingert
Malley
Nolan Samuels
Mokeski charged with cocaine possession in Wisconsin
Kansas City Knights coach Paul Mokeski, 43, faced a misdemeanor cocaine possession charge in Ozaukee County after a June 9 stop for suspected drunken driving. Police said a folded paper contained white powder and that Mokeski admitted buying and using cocaine. He posted bail and faces up to a year in prison and a $5,000 fine if convicted. The Knights said they are investigating and will decide on action after the judicial process.
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Paul Mokeski
Milwaukee
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Kansas City
American Basketball Association
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NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
California
Overland Park
Ozaukee County
Tom R. Wolfgram
Knights
Tom Cheatham
Cheatham
Missouri coach Larry Smith hospitalized in Arizona with blood clot
MU coach Larry Smith, 60, was resting in an Arizona hospital Friday after symptoms of a blood clot in his lung. He was hospitalized Wednesday and has a history of clots in 1998. MU officials said he is expected to be met soon.
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Larry Smith
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Rebels win two at World Series in Hutchinson Kansas
The Under 12 Rebels baseball team went 2-1 at the USSSA World Series on Friday. They lost to Quad City Illinois 5-4 in eight innings as Travis Blankenship pitched seven. Lorenzo Ricketts went 3 for 4 and Nick DeBiasse 2 for 4 with Albers driving a two run triple. The Rebels beat Odessa Texas 3-2 with Jeremy Wright the winner and Albers earning a save. Tyler Knight and Scott Heitshusen added two hits each, Ayre added a double. They then defeated St Louis 10-2 as Ricketts earned the win and Wright Heitshusen Blankenship and Ayre had two hits apiece. Ayre and Heitshusen each tripled. They play Conway tomorrow as 12 teams remain in the 80-team series.
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Rebels
Quad City
Ill
Travis Blankenship
Lorenzo Ricketts
Nick DeBiasse
Mark Albers
Odessa
Tex
Jeremy Wright
Albers
Tyler Knight
Scott Heitshusen
Nick Ayre
St. Louis
Ricketts
Wright
Heitshusen
Blankenship
Ayre
Conway
Ark
KU women coaches lead weekend game in Sunflower State Games
Geoffroy and two KU alumnae coached a weekend scrimmage near Lawrence during the Sunflower State Games. The Hawk Squad built a halftime lead, held on after a Bobcats comeback, and celebrated with light remarks about referees. Geoffroy emphasized confidence and team heart.
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Los Alamitos
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Washington
Woods grabs lead in Scotland at Open on St Andrews
Tiger Woods moved into the lead at St Andrews as the 1966 British Open history looms over the field. Nicklaus, Toms, and a pack of challengers including Els, Garcia, and Flesch posted solid rounds while Els misfired early, leaving Woods with a weekend edge and the Old Course bunkers still a rumor.
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Loren Roberts
Steve Flesch
Sergio Garcia
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Ernie Els
Fred Couples
Phil Mickelson
Tom Lehman
St. Andrews
USA Edges Argentina In Tight Olympic Warmup Thriller
Luis Scola led Argentina with 19 points in the first half but was held to two in the second as the United States rallied from a halftime deficit. Key plays saw Richardson, Satterfield, and Leiva in foul trouble and the U S defense forcing misses as the Americans pulled ahead 81-78 late and sealed an 83-78 win with a final stretch including a Richardson three and Satterfield free throws. Argentina capitalized on USA fouls with 25 free throws but could not finish.
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Luis Scola
Collison
Boeheim
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Richardson
Satterfield
U.S
Scola
Art
Leiva
Jason Williams
USA
Brian Cook
Bobby Simmons
Argentina USA hoops thriller ends 83 78 Argentines edge Americans
USA defeated by Argentina 83 to 78 in a tight game. Notable scorers include Richardson 18 and Williams 17 for USA while Scola and Aguirrezabala led Argentina with strong totals. Halftime stood 49-45 in favor of Argentina as both teams traded runs and fouls remained even.
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Willams
Richardson
Dunleavy
Randolph
Cook
Blake
Satterfield
Prince
Collison
Simmons
Gooden
Argentina
Dellina
Malara
Kammericks
Boccia
Martin
Williams
Scola
Mikulas
Aguirrezabala
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