Phenix Rusk faces uphill climb in national tourney
Phenix Rusk 14 and under softball team wore down after a 12 run win earlier, then lost 4-3 to Kansas City Wild Things in the American Fastpitch Assn B Girls National Tournament. Double elimination continues as Phenix fights back from the loser's bracket with games led by coach Jay Rusk and pitcher Callie Craig.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr toRace at New Hampshire After Burning Wreck
Loudon, NH. Dale Earnhardt Jr plans to race at New Hampshire International Speedway to defend his second place in the Nextel Cup standings despite a recent crash that left his Corvette a scorched wreck. He described racing as his passion and had also driven in an American Le Mans event in Sonoma, California. Martin Truex Jr will be on standby to relieve if needed.
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Cycling fan dies after fall on Alpe d'Huez route
In Grenoble France a 64 year old Tour de France spectator was found dead by the roadside after a 130 foot fall during Wednesdays 16th stage time trial. Police said the man, believed from the Paris region, died Thursday.
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Akron signs stolen by fans spark city crackdown
Akron officials say two of nine city signs marking LeBron James' hometown were stolen by fans. Traffic ops supervisor Tom Bennett noted the loss and flagged vigilant eBay monitoring as authorities investigate the incidents.
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Maddux Earns Win No 298 in Cubs Rout of Reds
Cubs ace Greg Maddux earned his 298th career win as Chicago defeated Cincinnati 13 to 2. He was congratulated by teammates Glendon Busch and Carlos Zambrano after the decisive victory.
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Lawrence Raiders Open in Three-Team Legion Zone
The Lawrence Raiders begin play in the three team American Legion zone baseball tournament with action scheduled for Saturday night in Lansing. A related story appears on page 6C.
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Barmann Edges for Now at KU Quarterback Note
Kansas coach Mark Mangino says Adam Barmann has the edge to lead the offense as KU opens training camp. Swanson, a transfer from City College of San Francisco, remains a threat after showing strong spring form. Barmann started three games last season, passing for 564 yards and four TDs.
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Ward advances in Kansas Amateur Match Play thriller
Kansas University senior Kevin Ward survived a playoff against former KU Jayhawk Alan Stearns at Shadow Glen Golf Club in the Kansas Amateur Match Play Championship. Ward, a two-time June tournament winner, faced a late collapse before a dramatic playoff and a clutch bunker shot to survive.
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Sweeney belts grand slam in Royals 13-7 win over Tigers
On his 31st birthday Mike Sweeney crushed a grand slam and a three run homer to power Kansas City past Detroit 13-7 at Jacobs Field. Sweeney drove in seven, matching a club record, as Omar Infante and Brandon Inge also homered for Detroit. Ken Harvey added a homer for KC and Jimmy Gobble earned the win despite two long balls. Carlos Guillen exited with back stiffness. Box score on page 50.
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