Bowlsby presses Big 12 to settle plans by summer
Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby urged league leaders to decide on expansion, a football championship game, and a network by summer. Athletic directors spent about 90 minutes at spring meetings in philosophical talks as directors weight options and data on the potential eight game schedule and title game.
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Royals place Eibner on DL but Moustakas to end season
Kansas City news notes that Brett Eibner is placed on the disabled list with a left ankle sprain after chasing a triple in Tampa Bay. Meanwhile, Kansas City Royals star Mike Moustakas will undergo season ending ACL surgery in Pensacola. Dillon Gee was optioned to Triple-A Omaha after allowing four runs in five innings against the Rays.
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Murray advances to French Open semifinal at Roland Garros
Murray, seed No. 2, edged Richard Gasquet 5-7 7-6 6-0 6-2 to reach his fourth Roland Garros semifinal. He faces defending champion Stan Wawrinka after Wawrinka defeated Albert Ramos-Vinolas. Garbine Muguruza beat Shelby Rogers 7-5 6-3 to reach the women's final day, and Sam Stosur ousted Tsvetana Pironkova 6-4 7-6.
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LeBron and Curry Meet in Final Showdown Again
The article previews a repeat NBA Finals clash between LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors in Oakland. It notes a brewing rivalry, quotes Curry and James on MVP praise, and contrasts their paths from Akron roots to league icons, highlighting the star-driven era and differing backgrounds.
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Sheary Nets OT Goal Sends Penguins Ahead 2-0
Conor Sheary scored 2:35 into overtime as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the San Jose Sharks 2-1 to take a 2-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Final. Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang combined to set up the winner, with Kris Letang feeding Sheary for his fourth postseason goal. Matt Murray stopped 21 shots to keep Pittsburgh within two wins of the title.
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Royals Set For Cleveland Night Contest At 6 10 PM
The two day sports calendar notes the Royals travel to Cleveland for a 6 10 p m game tonight with Friday listed as part of the schedule.
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KU Sports Editors and Contacts Named in Duties
The Kansas headline notes Tom Keegan and Andrew Hartsock as Sports Editor and Managing Sports Editor with contact emails tkeegan ljworld.com and ahartsock ljworld.com. It lists Gary Bedore Matt Tait tied to KU sports and Benton Smith Bobby Nightengale connected to KUSports.com, with related editor emails and handles.
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Ruth retirement shocks 1935 sports world
Babe Ruth, aged 40, announces retirement from playing in 1935 ending a storied era. The companion item notes 2010 Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga loses a near perfect game when first base umpire Jim Joyce erroneously calls batter out on Jason Donald hit, with Miguel Cabrera fielding and throwing to Galarraga for an eventual 3-0 win over Cleveland, a call later admitted as blown.
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