Secret NFL labor talks advance in Chicago suburb
NFL and players completed three days of confidential discussions in a Chicago suburb amid a three month lockout. A court-ordered mediation by Arthur Boylan continues with sessions canceled for next week to preserve privacy, while both sides seek a faster timetable toward a new collective bargaining agreement.
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Fowler the next great American hope in golf
Akron Beacon Journal reports on 22-year-old Rickie Fowler amid Masters and Memorial play at Muirfield Village. The piece highlights his style, charm, and ambitions to win, contrasting him with established stars and noting his Ryder Cup participation and early career results.
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Li Na reaches French Open final. Schiavone eyes title
Li Na defeated Maria Sharapova 6 4 7 5 to reach a second straight major final and deny Sharapova a career Grand Slam bid. Schiavone, the 2009 French champion, beat Marion Bartoli 6 3 6 3 to advance, aiming to defend her title as Li pursues China’s first Grand Slam winner. Pablo Sandoval begins rehab stint after wrist surgery with a planned minor-league ramp-up before returning to the Giants.
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McIlroy Takes Early Memorial Lead at Muirfield Village
Rory McIlroy shoots 66 at the Memorial in Dublin Ohio to grab a share of the first round lead alongside Chris Riley. Chris DiMarco and Josh Teater card 67s, with a large group on 68 including Stricker Johnson Cink and Fowler. Gary Woodland stands 72.
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Horne leads Wales Open at Celtic Manor with 64
Keith Horne shot a 7 under 64 to grab the first round lead at the Wales Open in Newport Wales. Graeme McDowell sits three behind as Peter Hanson carded 65 and Paul Broadhurst Steve Webster and Alvaro Velasco posted 66s on The Twenty Ten Course used for the Ryder Cup.
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Burrows avoids suspension in Stanley Cup clash
Vancouver forward Alex Burrows escapes suspension after NHL officials fail to prove he bit Patrice Bergeron following a scuffle after the first period. Bergeron accused Burrows of biting, Burrows denied the claim in the series opener won by Vancouver 1-0.
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Canucks Bruins Game 1 Nets 12-Year Rating High
The Vancouver Canucks 1 0 win over the Boston Bruins in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals drew a 3.2 overnight rating and 6 share on NBC. The telecast topped last year's Philadelphia Chicago opener and matched the best since Buffalo Dallas in 1999.
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Nebraska hires ex major leaguer Erstad as coach
Nebraska hires Darin Erstad to lead the baseball program in the Big Ten. The former 14 year MLB outfielder and 1994 national champion punter at Nebraska aims to win the Big Ten, reach a regional and advance to a College World Series. He turns 37 on Saturday and was the first pick of the 1995 MLB draft.
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SEC hoops to scrap divisions in 2011 12 season
Destin Florida SEC basketball aims to end divisions to seed the tournament 1 through 12 with top four receiving byes. Commissioner Mike Slive expects approval by athletic directors and presidents, affecting 2011 12 scheduling. Mauer back behind the dish in spring training for Twins after late-April DL stint.
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Royals Dominate Twins Schedule in Kansas City
A sports calendar item lists a Twins visit to Kansas City with 7:10 p.m. local start for today and a 6:10 p.m. first pitch on Saturday in Kansas City Missouri. The notice highlights back to back games between the Twins and Royals at Kauffman Stadium with local broadcast details.
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KU Sports Editors List Contacts and Roles
The Kansas City World journal provides contact details for its sports staff. Tom Keegan and Andrew Hartsock serve as editors with email tkeegan ljworld.com and ahartsock ljworld.com. Gary Bedore and Matt Tait cover KU basketball and KU football with gbedore ljworld.com and mtait ljworld.com.
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Love questions Rubio return with cautious hometown take
Minnesota forward Kevin Love commented on Twitter that he will believe Ricky Rubio is joining the Timberwolves when he sees it. He highlighted Rubio as the 2009 NBA Draft first round pick, noting the long-awaited reunion would affect the team.
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Gehrig hits four homers as Yankees beat A s 20 13
In 1932 Lou Gehrig becomes the first major leaguer to homer four times in a game helping the New York Yankees to a 20 13 victory over the Philadelphia A's. The performance comes as John McGraw resigns after 30 years with the Giants.
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