Graf Navratilova French Open final youngest champ
In 1987 Steffi Graf, eight days from age 18, defeated Martina Navratilova 6-4 4-6 8-6 to become the youngest women's French Open champion. In 1999 Juli Inkster won the U S Women's Open with 272, a 72-hole record. In 2006 Alicia Holzowell struck out 13 in six WCWS games as Arizona clinched the title. In 2007 Trevor Hoffman earned his 500th save for the Padres in a 5-2 win over the Dodgers.
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Patrick or Holmes Face Off in Fun Quiz Question
Sports columnist Mike Bianchi humorously contrasts Danica Patrick’s feared persona with Rupert Holmes and the Pina Colada Song in an Orlando Sentinel quip.
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Ivanovic Seeks Paris Crown After Thriller Semifinal
Ana Ivanovic advances to the French Open final after a 6 4 3 6 6 4 win over Jelena Jankovic. The Serbian rivals traded momentum in a tense semifinal that left Ivanovic on the verge of replacing Maria Sharapova at No 1 and facing Dinara Safina for the title.
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Ochoa Opens With 69 In McDonald's LPGA Championship
Lorena Ochoa posted a 3-under 69 at Bulle Rock in Havre De Grace Maryland after back nine birdies. She trails Lorie Kane and Emily Bastel by three as she pursues a rare third straight major.
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Big East Commissioner Tranghese to Step Down Next June
Providence Rhode Island Mike Tranghese longtime Big East commissioner who expanded the conference from basketball to football will resign at end of next June after leading the league to unprecedented success since taking the post in 1990.
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Weekley Leads St Jude Championship Round One
Boo Weekley shot 5-under 65 to lead the Stanford St Jude Championship after round one at TPC Southwind. He birdied the final hole to top Tommy Armour III by one stroke. Vijay Singh carded 67. In Texas, former Texas Tech defensive tackle Stoney Garland died at 33 after a car crash. he played one season for the Red Raiders under Spike Dykes.
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Plano steroids dealer found dead in home
Plano police found 35 year old David Jacobs and 30 year old Amanda Jo Earhart Savell shot to death in their home after a welfare check. Jacobs had a prior conviction with three years probation and a $25 000 fine, and had recently met with NFL security officials naming players he claimed bought steroids.
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Kemp and Torrealba Suspended After Tas tussle
Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp received a four game suspension and Colorado catcher Yorvit Torrealba three games after their on field altercation earlier this week.
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Rays select Tim Beckham No 1 in baseball draft
Tim Beckham, a prep shortstop from Griffin Georgia, was chosen by the Tampa Bay Rays with the No 1 pick. Posey, Florida State catcher, was a top contender but went fifth to the San Francisco Giants as the Rays delayed final choice. Beckham highlighted as a five tool athlete with standout summer showings and a senior .482 season, while Rays executives praised his advanced approach and potential impact.
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