Royals 3 Cardinals 2 as Sweeney’s 13th inning homer wins
Kansas City Royals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 in 13 innings as Mike Sweeney hits a solo homer with one out in the 13th to complete a sweep. Albert Pujols went 3 for 5 with a double in a tough road trip for the Cardinals, who were swept in the series.
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Royals at Brewers in Milwaukee 7 05 Start
Royals meet the Brewers at Miller Park in Milwaukee tonight at 7 05 local time. Blake Stein faces Jamey Wright as Kansas City trails 25 40 and Miller Park hosts the national telecast on Channel 29.
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Martin seizes first cart round in Cleveland Open
Casey Martin gripped his driver on No 15 after Supreme Court approval to use a cart, posting a 4-under 68 in round one of the Buy.com Greater Cleveland Open. He birdied three of his last four holes to salvage the day and sits four behind leader Heath Slocum heading into round two in Concord, Ohio.
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Cardinals victims of hotel room break-ins during Royals series
Nine St. Louis Cardinals players including rookie Albert Pujols were robbed at the Fairmont Hotel on Kansas Citys Country Club Plaza as the interleague series with the Royals continued. Also taken were items from Bobby Bonilla and Craig Paquette and several pitchers. Police valued losses around 510,000 with portable electronics among stolen goods. Bonilla cited a DVD player headphones and an MP3 player as among the missing items.
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Rison to wed TLC singer Lisa Lopes next month
Former Falcons receiver Andre Rison announced on WHTA FM that he plans to marry TLC singer Lisa Lopes on July 5 at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Lopes and Rison, once involved in a 1994 mansion fire incident, reportedly have a July 5 reservation for the wedding venue.
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Three withdraw from Wimbledon due to injuries
London reports that big servers Mark Philippoussis, Richard Krajicek, and Mary Pierce have withdrawn from Wimbledon with injuries. Anna Kournikova may join them on the withdrawal list as a potential addition to Pierce, Krajicek, and Philippoussis.
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Stormy start for Woods at U S Open leads Irwin charge
Hale Irwin shot a 3 under 67 to lead as storms halted round one at Southern Hills. Tiger Woods showing human frailties, he finished 3 over after a double bogey and error filled finish, while Matt Gogel opened with 70. Irwin, 56, swirled his cap to rally the crowd at the 18th as he pursues major glory.
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Lakers Seek Finish in Game Five Against 76ers
Lakers hold a 3-1 series lead and aim to close the NBA Finals in Philadelphia. Kobe Bryant and Shaquille ONeal pace the press to a potential postseason record 15-1, while Allen Iverson eyes a blowout to extend the series. Tonight at 8 in Philadelphia on channels 27 and 41.
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Thoren to join Mason at Minnesota as graduate assistant
Former Kansas player Jason Thoren may follow Glen Mason to Minnesota after 1996 season. At KU Thoren played 1994–96 and last year coached at Free State High. Lisher praises Thoren, noting his coaching skill and local ties.
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