Royals sweep doubleheader to run win streak to five
Dan Reichert fired seven strong innings to beat Milwaukee 4 1 in the late game after Devon White hit a leadoff homer for the Brewers. Carlos Beltran and Luis Alicea homered in the earlier 4 2 win that completed a suspended game. Royals manager Tony Muser praised the team for winning despite a long day.
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Royals Versus Brewers at Miller Park 1 05 PM
The Kansas City Royals meet the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park in Milwaukee starting at 1 05 PM. Blake Stein faces Jamey Wright as KC brings a 27 40 record against a Brewers squad awaiting the game on Channel 9 television.
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Open golf drama as Cink Goosen lead at U S Open
Retief Goosen and Stewart Cink share the lead at Southern Hills after a day of swings with Woods well back. Garcia and Mickelson lurk one behind as Duval and Brooks also in the hunt, while Woods hints at a dramatic comeback.
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Lakers' win sparks talk of a dynasty in the NBA Finals
Shaquille O'Neal dubbed The Big Historian as the Lakers claimed a 108-96 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Five, finishing 15-1 in the playoffs for the best post season win percentage in league history. With Kobe Bryant and Phil Jackson, the dominant run could extend beyond this title.
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Miami Hurricanes win College World Series title over Stanford
Miami defeated Stanford 12-1 to win the College World Series, claiming their second national title in three years and fourth overall. Kevin Brown drove in five runs while Kevin Mannix had three as Miami closed the season 53-12 and finished with a 17‑game win streak. Coach Jim Morris praised the total team effort as the Hurricanes dominated with pitching, defense, and timely hitting.
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Lawrence Blast fastpitch team forms from Lawrence area players
Five Lawrence area girls Lauren Abney Lacey Baxter Audrey Corkill Jenny Gilges and Meika Potter left summer teams to form the Lawrence Blast with parental support. They recruited new teammates from Lawrence and Baldwin to create a 15 player squad and establish names and colors for a fresh start.
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