Roy Williams critiques Internet critics at KU camp
Kansas coach Roy Williams addressed fans and campers at Allen Fieldhouse and other KU sites, denouncing anonymous online critics after a fan posted negative remarks about Aaron Miles. He warned he might close gym access to fans if disruptions continued, stressing respect for players and the program.
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Ripken says he will retire at season's end
Cal Ripken told the Washington Post on its Web site that he plans to retire after the current season. At age 40 turning 41 in August, he noted his joy in baseball but said he is ready to be home with his kids and family. He is batting .210 with four homers and 25 RBIs this year.
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Kournikova Withdraws From Wimbledon Amid Foot Injury
Anna Kournikova pulls out of Wimbledon due to a stress fracture in her foot, ending her campaign this year. Alex Corretja and Monica Seles also exit with leg and foot injuries, joining other top players like Gustavo Kuerten and Mary Pierce who withdraw for groin and back problems.
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Internet auction to sell B C Open title sponsorship
Net Tour Strategies began an eBay auction at 12 a.m. Monday offering the PGA B C Open title sponsorship for a two year term with a minimum bid of 14 million dollars per year. The sale marks a first for a professional sporting event using online bidding.
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Troy Davis Joins Tiger-Cats CFL Rushing Star Signs Deal
St. Catharines Ontario reports former NCAA rushing star Troy Davis signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats after playing the New Orleans Saints from 1997 to 1999. Davis, a Heisman finalist at Iowa State, became the only NCAA back to rush for 2,000 yards in back-to-back seasons.
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Wrigley Field to Get Facelift Plans Released
Mark McGuire, executive VP of business operations for the Chicago Cubs, releases artist renderings of future Wrigley Field renovations. The story is continued on page 50.
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Goosen Wins Open with Putts in Tulsa Showdown
Retief Goosen rebounded from a three putt on the final regulation hole to triumph in a 101st Open playoff at Southern Hills. He birdied from 15 feet at No. 10 to build a five shot lead, then coasted to a two stroke victory over Mark Brooks as fans watched his decisive putting performance.
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Royals rally falls short as White Sox edge KC 5 4
Magglio Ordonez homered for the sixth time in seven games and Mark Buehrle won his fifth straight start as the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 5-4 at Comiskey Park. Ordonez hit 2-for-2 against Chad Durbin, now 7-for-63 with 15 RBIs in June, while Buehrle (6-3) worked seven innings allowing three runs on nine hits. Jeff Liefer added a two run shot for Chicago. The Sox announced Kelly Wunsch likely torn rotator cuff and out for the season. KC drops to 27-42.
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Lakers Parade Returns Title Glory To City
The Lakers paraded through downtown Los Angeles on double decker buses after winning their second straight NBA title. An estimated 550,000 fans lined streets outside Staples Center as Kobe Bryant proclaimed a back to back to back era.
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