Kane, Blackhawks Take 3-2 Series Lead Over Bruins
Patrick Kane scored twice as the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Boston Bruins 3-1 to take a 3-2 lead in the finals. Corey Crawford stopped 24 shots, and Chicago moved within one win of a fifth title. Jonathan Toews left early in the final period with an upper body injury as Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron was also hurt.
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Mississippi State Eyes First National Title In 2013 CWS
Mississippi State, 51-18, seeks its first national championship in any sport as the 2013 team faces UCLA, 47-17, in a best of three College World Series final. The Bulldogs rely on depth and a recent streak of close wins, while UCLA counters with disciplined pitching and a low-offense approach.
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Watson falters as Travelers three-way lead tightens
Bubba Watson bogeyed three last holes to fall into a three way tie for the Travelers Championship lead after three rounds at River Highlands. Graham DeLaet shot 65 to join at 10 under with Charley Hoffman, who had a late surge after a 73 Friday and a 66 Saturday. Justin Rose remained seven under in seventh place after a 68.
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Four tied atop LPGA after second round in Arkansas
Stacy Lewis shot 6 under 65 with four straight birdies to join a four way tie for first at 10 under at the LPGA NW Arkansas Championship in Racers Arkansas. Lewis, world number two and former amateur winner, isArkansas bound by local ties. Chie Arimura Beatriz Recari also shot 65 to join the group entering the final round alongside So Yeon Ryu.
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Stadler tops Encompass Championship lead at North Shore
Craig Stadler surged to a two shot lead at the Encompass Championship after circulating a 65 on Saturday at Glenview Illinois. Stadler produced birdies on three of four par-5s and finished 12 under 132 after a 4 under inward nine. Bob Tway matched Stadler with 65 while Jeff Sluman shot 66 with eight birds.
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McMurray grabs Sonoma pole in group qualifying
Jamie McMurray wins pole at Sonoma Raceway with a 94.986 mph lap, edging Marcos Ambrose in NASCARs first group qualifying format. It marks McMurrays ninth career Sprint Cup pole and first of the year, with Ambrose settling for second.
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Allmendinger Wins Nationwide at Road America
AJ Allmendinger full of relief wins the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Road America after late restarts and two green white checkered finishes. He credits team owner Roger Penske for giving him a second chance following suspension, with Justin Allgaier finishing second and Parker Kligerman, Owen Kelly, and Sam Hornish Jr. rounding out the top five.
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Le Mans Driver Allan Simonsen Dies After Spinout
Allan Simonsen, 34, died after spinning into the barrier at the Tertre Rouge corner during the 24 Hours of Le Mans. He was hospitalized with fatal injuries as the race continued with more than 23 hours remaining.
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Wade played through pain in pivotal games to win title
Diligent interview reveals Dwyane Wade faced severe knee pain during the playoffs. He contemplated limited minutes in Game 7 of the East finals. His left knee was drained requiring eight hours of therapy to participate in the NBA Finals. Wade also had platelet rich plasma therapy for three bone bruises.
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Royals Today A vs White Sox in 1 10 p.m. Start
The calendar lists a 1 10 p.m. game between the Royals and the White Sox. No further details are provided about location or outcome.
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Online sports blogs and KU coverage briefing
Online only content from Journal-World staff includes Sideline Report with Jesse Newell interviews, Tale of the Tail by Matt Tait on Kansas University football, and KU athletes coverage. Access ljworld.com kusports.com for full features and blogs.
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KU Sports Staff Contacts List
Local sports staff contact details include Tom Keegan and Andrew Hartsock as editors for basketball and football coverage. Gary Bedore and Matt Tait are also listed for KU football and basketball. Email addresses for staff are provided for direct reader inquiries.
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Boston Red Sox Reliever Ernie Shore Mows Down Washington
In 1917 Ernie Shore retires 26 batters in a 4-0 win after replacing Babe Ruth with no outs and a runner on first as Washington falls. The story also notes Nixon signing the Higher Education Act of 1972 and Title IX’s bans on sex bias in college athletics. Paris Hilton and Mensa are mentioned in a related aside.
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