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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 2008
Page
8
In Joliet at 7 p.m., JoAnne Carner captured the U.S. Women’s Open with a seven-stroke margin over Kathy Whitworth. The historic finish highlighted a dominant performance in a major that reshaped LPGA narratives.
The Orlando Sentinel columnist Mike Bianchi quotes a Finchem statement about Tiger Woods being out for the year. The remark reflects reaction to Woods’s injury and the tour’s official stance on his eligibility and schedule.
Former champion Maria Sharapova loses 6 2 6 4 to Alla Kudryavtseva on Court 1, marking her earliest Grand Slam exit since 2003. Andy Roddick falls 6 7 5 6 4 7 6 to Janko Tipsarevic after failing on break points, as Djokovic also ousted on Centre Court by Marat Safin.
Gallery surrounds the ninth green as Pat Hurst finishes a 6-under 67 to share the early lead with Ji Young Oh at the U S Women's Open in Ebina Minnesota. Annika Sorenstam opens with 75 while Lorena Ochoa shoots 73 and Michelle Wie cards 81.
A federal appeals court rejected sprinter Justin Gatlin's bid to compete in the U S Olympic track trials arguing he does not meet the injunction standard. Gatlin, banned through 2010 for doping, alleged ADA discrimination over his first violation tied to ADHD medication.
Indiana announced that athletic director Rick Greenspan will resign at year end after new NCAA allegations that the university failed to monitor the men's basketball program. The NCAA said former coach Kelvin Sampson committed five major recruiting violations during his 12 years at the school, with penalties pending.
Oklahoma offensive lineman Phil Loadholt, a 6 foot 8, 350 pound starter at left tackle for the Sooners, is to appear in a July court hearing on charges of driving under the influence and transporting an open container. He was stopped at 2:35 a.m. on Interstate 35 near Norman after his white Chevy Impala crossed the center line and rode onto the shoulder, according to a Cleveland County affidavit.
Two former Texas football players, safety Robert Joseph and defensive tackle Andre Jones, pleaded guilty to a felony robbery charge in Travis County. Each faces up to 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine, with probation possible per assistant district attorney Buddy Meyer.
Barry Sims, veteran offensive lineman, signed with the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, ending a nine year run with the Oakland Raiders. The move adds depth on the Niners line as the team reshapes its roster.
Michael Beasley, a 19 year old from Kansas State, is hailed as a sure impact star for the Miami Heat after being drafted No. 2 overall. Heat president Pat Riley says he was persuaded to keep Beasley, praising his talent, work ethic, and maturity on the court.
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