Academy Frank Makes Big League Debut for Royals
Kansas City rookie Frank White, first graduate of the Royals Baseball Academy in Sarasota, debuts at shortstop after Fred Patek’s DL stint. White, 22, plans to prove his defense while adjusting to hitting and earns praise from manager Jack McKeon. Academy founder Ewing Kauffman seeded a path for players like White.
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NFL says turf not linked to major injuries study shows
NFL Commissioner Rozelle released Stanford Research Institute findings that artificial turf does not cause more major injuries than natural grass. The NFL plans fixes including longer halftime warmups and fines for teams not keeping sidelines clear of personnel in a bid to reduce sideline risks.
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Diver King to Receive First IFF Woman of Achievement Award
Olympic gold medalist Micky King of Pontiac Michigan will be honored today by the International Freedom Festival Women’s Committee as the first recipient of the Woman of Achievement Award. King won the three meter springboard event in Munich.
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Albuquerque signs five year deal with Kansas City hockey club
Albuquerque, the CHL’s newest entrant, signs a five year working agreement with Kansas City, an expansion NHL club. The pact ties the city’s team to the NHL franchise as the two leagues deepen an affiliate relationship.
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