2day in Sports History 1973 1997 and 2001 highlights
Robyn Smith becomes the first woman jockey to win a stakes race riding North Sea in the Paumonok Handicap at Aqueduct in 1973. Elvis Stojko completes the first quad triple combination in figure skating history to win the Champions Series final in 1997. Jackie Stiles becomes NCAA women’s basketball career scoring leader with 3,133 points in 2001 as Southwest Missouri State beats Creighton 94-59.
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Prisoner releases may fuel SEC school recruiting
Columnist Mike Bianchi notes a budget crisis could release thousands of prisoners nationwide, potentially boosting recruitment for SEC colleges. He asks readers to consider the broader impact of the economic downturn on college sports and rosters.
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Ogilvy, Casey reach final at Accenture Match Play
Geoff Ogilvy birdied five on the back nine to outlast Rory McIlroy in the quarterfinals and then closed out Stewart Cink 4 and 2 to reach the final. Paul Casey dominates the field, leading 81 of 82 holes and eyeing a first never-trailing Match Play champion title in an All England semifinal against Ross Fisher.
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Creamer leads Honda LPGA Thailand into final round
Paula Creamer carded a 5 under 67 with three back-nine birdies to seize a three stroke lead at Honda LPGA Thailand, as teams in baseball and NASCAR results spill into a busy sports wrap including Royals signings and Biffle ending a winless streak at Las Vegas.
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Royals Reach Two Year Deal With Juan Cruz
Kansas City sign right hander Juan Cruz to a two year contract to bolster bullpen. Cruz went 4-0 with a 2.61 ERA in 57 appearances last season with Arizona and averaged 12.37 strikeouts per nine innings, leading NL relievers. Esteban German designated for assignment to make roster space.
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Djokovic Wins Dubai Title Over Ferrer in Final
Novak Djokovic defeats David Ferrer 7-5 6-3 at the Dubai Tennis Championships to claim his first title of the season. Djokovic seals the win with an ace that was initially ruled out but overturned after his challenge.
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Kansas journalists listed for I Court KU coverage
A newsroom byline slate lists Tom Keegan Gary Bedore Andrew Hartsock Dugan Arnett and Matt Tait as KU basketball and football reporters with the Lawrence Journal-World. The notes designate their beat areas and email contacts for sports coverage.
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