Final Four semis move to cable in 2014
Under a 14 year CBS Turner deal with the NCAA, the NCAA Final Four semifinals will air on TBS in 2014 and 2015, while the title game stays on CBS. The two networks will swap coverage in 2016 and 2017 with TBS handling 2016 and CBS 2017.
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NASCAR Family Feud sparks debate over rules and penalties
The Orlando Sentinel critiques NASCAR inconsistency amid penalties and rule disputes. It cites Penske penalties appeal by Chief Appellate Officer John Middlebrook, notes fines on Denny Hamlin, and questions of restart and caution decisions at Talladega and Daytona. The piece highlights drivers Kenseth, Logano, Keselowski, and Hamlin facing sanctions, and argues for clearer, consistent standards.
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Hall of Fame nods honor Frazier Wuerffel and Dayne
The College Football Hall of Fame announces 12 players and two coaches for the class, led by Tommie Frazier, Danny Wuerffel, and Ron Dayne, with other inductees including Vinny Testaverde Ted Brown Tedy Bruschi Jerry Gray Steve Meilinger Orlando Pace Rod Shoate Percy Snow Don Trull Wayne Hardin and Bill McCartney. In Scottsdale police probe Phoenix Suns forward Michael Beasley over an alleged January 13 sexual assault, with detectives interviewing involved parties and awaiting results.
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Suns name general manager Ryan McDonough
The Phoenix Suns have hired Ryan McDonough as their new general manager. He replaces Lance Blanks, fired on April 22 after failing to reach the playoffs in three straight seasons. McDonough spent ten seasons with the Boston Celtics, including the last three as assistant general manager.
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Chiefs hire Bears' Ballard as director of player personnel
Kansas City Chiefs appoint Chris Ballard from the Chicago Bears to director of player personnel. GM John Dorsey announced the move. Ballard spent 12 seasons with the Bears, helping draft Matt Forte Charles Tillman and Tommie Harris. He previously coached at Texas A&M Kingsville with Al Harris.
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Kansas sports calendar highlights regional golf and local games
Thursday brings women's golf at Central Regionals in Norman Oklahoma. Free State High hosts Lawrence Invitational boys golf at Alvamar at 8 am. Softball hosts Lawrence High at 6 15 pm. Baseball vs Lawrence High at Hogland Ballpark 7 pm. Girls swimming Last Chance Meet at FSHS 4 pm. Girls soccer at Topeka Hayden 4 pm. Royals visit Orioles at 6 05 pm. Sounders play at 7 30 pm.
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Cubs and Wrigley Field Trade Threat Over Improvements
In a quirky exchange the Cubs threaten to relocate if Wrigley Field does not improve, while Wrigley Field retorts it could move if the Cubs demand are unmet. Comedian Jay Leno remarks on the odd duel highlighting stadium and team tensions.
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Perfect Game Sparked by Hunter in 1968 Showdown
Jim Catfish Hunter of the Oakland A's pitched a 4-0 perfect game against the Minnesota Twins, the first regular season AL perfect game in 46 years. In 1970 Walt Frazier scored 36 as the Knicks beat the Lakers 113-99 to claim the NBA title in seven games. In 1984 the Olympic torch relay began as the Soviet Union announced it would skip the Los Angeles Games.
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