St Johns weighs Doherty as possible head coach candidate
St John’s may pursue Matt Doherty for head coach as a preliminary nine-man interview list circulates from the New York Daily News. Odds favor Phil Martelli and Paul Hewitt. Ron Rutledge stands off the board. Edward J. Manetta Jr. says assistants will be considered. Doherty leads among assistant coaches due to KU accomplishments and East Meadow roots. Former KU guard Jerod Haase underwent wrist surgery with a long recovery ahead and plans for basketball at Sport2Sport camps this summer and potential Europe play next season.
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Texas
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Hall of Fame to enshrine Jerry Waugh in Kansas Golf
Lawrence's Jerry Waugh is among three men chosen for induction into the Kansas Golf Hall of Fame. Waugh served as Kansas Golf Assn director 1979 1991 and is director emeritus. He has coached KU women's golf since 1992 and helped form the Kansas Golf Foundation in 1990. Inductions Nov 14 at Adams Alumni Center. Tickets 842 4833.
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Coronado's Quest Faces Post Parade and Derby Decision
Trainer Allen McGaughey weighs Coronado's Quest post position at Gulfstream and concerns over a saddling area that could spook the temperamental colt. Jockey Mike Smith returns from injury. Robby Davis rode a troubled Wood Memorial run. Despite Wood Memorial victory, skip to Derby chosen to avoid Derby atmosphere and breathing issues. The Derby crowd at Churchill Downs dwarfs the Preakness attendance.
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Red Dog Days summer conditioning returns in Lawrence
Lawrence tradition known as Red Dog Days begins June 9 with Don Gardner and Jim O Connell guiding sessions at Memorial Stadium east lot. Training runs Tuesdays and Thursdays 5 30 p m through June with inside access during stadium renovation and July 6 to Aug 14. Programs started in the 1980s for Lawrence High football and grew to include others. last year about 500 participated. Gardner was a 1996 Sporting Goods Heroes Award finalist.
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Wright calls denialbloody stupid remarks about women’s backswing
CBS backed Ben Wright after he denied making the anti women remarks that sparked controversy in 1995. Wright said he regretted staying silent and acknowledged saying dumb things. LPGA commissioner Mechem condemned the charge as untrue and unfair while CBS stood by its plan in the exchange.
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Jim Nantz
New York
Ben Wright
Leslie Anne Wade
ESPN SportsCenter nears 20000th airing and reshapes sports coverage
ESPN's SportsCenter approaches its 20000th broadcast shaping sports news with immediacy and humor. John Walsh notes how the show changed coverage while Chris Berman recalls airport scenes and iconic calls that elevated anchors to celebrity status.
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