Sterling refuses to pay NBA fine over racist remarks
Donald Sterling, owner of the Los Angeles Clippers since 1981, is said by a lawyer to refuse the league’s 2.5 million dollar fine as due process objections are raised. A private dispute is expected to be adjudicated, with the league possibly withholding the amount from Clippers’ disbursements if unpaid.
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Youth baseball blamed for pitch overload and injuries
AP column argues overuse in youth and high school baseball drives elbow injuries including Tommy John surgeries. Dr. James Andrews and baseball figures call for changes, citing 194 pitches in a game and parental pressure as key factors.
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Chiefs sign fourth round pick De Anthony Thomas
Kansas City Chiefs announce the signing of fourth round pick De Anthony Thomas a versatile Oregon star who can play wide receiver running back and return punts and kicks. The move leaves Dee Ford and Aaron Murray as unsigned picks while Phillip Gaines Laurent Duvernay-Tardif and Zach Fulton have also joined the 53 man unit.
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Colts' Mathis suspended for four games
Indianapolis NFL star Rob ert Mathis, holder of a franchise sack record with 19 and a half sacks last season, is suspended four games for violating performance enhancing drugs policy. He may attend offseason activities but not return until September 29.
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Calcavecchia Takes Narrow Lead At Regions Tradition
Mark Calcavecchia drives a final hole birdie to grab a one stroke edge over Jay Haas after a second round 3 under 69 at Shoal Creek. He sits 6 under for the Champions Tour major as Haas carded a 70 in the Regions Tradition.
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Sam Documentary Postponed By Own Network
The Oprah Winfrey Network postpones the Michael Sam documentary. Erik Logan explains the delay gives Sam the best opportunity to pursue his dream of making the team.
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Phelps tops 100 fly at Charlotte Grand Prix
Michael Phelps returns to the podium by winning the 100-meter butterfly in 52.13 seconds at the Charlotte Grand Prix. Belarusian Pavel Sankovich finished second as Lochte watched from the VIP area. Phelps matched his Mesa time and led from start to finish in his comeback meet.
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Park Leads LPGA Kingsmill Championship Title Chase
Hee Young Park shot a 3 under 68 to move to 8 under and hold a one stroke lead in the suspended second round of the Kingsmill Championship in Williamsburg Virginia. Stacy Lewis Brittany Lang Lexi Thompson Azahara Munoz and Lizette Salas sit one shot back.
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Nadal Edges Murray To Reach Rome Open Semifinals
Rafael Nadal recovered from a one set deficit to defeat Andy Murray 1-6 6-3 7-5 on Thursday and advance to the Italian Open semifinals in Rome.
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Bowyer Wins Sprint Showdown To Enter All Star Race
Clint Bowyer wins the Sprint Showdown in Concord advance to the $1 million All Star Race with AJ Allmendinger second also earning a berth. Fan vote winner Josh Wise upset Danica Patrick to claim a spot, boosted by Reddit support and Dogecoin fans.
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South Carolina loses two freshmen to Coastal Carolina and Mercer
Colu mbia South Carolina recounts the departure of guard Jaylen Shaw and forward Desmond Ringer from their 2024 freshman class. Shaw signed with Coastal Carolina, the Big South tourney champions, while Ringer will join Mercer, the Atlantic Sun winners who upset Duke in the NCAA Tournament.
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Kyle Busch cruises to Truck win at Charlotte for fourth in five years
Kyle Busch dominated the NASCAR Truck Series night affair at Charlotte Motor Speedway, winning at the 1.5 mile track for his fourth victory in the last five years. He has swept the season's Truck races, also winning Daytona and last weekend at Kansas.
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Kansas Sports Calendar Highlights College Regional and Pro Baseball
Softball at NCAA regional against Missouri in Columbia at 3 30 p m on Friday and Sunday if advanced. Baseball at Michigan 1 pm Friday and noon Sunday. Track at Big 12 Outdoor in Lubbock Texas Friday and Sunday. Rowing at Conference USA in Oak Ridge Tennessee. Royals schedule shows games versus Baltimore at 6 10 pm and 1 10 pm.
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