2day in Sports History highlights major Derby week events
In 1978 Affirmed ridden by Steve Cauthen wins the Preakness by a neck battling Alydar. 1999 Robin Ventura hits grand slams in both games of a doubleheader aiding the Mets to an 11 10 and 4 0 1 sweep over Milwaukee. 2001 Barry Bonds hits two homers in a 11 6 loss to Braves, total five in two games. 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro breaks down at the start of the Preakness. Bernardini wins the race by five eighths lengths over Sweetnorthern Saint.
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Bernardini
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Advice from an old traveler at Concordia University
Hank Aaron delivered guidance during commencement at Concordia University Wisconsin urging careful decision making. He warned against shortcuts as quick fixes, stressing patience and thoughtful choices.
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Hank Aaron
Concordia University
Wisconsin
Coaches Call to Report Scores and Contact Details
Coaches reporting scores are encouraged to use the provided contact methods including phone at 832-6367 email at sportsdesk liworld.com or fax to 843-4512 for submitting results and updates.
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KU Sports Editors Contact List
The provided text lists several KU sports writers and editors with their email addresses. Names include Tom Reagan Gary Bedore Andrew Hartsock Ryan Wood and Matt Tait. Roles range from Sports Editor to Associate Sports Editor and high school writer.
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Barkley says he will stop gambling for now
Sir Charles Barkley announced on TNT that he will stop gambling for at least the next year or two after a Las Vegas debt of about 400000 owed to a Wynn Las Vegas marker. He said he had paid the debt and insisted he has no financial woes despite the civil filing and related criminal scrutiny.
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ESPN
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Ames
Iowa
Iowa State
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Wesley Johnson
Johnson
McDermott
Carsicana
Texas
Craig Brackins
Bryan Petersenback
Bengals Release Thurman After Suspension and Absence
Cincinnati: Odell Thurman, once a promising Bengals linebacker, was waived after a two year NFL suspension for substance abuse and conduct violations. He was reinstated about a month ago but skipped three voluntary on-field workouts last week while in Georgia for his grandmother's death.
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Bengals
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Yankees struggle tests faith in long run
Newsday weighs the 2008 Yankees as a fragile, underperforming club. With Joe Girardi unsure how to fix a sputtering lineup, pitchers and hitters struggle, and stars like Cano Cabrera and Pettitte face doubts as New York falls four games under .500 and fans question if former glory can return.
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Tan Kennedy
Andy Pettitte
Robinson Cano
Melky Cabrera
Jason Giambi
John Chamberlain
Kyle Farnsworth
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