Sears Nationals may set more NHRA records at Heartland Park
Heartland Park Topeka president Bill Kentling expects multiple NHRA speed records to fall at the Sears Craftsman Nationals. The event runs Thursday through Sunday with night qualifying planned to chase faster mph as fans anticipate top speeds near 310 mph amid a historically fast season.
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Hadi and Coe win San Diego PGA Head Pro-Assistant title
Jackie Hadi former Lawrence High and Kansas golfer teamed with Pete Coe to win the San Diego chapter PGA Head Pro Assistant tournament with a 65 better-ball. Hadi 69 in individual rounds, lowest in tourney. Coe 70. Hadi, 28, pursues PGA Class A status and is daughter of Kansas associate athletic director John Had. In gymnastics, Anna Drewry led Lawrence High at Olathe Invitational with 89.95 all around. O-South won 107.7.
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Lawrence High Lions fall short to Shawnee Heights 4-1
Lawrence High soccer coach Mark Craig remarked on nine different starting lineups this season as the Lions improved to 5-3-1 with a 4-1 win over Shawnee Heights. David D Ercole scored and assisted twice, Peter Lenz and Josh Hewins added goals, and freshman Dakota Loomis scored in JV action as LHS prepares to host Topeka High.
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Larry Nance Retires After 13 NBA Seasons
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance, 35, announced his retirement after 13 seasons in the league. The former Phoenix and Cleveland standout cited a swollen knee and no regrets as he ends his pro career, averaged 17.1 points and 8 rebounds per game.
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Portland faces Drexler trade snag over 8.75 million balloon payment
In Portland, an $8.75 million balloon payment owed to Clyde Drexler becomes a sticking point in trade talks with Miami for Harold Miner. Drexler has two years left on his contract, and the Blazers may cover part of the balloon. Meanwhile Ohio State assistant Kent Turner dies at 48 after a heart attack while jogging.
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Dodgers players brace for possible long strike
Dodgers pitcher Tom Candiotti said players are united after warning from the union. Blue Jays official Gord Ash cited Ontario law against replacement workers. Seventy seven players from 23 teams attended the session, vowing not to weaken solidarity.
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