Sharapova fights through heat in Australian Open first round
Maria Sharapova battled through extreme heat at Melbourne Park to edge Camille Pin 6-3 4-6 9-7 after a late medical timeout. The roof closed and Nadal, Blake, Hingis, Clijsters, and others won as heat policies reshaped play with many matches delayed or suspended.
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Benny Parsons dies at 65 former NASCAR champion
Benn y Parsons a 1973 NASCAR champion and 21 race winner died in Charlotte North Carolina after lung cancer complications at age 65 He had been hospitalized since December 26 and is remembered as a racer broadcaster and ambassador for the sport His survivor list includes wife Terri and two granddaughters with son Keith a former Associated Press sports writer
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Arbiter figures rise as Cubs Zambrano seeks 15.5 million
Major league arbitration talks bring star players into salary disputes. Carlos Zambrano asks for 15.5 million after an 16-7 season. Cabrera, Morneau, and Sanchez also seek large raises. Various players reach tentative deals as hearings loom. arbitration panels to decide remaining cases next month.
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Rangers sign three to 1-year contracts
Akinori Otsuka agreed to a 3 million one-year deal after 32 saves last season. Brad Wilkerson and Rick Bauer also signed one-year contracts worth 4.35 million and 730000 respectively, avoiding arbitration. The moves keep Otsuka as eighth inning setup, with Eric Gagne having joined the club last month. Talks with Sammy Sosa are ongoing.
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YMCA Youth Basketball Jamboree Entry Deadline Notice
Deadline today for midget and peewee teams to enter the YMCA Jamboree. Fees are 45 per team for double elimination. Coaches receive a gift. Contact YMCA at 355-9622 to enter or for questions. Events Feb 3 and 10 with coaches clinics Feb 6 and 10. Practices at Elgin soccer field. games at Big Green Soccer Complex Lawton. Info Steve McNeil 492-4316 Tammy Holmgren 492-5224.
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Elgin Senior League signs up players for soccer
Elgin The Elgin Senior League soccer program will hold sign-ups Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Elgin Elementary Cafeteria. The league serves ages 5 to 19 with high school remaining for older youths. Fees are 45 dollars with a uniform, 30 dollars without. Residents from nearby towns including Elgin Fletcher Cyril Sterling Cement Apache and others may register. Coaches referees needed and training classes will start soon.
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Lawton United Starts Registration For All Ages
The Lawton United Soccer Club opens registration for players aged 4 to adults. Sign up now through February 15 at www.lawtonsoccer.com or call 536-6403 for more information.
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