McSorley Named Coach of Springfield Falcons
Phoenix Coyotes announce former NHL tough guy Marty McSorley will coach the Springfield Falcons of the AHL. McSorley, a Hamilton native, last played in the NHL in 2000 and was suspended and later convicted of assault with a weapon. A news conference in Springfield will introduce him.
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Burkett vows All Star boycott over Selig actions
Boston pitcher John Burkett says he will boycott the All Star Game if selected, citing Bud Selig’s handling of labour talks. He told The Boston Globe in Atlanta he won’t play to benefit Selig, as Selig runs Milwaukee Brewers via a blind trust with daughter Wendy Selig-Prieb. Burkett (7-2) lost his second straight start as the Braves beat the Red Sox 4-2.
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Milwaukee Brewers
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Montrealer leaves job to save Expos
Daniel Lafond, a Montrealer, takes a three month leave to lead a grassroots drive to save the Expos by rallying 20 000 fans to buy season tickets for next season. If reached by September a local investor may step in and keep the team in Montreal. MLB plans to fold or relocate the franchise.
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Navratilova Returns to Singles at Eastbourne
Martina Navratilova 45 secures a wild card for the Wimbledon warm-up event in Eastbourne to play Tatiana Panova. The nine time champion and former 167 singles title holder hasn’t played singles since 1994, though she has competed in doubles since 2000.
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Tatiana Panova
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Canadian ruggers stun Scotland in Vancouver upset
Canada erased a 10 point deficit to beat Scotland 26 23 in a Test at Thunderbird Stadium. Outside half Jared Barker drilled a 30 metre penalty in the 76th minute, sealing Canada’s first Test victory over the seventh ranked Scots before 5 274 fans.
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Woods rolls to three stroke U S Open win at Bethpage Black
Tiger Woods, 26, becomes first since Nicklaus to win two majors this year and closes to within one major of the all time record with a 3 under 277 at Bethpage Black. Phil Mickelson and Sergio Garcia stumble as Woods overcomes rain delays and early bogeys to dominate.
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