USATF Foresees Rio Traffic Woes For Track Team
Eugene AP report says USATF CEO Max Siegel warns logistics in Rio will be hard for 120 plus track and field Olympians. Officials map routes from village to stadium and training center, plan two weeks of predeparture testing, contingency traffic plans, and on ground prep.
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24 NHL players file for arbitration
New York New Jersey and Ottawa players among 24 NHL skaters who filed for salary arbitration. Hearings run July 20 to Aug 4 in Toronto. Barrie and Kreider highlighted among notable filers. Hoffman tied for team lead with 29 goals. Mrazek struggled late season.
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De Jonge withdraws from Olympics to protect tour card
Brendon de Jonge of Zimbabwe pulled out of the Rio Olympics citing the need to avoid missing two PGA Tour events while trying to keep his tour card. He is the 12th golfer to withdraw as golf returns after 112 years. With five events left after the Greenbrier Classic cancellation and no final major, he sits 160th in the FedEx Cup.
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Williams sisters advance to another Wimbledon semifinal clash
Venus and Serena Williams, both in major semifinals, pursue a chance at another all in the family Wimbledon final. Serena faces Elena Vesnina while Venus meets Angelique Kerber as Tomas Berdych secures the last men’s quarterfinal spot amid darkness delay.
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Memories Of Small-Town Baseball And Fierce Friendship
Larry Kelly recalls growing up in New Castle playing Little League and Pony League, riding to games in Perrotta's truck, and sharing memories with teammates rather than focusing on titles. He cherishes friends, coachs, and local Jim Riley’s ice cream after games, contrasting with today’s travel ball era and costs.
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Pirates beat Cardinals as Melancon extends save streak
Pirates win 7-4 to take two of four as Brault fills in for Taillon on the 15-day DL. Harrison and Freese drive in runs while Gyorko and Holliday produce for St Louis. Melancon earns his 21st consecutive save as Leake struggles with a 6.06 ERA over three straight losses.
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Pirates add All-Star reliever before 2013 season
All-Star from page B1 joined Pittsburgh prior to 2013, compiling a 9-10 record with a 1.79 ERA, 231 strikeouts and a .210 average against in 258 games for the Pirates. His 1.79 ERA since 2013 ranks third in the Majors among relievers behind Wade Davis and Zach Britton. Starling Marte named as Esurance MLB All-Star Game Final Vote participant with MLB Network announcing winners Friday at 4 p.m. Marte tied for first in outfield assists with nine and ranks among NL leaders in hitting, steals, and multi-hit games.
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Pena to train with Army Reserve after baseball career
Cardinals catcher Brayan Pena, 34, will train with the U S Army Reserve in the offseason. A Cuba native who debuted in 2005, Pena announced on Twitter he will conduct baseball clinics and speak to troops. He won’t enlist now to avoid affecting his MLB career and plans to formalize service after retiring from baseball.
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