Penguins draft Wells as 6'6" power forward prospect
Pitts burgh selected Wells with the 24th overall pick in the first round. The Calgary native, 6-foot-6 and 225 pounds, excels at power forward play but skating remains a concern. Wells will attend Penguins camp this fall and likely return to Seattle for another season.
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Salenko hat trick lifts Russia past Cameroon to seal Italy dream
In a Group E finish the United States advance to the second round after a 1-1 tie with Mexico, while Ireland draws 0-0 with Norway to exit. Italy slips to third as Russia’s Oleg Salenko erupts for a five goal spree, including a first half hat trick, in Stanford.
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United States Advances to World Cup Second Round
The United States reached the World Cup second round for the first time since 1930 and prepared to face Brazil at Stanford Stadium. Paul Caligiuri expressed excitement about meeting Brazil on the Fourth of July as fans gathered at the training camp to watch practice.
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Robinson Poised as No 1 Pick in NBA Draft likely
In Indianapolis Glenn Robinson, national player of the year and top college scorer, wears Purdue gear as the Bucks are expected to select him first. He faces nerves and public glare while his agent and the union spar over draft contracts and salary cap issues before a July 8 court hearing.
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Beating the Beast With Money in Middletown Chronicle
Shearer, writing for The Journal in Middletown Ohio, argues that depriving the beast of money may be the only way to slay this foolish creature. The Journal is part of the Thomson News Service.
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Surprises mark NHL draft with top pick Jovanovski
In Hartford Ed Jovanovski surprised as Florida Panthers chose him first, ahead of Radek Bonk who went third to Ottawa. Oleg Tverdovsky claimed No 2 for Anaheim as the draft opened amid trades including Wendel Clark and Mats Sundin moving between Toronto and Quebec. Jamie Starr emerged as a notable goalie pick at No 7 by Los Angeles.
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Titans Recruit Highlights Star Athletes and Park Praise
Bonenberger stands 5 11 and 215 pounds with over 3000 rushing yards 38 rushing touchdowns 600 receiving yards return duties and two way play across baseball and basketball. Alexander set school marks with 38 receptions 850 yards and 12 touchdowns. Daugherty and Stern anchor linebacker group with 142 and 121 tackles. Park praised by Nicholson as a fine defensive player from Shenango in 1993 with high intensity and quickness.
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Post 343 tops Panthers to stay undefeated in league play
Post 343 defeated the Lawrence County Panthers 6-1 at Flaherty Field to remain unbeaten in Mercer County American Legion play. Jason Clare earned the win with 11 strikeouts over five innings, and reliever John Frank added five more in two spotless frames. Verdi collected two hits and drove in two runs as New Castle scored four in the first.
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