Gordon chases another NASCAR title under new Chase format
Four time Cup champion Gordon insists he is not past his prime amid the Chase for the Nextel Cup. With 13 top fives and 18 top tens this season, he seeks more wins to build momentum, while Tony Stewart surges and trails by about 20 points if the Chase started now.
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Ottawa High football to test, prep in weight room
Ottawa High School players begin testing at 7 30 a m Monday through Wednesday in the weight room with a team meeting and equipment checkout on Wednesday. The first practice is set for 6 15 a m Monday August 13 under coach Pat Boeh. Call 785 229 8020 ext 2155 for more information.
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Cole Captures Big Win in Hickory Hollow Scramble
Gary Cole led his team to a minus 5 victory in Wednesday’s Hickory Hollow scramble. His foursome, with Chad McClay, David Hornung, and Brandon Hart, also earned Cole closest to the pin on No 3 while Mike Turner won closest to the pin on No 7.
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Giants refuse to renegotiate with Strahan to delay retirement
New York Giants owner Mara says there will be no contract renegotiation to persuade seven time Pro Bowler Michael Strahan to play this season. Strahan, 35, has not yet decided, while veteran Simeon Rice worked out in New York and met with coach Tom Coughlin and GM Jerry Reese after practice.
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Ojeleye Eyes Pro Potential After Stellar Cyclones Career
Ojeleye, top Patterson Prep player from Lenoir North Carolina, reflects on progress and aiming to join the ranks of greats. He finished with one of the school’s best seasons, averaging about 27 points and 13 rebounds as a senior, and left OHS as the program’s career scoring and rebounding leader.
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Chiefs coach scolds fan after locker-room fight on field
River Falls Wisconsin AP reports Kansas City coach Herm Edwards reprimanded a fan who cheered a scuffle during a Chiefs morning practice. Edwards urged restraint, saying fighting is never smart and a player can be hit again on the next play. The fan vanished into the crowd.
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Bell leaves Royals in surprise managerial change
Five time All Star and longtime manager Buck Bell departs the Royals to Cincinnati on his own terms. Bell led Detroit from 1996 to 1998 and Colorado from 2000 to 2002 with a 498 690 career mark and a 153 228 Royals record as skipper. Grudzielanek DeJesus comment on impact and search for successor begins.
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