Alinghi Wins Closest America's Cup Finish in 24 Years
In Valencia, Alinghi edged Team New Zealand by one second to claim the best-of-nine series 5-2 and defend the title after a dramatic final leg. Skipper Brad Butterworth steered the Swiss boat amid winds off Port America’s Cup as the race delivered one of the closest finishes since 1983.
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U.S
Royals rally falls short in extra innings loss to Mariners
Royals squander two potential winning chances as Richie Sexson exits with a bruised thumb. DeJesus belts his fifth homer, while Felix Hernandez logs eight solid innings for Seattle. Meche yields two runs over 6 1 3 frames as Kansas City strand late threats and fall to the Mariners in extras.
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Mariners rally to beat Blue Jays and eye eight-game win streak
The Seattle Mariners defeated Toronto to stretch their streak to eight. In a tense moment, manager Rob McLaren reflected on the surprise retirement of Mike Hargrove and prepared to lead the team with a calm focus on tonight’s game. He moved Mike Goff to bench coach and vowed no drastic changes. Sharon Hargrove offered a supportive hug signaling trust in the new direction.
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Olathe Flash Sweep KC Metro Championship Again
The Olathe Flash softball team won the KC Metro Championship for the fourth straight year. Now 74-7, the squad features eighth grader Joselynn Dean from Ottawa Middle School and will compete in the AFA Nationals in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, the last week of July.
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Broken Arrow
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Douglass guard signs with OU for 2007 08 season
Preston Giesen, a 60 inch guard from Douglass High School, signed a letter of intent to play for Ottawa University men’s basketball in 2007 08. He lettered four years in basketball and two in football, earned All Tournament Team honors, was Central Plains League All League Honorable Mention, and averaged nine points five rebounds two steals and three assists per game his senior year.
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Andy Carrier
Royals sign Jeff Nettles to minor league deal
Kansas City Royals announced the signing of 28 year old Jeff Nettles to a minor league contract from the Atlantic League. Nettles, son of Graig Nettles, will report to Double A Wichita.
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