Judge declares mistrial for Clemens
Roger Clemens’ perjury trial ended on day two as U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton declared a mistrial citing prosecutorial missteps and prejudicial evidence. Walton planned a Sept. 2 hearing to decide on a new trial, while Clemens left the courthouse signing autographs for fans.
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Reggie Walton
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Rusty Hardin
Barry Bonds
NFL delays could cost vast revenue in stalled CBA talks
The NFL and NFLPA negotiations extend past the old CBA as owners eye a possible fifth year on rookie deals and a tentative August timeline for the Hall of Fame game. Mediation continues, with a Atlanta meeting and Minneapolis sessions planned to push toward a new agreement. Even an accord may leave drug testing, health, and pensions unresolved until the union is reinstated, risking a lockout injunction and preseason disruptions that could trim tens to hundreds of millions from revenue.
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Arthur Boylan
Boylan
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Growth of soccer shines in World Cup run and Olympic note
The report highlights the United States progress in a World Cup run, praise for elegant play and competitive balance, and comments on Olympic qualification. It notes Colombia and Equatorial Guinea debuts, China failing to qualify, Italy's group win with an Azurri trip, and Germany exiting early. Christie Rampone emphasizes growth and competitive, equal matches.
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Mexico
el Tri
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Rapinoe
China
Italy
Europe
Sweden
UEFA
France
Christie Rampone
Japan
KU seeks home for James Naismith’s original basketball rules
Kansas benefactor David Booth aims to house the 1891 Naismith rules at the university. A possible permanent display could be an addition to Allen Fieldhouse near Booth Family Hall of Athletics. Kansas Athletics Inc. is coordinating with architects to develop a low-cost concept.
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Kansas Athletics
Booth
Oldest soccer rule book sells for 1.42 million pounds
The handwritten pamphlet from 1857, part of Sheffield FC’s archive, sold at Sotheby’s in London for 1.42 million dollars. The sale supports the club, which sits seven tiers below the Premier League, and the document notes innovations like corner kicks and indirect free kicks. Sheffield FC chairman Richard Tims cites strong international interest and global appeal of the game.
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London
Sotheby’s
Sheffield FC
Richard Tims
Foursome wins Hickory Hollow men's scramble
The team of Woody Dew Charlie Finch Joe Geist and Rick Howard finished minus five to claim the Hickory Hollow men's scramble on Wednesday. Lynn Willhite and C W Brazeal were nearest to the pin in their respective divisions.
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Woody Dew
Charlie Finch
Joe Geist
Rick Howard
Hickory Hollow
Lynn Willhite
C.W. Brazeal
Aftershock White Takes Third in State Tournament
Third in state Aftershock White placed third this past weekend in the USS SA State Tournament 120 Division at Blue Springs Missouri. Team members include Breanna Shirley Mi kayla Leaky Lauren Suter Lacey Waterman JoJo Woods Emma Carriger Sam Yohe Cameron Ream Hannah Maxwell Morgan Jilek JoJo Woods and coaches Ali Brimblecom Dwayne Woods Mike Carriger.
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Blue Springs
Breanna Shirley
Mikayla Leaky
Lauren Suter
Lacey Waterman
Jocelyn
JoJo) Woods
Ali Brimblecom
Emma Carriger
Sam Yohe
Cameron Ream
Hannah Maxwell
Morgan Jilek
Dwayne Woods
Mike Carriger
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