Sorenstam chases third straight LPGA victory in Ohio
Annika Sorenstam and Mi Hyun Kim cope with illness as the Giant Eagle LPGA Classic in Vienna, Ohio, shifts to a 54-hole format. Sorenstam, winner of two majors recently, faces a tough field led by Grace Park and Se Ri Pak while adapting to a course she has never before seen. Her recent bold play includes a dramatic Colonial appearance and a major title at the LPGA Championship.
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Squaw Creek
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Karrie Webb
Christie Kerr
Perkins Selected as Kansas Athletic Director Amid Quiet Search
Lew Perkins emerged as Kansas’s top choice for athletic director after a secret recruiting process led by Chuck Nevias. Kansas chancellor Robert Hemenway narrowed a four finalist list, aiming for strong leadership to bolster football and women’s basketball while navigating Big East and conference realignment concerns.
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Gordon defends driving style amid spinouts at Pocono
Jeff Gordon rejects claims of bullying racing in a tighter parity era. He says he races hard to win as competitors like Sterling Marlin challenge him after several spins and crashes, including in The Winston and Dover. Gordon cites track position, aggressive moves, and a tougher field as reasons for the recent bumps, while Marlin questions his tactics.
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Franklin County Cancer Foundation Golf Tournament Set
The Franklin County Cancer Foundation, Inc. hosts a golf tournament on June 21 at Ottawa Country Club with separate morning and afternoon flights. Numerous prizes awarded and all proceeds stay in Franklin County to aid cancer patients. For information call Karen Melvain at 242-5176.
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Ottawa golf tourney set for June 23 at Eagle Bend
Ottawa University hosts a four person scramble for June 23 at Eagle Bend Golf Course in Lawrence with a $125 entry per golfer. Prizes for top teams and individual awards for longest drive, closest drive, closest to the hole, and longest putt. Register by calling Jeff Wacker at 785 242 5000 ext 5401.
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Jeff Wacker
Mets fire general manager Steve Phillips amid rough season
New York Mets owner Fred Wilpon dismissed GM Steve Phillips as the team languished in last place with several high paid stars underperforming. Jim Duquette interim GM to run the club and seek a permanent replacement. Kobe Bryant undergoes shoulder surgery in New York with a quick recovery expected. Matt Williams retires after 50 Diamondbacks seasons and 378 career homers, ending a Diamondbacks run.
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