Standings and schedules from major league baseball update
The Associated Press summary lists the American League East standings with New York leading at 43 wins and 29 losses, followed by Baltimore 40 32, Toronto 33 41, Boston 30 43, and Detroit 21 55. Central Division shows Cleveland 46 28, Chicago 43 32, Milwaukee, and Minnesota with several games noted. Prime time games include Colorado at NY, Pittsburgh at Montreal, Philadelphia at Cincinnati, and St. Louis at Benes.
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Baseball Trade and Roster Moves Summary
Milwaukee recalled INF Tim Unroe from New Orleans and optioned C Kelly Stinnett. Minnesota recalled LHP Dan Serafini from Salt Lake City and optioned LHP Mike Mitchin. Oakland designated OF Phil Plantier for assignment. Atlanta signed 1B A J Zapp. Cincinnati recalled 1B Tim Belk from Indianapolis and sent LHP Mike Remslinger to Indianapolis. Los Angeles Dodgers claimed OF Wayne Kirby off waivers from Cleveland.
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Graf Romps In Wimbledon Opener Despite Knee Injury
Steffi Graf, top seed and defending champion, opened at Wimbledon with a 6-4 6-1 win over Ludmila Richterova in 53 minutes, showing no sign of the swollen left knee that sidelined her in Eastbourne. She said the tendon felt fine after practice and dismissed early-set nerves as she moved into the second round.
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Ottawa American Legion softball action heats up week
File photo shows Luke Queen of Ottawa American Legion tagging a runner at second. The A team hosts Lawrence at 6 p.m. tonight while the AA squad begins a road doubleheader at Paola for the fourth straight game. The AA team returns home Wednesday to face Emporia at 6 p.m. The A team heads to Chanute Tournament this weekend and the AA squad has home doubleheaders Saturday and Sunday.
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Cardinals derail Smoltz in 9-2 win over Braves
Ron Gant homered off John Smoltz as St. Louis moved to first in the NL Central by pounding the right hander for nine runs. Brian Jordan drove in six, Smoltz suffered his first loss since April, and Atlanta’s six game win streak ended while Montreal, Cincinnati, New York, and Florida won in other games.
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Willie Greene
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Riverfront Stadium
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Rockies
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Jason Isringhausen
Shea Stadium
Isringhausen
Colorado
John Franco
State Games move up basketball and soccer registration deadlines
The Sunflower State Games in Kansas State has moved up deadlines for basketball and soccer registration. Basketball ages 15 and up by July 1, under 14 by July 5, and under 16 by July 8. Soccer for 17 and older by July 5 and under 16 by July 8. Execut ive director Brett McCabe cites first come, first served enrollment and rapid early entries.
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Nicklaus Seeks 139th Major Streak at Open
Nicklaus will extend his major appearances to 139 by entering the 125th British Open at Royal Lytham St Annes from July 18 21. The 56 year old joins 11 former champions including Tom Watson Gary Player Seve Ballesteros and Nick Faldo in a deep field. Sergio Garcia at 16 will be the Open's youngest participant since 1980.
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Ireland
Ron Rafferty
Evans pursues historic golds in Atlanta Olympics
Janet Evans, a three time Olympic swimming champion, heads to Atlanta for a final bid at more Olympic golds. She trails her peak form, but would tie Bonnie Blair for American women with five golds if she wins the 400 or 800 free, or become the sole holder if she wins both. Evans recalls the abundance of free gear while crediting focus over fame as she faces tougher competition.
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Whitney Hedgepeth
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