Beasley lands with Heat amid hype and nerves
Michael Beasley arrived in Miami after the No 2 draft pick, drawing a star welcome from Pat Riley and Heat fans. He faces high expectations and nerves as he begins his rookie season, aiming to prove he can help turn around Miami's fortunes.
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Royals fall to Cardinals as offense quiets late
The Royals were stymied by Chris Pineiro and the St Louis bullpen, surrendering seven runs on 10 hits. Troy Glaus, the Cardinals slugger, went 3-for-4 with two RBIs including a homer off Mecie in the seventh and an RBI single in the eighth. KC threatened in the first after Kennedy’s error and a bases loaded situation but could not capitalize. The Royals, once rolling, have not won in eight starts, now 37-43, six games back of .500.
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Zheng leaves mark as top Chinese tennis star at Wimbledon
Zheng returns from injury to help showcase China's rise in tennis as she contends in a Wimbledon field led by Roger Federer. The day features Federer rolling past Marc Girolquet, while Americans struggle and women’s seeds, including Serena and Venus Williams, advance amid rain delays. Zheng credits grass strength and Olympic plans as she helps boost China's standing in majors.
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South Korean Angela Park stands out on LPGA tour
Angela Park, unique for her South Korean heritage born in Brazil and trained in California, earned praise from Johnny Miller for her swing. She reflected on a tough finish, while Kerr, chasing a win, battled a distracting fly and settled at 4 under alongside Jang, Creamer, and Kung. Uribe and Lewis briefly closed in as Open contenders.
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Self questions NBA draft miss by Jayhawks star
Kansas coach Bill Self weighed the draft fall of guard Mario Chalmers and the broader effect on the Jayhawks five first rounders. He called the decision a tough lesson, noting 60 first round picks exist and many factors drive choices, with Memphis seen as a potential beneficiary.
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