Gordon Wins Sonoma Drive Sparks Emotional Victory
Jeff Gordon, a four time NASCAR champion, choked up on the way to Victory Lane after winning at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma California. The victory came amid personal news of his engagement to Ingrid Vandebosch and a broader season arc of ups and downs fueling his drive to race.
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Nicklaus promotes character education at Capitol Hill hearing
Hall packed as golf legend Jack Nicklaus testifies to the House Education and the Workforce Committee on character education. He signs autographs during a break while underscoring The First Tee program, noting membership has surged to 760,000 and expanded into school gym classes.
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Sharapova cruises into third round at Wimbledon
Maria Sharapova overwhelmed Ashley Harkleroad 6-2 6-2 in 67 minutes to reach the Wimbledon third round. The defending champion and third seed powered through with 27 winners as Harkleroad made four winners and seven errors. Sharapova saved a single break point and needed five match points to close out the match. Federer dominated Tim Henman on Centre Court 6-4 6-0 6-2 to also advance to the third round.
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Royals Run Streak To Nine With 13 1 Victory
The Heartland Water Ottawa TricK Royals beat the Diamondbacks 13 1 to extend their win streak to nine. Cody Markus earned his third win, allowing one hit and one run with three strikeouts and two walks. Isaac Carter finished the last two innings with two hits and two strikeouts. Taylor Graf led the offense with three hits, followed by Carter, Markus, Riley Bunce, Jake Minder and Brandin Bell each adding a hit.
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Crosby leads in weekly golf scramble wins at Hickory Hollow
Crosby part of winning teams in senior scramble on Monday and Wednesday men’s event at Hickory Hollow. He teamed with Harold Dickey Ned Parker and Charlie McDaniel to win the senior scramble at minus six, with McDaniel closest to the pin on No. 7. In the Wednesday men’s scramble Crosby Jim Hepner John Geist and Zach Clayton won at minus eight, with Phil Pearson closest on both holes. Both scrambles set to play again next week.
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PGA unveils points system for Cup playoff style
The PGA Tour announced a FedEx Cup points structure for a $10 million playoff style season starting next year. Points from January Mercedes Championships to Greensboro determine the top 144 for four postseason events culminating at East Lake. Cincinnati Reds extend contracts for manager Jerry Narron and GM Wayne Krivsky.
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Bargnani Draft Lift Off Echoes Jordan Era
The draft spotlights Andrea Bargnani as a 7ft 1in foreign No 1 pick with a 37 percent 3 point rate last season in Italy. He aims to help Dallas style run and grow into a star while Adam Morrison shifts expectations after being taken third by Charlotte. Connecticut’s quartet of first rounders and Russ Granik’s farewell close the event with Blalock going to Detroit.
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Area Fishing Report Highlights for Serious Anglers
The Kansas Angler outlines hot spots at major reservoirs with tips for catfish, crappie, walleye, white bass and wipers. Readers are advised to fish near rocks, dams, feeders, and flats, using stinkbait, jigs, and minnows, with night fishing and deep water for larger catches.
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