Gordon excited about fatherhood and NASCAR fear
Jeff Gordon, ahead of a late June due date for his daughter, says fatherhood could strengthen his racing or push him away. He leads the Cup standings, praises his team, and notes support from crew chief Steve Letarte and teammate Jimmie Johnson as Tiger Woods approaches similar life changes.
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Ala
Jeff Gordon
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Gordon
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Steve Letarte
Letarte
Jimmie Johnson
Johnson
Tiger Woods
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Mat Masters dominate Kansas Kids state finals in Topeka
Ottawa’s Mat Masters wrestlers claim three state titles at the Kansas Kids State Tournament in Topeka. Mason Turner Dalton Weidl and Chris Coover win crowns. Lee Koch takes runner-up. Jared Parenti and Marcus Ferguson place fifth as Ottawa climbs to 15th among 134 clubs. Turner and Coover both pin opponents in key matches. Weidl nets a decisive 7-0 title bout. Ferguson pins early foes then drops a 7-4 semifinal, settling fifth.
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Topeka
Ottawa
Mason Turner
Dalton Weidl
Chris Coover
Lee Koch
Jared Parenti
Marcus Ferguson
Turner
Weidl
Ray Carver
Rick Croucher
Matt Parenti
James Turner
Phelps sets third world record in championships
Michael Phelps captured his third world record in as many days by winning the 200 meter individual medley at the world championships in Melbourne. He led from the start and finished in 1 54.98, lowering his previous mark to 1 55.84. He became the first swimmer with three world titles in the 200 IM and earned his 14th world championship medal. The U S women’s 800 free relay also reclaimed the world record from Germany by three 73 seconds.
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Melbourne
Australia
Michael Phelps
Phelps
U.S
Germany
Baldwin Softball Dominates Vikings in No-Hit Win
Baldwin High School softball built a 13-0 victory at Central Heights behind Callie Craig's four inning no hit performance. Weege led with three hits four RBIs and four steals while Krysztof Hannon and Clippenger added multi hit days.
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Baldwin High School
Callie Craig
Vikings
Central Heights
Baldwin
Tracie Weege
Brianna Krysztof
Annie Hannon
Mary Clippenger
Craig
Highland Community College Volleyball Ranked Ninth Academically
Highland Community College volleyball is ranked ninth nationally in academics. The 2006 squad posted a 3.43 GPA with former Wellsville standout Krystle Barthold on the Lady Scotties roster.
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Highland
Highland Community College
Wellsville
Krystle Barthold
Lady Scotties
West Virginia Wins NIT Championship Over Clemson
West Virginia Mountaineers claim their first NIT title in 65 years by beating Clemson 78-73 in New York. Frank Young scores 24 with six 3s and is named tournament MVP while De'Sean Butler adds 20 points. Nichols buzzer beater helps WVU reach final. WVU improves to 27-9 with the title.
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NEW York
Frank Young
West Virginia Mountaineers
Clemson
Young
Sean Butler
West Virginia
Mountaineers
Rudy Barre
Western Kentucky
Mississippi State
Darris Nichols
Nichols
Pritchard Promoted to Blazers General Manager
Kevin Pritchard is named Portland Trail Blazers general manager after serving as assistant GM. He helped orchestrate draft day deals that brought rookies Brandon Roy LaMarcus Aldridge and Sergio Rodriguez, replacing Steve Patterson who had been president and GM.
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Portland, Ore
Portland Trail Blazers
Kevin Pritchard
Brandon Roy
LaMarcus Aldridge
Sergio Rodriguez
Pritchard
Steve Patterson
Female umpire makes history in major league exhibition
Ria Cortesio became the first female umpire to work a major league exhibition since 1989, calling plays at bases for Cubs versus Diamondbacks split squad in Mesa Arizona. She worked with Mike Winters on the bases while Jason Kiser handled plate duties, moving between first and third base during the game.
Williams pulls away from Peer in Sony Ericsson Open semifinal
Serena Williams outlasted Shahar Peer for an hour before breaking away to win 7 6 with a 6 1 score, advancing to the final in Key Biscayne. Peer stayed within reach early but Williams seized control to reach the championship match.
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Key Biscayne, Fla
Shahar Peer
Serena Williams
UCLA Looks to Avenge Florida in Final Four Rematch
UCLA seeks redemption after last year's Final Four exit to Florida as both teams retain most players. Florida, led by Noah and Brewer, aims to repeat with the same starting five, while UCLA must translate past lessons into a new result in the semis. Coaches emphasize growth and mental toughness amid distractions around Donavan and Smith.
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UCLA
Florida
Bruins
Ben Howland
Arron Afflalo
Sue Richard Mbah
Moute
Pau
Billy Donovan
Howland
Donovan
Joakim Noah
Corey Brewer
Tubby Smith
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