Big Brown dominates Derby field in stunning win
Big Brown's undefeated run ended a crowded Kentucky Derby field and sent trainers scrambling for Pimlico plans. Eight new rivals target the Preakness, while respected Derby showings and concerns about a quick turnaround temper expectations for a Triple Crown bid.
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Bowyer captures wild Richmond race
Clint Bowyer stunned Richmond International Raceway with a late surge to win as Denny Hamlin led a record 381 laps. Dale Earnhardt Jr and Kyle Busch collided for second, triggering a controversial restart and Earnhardt’s 72 race winless stretch. Bowyer capitalized to claim his first Cup victory of the season and second of his career.
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Falcons fall twice to Council Grove
West Franklin High School baseball dropped both games 5-3 to Council Grove. Coach Dan Evans said the team hit the ball hard but found no holes, with Bryant Harmon and Chris Robertson taking the losses. Cody Miller had three RBI as West Franklin hosts Burlington and Osage City next.
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OHS doubles team falls in sub state
Ottawa High School doubles pair Austin Hasty and Braden Ward were defeated by Parsons 6-4 7-5 in the first round of the 4A sub-state at Independence. The squad had finished second in Thursday’s regional to advance to sub-state.
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Ottawa baseball bowled out of KCAC tourney in Lindsborg
Ottawa University fell 18-7 to Saint Mary in the KCAC tournament, ending their bid. They bounced back to beat Sterling 17-16 as Joe Summers led with four hits, Travis Persinger added three, and Ottawa totaled 11 hits in the Saint Mary loss. The opener featured a 13-7 deficit erased, with Persinger again leading at the plate.
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Ottawa
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Ottawa softball narrowly edged as KWU rallies in final frame
Ottawa University fell 5-4 to Kansas Wesleyan in the seventh inning after leading 4-1, despite Sharee Joyner and Lori Ewart driving early runs. Ottawa had earlier defeated Bethany 12-4 in six innings to reach the semifinal. Jamie Miller led with three hits. Ashley Mundy and Joyner added multiple RBIs and power hits.
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Ottawa
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Kelly Higbie
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Lady Braves
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Ottawa Softball Dominates De Soto to Close Regular Season
Ottawa defeated De Soto 10-0 after five runs in the fourth inning. Ray hit her fifth homer of the season and doubled in the fourth. Ottawa (16-1) finishes the regular season at Anderson County and Paola, with seniors Voigts Tyner and manager Baldwin set for final home games.
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Jamie Voigts
Randi Tyner
Ashley Baldwin
Sonics to Boost Oklahoma City's Image and Revival
Oklahoma City leaders see the Seattle SuperSonics move as a pivot from a Dust Bowl reputation toward a modern urban renaissance. City officials credit Bricktown's revival, a 1-cent sales tax, and new arenas for attracting a major league team, with mayor Mick Cornett vowing to redefine the region's image and future growth.
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