Royals' rising expectations spark win over Twins
Kansas City capitalized on favorable starting pitching from Jeremy Affeldt, holding off Minnesota 3-2 in the AL Central opener. Raul Ibanez drove in two runs, Beltran homered, and the Royals improved to 17-3 against division rivals while extending their lead atop the standings.
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Palmeiro Earns 500th Home Run Milestone in Texas Win
Rafael Palmeiro reached 500 homers in his 16th season with the Texas Rangers, homering off Cleveland’s David Elder to cap a 17-10 victory. He joins 18 others with the tally, spoke of longevity and quality, and received a congratulatory call from President Bush.
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Singh Eyes Sorenstam Miss, Says She Belongs Elsewhere
Vijay Singh, after finishing runner-up at the Wachovia Championship, said Annika Sorenstam should miss the cut at the Colonial and stay on her own tour. He added he would skip any grouping with her as she becomes the first woman in 58 years to compete on the PGA Tour.
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Morrisey Leads Ottawa at Shawnee Mission Relays in Kansas City
Ottawa junior Lisa Morrisey improves season bests in 800 and 1600 at Shawnee Mission North Relays. She places second in 800 at 2:26 and fourth in 1600 at 5:23.6. Caleb Blakesley takes 2nd in shot put at 50-4 and 3rd in discus 144-9.
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Ottawa JV improves to 12-6 after 15-2 win
In the second game Brack Bulmer allowed two runs in five innings of Ottawa’s 15-2 victory with seven strikeouts. C.J. Denniston collected two hits and two RBIs as Ottawa JV stands at 12-6. Both teams schedule 5 p.m. makeup games against Ward Thursday. varsity game suspended with one out in top of third last Thursday will resume from that spot.
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Garvin
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Ottawa
Ward
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Sports
Ottawaherald.com
Jackson Returns to Lakers After Heart Procedure
Phil Jackson rejoined the Los Angeles Lakers in El Segundo California two days after a heart procedure and will coach in Game 5 against the San Antonio Spurs. He said he feels good and energized and that the playoffs are back in the hunt with a rejuvenated team.
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Los Angeles
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Ottawa Cyclones Soccer and Golf Wrap Season
Washburn Rural routed Ottawa 10 0 in a high scoring soccer stretch as Ottawa braces for three more matches this week. Ottawa golf placed second in the Ottawa Invitational at the Ottawa Country Club with Gardner edging Ottawa and Paola for Hesreaker and Philip Sylvester runner up with 42.
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Jerry White
Morgan Willis
Mark Didde
Matt Neff
Ottawa VB summer camps announced by OHS
Ottawa High School announces two summer volleyball camps at Ottawa Middle School. The team camp runs June 16 to 20 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. with a $20 fee. skills camp for two age groups runs June 16 to 19 with fees of $25 for each group. Registration deadline is May 29. day-of-registration is $30.
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Ottawa summer volleyball league returns for fourth season
The Ottawa summer league features two divisions at Ottawa High School starting June 22, 29 and July 6, 2027 with Sunday playtimes from 5 p.m. Each team will play two to three matches per date and player fees are 36 dollars. Contact Stella Tharp at 785 242 7011 or tharps usd290 org for details.
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Ottawa University Girls Basketball Leagues Deadline Near
Registration closes Friday for Ottawa University summer girls basketball leagues for high school and middle school. Fees are 60 for high school and 55 for middle school, including a team T shirt two league games per night and a single elimination postseason tournament. High school starts May 27 seven weeks, middle school starts June 2 six weeks. For info call Arabic Conner at 785 242 5200 ext BADR.
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