Earnhardt Jr. rises to NASCAR prominence with fan base testing
Dale Earnhardt Jr. leads the circuit with three wins in 11 races and the points lead, drawing fans from MTV culture and lifelong followers of his father. Jeff Gordon warned that if he clinches the championship, competitors may fade, while Earnhardt contemplates how sustained success will affect his appeal and public perception.
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Cyclones reach state bid as Ottawa edges Pittsburg
Ottawa Cyclones win 1-0 over Pittsburg in a pitcher’s duel to advance to the 4A state tournament. Hanson drove in the decisive run with a sixth inning single after Eichenberger’s earlier double and a passed ball, with Ramsey fanning 16 in the nail biter. Ottawa’s defense and offensive momentum from last year’s title run defined the season’s push toward Winfield on May 28 and 29.
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Watson Remembers Bruce Edwards as Caddie’s Absence Lingers
Watson, warming up for the Allianz Championship, says he has avoided calling on his late caddie Bruce Edwards while acknowledging a melancholy pall among caddies. Edwards, friend of 30 years, died from Lou Gehrig’s disease six weeks ago, prompting Watson to support ALS research and fund-raising as Burrell now caddies for him.
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Hickory Hollow Scramble Winners Crowned on Wednesday
The team of C W Brazeal Chad McClay and Les Michael won the Hickory Hollow scramble with a minus. McClay and Les Michael were closest to the pin winners. Carrol Whiteford Ed Scholtzes Don Hill and Larry Colson won Monday's senior scramble at minus one. American sprinter Kelli White accepted a two year drug ban cost her Athens Olympic trip and all medals from 1999 to 2001.
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Greinke Called Up to Start for Royals in Oakland
Zack Greinke, a 20 year old top Royals pitching prospect, will start Saturday against the Athletics in Oakland after Kansas City bought his contract from Omaha. He is 1-1 with a 2.51 ERA in six AAA starts, and he previously went 15-4 with a 1.93 ERA over 23 starts across Wilmington and Wichita. Greinke will oppose Barry Zito in his Oakland debut.
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Garnett powers Timberwolves past Kings in Game 7
Kevin Garnett poured in 32 points 21 rebounds and five blocks on his 28th birthday to lift Minnesota 83 80 over Sacramento and push the Timberwolves to the Western Conference finals against the Lakers. Webber late shot rims out sealing the upset as Garnett swells the sellout crowd.
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