Cardiac testing in athletes sparks debate at SIU
A long running debate on how much cardiac screening is enough centers on Wes Leonard's death and SIU athlete testing. Dr Rollin Perkins notes limited exams for most athletes and a risk of overdiagnosis while stressing the need to balance health with practicality.
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Padres rally past Cardinals in 11th opener
San Diego rode a late rally to beat St. Louis 5 3 in 11 innings as Cameron Maybin homered with two out in the ninth and hit a go ahead single in the 11th. The Padres, limited to two hits through seven, capitalized on Ryan Theriot’s error and improved to 1 0 on the season. Albert Pujols endured a rough start in what could be his final St. Louis season.
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Wildcats edge Carbondale 1 0 on Abu-Douleh strike
Alia Abu-Douleh scored six minutes in off a pass from Andrea Palmer to lift Marion over Carbondale 1-0 in a South Seven Conference matchup. Marion improves to 2-1, 2-0. Carbondale outshot 9-3 as Marion's early pressure paid off.
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Z-R-C Tops Goreville 2 0 In Nonconference Baseball
Zeigler-Royalton-Chris scored in the second on Nick McPhail’s error driven run and again on a passed ball in the third to defeat Goreville 2 0. Z-R-C pitcher R J Kuh allowed six hits with 13 fly outs as catcher Scott Marchetti threw out two baserunners. Goreville, missing three starters, stranded nine and left the bases loaded in the fifth.
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Centralia Softball Surges Past Carbondale After Early Run
Centralia, after a 5-4 loss to Breese Central, woke at 7 a.m. for sprints as part of a turnaround. The Orphan Annies then cruised to a 14-4 South Seven win over Carbondale, with coach Mallory Ruggles noting the prior day's close outing.
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Winn helps Herrin get needed victory
The Herrin softball team rebounded from a lopsided loss to Johnston City by defeating Anna Jonesboro 5-3. Taylor Winn pitched a complete game to deliver the quality win for the 2-5 Tigers, restoring consistency in the staff.
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