Rams Preseason Opener Heads to Oakland in Week Kickoff
The St. Louis Rams travel to Oakland to play the defending AFC champion Raiders in the preseason opener. Cardinals and White Sox begin three game home series, Cubs start West Coast swing versus Dodgers, Bears host Colts in Champaign. Eli Marrero begins rehab after ankle injury with Memphis comeback estimate one to two weeks.
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SIU recruit Jamaal Tatum injured in pickup game
SIU point guard recruit Jamaal Tatum suffered a tendon injury to his right thumb after cutting it on glass during a pickup game in Jefferson City. Surgery followed in Cape Girardeau with a prognosis of full recovery in about two months. He will stay home until Aug 14 then rejoin Saluki preparations in Europe.
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Pujols drives Cardinals past Marlins to 3-0 win
Albert Pujols reached 100 RBIs and scored his 100th run while extending a 21 game hitting streak as the St. Louis Cardinals shut out the Florida Marlins 3-0. Brett Tomko pitched into the ninth for the win, Jason Isringhausen earned the save, and St. Louis halted a three game skid.
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Ingersoll still popular following retirement
Zeigler native Buddy Ingersoll remains in demand as a crew chief and chassis expert in drag racing after retiring in 1991. He says his phone never stops, with offers from car makers and teams worldwide, and he recently contributed to a film project while reflecting on a life built around speed.
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Moveless Jocketty hurting Cards this year
The Cardinals face pitching woes this season as moves by Walt Jocketty backfire. Al Levine and Dustin Hermanson were released after rough springs, leaving Esteban Yan and Cal Eldred in the bullpen. J.D. Drew remains, with few pieces to upgrade. Bonds scolds Zambrano. Royals’ late-season fade seen due to pitching gaps. Runelvys Hernandez’s shaky form noted.
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