Selig gets contract extension to 2009
Baseball commissioner Bud Selig received a three year extension to 2009 from 30 owners amid praise for his 12 year leadership. The vote kept him atop the sport as talks of a World Cup tournament moved forward despite dissent from some clubs. Selig noted he may stay on if owners want him and hinted at possible lifelong tenure.
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Simmons out for season with torn ACL in Steelers line
Pittsburgh right guard Kendall Simmons will miss the season with a torn ACL in his right knee after an MRI confirmed the injury from Wednesday practice. Coach Bill Cowher, Simmons' agent, and a knee specialist discussed options while teammates and other NFL notes surfaced.
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Wide spread sports schedule and standings amid busy weekend
A chaotic mix of MLB NFL and LPGA actions dominates the page. Highlights include noon games in baseball and a NASCAR pole qualifier, multiple tennis and track events, plus NFL preseason bouts and a full slate of college and professional hoops, with extensive player stats and standings for the week.
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Baseball season leaders and stats mix in messy OCR list
A dense OCR sample lists batting and home run leaders across teams, naming players such as Bonds Pujols and Beltre with high batting averages and home run totals. It also includes runs, RBIs, triples, and takeout stats amid disorganized formatting and partial figures.
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Hall Jr. Left Off U.S. 400 Medley Relay in Athens
Gary Hall Jr. criticizes coach Eddie Reese for excluding him from the U.S. 400 meter medley relay at the Athens Olympics. Reese says swimmers must prove themselves at the meet. Hall also missed the 400 free relay final despite anchoring previous golds, while Michael Phelps faces scrutiny over selection and medals prospects.
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