Blues pick Erik Johnson will attend Minnesota Gophers
Erik Johnson chosen first overall in the NHL draft will enroll at the University of Minnesota this fall instead of joining the St. Louis Blues. Blues retain rights and support the decision as a benefit to his development and future career. The Bloomington, Minnesota native, 6 4 and 222 pounds, previously starred for USA Hockey NTDP and posted 16 goals and 33 assists for the U18 team.
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Cardinals 8 Astros 2 shuts down the 'Stros
Jason Marquis earned his 11th win as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Houston Astros 8-2 Friday night. Gary Bennett had three hits and an RBI, Marquis allowed two runs over 7 2/3 innings, and Jason Isringhausen earned his NL-leading 26th save after Morgan Ensberg walked in the eighth.
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Trapshooters from across nation gather at Sparta complex
Trapshooter fans travel from Alaska to Florida to attend the U S Open at Sparta World Shooting and Recreational Complex. Venny Cable of Birmingham and friends Arlie Griffits and Wayne Sinclair describe the sport as a unifier beyond profession or background.
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Oswalt, Ordonez Added to All-Star Rosters
Houston pitcher Roy Oswalt and Detroit outfielder Magglio Ordonez were named to the All-Star rosters after Pedro Martinez and Manny Ramirez were sidelined. Ordonez joins Tigers teammates Ivan Rodriguez and Kenny Rogers for the game at PNC Park, as Detroit boasts the majors' best record. Ramirez’s knee injury leaves AL manager Ozzie Guillen to reshuffle the lineup while Ramirez recovers.
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Woods rebound as Mickelson falters at Western Open
Tiger Woods steadied after a tough start at Cog Hill while Phil Mickelson staggered with a 74 in round two. Stewart Cink surged with a 64 to move into a tie for third at seven under 135, chasing leader Daniel Chopra who led at ten under after a 66. Chopra, Singh, Immelman, Ogilvie, and others pushed the field with strong moves as Mickelson tried to rebound from the U.S. Open collapse.
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