Ankiel out for season after knee surgery
St Louis reports Rick Ankiel, the pitcher turned outfielder, will miss the rest of the season following knee surgery on May 26 in California. He injured the patellar tendon Feb 27 in Jupiter Florida after spring training. Ankiel, 26, drafted in 1997, had been a top pitching prospect before pivoting to the outfield last year.
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Roethlisberger Opens Eyes After Hospital Stay
Ben Roethlisberger left his hospital bed and spoke with teammates and family as doctors noted no brain injury from the motorcycle crash despite facial fractures. He could be home within days and eyeing the Sept. 7 opener against Miami amid contract and league-wide safety discussions.
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German fans clash with police ahead of Germany Poland match
Dortmund scene erupts as about 40 hardcore hooligans clash with police near a big screen before Germany beat Poland 1-0. Police arrest around 300 German and Polish fans. four Poles found with knives. Around 7,000 inside, thousands more outside to watch.
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Spain Opens World Cup With 4-0 rout of Ukraine
Spain defeats Ukraine 4-0 in Leipzig to begin the World Cup with a dominant win. David Villa netted twice and Fernando Torres added a highlight reel goal as Spain extends a 23 match unbeaten run under coach Luis Aragones. The Spaniards seek an eighth straight World Cup appearance with hopes of breaking past recent semifinals limits.
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Sparta dominates Zeigler in 11-5 Legion win
A.J. Stewart pitched six solid innings with six strikeouts and five hits allowed to lead Sparta’s 11-5 victory over Zeigler. Todd Mitchell added two hits and two RBIs, while Brian Forrester contributed one hit and three RBIs as Sparta’s offense rolled.
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