Cavaliers pause playoff push for Hughes family funeral
LeBron James and the Cavaliers attended the funeral of Justin Hughes in St. Louis after beating the Pistons to even the series. Larry Hughes missed two games to be with family. Justin Hughes died last week after a heart defect and transplant in 1997. The service drew hundreds at New Sunnymount Missionary Baptist Church as teammates showed support.
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Injured Yost eager to race in Pit Crew Challenge
Charlotte, N C Josh Yost the jackman for Jeff Burton recalls his wheelchair bound wait after a pit road accident by Rusty Wallace that mangled his right ankle He spent months in a cast and two surgeries before returning to race prep He aims to show progress at Wednesday nights Nextel Pit Crew Challenge after a year of rehab and support from Kahnes team which won last year and the event offers ten thousand dollars for the fastest crew member at each position
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Pit crew resilience drives NASCAR danger and fame
In a dangerous NASCAR pit crew world, a member named Yost survived a right leg injury after a crash and returned to work at Daytona. Team owner Richard Childress praises his toughness as pit crews face risks, from historic fatal accidents to helmet mandates. The piece underscores the peril, discipline, and anonymity of pit crew life.
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Chamness power lifts Trico past Steeleville in regional win
Trico beats Steeleville 10-0 in the Campbell Hill Regional semifinal, as Kody Chamness homers to start a big fourth inning. Carlock adds a three run shot and five innings of one hit ball, lifting the Pioneers to their first win over Steeleville in three tries and sending Trico to face Murphysboro. Steeleville ends at 3-14. Trico moves to 14-12 and advances to Friday’s regional semifinal.
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GEC announces 2005-06 All Conference Teams in baseball softball
The Greater Egyptian Conference names its baseball and softball All-Conference squads with MVPs Chris Maier of Carrier Mills and Kristen Broadway of Pope County. Numerous players from Hardin, Gallatin, Crab Orchard, and other schools earn honors, plus honorable mentions. In other notes, Carterville hosts the Ryan Falmier/David Lingle Four-Man Golf Scramble on June 9 at Crab Orchard golf course to raise funds.
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WINKELER: Watching Hendricks and Cardinals Broadcast Praise
WINKELER notes Hendricks watching S A softball and track as she fails to clear height amid applause and shares love for track and field. He also praises Mike Shannon’s Cardinals broadcast voice and humor, describing passion for the game and its warm, distinctive broadcasts.
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Carterville Advances to Cobden Title Game in Softball
Carterville ousts Dongola 14-2 as Brittany Ashton limits Dongola to no hits in two innings and Veronica Simpson yields one hit in three. Nancy Williams drives in a run with bases loaded, Jessica Lannom also scores, and Carterville stays aggressive for late insurance. They meet the Cobden Century winner Saturday at 11 a.m. for the championship. Carterville improves to 31-1.
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