Yao Ming announces retirement ending NBA career at 30
Yao Ming, the 7 foot 6 Chinese star, retires after eight NBA seasons with the Houston Rockets due to recurring foot injuries. He plans to work with Shanghai Sharks as potential general manager and to continue Yao Foundation philanthropy.
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Morey
Ye Li
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Yao Zhiyuan
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Rockets
Asia
World Series of Poker final table set in Las Vegas
Nine finalists in the main event earned $782000 plus each and head to a 109 day break before the final table in Las Vegas. Martin Staszko leads in chips with odds of 3 to 1 while Ben Lamb and John Hewitt were among notable finalists.
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Ireland
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Pius Heinz
Germany
Anton Makiievskyi
Ukraine
Sam Holden
Great Britain
Phil Collins
Collins
Genesis
Ironmen win as Hughes sharp in start to snap skid
Lorain County gives Hughes support and he lowers his ERA to 2.67 after a strong six and two thirds innings. The Ironmen score two in the fifth on Hallberg Kubuski and Alvis, then hold off RiverRats with key plays including a double play by Blair. Alvis closes, Palmer handles ninth.
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Hallberg
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Kubuski
Alvis
RiverRats
Austin Ingraham
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HUMEL
Kevin Hughes
Lake Erie
Pomeranz Impresses in Double-A Debut Start
Prospect left-hander Drew Pomeranz dominated in his Akron Double-A debut, striking out six over six innings, allowing just two walks and three hits. He threw 84 pitches, kept batters off balance with a moving fastball, and earned his first Double-A loss on a third inning sacrifice fly.
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Kevin Patterson
Rivera
Kellen Kulbacki
Robby Kuzdale
Jason Taylor
Erie
Rockford
Jake Eigsti
Massarelli
Crushers rally past Rockford after brawl and ejections
In a heated Frontier League game the Crushers won 7-0 after a second inning brawl led to ejections including Scumaci Dominguez Sharpley Rockford reliever Gradney and Crushers closer Flores. Paul Fagan earned the win over River Hawks starter with six strong innings. Rookie Eric Baumer and TJ Baumer had key hits as Andrew Davis and Joham Rivera extended on base streaks.
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Josh) Roberts
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