Sports Stories from June 28, 2012 (Change date)
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Nadal upset by Czech Rosol at WimbledonJun 28, 2012 4:00 pm - WIMBLEDON, England — First Rafael Nadal took a tumble into the net. Then he began complaining to the umpire. Then he bumped his opponent, Lukas Rosol, during a changeove...
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Burnett, McGehee lead Pirates over PhilliesJun 28, 2012 3:37 pm - PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A.J. Burnett threw 6 sharp innings to win his eighth straight start, Casey McGehee hit a three-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Philadel...
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LA Kings sign goalie Quick to 10-year extensionJun 28, 2012 3:34 pm - LOS ANGELES — Goalie Jonathan Quick has agreed to a 10-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings. The Kings announced the agreement on Thursday for their Conn S...
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Get ready for Rangers to fill up All-Star rosterJun 28, 2012 2:33 pm - Two straight trips to the World Series have turned the Texas Rangers into baseball’s glamour gang. Josh Hamilton is the most popular player in the game. Mike Napoli coul...
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Is there any right seasoning for major-league success?Jun 28, 2012 2:14 pm - Anybody looking for a magic formula of when to bring players to the major leagues won’t find it. Hall of Fame talent Albert Pujols essentially made the jump from Class A...
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Van Pelt leads after tough day at CongressionalJun 28, 2012 2:00 pm - BETHESDA, Md. — Bo Van Pelt kept bogeys off his card and picked up an extra shot when his wedge spun back into the hole for an eagle. It's a formula that would work well...
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Farm system moves bring new players to CougarsJun 28, 2012 1:13 pm - Just over a week after fielding four players in the Midwest League All-Star Game, the Kane County Cougars all-stars dwindled to two. Outfielder Lane Adams, pitcher Matt...
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NFL shifting start time of doubleheaders’ 2nd gameJun 28, 2012 12:57 pm - NEW YORK — The NFL is shifting the start time of the second game of its Sunday TV doubleheaders by 10 minutes to ensure fewer fans miss any of the action on the field. T...
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Penguins sign Sidney Crosby to lengthy extensionJun 28, 2012 12:57 pm - Sid the Kid is sticking around. The Pittsburgh Penguins and superstar center Sidney Crosby have agreed to a 12-year contract extension Thursday that leaves little doubt ...
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Phelps cruises to win 200-meter butterflyJun 28, 2012 12:52 pm - OMAHA, Neb. — After a couple of epic duels with his biggest rival, Michael Phelps made this one look easy. Phelps stayed on course to swim eight events at the London Gam...