News sports 2008-06-27 Andanh.com

Freshmen dominate early draft Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:27:00 EST
Five of the first seven picks were freshmen, also an NBA record. No. 7 was Indiana University guard Eric Gordon, chosen by the Clippers. WKU senior Courtney Lee was the No. 22 choice by the Orlando Magic. IU senior D. J. White went to the Pistons at No. 29 but later was traded to the Seattle SuperSonics. UK 's Joe Crawford went to the Lakers in the second round with the 58th pick.

Manual grad's leap of faith pays off big Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:54:00 EST
Manual High School product Darren Erman is a workout coach for the Celtics -- helping players in individual workouts and during practice -- and was behind the bench when the Celtics won. Even got some celebration face time.

Mayo, Love swap teams in 8-player transaction Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:57:00 EST
The Minnesota Timberwolves have traded No. 3 pick O.J. Mayo to the Memphis Grizzlies for Kevin Love in an eight-player, late-night trade long after the NBA draft concluded, The Associated Press has learned.

WKU's Lee selected 22nd by Orlando Magic Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:28:00 EST
Western Kentucky University product Courtney Lee was chosen by the Orlando Magic with the 22nd pick in the first round of the NBA draft last night at Madison Square Garden.

IU's Gordon goes 7th to Los Angeles Clippers Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:28:00 EST
Indiana University guard Eric Gordon, who left the school after one season, was chosen by the Los Angeles Clippers with the seventh overall pick in yesterday's NBA draft in Madison Square Garden.

Greenspan out as IU in more hot water Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:28:00 EST
The NCAA rule-breaking charges that had already decimated Indiana University's men's basketball program made more waves yesterday and will bring even more uncertainty in the coming months.

Greenspan regrets taking spotlight away from athletes Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:28:00 EST
In the end, Rick Greenspan thought he was too much of a distraction for Indiana University's coaches and athletes. He said that, more than anything, led to his decision yesterday to step down as IU's athletic director after four years on the job.

Cards DT Henderson gives up football Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:42:00 EST
The University of Louisville football team's thin defensive unit got a little thinner yesterday when coach Steve Kragthorpe announced that sophomore tackle Aundre Henderson has quit the team.

Louisville's bats waterlogged after rain delay, 4-1 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:29:00 EST
Waiting out a two-and-a-half-hour rain delay in the clubhouse makes for card games, table tennis and cueing up the pool sticks for Bats players. It also appeared to create some sluggishness.

Volquez falters for Reds Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:29:00 EST
Even before the game began, Edinson Volquez knew this wasn't going to be his day. Volquez was tagged for a season-high seven runs, including two on a home run by Scott Rolen, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-1 last night.

Asmussen to fight Texas finding on lidocaine Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:29:00 EST
An attorney for leading trainer Steve Asmussen vowed yesterday to fight the Texas Racing Commission's charge that a 2-year-old filly in his care tested positive for the local anesthetic lidocaine after winning a maiden race at Lone Star Park on May 10.

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Mayo traded to Grizzlies
The Minnesota Timberwolves have traded No. 3 pick O.J. Mayo to the Memphis Grizzlies for Kevin Love in an eight-player, late-night blockbuster long after the NBA draft concluded.

After long wait, Lakers take Crawford
Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said he had "an empty feeling" during the long wait for his team's turn to make its one and only selection in the NBA draft on Thursday night.

T-wolves take Mayo at No. 3
The Minnesota Timberwolves selected USC guard O.J. Mayo with the third overall pick in the NBA draft.

Fan to sell Griffey HR ball at auction
The Florida Marlins fan who says he caught the baseball that Ken Griffey Jr. hit for his 600th career home run plans to sell it in an auction.

Shellcrackers are popular this spring
Shellcrackers have been a popular pursuit for local anglers this spring.

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