DIFFERENT JERSEYS, SAME LIONS
DIFFERENT JERSEYS, SAME LIONS
TROY — Forced to wear old Troy State jerseys when they and Booker T. Washington both showed up at Trojan Arena in yellow uniforms Friday, the top-ranked Williamson Lions played the role to a T.
Column: About time Wimbledon equals pay
There are some traditions in sports that are timeless and worth preserving: The seventh-inning stretch, conceding putts and the exchange of jerseys after a soccer game, to name a few. Then there are a few worth chucking. The blazers who run Wimbledon finally recognized that, joining the 21st century with their decision to pay women the same as men.
Beckham’s playing contract worth about $27.5 million over five seasons
David Beckham’s playing contract with the Los Angeles Galaxy is worth about $27.5 million in base salary over five seasons, according to a person familiar with Major League Soccer agreements. It’s a fraction of the $250 million income figure floated for the English star when he agreed to the deal last month.
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After 14 losses, Omaha solves mystery
PEORIA The Peoria Rivermen fell to the Omaha Knights for the first time in 14 games, losing 4-3 in a shootout in front of a crowd of 3,021 on Wednesday night at Carver Arena.
Area trio in Arena all-star football event
AUSTIN Football season hasnt yet ended for three area players wholl continue their prep careers tonight.
B-Sens scouting report
* Matchup: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins vs. Binghamton Senators, 7:05 tonight, Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena. * Tickets: $16 sides/$15 ends. Call 722-7367.
Duke Lacrosse Team Returns To Field
Playing their first game in 11 months, the Blue Devils opened the 2007 season Saturday with a 17-11 victory over Dartmouth in front of a big crowd cheering their every move.