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Velazquez returns from injury, will ride unbeaten Verrazano
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — John Velazquez, the jockey on undefeated Verrazano in the Kentucky Derby, resumed riding on Thursday at Belmont Park. Velazquez had been sidelined since April 7 with rib and wrist injuries suffered on April 7, one day after he guided Verrazano to …
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Sports Briefs
Pro basketball OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The NBA fined Golden State Coach Mark Jackson $25,000 on Thursday for making public comments in an attempt to influence the officiating in the Warriors’ playoff series with Denver. After Golden State’s 107-100 loss in Game 5 at Denver …
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Tech sweeps, ends BHS postseason hopes
The Greene County Tech Lady Eagles clinched a berth in the Class 5A State Tournament and erased the Batesville Lady Pioneers’ remaining hopes of returning to postseason play with 2-0 and 11-6 decisions Tuesday night in a 5A-East District doubleheader at the North Complex. The …
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Anderson talks about charm of third season
Fans were decked out in their best Razorback attire as the White River Razorback Club and the Independence County Chapter of the University of Arkansas Alumni Association sponsored “Hog Bash 2013” Wednesday at the National Guard Armory in Batesville. Mike Anderson, Razorback basketball coach, was …
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Indiana product hired to direct Scot basketball
Lyon Sports Information For the first time in 19 years, the Lyon College men’s basketball team will have a new coach at the helm. After an extensive national search that involved more than 130 applicants, Lyon College Athletic Director Kevin Jenkins announced Wednesday that Chad …
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Louisville coach chases Kentucky Derby win
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Rick Pitino became a Hall of Famer and an NCAA champion on the same day. Now the Louisville basketball coach is positioned to become a Kentucky Derby-winning owner if Goldencents wins on Saturday. Talk about the greatest four weeks ever. Despite …
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Celtics fight back from 3-0 deficit
NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Garnett had 16 points and 18 rebounds and the Boston Celtics stayed alive in the NBA playoffs, cutting the New York Knicks’ lead to 3-2 with a 92-86 victory Wednesday night. The Celtics will host Game 6 on Friday night, …
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Sports Briefs
Horse racing LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Orb was made the early 7-2 favorite for the Kentucky Derby, with undefeated Verrazano the second choice in a full field of 20 horses. Trained by Shug McGaughey, Orb drew the No. 16 post on Wednesday. Four horses have …
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Sports Calendar
Upcoming sports events in Batesville and the surrounding area for Thursday, May 2 – Friday, May 3, 2013.
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Points leaders defend leads at Locust Grove
LOCUST GROVE — The Isle of Capri points racing series is set to rumble Friday after two weeks of rain delays at the Batesville Motor Speedway as Greg Waugh, Brandon Smith, Roger Witt, Tristen Pulley and David Hagler try to extend their points lead in …
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Batesville shuts out Wynne in 5A-East soccer matches
WYNNE — The Batesville Pioneers and Lady Pioneers blanked their hosts here Tuesday night in 5A-East Conference soccer matches. The Lady Pioneers defeated the Wynne Lady Yellowjackets 8-0 and the Pioneers downed the Yellowjackets 4-0. Maddie Mead scored two goals and dealt out two assists …
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Lyon frosh wins top honors with result in AMC golf
Lyon Sports Information MADISON, Ill. — Lyon College golfer Kyle Raberding earned two American Midwest Conference awards Tuesday as he finished in a tie for eighth place overall with an 11-over-par 227 to help the Scots to a fifth-place finish in the 36-hole AMC Men’s …
