The Rockies will remain without All-Star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki indefinitely after he undergoes surgery today. Tulowitzki has been diagnosed with hockey goalie/baseball pitcher syndrome, a type of sports hernia. Typical recovery time after the surgery is six to eight weeks. Tulowitzki has been out since May 30th. He was batting .287 with 8 homers and 27 RBI at the time of his injury.
Month: June 2012
CWS: Rain Postpones Action, Forces Tripleheader
Heavy rain in Omaha put play at the College World Series on hold. The elimination contest between Kent State and South Carolina was postponed until this morning, with an 11 AM start time. The rescheduling makes life even tougher for the Golden Flashes and the Gamecocks, who must win twice tomorrow to avoid elimination. The winner of the morning’s contest will play Arkansas at 8 PM. In between, Florida State will try and stave off their own elimination against Arizona. That game is scheduled for a 4 PM first pitch.
Construction to begin in Lexington June 27th
(LEXINGTON)- Construction will begin in Lexington on June 27th on the Hwy 283 Jefferson Street bridge approaches. The work will include 
removal and replacement of the existing bridge approaches. The viaduct will be reduced to one lane with a 10th width restriction. Traffic will be controlled by temporary traffic signals during construction. Work should be completed early August 2012
Opryland Resort Hotel…No one hurt in explosion
A gas explosion at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center caused the evacuation of over 5,000 guests Tuesday night, but no injuries were reported and guests were allowed back inside early Wednesday.
Capt. Ken Walburn of the Nashville Fire Department said the explosion occurred at around 8:15 p.m. in the convention center portion of the hotel away from guest rooms.
He said it appeared that a gas leak was ignited inside a mechanical room on the first floor, causing significant damage to an escalator, walls and ceiling. He said the blast was so strong it damaged ceiling tiles on the third floor of the convention center.
“It was amazing that no one was hurt,” Walburn said.
The hotel sits next to the Grand Ole Opry House, the heart of Nashville’s country music scene.
Hundreds of sheriffs from around the country were staying at the convention center for the 2012 National Sheriffs Association. Walburn said the cause of the fire was investigated by the state bomb and arson squad, along with FBI and the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, but suspicious activity was ruled out.
“That was initially part of the concern,” he said. “We wanted to make sure, given the location and the convention, that it wasn’t an act of terrorism.”
Davidson County Sheriff Daron Hall, who was at the hotel for the sheriff’s convention, told WSMV-TV they could feel the blast from the explosion and saw debris falling.
“The concussion coming from the explosion was something that I’ve never felt before. It was a pretty alarming thing to happen in the location where we were in, and then debris starts falling, the ceiling tiles, where we were,” Hall said. “…And you could imagine the alarm when you’ve got federal government officials from D.C. here.”
Walburn said the hotel brought in structural engineers to check the damage.
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13th ANNUAL POW WOW
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Areas largest fireworks display starts at dusk on July 4th
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July 3rd – 1pm – 7 pm
July 4th – 1 pm
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Wednesday Sports Day – Harvin Wants Out of Minnesota, Sandusky Trial Nears End
MIAMI (AP) – Oklahoma City Thunder coach Scott Brooks promises his team still has some “fight” left after last night’s 104-98 loss in Miami left the Heat one win away from a championship. LeBron James wasn’t on the court for the final seconds after suffering leg cramps but led Miami with 26 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds. Russell Westbrook led the Thunder with 43 points and Kevin Durant had 28, but no other Oklahoma City player broke double digits. Game 5 is Thursday night in Miami.
UNDATED (AP) – Five day games are on the major league schedule today. The Yankees send Phil Hughes to the mound as New York tries to start a new winning streak in the Bronx. Last night the Braves snapped the Yanks 10-game run. Atlanta goes with Tommy Hanson. Other matinees include Kansas City at Houston, Toronto in Milwaukee and Arizona hosting Seattle, while the Texas Rangers wrap up their visit to San Diego.
BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) – A jury could hear from Jerry Sandusky himself as the former Penn State assistant football coach’s child sex abuse trial nears its end. The jury has heard from eight accusers who claim Sandusky abused them, while the defense has countered with character witnesses and sought to discredit police investigators. Judge John Cleland has said testimony could wrap up today, with closing arguments tomorrow.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) – Percy Harvin has requested a trade from the Minnesota Vikings. A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Vikings are not likely to great the star receiver’s request. Harvin voiced frustration with the Vikings at the first day of mandatory minicamp yesterday. Coach Leslie Frazier says he’s confident any issues could be resolved.
INTERLEAGUE
Atlanta at N-Y Yankees 12:05 p.m.
Kansas City at Houston 1:05 p.m.
Toronto at Milwaukee 1:10 p.m.
Seattle at Arizona 2:40 p.m.
Texas at San Diego 5:35 p.m.
Cincinnati at Cleveland 6:05 p.m.
Minnesota at Pittsburgh 6:05 p.m.
St. Louis at Detroit 6:05 p.m.
Tampa Bay at Washington 6:05 p.m.
Baltimore at N-Y Mets 6:10 p.m.
Miami at Boston 6:10 p.m.
Chi Cubs at Chi White Sox 7:10 p.m.
L.A. Dodgers at Oakland 9:05 p.m.
San Francisco at L.A. Angels 9:05 p.m.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Colorado at Philadelphia 6:05 p.m. (LISTEN LIVE on ESPN Radio 1410)
Norbert Tiemann dies at 87
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Former Nebraska Gov. Norbert Tiemann, who oversaw the implementation of the state’s sales and income taxes, has died. He was 87.
Tiemann’s daughter, Amy Tipton of Lincoln, confirmed Wednesday that her father died Tuesday night at his home in Dallas, where he had lived for more than two decades. Tipton says Tiemann had battled heart problems in recent years.
Tiemann, a Republican, served one term as governor from 1967 to 1971. As governor, he signed into law a new state tax structure that introduced sales and income tax collections into the state. He was also in office when state aid to schools was enacted, and he signed a bill designating “Beautiful Nebraska” as the state song.
He sought re-election in 1970, but was defeated by Democrat Jim Exon.
Polanco stabs man over argument…receives five years in prison
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (AP) — A 25-year-old North Platte man who stabbed another man to death has been given one to five years in
prison.
Nathaniel Polanco pleaded guilty in March to a felony count of attempted assault. In exchange, prosecutors reduced the charge from
manslaughter and dropped a weapons charge.
Local media that at Polanco’s sentencing on Monday, he apologized for causing the death of 24-year-old Michael Fernau (FUR’-now) on Oct. 22.
Fernau was stabbed at his house and died at a hospital. Police say the two men had been arguing and that Polanco “just snapped.”
An additional band to be added to Saturday nights concert at the Wild West Arena (Breaking News)
Exciting news!
There is an additional band that will be performing this Saturday along with Daughtry and Dirty Guv’Nahs!
The name of the band is called Beta Wolf. You can preview their work here, and if you really want an insider check out their Facebook page.
The line up is as follows:
1st: Rock, Paper, Dynamite
2nd: Beta Wolf
3rd: Dirty Guv’Nahs
4th: Daughtry
The Concert will start up at 7:45. Make sure you have your tickets!
For more information as available check out www.nebraskalanddays.com
A news release from David Fudge says “As Daughtry winds up their latest leg of the Break The Spell Tour in North Platte this weekend, they decided to bring some friends along with them. Beta Wolf, which has been touring with Daughtry throughout the spring, will play Saturday night in North Platte.
Based out of Los Angeles, Beta Wolf released their first record in October
on the JVC/Victor label. They join Rock, Paper, Dynamite and The Dirty Guv’nahs
on stage in front of Daughtry. Rock Paper Dynamite will take the stage at 7:45 on Saturday night, 15 minutes earlier than planned as to accommodate the addition of Beta Wolf.
Tickets for the show are still available, and can be purchased online at
www.nebraskalanddays.com or at the box office at 509 E. 4 th Street.”
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