Another Phelps vs Lochte showdown and the women’s gymnastics all-around competition highlight the action on in prime time tonight from London. It was Ryan Lochte who came out on top in his first duel with Michael Phelps at these Games. Lochte won gold in the 400 IM while Phelps failed to medal. Tonight, they’ll race in the 200 IM. Lochte turned in the top qualifying time in the semifinals yesterday, with Phelps swimming the second-fastest time. The men’s 200 backstroke and the women’s 200 breaststroke and 100 free are also contested today. At the East Greenwich Arena, Americans Gabby “The Flying Squirrel” Douglas and Aly Raisman try and add to their team gold medal with a podium-worthy performance in the all-around. Medals are also awarded today in table tennis, archery, canoe, rowing, shooting, and judo events. In men’s basketball, Team USA looks to go to 3-0 in pool play as they face Nigeria.
Month: August 2012
Rockies Lose Fifth in a Row on Soggy Night in Denver (LISTEN LIVE TONIGHT on ESPN Radio 1410)
While yesterday was a day of change off the field for the Colorado Rockies, the on-field results remained the same as ever. A mid-inning lead was shortlived as the Rockies lost 9-6 to the St. Louis Cardinals at Coors Field. That’s now five straight losses for the Rockies and seven in a row at home. The Rockies were trailing 3-1 in the sixth inning when they erupted for four runs on four consecutive extra base hits. But their 5-3 lead didn’t even make it through the next half-inning, as Matt Holliday’s three-run homer gave the Cardinals the lead back for good. A one-hour, twenty-six minute rain delay prior to the eighth inning served only to prolong the inevitable outcome. The Rockies and Cardinals conclude their three-game set in Denver tonight. ESPN Radio 1410 has the action with pregame coverage at 7:05 and the first pitch at 7:40.
RESULTS: Day One, Northern Nationals 16U Fastpitch Tournament
POOL A
Bridgeview Redbirds 9, Trojanettes 1
BNGSA Angels 6, Angels 5
Today: Bridgeview Redbirds vs BNGSA Angels, 10 AM (Field A); Trojanettes vs Angels, 4 PM (Field B)
POOL B
Cubs Fastpitch Blue 8, NORTH PLATTE JR. BELLES 0
Wisconsin Bandits Black 9, Orland Park A’s BB 6
Today: Cubs Fastpitch Blue vs Wisconsin Bandits Black, noon (Field A); JR BELLES vs Orland Park A’s BB, 2 PM (Field A)
POOL C
Jr. Phoenix 7, Frankfort Flames 6
Xplosion 6, Echoes Adrenaline 4
Today: Jr. Phoenix vs Xplosion, 10 AM (Field E); Frankfort Flames vs Echoes Adrenaline, 4 PM (Field A)
POOL D
Lake County Freedom 8, NORTH PLATTE EXPRESS 2
Wisconsin Bandits White 8, Plainfield Twisters 2
Today: Lake County Freedom vs Wisconsin Bandits White, 10 AM (Field B); NP EXPRESS vs Plainfield Twisters, 2 PM (Field E)
POOL E
Lamont Sizzlers 16, Colorado Dirt Devils 3
Worth Prospects 7, QC Firebirds 6
Today: Lamont Sizzlers vs Worth Prospects, 8 AM (Field E); Colorado Dirt Devils vs QC Firebirds, noon (Field E)
POOL F
Naperville Diamonds Aces 7, NORTH PLATTE SENSATIONS 2
Richmond Rockets 10, St. Louis Fusion “Kedroski” 7
Today: Naperville Diamonds Aces vs Richmond Rockets, 8 AM (Field B); NP SENSATIONS vs St. Louis Fusion “Kedroski”, noon (Field E)
POOL G
St. Louis Fusion “Goff” 7, Orland Park A’s FY 3
Today: St. Louis Fusion “Goff” vs St. Peter’s Royal, 8 AM (Field A); Orland Park A’s FY vs St. Peter’s Royal, 2 PM (Field B)
Lyle Lee Aden
Lyle Lee Aden, 67, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died July 31, 2012 in Gothenburg, NE.
He was born March 2, 1945 at Gothenburg, NE, son of Alvin and Pauline (Garrelts) Aden.
Lyle grew up northeast of Gothenburg on the family farm. He graduated from Cozad High School. He lived in the Gothenburg and North Platte area. He farmed, worked for the North Platte Fire Department and the UPRR. Lyle married Peggy Atkinson-Johnson on October 26, 1985 at Banner United Methodist Church, Gothenburg. He was a member of the Banner United Methodist Church where he served on many church committees. He enjoyed camping, gardening and always had a good joke.
Surviving are wife, Peggy Aden of Gothenburg, NE, daughter – Brenda Hayes; two sons – Kelly Aden, Joel (Kim) Aden; three step-sons – David Johnson, Mike (Marci) Johnson, Mike (Jeremy) Wonch; two step-daughters – Chris (Randy) Roenfeldt, Melanie Hall; two sisters – Phyl (Karl) Kostbahn, Marian (Don) Knauss; 12 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; mother-in-law – Jean Atkinson; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Lyle was preceded in death by his parents, and grandson, Cory Went.
Visitation will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, Nebraska; Friday, August 3, 2012 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm with the family present from 6:00-8:00 pm.
Services will be held at Banner United Methodist Church, Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Janie Freeman officiating.
Interment will follow in the Peckham Cemetery, Gothenburg, Nebraska.
Memorials may be given to the Banner United Methodist Church, PO Box 96, Brady, NE 69123.
To sign the online guest book, go to www.blasestrauser.com.
Broncos Training Camp Report – Secondary Improvements Already Paying Dividends
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Peyton Manning is discovering that one of the biggest benefits to joining the Denver Broncos is their star-studded secondary.
It’s helping him gauge his progress in his comeback, sharpen his timing with his new targets and scrape away the rust after his lost 2011 season.
The Broncos restocked their defensive backfield over the winter after seeing Pittsburgh’s four-wide receiver sets and New England’s big tight ends torch them in the playoffs.
They added veterans Tracy Porter, Drayton Florence and Mike Adams along with rookie Omar Bolden, released Andre’ Goodman and wished Brian Dawkins well in his retirement.
With Quinton Carter sidelined, fellow second-year safety Raheem Moore is turning heads again, as is second-year cornerback Chris Harris, who will prove hard to bump out of his nickel back spot.
SUMMER MUSIC SERIES
Thursday, August 2 is All Locals Night at the N Route Entertainment Summer Music Series at Fort Cody. A number of our talented local musicians will be performing for your enjoyment. Concerts are from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Food and drink will be available for sale at each concert. You may bring your own picnic to eat, but you may not bring your own alcohol in as per state law.
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Bonnie B. Long
Bonnie B. Long, 88, of Mullen, died July 30, 2012, at Linden Court in North Platte.
She was born on Feb. 4, 1924, at Hyannis, to Charles Louis Bond and Oma Esthel Elstom.
She married Howard A. Long on Sept. 15, 1947, at Valentine. She worked the family ranch north of Seneca, throughout her life with her husband. She and Howard retired to Mullen in 1973, where she spent the remainder of her life.
Survivors include her daughter, Kathy Long Sherpa, of Lake Oswego, Ore.; her son-in-law, Tendu Mingma Sherpa; and her grandsons, Kaji Long Sherpa and Chhewang Long Sherpa.
Cremation was chosen. Inurnment graveside services will be at 11 a.m. (MST) on Thursday, Aug. 2, at the Mullen Cemetery.
Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Wednesday Sports Day – Badminton Scandal at Olympics
LONDON (AP) – IOC President Jacques Rogge says the Olympic body could take further action against the eight badminton players disqualified for discrediting the sport by trying to lose on purpose.
Rogge tells The Associated Press the IOC is waiting to see what action is taken by the national Olympic committees of the four women’s doubles teams from China, South Korean and Indonesia.
Rogge applauded the international badminton federation for disqualifying the players but said the IOC will also intervene “if needed.”
The IOC has the power to formally expel athletes from the games, taking away their accreditation and kicking them out of the athletes village.
Check out the video of the badminton players who intentionally lost!
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) – NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he is comfortable with the idea of using replacement officials in preseason games.
The Hall of Fame Game is coming up Sunday and there is no end in sight to the labor dispute between the NFL and its officials.
Speaking to reporters at the Green Bay Packers’ training camp Wednesday, Goodell says he doesn’t think using officials with less experience will represent a safety risk to players. He says player safety is “obviously such a focus for us, they’ve been training on that basis.”
Members of the NFL Referees Association were locked out June 3 after talks broke down.
Packers coach Mike McCarthy says he doesn’t have any concerns about the league using replacement officials in preseason games.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Authorities say a group of men attacked star Wisconsin running back Montee Ball early Wednesday morning, knocking him to the ground and causing injuries that sent him to the hospital.
Police said five men jumped Ball around 2:15 a.m. near campus They knocked him down and kicked him.
Ball, a finalist for the Hesiman Trophy last season, was taken to a hospital with head injuries. Coach Bret Bielema said Ball has been released and is under the care of the school’s sports medicine staff. Bielema says he expects Ball will make a full recovery, but did not address Ball’s availability. The season opens Sept. 1 against Northern Iowa.
Police say Ball apparently didn’t know who the men were.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Baltimore at N-Y Yankees 12:05 p.m.
Chi White Sox at Minnesota 12:10 p.m.
Tampa Bay at Oakland 2:35 p.m.
Detroit at Boston 6:10 p.m.
L.A. Angels at Texas 7:05 p.m.
Cleveland at Kansas City 7:10 p.m.
Toronto at Seattle 9:10 p.m.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Houston at Milwaukee 1:10 p.m.
Pittsburgh at Chi Cubs 1:20 p.m.
Arizona at L.A. Dodgers 2:10 p.m.
Philadelphia at Washington 6:05 p.m.
Miami at Atlanta 6:10 p.m.
San Diego at Cincinnati 6:10 p.m.
St. Louis at Colorado 7:40 p.m. (LISTEN LIVE TONIGHT on ESPN Radio 1410)
N-Y Mets at San Francisco 9:15 p.m.