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Royals Recall 3B Moustakas, Activate LH Bueno

Posted on June 1, 2014

TORONTO (AP) — The Kansas City Royals have recalled third baseman Mike Moustakas from Triple-A Omaha and activated left-hander Francisley Bueno from the 15-day disabled list.

Infielder Danny Valencia was placed on the 15-day DL with a sore left hand, and right-hander Aaron Brooks was optioned to Omaha.

Moustakas was at third base and batting eighth against the Blue Jays on Sunday. The four-year veteran and one-time top prospect was batting just .152 with four home runs and 17 RBIs when he was demoted to the minor leagues earlier this month. He appeared in eight games with Omaha, batting .355 with one homer and eight RBIs.

Valencia injured his hand on a swing on May 24, and missed five games before returning to the lineup Friday and going hitless in two games.

Lincoln County Raceway Results – May 31

Posted on June 1, 2014

With a little luck on their side and great driving; Bryan Herrick, Kyle Clough, Kyle Bond and Andrew Baumgardner earned their trip to the winners circle at Lincoln County Raceway in North Platte, Nebraska on Saturday evening.

Snaring the lead with seven laps remaining, Bryan Herrick of Curtis, Nebraska never looked back in picking up the IMCA Northern Sport Modified Feature win. Coming from deep in the starting lineup, North Platte’s Terry Dressel drove into the runner-up postion. Dillon Schultz of North Platte, rounded out the podium finishers with a third place finish. Kerry Jones led the initial two laps before relinquishing the lead to Sutherland’s Henry Henderson who led from lap three through lap 12. Herrick, Dressel and Robby Kosmacek of North Platte were the heat race winners in the division.

In a very competitive race, Kyle Clough of Wallace took the point on the 10th circuit and was able to hold off all challengers to win the IMCA Stock Car Feature after winning an earlier in the night heat race. In one of his best finishes of the 2014 season thus far, Jeff Whiting of Gothenburg was heavy on the loud pedal to earn runner-up accolades for his efforts behind the wheel of his hotrod. Maywood hotshoe Kyle Werkmeister battled back from early miscues to earn third place honors in the feature. Casey Werkmeister of Maywood won a heat race earlier in the evening and was the leader for the initial six laps before having a mishap that handicapped the hotrod for much of the rest of the feature.

No stranger to the winners circle, Kyle Bond of Gibbon won his second straight feature in the IMCA Hobby Stock division at Lincoln County Raceway. Bond was among the leaders early on before powering his way to the point on the fifth circuit, where he never relinquished his lead and claimed the checkered flags. On Bond’s back bumper for much of the contest was Robert Leonard of Gibbon, who gave Bond everything he wanted and more, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Bond and Leonard was forced to claim second place honors. Bond and Leonard won the heat races in the division also. Piloting his Chevy Malibu to the show honors was the Benkelman Bullet, Austin Davis.

In a heated battle were Andrew Baumgardner of North Platte and Arnold’s Charlie Blowers in the front of the field of the IMCA Sport Compact feature. Baumgardner was able to cruise around the cushion with his Pontiac Sunfire to gain the lead on the eighth lap and hold off all challengers to earn the victory. Blowers crossed the line a close second to Baumgardner, the heat race winner. Hershey’s Alex Fletcher wheeled the Chevy Cavalier to the podium with a third place finish.

(Unofficial Results)

–IMCA Northern Sport Modified Feature: 1. 0-Bryan Herrick; 2. 13-Terry Dressel; 3. 55d-Dillon Schultz; 4. 848-Troy Douglas; 5. 11h-Henry Henderson; 6. 20b-Brandon Clough; 7. 53dc-Dalten Collins; 8. 12j-Kerry Jones; 9. 3-Gary Long; 10. 88-Eric Kackmeister.

Heat 1: 1. 0-Bryan Herrick; 2. 848-Troy Douglas; 3. 3-Gary Long.

Heat 2: 1. 13-Terry Dressel; 2. 20b-Brandon Clough; 3. 12j-Kerry Jones.

Heat 3: 1. 15r-Robby Kosmacek; 2. 55d-Dillon Schultz; 3. 69-Adam Kackmeister.

–IMCA Stock Car Feature: 1. 11k-Kyle Clough; 2. 16w-Jeff Whiting; 3. 42w-Kyle Werkmeister; 4. 75-Dan Eller; 5. 17-Brody Boman; 6. 31-Darin Racek; 7. 24w-Casey Werkmeister; 8. 45-Mikey Dancer; 9. 09h-Bob Hoing; 10. 10k-Kurt Trusty.

Heat 1: 1. 11k-Kyle Clough; 2. 42w-Kyle Werkmeister; 3. 16w-Jeff Whiting.

Heat 2: 1. 24w-Casey Werkemeister; 2. 75-Dan Eller; 3. 10k-Kurt Trusty.

–IMCA Hobby Stock Feature: 1. 0-Kyle Bond; 2. 85-Robert Leonard; 3. 22-Austin Davis; 4. 88j-Jacob Olmstead; 5. 72h-Kevin Hagan; 6. 7s-Scott Gibson; 7. 72b-Jacob Hagan; 8. 2c-Tyson Canas; 9. 93-Joe Thiem; 10. 5-Chuck Ledbetter.

Heat 1: 1. 85-Robert Leonard; 2. 22-Austin Davis; 3. 2c-Tyson Canas.

Heat 2: 1. 0-Kyle Bond; 2. 88j-Jacob Olmstead; 3. 72h-Kevin Hagan.

–IMCA Sport Compact Feature: 1. 44u-Andrew Baumgardner; 2. 22b-Charlie Blowers; 3. 67-Alex Fletcher; 4. 12t-Tanner Jones; 5. 28d-Devin Bjorklund.

Heat: 1. 44u-Andrew Baumgardner; 2. 22b-Charlie Blowers; 3. 28d-Devin Bjorklund.

Duncan, James Set to Break Their Finals Tie

Posted on June 1, 2014June 1, 2014

MIAMI (AP) — Over the last 10 seasons, only one NBA player has been part of more wins than LeBron James.

His name is Tim Duncan.

So maybe it’s fitting that James and Duncan are among the last players standing this season. Duncan has played in 622 regular-season and playoff wins over the last decade, James has appeared in 621 victories, and both will try to add to those totals when San Antonio and Miami meet for the second straight year in the NBA Finals.

Game 1 is Thursday at San Antonio.

It’s the first finals rematch since 1997 and 1998, when the Chicago Bulls beat the Utah Jazz in six games both times. The Heat topped the Spurs in a seven-game series last season.

NU Coaches to Tour State on Union Pacific Train

Posted on June 1, 2014

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A special Union Pacific train will carry a group of University of Nebraska coaches and athletic department officials to several cities in the state this summer.

Union Pacific says the special Big Red Express train will travel from Omaha to North Platte on June 28. It will also make stops in Columbus, Grand Island and Kearney.

At each stop on the tour, a few short speeches will be made while coaches representing all 24 of Nebraska’s varsity sports mingle with fans. Athletic Director Shawn Eichorst and football coach Bo Pelini are both scheduled to ride the train.

Union Pacific spokeswoman Donna Kush says the special train will highlight the railroad’s deep ties to Nebraska, where it is based.

University of Nebraska coaches planning to take part in the Big Red Express tour include: Chuck Chmelka (men’s gymnastics); Darin Erstad (baseball); David Harris (cross country); Scott Jacobson (women’s tennis); Dan Kendig (women’s gymnastics); Robin Krapfl (women’s golf); Kerry McDermott (men’s tennis); Tim Miles (men’s basketball); Pablo Morales (women’s swimming); Bo Pelini (football); Gary Pepin (track & field); Rhonda Revelle (softball); Bill Spangler (men’s golf); Bill Straub (bowling); John Walker (women’s soccer) and Connie Yori (women’s basketball).

The Big Red Express Schedule Saturday, June 28, 2014
Depart:	8:00 a.m.	Omaha Durham Museum 801 S. 10th St. (Note: no program)
Arrive: Depart:	10:05 a.m. 11:05 a.m.	Columbus North side of 26th Ave. crossing (Note: 45 minute program)
Arrive: Depart:	12:25 p.m. 1:25 p.m.	Grand Island South side of Oak St. crossing (Note: 45 minute program)
Arrive: Depart:	2:20 p.m. 3:20 p.m.	Kearney North side of Central Ave. crossing (Note: 45 minute program)
Arrive:	5:20 p.m..	North Platte – Bailey Yard Event held in the parking lot of the Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center 1249 N Homestead Rd. in North Platte 5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.

NBA Playoff Schedule

Posted on May 31, 2014May 31, 2014

All Times EDT

CONFERENCE FINALS
(Best-of-7; x-if necessary)
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Miami 4, Indiana 2

Sunday, May 18: Indiana 107, Miami 96

Tuesday, May 20: Miami 87, Indiana 83

Saturday, May 24: Miami 99, Indiana 87

Monday, May 26: Miami 102, Indiana 90

Wednesday, May 28: Indiana 93, Miami 90

Friday, May 30: Miami 117, Indiana 92

WESTERN CONFERENCE
San Antonio 4, Oklahoma City 2

Monday, May 19: San Antonio 122, Oklahoma City 105

Wednesday, May 21: San Antonio 112, Oklahoma City 77

Sunday, May 25: Oklahoma City 106, San Antonio 97

Tuesday, May 27: Oklahoma City 105, San Antonio 92

Thursday, May 29: San Antonio 117, Oklahoma City 89

Saturday, May 31: San Antonio 112, Oklahoma City 107, OT

FINALS
(Best-of-7; x-if necessary)

Thursday, June 5: Miami at San Antonio, 9 p.m.

Sunday, June 8: Miami at San Antonio, 8 p.m.

Tuesday, June 10: San Antonio at Miami, 9 p.m.

Thursday, June 12: San Antonio at Miami, 9 p.m.

x-Sunday, June 15: Miami at San Antonio, 8 p.m.

x-Tuesday, June 17: San Antonio at Miami, 9 p.m.

x-Friday, June 20: Miami at San Antonio, 9 p.m.

Aviles’ RBI Single Gives Indians 7-6 Win over Rockies

Posted on May 31, 2014

CLEVELAND (AP) — Mike Aviles hit a three-run homer in the second and added the go-ahead single in the eighth inning to help the Cleveland Indians beat the Colorado Rockies 7-6 on Saturday.

Pinch-hitter Jason Kipnis started the rally with a leadoff walk off Rex Brothers (2-3). After Lonnie Chisenhall’s sacrifice, Aviles lined a hit to right field and Kipnis slid home ahead of Charlie Blackmon’s throw. Chisenhall had a two-run homer in the sixth.

The Indians handed their bullpen a 6-2 lead through six innings, but Corey Dickerson’s solo homer and Blackmon’s three-run shot tied it in the seventh.

Bryan Shaw (2-1) pitched 1 2-3 scoreless innings. Cody Allen worked the ninth for his third save as the Rockies fell to 2-6 on their nine-game trip.

Blue Jays use Big 1st Inning to Rout Royals 12-2

Posted on May 31, 2014

TORONTO (AP) — Juan Francisco had three hits and four RBIs, Marcus Stroman won his first career start and the Toronto Blue Jays used a seven-run first inning to rout the Kansas City Royals 12-2 on Saturday.

Adam Lind went 3 for 5 with three RBIs as the AL East-leading Blue Jays snapped a two-game losing streak and finished May with a record of 21-9. Toronto has won 15 of its past 19.

Stroman (2-0) allowed one run and five hits in six innings. The right-hander walked none and struck out six.

Todd Redmond worked the final three innings for his first save.

The Blue Jays gave Stroman all the support he would need with a 12-batter first inning against Royals right-hander Aaron Brooks, who was also making his first career start. Toronto set a team record when the first eight batters reached safely against Brooks. The Blue Jays had seven straight reach safely to begin a win over Baltimore on Sept. 15, 2007.

Nebraska Rallies in 9th to Beat Binghamton 8-6

Posted on May 31, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Steven Reveles laid down a perfect suicide squeeze bunt, bringing home Jake Placzek from third with the winning run, as Nebraska rallied for three runs in the top of the ninth to escape with a 8-6 victory over Binghamton on Saturday in an elimination game in NCAA regional play.

Nebraska (41-20) squandered leads of 4-0 and 5-3 and entered the ninth down 6-5. With one out, Ben Miller walked and, after Placzek singled, came home on Ryan Boldt’s high-chopper ground ball that bounced over Binghamton second baseman Daniel Nevares into right field, to tie it.

Reveles, who already had two hits and an RBI, followed with the bunt to make it 7-6. Michael Pritchard then delivered another run-scoring single to score Boldt.

The Cornhuskers, who lost 5-1 to Cal State Fullerton on Friday, survived to play again Sunday, while Binghamton (25-27), which won four consecutive elimination games last week just to qualify for the NCAA tournament, was eliminated.

Down 5-3, Binghamton answered in the bottom of the sixth, scoring three runs to take its first lead of the contest, going ahead on Bill Bereszniewicz’s two-out single to left.

California Chrome Revs up Bid for Triple Crown

Posted on May 31, 2014

BELMONT, N.Y. (AP) — California Chrome is revving up his bid to become the 12th Triple Crown champion after a fast run at Belmont Park.

He ran the 5 furlongs in 59 4/5 seconds Saturday over a fast main track at Belmont Park.

Alan Sherman, the son of 77-year-old trainer Art Sherman and his top assistant, says “he’s ready.”

The California-bred horse captured the attention of racing and non-racing fans alike in winning the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness.

California Chrome will attempt to end the longest drought in Triple Crown history next Saturday in the arduous 1 1-2 mile Belmont Stakes. The last Triple Crown winner was Affirmed in 1978.

The horse appeared to relish the crisp morning, covering the ground easily for Victor Espinoza.

Sanders Gets a New Opportunity with Broncos

Posted on May 31, 2014

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The last time receiver Emmanuel Sanders spent the offseason aiming to get his team back to the Super Bowl, there was only so much he could do.

Surgery on his right foot, then his left foot, made him more of a bit player in Pittsburgh’s bid to repeat as AFC champion in 2011.

Playing for the Denver Broncos now, Sanders is back to full health and embracing his role in the sport more than ever.

The injuries taught him to appreciate football. And, he says, he figures the chance to play with Peyton Manning could give him a chance to finally realize his full potential.