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Former Oklahoma basketball player Ken Pryor dies
Former University of Oklahoma basketball player Ken Pryor, whose basket lifted the Sooners into the 1947 NCAA championship game, has died. School spokesman Mike Houck said Thursday that Pryor died on Tuesday at the age of 85. Houck did not know the cause of death, which was first reported by The Oklahoman.

Soccer: Club team’s last chance at legacy falls short

Comment: Soccer crosses the line, must now adopt tech
On Sunday England fell to its worst-ever defeat in a World Cup finals soccer tournament, beaten 4-1 by Germany. This has given rise to widespread gnashing of teeth and rending of garments in England. Germany - World Cup - England - Association football - FIFA World Cup

What would be two good soccer teams to see in the remaining Crew Soccer game schedule?

I am planning to buy soccer tickets for my boyfriend for his birthday and I don't know the first thing about the sport. The game would have to be a Columbus Crew Home game. Also where would I aim to buy tickets for a soccer game, towards the goals or on the sidelines?

MHS basketball places three on All-District 9-B teams

Floodwall mural to feature basketball star
WELLSVILLE - Several new murals will go up on the village floodwall this year, including one featuring basketball star Bevo Francis, who played for Wellsville before moving on to the University of Rio Grande.

What do you think about club soccer teams and high school soccer?

What is a better or more competitive playing level? What do you think about the levels of play at high school soccer (jv or varsity), MAPLE league, MASC league, ODP, District Selects, in-town (or city) soccer, and travel soccer?? And what do you think about the way each of the different levels rain at?

Independent Professional Baseball Teams: What They Are

You may have recently heard about an independent baseball team near where you live, or near where you were traveling. If so, you may have wondered what makes a team "independent" and if it is worth your money to go watch that team.

An independent professional baseball team is a team which plays in a professional baseball league that is not affiliated with any Major League organization or the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues, which is now named (officially) Minor League Baseball. These teams have complete control over the players they sign, the personnel they hire, and their players can be signed by any "affiliated" team in Minor League Baseball.

Occasionally, an independent baseball player may make it to a Major League Baseball roster after having started his career in the independent baseball leagues. Many players who make it to a Major League roster after having spent time with an independent baseball team usually had previous Major League, or high-level Minor League experience prior to joining a Major League Baseball roster.

For the 2009 season, nearly 60 independent teams fielded a team in 8 independent leagues. The teams play in the U.S. and Canada. There are independent baseball teams in the Northeast, Quebec, Calgary, California, the Mid-Atlantic, Texas, Arizona, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota and the Dakotas, just to name a few regions. The players can range from just out of college, former "affiliated" minor league players who were released, players who could be in the minors but opted to play closer to home for family reasons, former Major League players, and occasionally international players. Many teams have managers and coaches whom have previous Major League Baseball experience.

The question you may still have, however, is if an independent baseball team is worth your time and money. In most markets this is a "yes."

Here are just some of the reasons why:

Prices are usually equal to or less than comparable entertainment, such as the movies
Concession prices are usually less than at higher-level professional sports
Kids and fans get participate in on-field and off-field promotions
Many teams offer incentives for you to bring groups
Many of the general managers and team executives have years of professional sports experience, so they understand what it takes to give you good entertainment for your money
Many of the players are accessible for autographs
The quality of play is considerably high, especially compared to other alternatives you may have in your area

Hopefully this article gives you a better understanding of independent baseball and helps you make a better decision for your entertainment dollar.