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State track: Pennridge’s Holland raises the ball, claims high jump gold

For the last six years Pennridge junior Annie Holland has gone through her fair share of casts and boots on her right foot. The high jumper’s on-again, off-again injury crept up throughout the spring season, but it did not stop her from competing in the PIAA Championships at Shippensburg last Friday. Erasing thoughts of throbbing pain from the mind, Holland cleared the bar at 5 feet, 8 inches … (News Source: Perkasie News-Herald - 10:13:36)

Luke Winn: Mulling early jump to UNC, McAdoo could become face of growing trend

When the Wear twins, David and Travis, asked for their release from North Carolina in early May, coach Roy Williams called it a “complete surprise” — and said it was a significant blow to his team’s frontcourt. The loss of the two 6-foot-8 forwards, both of whom saw minutes as freshmen, left the Tar Heels with just two returning big men, junior Tyler Zeller and sophomore John Henson. But it … (News Source: Sports Illustrated - 19:22:49)

Cougars ‘jump on’ St. Charles to make state

AUSTIN - With a mantra like “jump on it” - as in the ’90s classic by Sir Mix-A-Lot - one would fully expect the Zumbrota-Mazeppa softball team to be ready for anything. Turns out the girls aren’t the only ones who can take advantage of a prime opportunity. (News Source: Post-Bulletin - 12:07:39)

Ball-Chatham board, teachers agree to withhold contract details until vote Monday

CHATHAM - Ball-Chatham School Board members say they agree the details of a new teacher contract shouldn’t be made public until after trustees approve the document during a special meeting Monday. (News Source: The State Journal-Register - 04:49:52)

Landry Jones among 10 Impact Players for the Oklahoma Sooners in 2010

The Oklahoma Sooners are poised to jump back into the national picture in 2010 after a very disappointing 2009 season full of injuries and inconsistency. The Sooners return a ton of talent on both sides of the ball and are hoping that these returning players can push the Sooners back into the country’s elite. A Big 12 title or run at the national title is certainly not out of the question with … (News Source: Bleacher Report - 18:34:02)

Newington’s Lebron takes second in Class L high jump

NEW BRITAIN - The best two high jumpers in the state compete in Class L. One of them is Nick Lebron. (News Source: The New Britain Herald - 15:50:42)

Critics take shots at World Cup ball

Adidas hit back Monday at criticism that the World Cup ball is difficult to control and a nightmare for goalkeepers, stressing that it was widely tested and approved long ago. (News Source: USA Today - 02:22:29)

Critics take shots at World Cup ball

Adidas hit back Monday at criticism that the World Cup ball is difficult to control and a nightmare for goalkeepers. (News Source: USA Today - 00:50:55)

Why The WAC Should Consider a Meaner, Greener Future.

Once more there are rumors and speculation that Boise State may jump to the Mountain West Conference. If this occurs, the WAC should really consider offering a slot to North Texas. I can hear the groans across WAC-land: “North Texas? We already tried that-and they turned us down! And they suck at football now! Why would we want to offer them a slot?” Well, because times change. If Boise leaves … (News Source: Bleacher Report - 00:04:32)

Bears jump out to huge lead against Glastonbury

For a little more than four innings Tuesday, Norwalk’s opening round state playoff game against Glastonbury could have been called “The James Cooksey Show.” (News Source: The Norwalk Citizen - 15:14:58)

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