Joe Lemire: Matt Purke leads top dozen prospects at College World Series

From All-Stars like Barry Bonds, J.D. Drew, Nomar Garciaparra and Robin Ventura to Hall of Famer Dave Winfield, future major leaguers are a regular part of the College World Series. Before Rosenblatt Stadium closes up shop next week, here are the 12 best pro prospects likely to join those players as big leaguers who first stepped onto the national stage in Omaha.



U.S. gymnasts to receive 2000 Oly bronze medals

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Members of the United States' women's gymnastics team at the 2000 Olympics will receive their bronze medals at a ceremony in August after being elevated to third place when a Chinese gymnast was disqualified for being underage.



Marlins fire Gonzalez; Rodriguez named interim manager

BALTIMORE (AP) -- Fredi Gonzalez was fired Wednesday as manager of the Florida Marlins, whose search for a full-time successor began with a phone call to Bobby Valentine.



CWS: Curry's slam helps TCU eliminate FSU 11-7

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Matt Curry hit a go-ahead grand slam in TCU's eight-run eighth inning and the Horned Frogs eliminated Florida State from the College World Series with a 11-7 victory Wednesday night.



Source: 'Hawks to trade Byfuglien to Thrashers

ATLANTA (AP) -- The Stanley Cup champion Blackhawks and the Thrashers were awaiting NHL approval Wednesday on a multiplayer blockbuster trade that would send Dustin Byfuglien, Brent Sopel and Ben Eager from Chicago to Atlanta, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.






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