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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that former Oklahoma State quarterback Wes Lunt is transferring to Illinois. Lunt started five games last fall as a freshman before he was sidelined by an injury. The Rochester, Ill., native will have to sit out the upcoming football season.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Nelson Cruz homered twice last night as the Texas Rangers defeated the Oakland Athletics 8-7. A.J. Pierzynski added three RBIs for the Rangers, who snapped a 6-game losing streak. Neal Cotts earned the victory in relief and Joe Nathan picked up his 21st save.
BOSTON (AP) - Tuukka Rask stopped 28 shots last night as the Boston Bruins blanked the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals. Daniel Paille and Patrice Bergeron scored in the second period for the Bruins, who lead the series 2-1. Bryan Bickell nearly scored for Chicago in the final minute, but his shot bounced off the right post.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas men's track coach Bubba Thornton is retiring after 18 years and 12 conference championships. The university says Thornton and athletic director DeLoss Dodds mutually agreed to terminate the coach's contract effective August 31st. Thornton's teams also produced 26 individual NCAA champions.
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