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Apology worthy of apology

Hawaii coach Greg McMackin apologized for a regrettable homosexual slur he made Thursday in a media briefing at the Western Athletic Conference football preview in Salt Lake City.

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BASEBALL

Talented 3-year-olds ready to run

If there was any doubt about the glamour division in horse racing, this weekend will settle it. The best of the 3-year-olds, including all three winners of the Triple Crown events, will be showcased on the East Coast.

Women’s bowling meet is melting pot of world

The atmosphere seems like any bowling center during league play. The jubilation of a strike is met with high-fives by teammates and frequently opponents. A solid nine-count slumps shoulders, and a missed spare produces snarls.

IN BRIEF

BOXING

Temperatures soar on track, under the collar

Forrest Gump’s optimism derived from his Mama’s philosophical teaching that “Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.”

Purcey’s solid start guides 51s to 6-1 win at Portland

David Purcey allowed two hits in six innings, and the 51s scored in each of the first five innings to defeat the Portland Beavers 6-1 on Thursday in a Pacific Coast League game at Portland, Ore.

HORSE RACING

TODAY AT DEL MAR

Bishop Gorman, Reno advance to state final

Sierra Vista took the field Thursday hoping to earn an opportunity to play for the American Legion baseball state championship. By the end of the night, the Lions were thinking about 2010.

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