Bell feels his time is now
Will attempt to qualify this weekend in Oregon for Beijing Olympics
By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com
      For Kenta Bell, 2008 is all about redemption. The Kilgore native wants to prove himself to the world after finishing ninth in the Olympic Games in Athens in 2004, and while 2004 might not seem that long ago to some, Bell said it definitely feels like four years have passed.
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Rangers' bullpen shuts down Yankees
MLB
      NEW YORK (AP) - The only other time Scott Feldman pitched at Yankee Stadium, he stunk up the joint and left with an 81.00 ERA. He returned Monday night and once again something didn't smell quite right. This time, though, he wasn't to blame.
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'Jacks split twinbill at Coppell; return to Driller on Thursday
TEXAS COLLEGIATE LEAGUE BASEBALL
By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com
      Saturday's game was a wash in Coppell due to rain, so the homestanding Copperheads - including former Kilgore High standout Jaron Shepherd - hosted the East Texas Pump Jacks twice on Sunday, a double header.
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Venus, Serena Williams both reach semifinals
TENNIS/ WIMBLEDON
      WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - The Williams sisters moved closer to another Wimbledon final Tuesday, using their power tennis to cruise into the semifinals in straight sets. Defending champion and four-time winner Venus Williams beat Thailand's Tamarine Tanasugarn 6-4, 6-3, and two-time champ Serena ...
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