Armstrong saves Tour in dramatic Pyrenees ascent
Lance Armstrong, 31, overcame illness crashes and equipment problems to regain the lead on Luz-Ardiden stage. After a spectator bag snag toppled him and a collision with Iban Mayo, Armstrong remounted, closed a 15 second gap to Ullrich, and finished first to extend his cushion to 67 seconds.
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Pau
France
Lance Armstrong
Pyrenees
Michael Jordan
Utah Jazz
Pete Sampras
Armstrong
Jan Ullrich
Fin
Ullrich
Iban Mayo
Spain
Ullr
Mayo
Saratoga set for Funny Cide Empire Maker Travers showdown
Saratoga Springs parties and stables bustle as Funny Cide and Empire Maker prepare for a high profile rematch in the $1 million Travers Stakes on Aug. 23. Belmont winner Empire Maker and Funny Cide, plus Ten Most Wanted, loom as top contenders with potential record crowds at the track.
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Saratoga Springs
N.Y
Funny Cide
Empire Maker
Mike Badgett
Billy Badgett
Badgett
Saratoga Race Course
New York
Monmouth Park
Saratoga
Bettis Faces Battle For Steelers Starting Job
Jerome Bettis, a storied Steelers veteran, enters training camp facing a challenge from Amos Zereoue for the starting role after injuries and late-season declines. Coach Bill Cowher refuses to name Bettis starter, citing past health issues and competition from Zereoue. Eric Crouch quits NFL again, leaving Packers backup hopes uncertain as full-squad workouts commence.
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Pittsburgh
Jerome Bettis
NFL
Pittsburgh Steelers
Franco Harris
Bettis
Steelers
New England
Tennessee
Bill Cowher
Titans
Cowher
Amos Zereoue
Packers
Eric Crouch
Nebraska
Green Bay Packers
Brett Favre
Mike Sherman
Panthers and Texans Reach Rookie Signings Ahead of Camp
Carolina agrees to terms with third round pick Mike Seidman on a three year 1.4 million deal after UCLA season as a Pac 10 star. Houston signs No 1 pick Andre Johnson, a former Miami standout who posted 92 receptions for 1,831 yards and 20 touchdowns in college and two national title games.
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Crouch
St. Louis Rams
Panthers
Carolina Panthers
Mike Seidman
Seidman
UCLA
Bruins
Texans
Houston Texans
David Carr
Andre Johnson
Johnson
Miami
Phelps breaks own world record at world championships
Michael Phelps, 18, set a new 200 meter butterfly world record with 1 53.93 in the semifinals at the Barcelona world championships, beating Thorpe who won the 200 freestyle. Curtis withdraws from Greater Hartford Open due to exhaustion. Furman’s Simo transfers to Virginia after a fatal crash that killed Gray Griffin.
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Barcelona
Spain
Michael Phelps
United States
Phelps
Fukuoka
Japan
Ian Thorpe
Thorpedo
Thorpe
Pieter van den Hoogenband
Netherlands
van den Hoogenband
Cromwell. Conn
Ben Curtis
Curtis
Royal St. George’s
Greenville — Furman
Chefik Simo
Gray Griffin
Virginia
Chris Colvin
Simo
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Huntersville
N.C
State Highway Patrol
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Aiken-Augusta Highway
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Sien
Aiken Spca
Queenie
Macon
Lola
Nancy Presson
Spca Heartworm Fund
Wire Rd
Aiken, SC
The
Aiken Standard
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