Indy 500 marks centennial celebration with star power
The Indianapolis 500 nears its 100th running at IMS with legends like Mario Andretti and Bobby Unser cited, global attention, sold out status, and a live TV broadcast. Fans from Tony Stewart to Marco Andretti share personal Indy memories as the race reflects motorsport history and American culture.
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College Stars Reconsider NBA Draft Returns Shape Next Season
Several top college players choose to return to school after the draft deadline extension. Villanova guards Josh Hart and Kris Jenkins will stay, boosting title hopes. Oregon brings back Dillon Brooks and Tyler Dorsey. Kentucky, Kansas, Wisconsin, Indiana, Washington State and Seton Hall also announce key moves impacting 16 17 season.
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Josh Hart
Kris Jenkins
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Tyler Dorsey
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Cheick Diallo
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Wisconsin
Badgers
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James Blackmon Jr
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Washington State
Josh Hawkinson
Seton Hall
Isaiah Whitehead
Hall of Fame honors reshape NASCAR legends and owners
The induction spotlights Hall of Famers including Hall of Famer Parsons who mentored Darrell Martin, a 96-race NASCAR veteran and perennial runner up in Cup standings. It honors team owners Hendrick, Childress, Parks, and others who shaped stock car racing since the 1940s, with reflections on their careers and impact.
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Jimmie Johnson
Jeff Gordon
Terry Labonte
All-Star Racing
Dale Earnhardt
Murray pushed to five sets again at French Open
Andy Murray survived a long five set test at Roland Garros, edging Mathias Bourque 6-2 2-6 4-6 6-2 6-3 to reach the third round as he braces for No. 27 Ivo Karlovic. Murray acknowledged fatigue after a run of extended matches. Bourque, ranked 164th, drew chants and cheers from a partisan crowd on Philippe Chatrier.
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Jordan Thompson
Jimmy Connors
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Gaston Gaudio
Stan Wawrinka
Kei Nishikori
Milos Raonic
John Isner
Jack Sock
Agnieszka Radwanska
Garbine Muguruza
Petra Kvitova
Lucie Safarova
Sloane Stephens
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