Newman wins Samsung/Radio Shack 500 at Texas in tire gamble
Ryan Newman passed Dale Earnhardt Jr. with 11 laps remaining to take the Texas Motor Speedway victory after gambling on a two tire stop. The 25-year-old earned his second career win and first since 2002, holding off Earnhardt and Jeff Gordon in a dramatic final stretch as leaders cycled through green flag stops.
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Huskies reach women's finals with 70 49 win over BC
Connecticut, led by Diana Taurasi's 26 points and Jessica Moore's 17, rolled past Boston College 70-49 in the East Regional semifinal. Taurasi scored early, closed the half on a 14-2 run to build a 44-25 lead, and UConn held BC to no late threat.
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Agassi nets record sixth Key Biscayne title by beating Moya
Andre Agassi routs Carlos Moya 6 3 6 3 to capture a record sixth Key Biscayne Nasdaq 100 Open crown and extend his unbeaten streak at the event to 18 in a row. Moya earns 250000, Agassi 500000. Graf and son Jaden watch as Agassi seals the win with a late run of points.
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Love dazzles to win The Players amid brutal winds
In gusty crosswinds at Sawgrass, Love fired a flawless final round to take first place and $1.17 million, delivering perhaps the best golf of his career under tough conditions. Haas tied for second, Harrington and Woods faded, while Allenby surged but fell short of the win.
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WVU adds Kirelawich to defense staff as coordinator
Veteran West Virginia columnist notes the hire strengthens the defense as Kirelawich, praised for a top-ranked unit in 1996 and key roles in unbeaten seasons, joins Jeff Casteel’s staff. His ties to eastern Pennsylvania are expected to aid recruiting.
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