Armstrong to announce retirement plan amid Tour de France hopes
National Notes reports Lance Armstrong to make a public statement expected today about retirement after this summer’s Tour de France as he pursues a seventh consecutive title. Spokesperson Mark Higgins said Armstrong would reveal plans soon, with details kept secret. In Monte Carlo, Rafael Nadal won the Monte Carlo Masters beating Guillermo Coria 6-3 6-1 0-6 7-5 for his first Masters title and Nadal’s fourth title this year on clay.
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Henin-Hardenne Wins Family Circle Cup Return Triumph
Justine Henin-Hardenne, ranked 43rd, defeated Elena Dementieva 7 5 6 4 to win the Family Circle Cup in Charleston. The Belgian became only the second unseeded champion in the 32 year history of the event after illness and knee injury interrupted her return.
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O Neal Activated For Pacers After Shoulder Injury
Indiana Pacers bring All-Star Jermaine O Neal back in Miami after a month out with a righth shoulder injury. Jaamal Tinsley moves to injured list with a bruised left foot, averaging a career high 15.4 points and 6.4 assists this season. Playoff availability remains uncertain per coach Rick Carlisle.
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Culpepper Leads U S Revival At Boston Marathon
Olympian Alan Culpepper and Ryan Shay boost American hopes as the United States seeks its first top five Boston finish since 1987. Bills Rodgers notes the era change with Meir Keflezighi and Deena Kastor also making headlines, while USA Track and Field cheers a renewed American presence.
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Jones Tumbles in First Post Athens 400 At Mount SAC Relays
Marion Jones finished last in the 400 meters at the Mount SAC Relays in Walnut California her first meet since Athens. Williams won in 51.49 with Jones clocked 55.03. The event drew 6000 fans as Jones faces ongoing scrutiny over past doping allegations and a $25 million defamation suit against BALCO head Victor Conte.
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Area runners from Gazette area enter Boston Marathon
More than 170 Iowans join the 109th Boston Marathon with 29 from the Gazette area. Cedar Rapids Iowa City Marion Swisher area runners listed include Carder Courtney Knapp Loyd Powers Schulte Stannard Biderman Brenner Comstock Corey Fosse Geneke Gibson Iverson Levine Long Marsh Meggitt Moreland Traw Welday White Whittington Henson Nelson Nelson Raabe.
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Biffle wins Texas Cup race in close finish
Greg Biffle seized control late after an 11 caution race at Texas Motor Speedway to win by 3.244 seconds over Jamie McMurray. Casey Mears led a late charge but settled fourth as Jimmie Johnson finished third and held a substantial points lead heading to Phoenix.
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