Connecticut Coaches Celebrate NCAA Title Sweep Parade
The AP notes Connecticut women's coach Gene Auriemma and men's coach Jim Calhoun hold a new license plate amid a Hartford parade. Between them stand UConn Athletic Director Jeff Hathaway and Lt. Gov. M. Jodi Rell while celebrating the teams' 2004 NCAA basketball titles.
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ISU Center Jared Homan Arrested in Veishea Rioting
Senior Iowa State center Jared Homan was arrested Sunday morning in Veishea rioting. Coach Wayne Morgan promised to review all facts before deciding on further action. Homan faced four charges last March including public intoxication and has prior underage drinking citations and a guilty plea for urinating in public.
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Woody takes second in Mount SAC 400 hurdles. eyes Drake title
Iowa City native Joey Woody finished second in the Mount SAC Relays invitational 400 hurdles with 49.11 seconds. Chris Rawlinson won in 48.93. Woody, 2003 US No.1, seeks his fifth Drake Relays invitational 400 hurdles title after eight Drake titles in his career.
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Devils coach Pat Burns diagnosed with colon cancer
New Jersey Devils coach Pat Burns, 52, revealed he has colon cancer and will begin treatment immediately. The team said his status will be determined in about five weeks, the earliest possible end of treatment, following their playoff elimination.
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TV Highlights NBA Playoffs Feature Memphis at San Antonio
The Gazette lists playoff matchups with Memphis visiting San Antonio at 7 p.m. and Houston traveling to Los Angeles to face the Lakers at 9 30 p.m. on TNT.
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Raiders start 2-0 as veteran James powers win
Cedar Rapids River Raiders center Courtney James, 27, helped secure a 112-104 USBL win over the Kansas Cagerz to move to 2-0. He scored 15 of his 18 points in the second half after a peripatetic career across the NBDL, CBA, IBL, and international teams.
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Drake Relays spotlight shifts as names fade into crowd
Perdita Felicien and star athletes Lagat Cantwell Hoffa and Skulyte will attend the Drake Relays in Des Moines. The event draws 18,000 Saturday fans despite a national lack of recognizable track stars as Drake’s director Mark Kostek steers the meet through a transition period.
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95th Drake Relays Opens at Drake Stadium Des Moines
The 95th Drake Relays run April 21 to 24 at Drake Stadium in Des Moines. Free April 21 with decathlon start and heptathlon kickoff, distance events April 22, tickets $5. April 23–24 $30 with children $14. Call 515 271 3647 and visit drakerelays.org for details. Saturday has sold out for 38 consecutive years.
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Wallace ends 105 race drought with Martinsville win
Rusty Wallace snapped a 105 race winless stretch by beating Bobby Labonte in the Advance Auto Parts 500 at Martinsville Speedway. The race ran over five hours and was halted when a concrete section damaged Jeff Gordon's car. Wallace overcame self doubt, climbing to victory after a long layoff from Victory Lane.
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Newman Tops Johnson In Late Caution Lapse At California
Points leader Ryan Newman moved to second with 55 laps left and then overtook Jimmie Johnson, whose older tires stalled by not pitting. Wallace, whose last win was April 29 2001 at California Speedway, remains a NASCAR page highlight.
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