Small schools shine at Drake Relays on blue oval
Solon boys and Mount Vernon Lisbon girls made strong showings at Drake Relays. Solon’s Sammy Vance placed in the 400 hurdles as his team reached finals while Mount Vernon Lisbon ran second in two relays, posting a 9 15 68 in the 3 200 relay a top eight all time Iowa mark.
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Derby favorites face tough posts at Kentucky Derby
Lookin At Lucky the 3-1 favorite and Sidney's Candy at 5-1 drew the inside and outside posts No 1 and No 20 in a full 20 horse field at Churchill Downs. Devil May Care is a 10-1 third choice aiming to become the fourth filly to win the Derby while Ice Box and Awesome Act are co-third favorites.
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Derby field analyzed by Newsday pundit Ed McNamara
Ed McNamara assesses Iowa entrant Paddy O Pradeo ahead of the Kentucky Derby noting turf pedigree and lack of dirt experience and discouraging: can’t recommend. The piece recalls Mine That Bird’s 2009 shock win and notes four colts at 50 1 including Dean's Kitten Make Music for Me Backtalk and Homeboykins co owned by Joe Torre and associates.
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Derby Weights Field Set with Payout Figures
The Derby weights are confirmed with a field lineup and prize figures. First place carries a substantial payout, with notable figures including 1 425 200 dollars and 100 000 dollars cited among the allocations.
China loses 2000 Olympic bronze over underage gymnast
The IOC stripped China of the 2000 Sydney women's team bronze after evidence showed gymnast Dong Fangxiao was 14, making the U S. the rightful medalist. In separate coverage, Tiger Woods’s low key Charlotte news conference drew 52 attendees with 24 empty seats and a warm welcome on the first tee.
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Dolphins GM apologizes for question to Bryant
Miami Dolphins General Manager Jeff Ireland apologized to Dez Bryant for asking during a pre draft interview whether Bryant's mother was ever a prostitute. Ireland said the goal was to gather information about a potential draftee and that he meant no disrespect.
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Doubles duo spark Iowa to No 4 seed in tourney
Iowa rises to a No 4 seed in the Big Ten Tournament as sophomore Sonja Molnar and senior Merel Beelen fuel a strong 16 5 season. Beelen, a fifth year senior from Holland nicknamed the heart and soul, celebrates a clean injury record and a key win over Princeton after a late February loss to Minnesota prompted lineup changes.
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Hawkeye hosts Big Ten women's tennis tournament slate
At the Hawkeye Recreation and Tennis Complex the Iowa Hawkeyes prepare for a three day Big Ten tournament starting with Wisconsin against Minnesota. Beelen and Molnar lead Iowa as they face Indiana in Friday action and aim for semifinal and final spots.
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Weekend auto racing lineup across series at Richmond Kansas and beyond
Sprint Cup Heath Calhoun 400 at Richmond International Raceway lists Friday practice and qualifying then a Saturday night race on Fox. Nationwide Bubba Burger 250 has Friday practice and qualifying with a 6 30 p m race on ESPN2. Camping World Truck O'Reilly 250 runs Saturday practice and Sunday noon race at Kansas Speedway. IndyCar Road Runner Turbo Indy 300 qualifying and race at Kansas Speedway. NHRA Midwest Nationals at Gateway International Raceway runs through Sunday final eliminations with next NHRA race in Atlanta.
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