Kositzky Dominates IMCA Mod Wins at Hawkeye Downs
Cedar Rapids driver Scott Kositzky, 25, leads the IMCA sport mod division with four feature victories in his second summer of oval racing at Hawkeye Downs. He moved from drag racing to dirt oval racing and has held a five point lead over Creston Williams after a midweek wreck paused his night.
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Hawkeye Downs Hosts Wall of Fame Night and Six Racing Divisions
Hawkeye Downs in Waterloo hosts Wall of Fame night with six racing divisions and 10 inductees including Span brothers and former Gazette writer Jeff Dahn. The program features late models IMCA stock cars hobby stocks nostalgia stocks hornets and a special sportsmod topless with a Mid-American Stock Car Series race on Saturday. Gates open 6 PM racing 7 PM Saturday races start 1 PM. Tickets 10 adults 7 seniors students 1 child.
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Pro Football Hall of Fame class includes Rod Woodson and Derrick Thomas
Rod Woodson reflects on Derrick Thomas as the Hall of Fame class is announced with Bruce Smith Randall McDaniel Ralph Wilson and Bob Hayes also set for induction. Thomas died after a car accident in 2000 creating a poignant moment for Woodson during the ceremony weekend. Meanwhile a separate NCAA rule change ends championships in states permitting single game betting, following a federal judge ruling in Delaware.
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Holtz Says He Won't Run for Congress
Former Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz told WNDU-TV in South Bend he does not plan to seek Congress. He said he is focused on ESPN and a golf outing in Bridgman Michigan, and will fulfill his commitment before deciding next steps. A GOP strategist had suggested a run.
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Pitcher Sentenced After Ball Injures Fan in Ohio melee
Julio Castillo, a minor league pitcher, received 30 days in jail and three years probation for throwing a ball into the stands that struck a fan during an on-field melee in Ohio. He must attend anger management, apologize in writing, stay employed, and pursue a high school equivalency diploma.
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Chargers warned of potential TV blackouts amid low ticket sales
San Diego's NFL team is facing empty seats as the Chargers consider running and warn that local television blackouts are likely for the two home exhibition games and possibly for some regular season games.
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UNI Wrestling Receives Admin Backing and Facility Talks
UNI wrestlers gain renewed support from athletics leadership led by Troy Dannen. Brad Penrith cites new funding and a unity push as the program seeks better facilities and resources. Rising stars Levi Wolfensperger and Seth Noble illustrate improving depth and potential state title contenders.
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Harrington Opens Bridgestone with 64 to Lead Pack
Padraig Harrington shot a 6 under 64 at Firestone to take a two shot lead over Scott Verplank Tim Clark and Prayad Marksaeng. He praised his late birdies and downplayed the round amid ongoing swing adjustments. Tiger Woods opened with 68 and Phil Mickelson and Vijay Singh posted 70.
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