Aerodynamic rules anger Ford teams at Daytona races
At Daytona Beach NASCAR races Ford teams protest new aero devices that hinder Ford performance. Jeff Burton and others criticize the changes that reduce top speeds and turn, while Ford leaders push for wind tunnel testing of top finishers to seek adjustments.
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Odom Leads Clippers Toward Respectability
Lamar Odom at 21 emerges as leader and co captain of the Los Angeles Clippers. He tops the team in scoring and rebounds and fuels a young roster as they pursue improvement this season. Coach Alvin Gentry praises his maturity and leadership while noting growing pains and a strong work ethic.
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Legislators Honor Grant for Pioneering Women’s Athletics
Four Eastern Iowa lawmakers introduce a House resolution praising Christine Grant, retired Iowa women's athletics director, for 27 years of advocacy for gender equity, Title IX activism, and leadership in Big Ten championships while stressing academics. The tribute cites her role as a mentor and example for young women in education and sports.
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Brands to join National Wrestling Hall of Fame class
Iowa wrestling great Tom Brands will be inducted June 2 in Stillwater Oklahoma as part of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame 25th class. Brands a triple NCAA champion and 1996 Olympic gold medalist reflected on staying humble while noting the historical company of Kenny Monday Kurt Angle Rick Tucci and Alan Rice. He starred at Sheldon High School went 158 7 2 at Iowa and claimed NCAA titles in 1990 1991 and 1992.
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Iowa alters starting five amid scoring struggles
Iowa coach Fran Alford may shift the lineup with junior forward Duez Henderson and freshman center Jared Reiner not producing in recent games. Freshman Brody Boyd and guard Worley could join the starting group as the team eyes six remaining regular season games including road tests at No. 5 Michigan State.
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Salukis Edge Drake In Overtime 89 84
Kent Williams scored a career high 29 points including 10 in overtime to lift Southern Illinois past Drake 89 84 Monday. Aaron Thomas led Drake with 20 points while Greg Danielson and Luke McDonald added 17 each. The Salukis improve to 13 11 while Drake drops to 9 13 and 5 8 in Missouri Valley play.
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Indiana trio weighs NBA move after Michigan win
IU freshman Jared Jeffries and junior Kirk Haston told The Indianapolis Star they are considering leaving Indiana University for the NBA after the season. Haston leads IU with 18.4 points and 8.9 rebounds, while Jeffries averages 14.0 points and 6.9 rebounds.
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