Big Ten cancels meet after vaulter's death
Penn State sophomore Kevin Dare died from head injuries after a pole vault fall at the Big Ten indoor championships in Minneapolis. The meet was called off and no championships will be awarded as teams honored Dare with a moment of silence and teary tributes.
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Roddick Edges Blake In All American Kroger St Jude Final
Andy Roddick defeated Davis Cup teammate James Blake 6-4 3-6 7-5 in an all American final at Kroger St Jude. The 19 year old Roddick claimed his fourth ATP title as Blake, in his first ATP final, aimed to be the first black winner since 1996.
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Kenseth Ends Drought With Subway 400 Victory
Matt Kenseth wins the Subway 400 at North Carolina Speedway in Rockingham after charging from fourth to first late in the race. The victory, his second career win and first since May 2000, moves him past Rusty Wallace and Bobby Labonte in a tight finish with Sterling Marlin. Marlin finishes second, Labonte third, with Ward Burton leading the standings after the race.
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McGettigan earns national strength coach of year honor
Iowa State strength coach Matt McGettigan has been named strength and conditioning coach of the year by the Professional Football Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society. He will receive the award Friday. Iowa City notes name multiple award winners on the University of Iowa soccer team with MVP and several honors including Most Inspirational and Scholar Athlete selections.
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La Russa Still Reflects on Big Mac Savoring Home Runs
Tony La Russa recalls urging Mark McGwire to rehab for 35 to 50 homers but the slugger chose to retire. He notes McGwire hit 29 homers in 300 at bats after knee rehab and ultimately left with 583 career blasts.
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Sorenstam tops Webb in playoff for Australia title
Annika Sorenstam parred the fourth playoff hole to win the Australian Ladies Masters at Royal Pines, denying Karbie Webb a fifth straight win. Webb led early but collapsed with a bogey on the decisive hole as Sorenstam closed with a 69 to Webb's 72.
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Tavarez joins Cubs after visa clearance for spring training
Julian Tavarez finally joins the Chicago Cubs in Mesa Arizona amid a work visa clearance delay. He explained investigators handled his case and he could not arrive earlier, noting the process varied by individual.
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