Kurt Busch Captures Vegas Shelby Pole with Track Record
Kurt Busch set a track record in Las Vegas with a 188.719 mph lap to win the pole for NASCAR's Shelby American race. Jeff Gordon finished second, followed by Ryan Newman, Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Kyle Busch.
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Zach Johnson Stays Close At Phoenix Open Contention
Cedar Rapids native Zach Johnson fired a 3 under 68 despite a double bogey seven to move to 8 under and tied for 12th at the Phoenix Open, three shots behind the leaders.
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Prep bowling crowns go to Clinton and Muscatine at state
Clinton boys and Muscatine girls won Class 2A state bowling titles at Plaza Lanes. Jefferson boys placed fifth and Kennedy girls also fifth. Jeremy McKeehan of Jefferson had a 727 series for third in boys while Chalet Brown of Kennedy posted a 649 for fourth in girls. Cedar Rapids Prairie’s Drew Balta scored 689 for seventh.
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Olympics on TV Today's schedule overview
CNBC and MSNBC air Olympic events throughout the day with a mix of finals and medal games. Highlights include women's cross country 30 km mass start final, speed skating pursuit finals, four-man bobsled final, figure skating gala, and bronze and gold medal matches in curling and men s ice hockey.
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Cedar Valley pairs chase state wrestling sweep
Don Bosco Denver Tripoli and Waverly Shell Rock head into the state duals at the U S Cellular Center within 30 miles of each other. Don Bosco tops Class 1A while Denver Tripoli leads Class 2A and Waverly Shell Rock sits second in 3A. Coach Krueger notes pride in regional strength. The Cedar Valley youth program built the foundation for this success.
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State Duals Schedule At Cedar Rapids U.S. Cellular Center
Today quarterfinals begin at 10 a.m. with noon semifinals and 2 p.m. semifinals. Final and consolation start at 6 p.m. at the U.S. Cellular Center Cedar Rapids. Tickets are 8 dollars per session. First session covers quarterfinals and semifinals. Second session covers final rounds. No TV. Results at lowaprepsports.com and lahsaa.org.
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Oglesby Laces Wakeful Shot Lifts Warriors Past Kennedy
Cedar Rapids Washington edged Cedar Rapids Kennedy 43-41 in a Class 4A substate semifinal as Josh Oglesby hit a long 3 with 4.3 seconds left. Oglesby finished with five points on a rough night, while Matt Huffer set the screen on the decisive play. Washington advances to face Iowa City High.
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United States routs Finland to reach Olympic gold game
The U S men’s hockey team exploded for six goals in the first period, defeating Finland 6 1 to advance to the Olympic gold medal game in Vancouver. Ryan Malone opened the scoring as Miikka Kiprusoff faced a relentless barrage.
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