Spoiler ruling upsets teams before Daytona 500
NASCAR reduced rear spoiler height for Ford Taurus to 6% by 57 inches, matching Chevrolets 6% by 67 inches while Dodges and Pontiacs stay at 6% by 67 inches. Ford teams decry the move as insufficient while GM and Chevrolet officials criticize the change as insufficient and self-serving.
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Rams Quarterback Kurt Warner Feels Strong Amid Setbacks
St Louis Rams quarterback Kurt Warner reports his ribs back and throat feel fine after X rays and practice. He credits faith with keeping him going as the team prepares for the NFC Championship against the Eagles following a 45 17 win over the Packers.
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Douglas fined for playoff hit eyes appeal
Eagles defensive end Hugh Douglas was fined 35000 by the NFL for the hit that knocked Bears quarterback Jim Miller from the playoff game. Douglas plans to appeal, saying the play was fair and he was pursuing a turnover. Miller left with a separated right shoulder after Douglas blocked him following an interception.
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Dungy Ready To Rebuild Colts Defense
Indianapolis names Tony Dungy as new Colts coach on a five year 13 million dollar deal. He vows to overhaul the defense and push for a playoff run and Super Bowl, replacing Jim Mora who was fired.
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Ty Tryon Makes History At Phoenix Open Debut
At 17, Ty Tryon enters the Phoenix Open after earning a PGA Tour card through Q school, becoming the youngest to do so. He travels with a large team including swing coaches and a trainer as he learns the pro circuit with stars like Mickelson and Duval watching.
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Nebraska on Two-Year NCAA Probation for Infractions
The University of Nebraska athletics program is on two years probation after NCAA findings of violations by former wrestling and swimming coaches. The panel cited scholarship manipulation to exceed limits in wrestling and swimming and diving. Former head wrestling coach Tim Neumann provided nearly $6,000 to five wrestlers and $500 to another to cover expenses and gambling debts.
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AREA COACHES NAMED COACH OF THE YEAR IN IOWA
Gazette area coaches receive state and regional honors from the Iowa Association of Track Coaches for boys and girls cross country. Notable names include Jenny King Tipton Mike Parker Iowa City West Rick Colpitts Union and regional honorees Bob Brown Iowa City Regina Roger Johanson Mount Vernon Jayme Shay City High Don McCullough Stormont Jane Astor Clear Creek Amana Tom Mittman City High and Brian Ernst Xavier.
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Correction: Independence beats Mari on 66 58 with Miller 17
Alicia Miller scored 17 points for Independence in a 66 58 victory over Mari on Tuesday night. The Gazette notes it will publish corrections for inaccuracies and welcomes complaints at the listed phone number 398 8258.
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