Kenseth Faces New Trouble At Indianapolis Test
NASCAR driver Matt Kenseth endures a rough week with a rental-car crash blamed on a student driver then a late spin by Jeff Gordon. Kenseth heads to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for testing amid questions on their budding rivalry and a 174.101 mph practice showing. Gordon plans to test and defend the high-profile clash as Kenseth aims for top-10 standings and a rebound at New Hampshire.
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Montoya receives early release to pursue NASCAR experience
Juan Pablo Montoya will leave McLaren Mercedes immediately after announcing a move to Chip Ganassi Racing for 2007 in NASCAR. Ganassi plans to start him in Nextel Cup, possibly with Busch Series starts after the F1 season, replacing Casey Mears in the No. 42 Dodge. Montoya has a history with Ganassi, including CART and Indy 500 success.
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Tomorrow's Champions Today joins GCRO events and pro path
The GCRO tourney era adds the Iowa Grand Slam of Golf trio with Waterloo Open and Quad City Open. The winner expects $15,000 again, plus a $3,000 pro purse for full trio participation and a $1,000 points prize. July 24 qualifier at Jones Park, July 26 at Hunters Ridge, with top youth advancing to Sunday pro play.
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Ex-Gopher 0B transfers to Northern Iowa
Marcel Jones, 19, former Simley High School star with an Minnesota state record 8,806 all purpose yards and 46 touchdowns, leaves Minnesota after a felony assault charge. He will join Northern Iowa with four years of eligibility starting now and compete with Eric Sanders, UNI’s quarterback.
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NBA Sets 2006-07 Salary Cap and Rules
The NBA fixed the 2006-07 salary cap at 53.135 million with a 5.215 million mid level exception and a 65.42 million tax level. A 1 per dollar luxury tax applies to teams over the cap. Free-agent negotiations began July 1, with signings allowed after 12:01 a.m. today. Ben Wallace and Peja Stojakovic have agreed to switch teams. Liu Xiang set a world record in the 110 meter hurdles at 12.88 seconds at the Athletis tearmome sima Grand Prix meeting, surpassing his Olympic time.
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Timberwolves Reach Four Year Deal With Mike James
Minnesota Timberwolves reach a four year agreement with free agent point guard Mike James. The deal uses the club's mid level exception worth about 5 million dollars for 2006 07. James averaged a career high 20.3 points and 5.8 assists for the Raptors last season.
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Barbaro Adapts To Sixth Cast At Penn Veterinary Center
Barbaro rests comfortably in a new cast, showing tolerance and stable vital signs under Dr. Dean Richardson at UPenn New Bolton Center. Veterinarians report improved bandage on the left hind foot and continued good appetite as the Derby winner faces tough days ahead after multiple cast changes this week.
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Bloom Agrees to Four-Year Deal with Eagles
Two time Olympic skier and Eagles fifth round pick Jeremy Bloom agreed to a four year contract with Philadelphia. His agent Gary Wichard said Bloom would sign within 24 hours. Bloom, listed at 5-foot-9 and 172 pounds, rose as a Colorado star before football eligibility was affected by NCAA rules on endorsements.
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Forsberg Could Return To Start Of Flyers Season
Flyers forward Peter Forsberg may not need surgery on his left ankle and could be ready for the season start, after a Charlotte doctor said the damage was minimal. His right ankle had surgery two months earlier and a second procedure is being held.
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