Beltran test positive for EPO at Tour de France
Spanish rider Manuel Beltran was arrested in Aurillac after testing positive for EPO and suspended by Liquigas. Police search other Liquigas riders as a second positive sample could see Beltran fired. UCI chief McQuaid condemned doping as hurting the sport amid ongoing Tour de France scandal history.
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Busch extends winning streak with Dollar General 300 win
Kyle Busch wins the Dollar General 300 at Chicagoland for his fifth Nationwide Series victory of the season. Denny Hamlin starts 41st and finishes second. Brad Keselowski takes third. Joe Gibbs Racing cars have won 13 Nationwide races this year.
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Close Threeway Battle Ends With Clean Late Dash Victory
Lee, Duggan, and McCalla battled in the sportsmen feature with five lead changes in 10 laps before Duggan faded. McCalla and Weber chased Lee as the race finished with a tight finish. Carlson, Plummer, and Bohnsack, Pfantz, Luedtke, and Chandler also posted wins in the program.
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Plans to reopen Jones course next spring amid flood damage
Cedar Rapids golf operations manager Lisa Miller says plans to reseed Jones Golf Course from August to September after last month’s flood damage. The back nine survived with elevated greens designed for a 100 year flood while other courses see down rounds but recent weeks show improvement. Miller cautions the course will not reopen this season.
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Ex Hawkeye Solverson signs pro contract in Greece
Former Iowa forward Johanna Solverson signs a one season deal to play for a Thessaloniki team in Greece. The 6-foot-2 forward, 10.3 points 5.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game last season, overcomes two ACL injuries and eyes a WNBA future. The contract runs Sept 1 to April 23.
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Berryman Arrested in Ames on Contempt and Drug Charge
Former Iowa State football star Jason Berryman was arrested Friday at his girlfriend’s Ames apartment on contempt of court and possession of a controlled substance. Police arrived for an outstanding warrant for driving under suspension and reported marijuana odor at the residence.
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Drake implements costly priority seating for basketball fans
Drake University in Des Moines asks men's basketball season ticket holders for a 150 dollar per seat contribution in select Knapp Center sections plus a 250 dollar charge for premium lower bowl seats. Athletics director Sandy Hatfield-Clubb notes that Missouri Valley ticket policies show Drake's requirements are among the lowest in the league. A separate item notes BAM Racing in Joliet Illinois presented Barack Obama's presidential campaign with a potential sponsorship.
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Broncos Running Back Travis Henry Faces Suspension
Reports say Broncos running back Travis Henry again tested positive for marijuana and faces up to a one year suspension after an NFL ruling. The Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News cited unnamed NFL sources and noted Denver released Henry on June 2.
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