Williams retires at peak leaving Dolphins backfield void
Ricky Williams, 27, quits after rushing for 3,225 yards in two seasons with the Miami Dolphins. He told coach Dave Wannstedt on Friday before traveling abroad for months. Wannstedt called the move surprising and said he hoped to discuss options to return.
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Greeks Run Olympic Hermes Transport Safety Drill
Greek authorities conducted a three hour Olympic Hermes drill in the Athens area to test bus routes cameras sensors and other devices along major roads. Police units on air and ground checked all forms of public transportation for security integrity during the exercise.
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Wilkinson Dumais win titles at U S nationals
Olympians Troy Dumais and Laura Wilkinson won titles at the U S National Diving Championships in Mission Viejo California as Athens Games approach. Dumais captured the men s 3 meter springboard by nearly 100 points for his third straight title. Wilkinson won the women s 10 meter platform for the third year in a row and fifth in six years.
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Minnesota at Chicago White Sox Baseball Telecast
The 7 p.m. broadcast features Minnesota at Chicago White Sox as listed by FSC More TV listings from the 60 Gazette staff and wire reports.
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Armstrong makes history with sixth Tour de France win
Fans in Paris celebrate Lance Armstrong's record sixth Tour de France victory finishing ahead of the field in the 101st edition. The Texan, a cancer survivor, wears the yellow jersey as crowds cheer along the Champs-Elysees.
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English pro Christian wins Greater Cedar Rapids Open in playoff
Gary Christian, 32, from Birmingham, Alabama, edged Jason Knutzon on the first playoff hole at Hunters Ridge to claim the Greater Cedar Rapids Open title and a 12000 prize. He finished 12 under par 204 with Mike Lewis third at 206 and Steve Friesen, Craig Reed, Derek Lamely tied for fourth at 208. Christia n celebrated with Heineken after the tense finish.
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Bowen seeks NBA role after five seasons with Nuggets
Former Hawkeye Ryan Bowen, 28, says he is a free agent and wants an NBA opportunity. He played five seasons with the Denver Nuggets before being let go and would consider returning to Denver or joining another team for playing time and fun, as officials hinted at a possible reduced-salary spot.
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Smith ready to fill guard roles for Iowa women
Crystal Smith says she will do whatever Iowa coach Lisa Bluder asks this season. Freshman Abby Emmett will start at point guard with Richards out until December or January. Smith will stay at off guard and back Emmett at the point when needed.
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