Pigman Sprint Triathlon Showcases Strong Competition in Palo
Competitors on the bike and running segments overlap during the Pigman Sprint Triathlon at Pleasant Creek Recreation Area in Palo. The race featured a 500 meter swim, 15.5 mile bike ride, and a 3.1 mile run. Gretchen Hankens of Iowa City receives a hug from Deb Hankens of Cherokee before the swimming portion.
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Lakers crumble in Detroit loss as Pistons control second half
Kobe Bryant shot 10 of 27 while Shaquille O Neal made four of his four shots as Detroit built a 13 point cushion. Karl Malone and Gary Payton struggled for LA with four and three points respectively as Detroit got balanced scoring led by Chauncey Billups 22 Rasheed Wallace 14 and Tayshaun Prince 11. The Pistons outscored the Lakers 46 34 after halftime as fans booed late and Los Angeles failed to rally.
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Martin wins Dover after massive crash reshapes race
A 20 minute red flag followed a multi car wreck on lap 346 blocked the track as Kahne narrowly led before the pileup. Mark Martin survived the chaos to win his fourth Dover race in a Ford, beating Tony Stewart by 1.702 seconds with Dale Earnhardt Jr. holding the points lead after 13 of 36 races.
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Kernels prevail in 13 innings over South Bend
Cedar Rapids takes a 6-3 Midwest League win at Coveleski Stadium as Sean Rodriguez drives in the winning run in the 13th. Rodriguez went 5-for-6 with a key double, Aaron Peel scored on the double and later reached on an infield single and steal. Hindman earned the win, Pullin notched the save, and Cedar Rapids stayed tied for first in the Western Division title race.
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Lightning seek home edge in deciding Game 7
In the 2004 05 season finale scenario, Tampa Bay hosts Calgary for a decisive Game 7 after a 3-2 double overtime win in Calgary. History favors the home team in Stanley Cup finals while Flames and Lightning juggle late- season drama and a controversial Gelinas goal non ruling.
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Smarty Jones Runs Second in Belmont Stakes Downer
Smarty Jones finishes second in the Belmont Stakes losing the Triple Crown and a $5 million bonus. Birdstone, trained by Nick Zito, wins as Smarty’s trainer John Servis plans a post race vacation and later targets the Breeders Cup and older horse races. Birdstone returns to Saratoga for the Travers at McGyver track.
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