Geared change looms over Pocono 500 expectations
In Long Pond Pennsylvania AP report Jimmie Johnson enters the Pocono 500 facing a slower pace due to a new gearing rule that prevents downshifting and a smaller spoiler complicating braking. Teammates warn of wheel hop risk if shifting is attempted. Doug Yates guides teams to optimize engines with a 3000 rpm gap between top and bottom performance.
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Saints rally to beat Pella 5-2 in semifinal thriller
Showalter scores twice and tallies a hat trick as Xavier leads 3-1 after 49 minutes and seals a 5-2 win over Pella. Schmitt adds two assists, Mate-Kodjo and colleagues trade goals in a high tempo regional clash ahead of 2A title showdown.
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Muscatine
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Suzy Levett
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Pistons look to Wallace for more scoring in Game 3
Rasheed Wallace delivered a subdued six points on six shots in a 84-69 loss to San Antonio as Detroit stressed feeding the front court and reducing reliance on guards. Wallace brought his two young sons Ish and Nazir to the podium and said the team must move forward.
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Iowa runners reach NCAA 400 meter final in California
Iowa athlete Kineke Alexander posted a 51.71 in the 400 meter semifinals and advanced to the finals in Sacramento. Northern Iowa’s Jarno Rivioja cleared 16 feet 10.75 inches in pole vault, while Dirk Homewood ran 45.57 in the 400 semis but did not advance. Tony Douglas and Yuriy Litvinski posted jumps but failed to qualify. The NCAA championships conclude today.
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Lauren Stoke battles back after injury at Jefferson
Lauren Stoke Spur her team toward resilience after a severe line drive near her face. Coaches and teammates describe her as a leader and note the swift outpouring of support from players and fans as she begins a cautious return to pitching with protective precautions.
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Solon
Courtney Strang
Stoke
Dani Carter
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