Hy-Vee Triathlon aims to put Des Moines on world map
The inaugural Hy-Vee Triathlon in Des Moines offers a record 700000 purse with 200000 to the men’s and women’s winners. It attracts 80 of the world’s top 125 triathletes and hopes for 30 000 to 40 000 spectators and about 1 500 amateurs, boosting local business by over 2 million dollars as Des Moines hosts a World Cup stop and Olympic Trials in 2009.
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Casey fires 66 as Oakmont tests US Open leaders
Paul Casey stunned Oakmont with a 66 to sit five behind after two rounds as the USGA warned of watering greens. Tiger Woods posted 74 and five others, including Angel Cabrera and Bubba Watson, were near 142 at the U.S. Open midway. The brutal course and high scoring left many players fighting to make the cut, with several top-10s failing to break 80 and Phil Mickelson absent from the weekend.
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Johnson fights to keep momentum at U S Open round
Golf notes show Johnson posting a 10 over par effort on Friday at the U S Open. He salvaged two late pars after bogeys earlier, while rivals Harrington Furyk and Schwartzel posted mixed rounds. Johnson aims to carry momentum into Saturday as the field tightens.
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NBA Finals TV audience hits record low in Spurs sweep
National notes report a 6.2 rating and 11 share on ABC for San Antonio's 4-game victory over Cleveland, down 27 percent from last year's Miami-Dallas final and 4 percent below the previous low. The series averaged 9.38 million viewers, with the deciding 83-82 win drawing a 6.5/12, down 17 percent from last year.
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Pistons trade Delfino to Raptors for two picks
Detroit trades guard Carlos Delfino to Toronto for second round picks in 2008 and 2010. Delfino, 25, averaged 4.4 points, 0.8 assists, and 1.24 rebounds in 180 Pistons games and will earn about $1.8 million next season.
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Yeley wins first career pole at Michigan
J J Yeley captured his first career pole at Michigan International Speedway with a 38.399 second lap at 187.505 mph, edging Jamie Johnson by one thousandth. Kyle Busch finished third as Hendrick Motorsports replaced him with Dale Earnhardt Jr. for next season while Marion Jones may skip the 2007 season after announcing her marriage.
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Michigan State begins search for next athletics director
Michigan State University outlined guidelines Friday as it begins the search for Ron Mason's successor. Mason will retire at the end of his contract in June 2008, after serving as athletic director since 2002 and previously coaching the Spartans hockey team.
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