Cedar Rapids Riders duo drafted into NHL by Avalanche and Devils
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders defenseman Derek Peltier was chosen in the sixth round by the Colorado Avalanche and forward Nate Perkovich went in the eighth round to the New Jersey Devils. Peltier, bound for Minnesota this fall, set the franchise single season assists and points marks for a defenseman. Perkovich returns for a second Riders season after tallying one goal and eight points in 35 games last year.
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Drag racer Darrell Russell dies after car breaks up at 300 mph
In Madison Illinois during the Sears Craftsman NHRA Nationals at Gateway International Raceway Darrell Russell 35 of Hockley Texas died after his Top Fuel dragster fractured in the second round of eliminations. He crossed the finish line deployed a parachute then wrecked and burned near the guard wall. He was extracted unconscious, immobilized, flown to St Louis University Medical Center and pronounced dead two hours later.
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Isinbayeva Breaks Own Pole Vault World Record in Norwich Union Meet
Yelena Isinbayeva cleared 15 feet 11% inches to surpass her Budapest mark in windy conditions at the Norwich Union Grand Prix in Norwich Gateshead England. Marion Jones finished second in the long jump as the meet awarded $50,000 to Isinbayeva for the record.
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Gordon dominates field for fourth Infineon win
Jeff Gordon roared to win at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma California amid a near perfect weekend. He led 92 of 110 laps on the 1.99 mile road course and earned his fourth Infineon victory while extending his road racing win record to eight. Heat and fatigue tested him but cautions and ice packs aided his pace.
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White Sox finish city series with 2-1 win over Cubs
White Sox fans sent home happy after a 94 victory at U S Cellular Field. Paul Konerko powered the attack with two three run homers and nine RBIs across the weekend as Esteban Loaiza earned his fourth straight win. Cubs starter Greg Maddux was roughed up in four innings, allowing nine runs. Konerko and Magglio Ordonez were standout forces in a weekend marked by Sox resilience and momentum as they head toward Minneapolis.
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Miles clinches senior amateur golf title at Twin Pines
Kurt Miles seized a 5-under 67 at Twin Pines Golf Course Cedar Rapids to win his first senior amateur championship just after turning 50. Dr Scott Carnes finished one back with a 4-under total, praising Miles putter work as the deciding factor.
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