Simpson pins Voelker in 1988 Iowa State upset at Carver-Hawkeye
Brooks Simpson, a sophomore 190 pound Hawkeye, defeated Iowa State’s top-ranked Eric Voelker in a Jan 6 1988 dual to spark a 22 15 Iowa win at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The crowd roared as Simpson clinched the fall and the arena erupted in pandemonium.
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NASCAR sees slow start despite Texas track push
NASCAR President Mike Helton notes soft gate and TV ratings early in the season with Daytona and Olympics factors. He cites back to basics racing to rebuild attendance while Texas Motor Speedway eyes April 18 and potential spoiler use. Hornish seeks first Sprint Cup win after IndyCar success and limited top ten finishes.
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Sprint Cup Weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway Preview
Weekend racing at Hampton Georgia features practice and qualifying on Friday, diverse sessions Saturday and a 500.5 mile 325 lap race Sunday. Jimmie Johnson leads the standings with 49 career wins at the venue and Dale Earnhardt holds a track record nine Cup wins.
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Jets consider reshaping rushing as Washington tendered
The Jets placed a second round tender on Leon Washington a one year 1.759 million deal giving them right of first refusal while Thomas Jones is set for release and Shawn Greene is expected to start. If Washington departs depth at running back could suffer.
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Goach disciplined in campus papergate at Texas A&M Commerce
Texas A&M Commerce coach Guy Morriss backs players who removed 2000 copies of The East Texan over a front page story on two teammates arrest in drug charges. Campus police investigate while Morriss is disciplined and the school apologizes for the incident. The lead paper theft triggered mixed reactions from editor James Bright and campus officials.
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Netherlands beat United States 2 1 in warm-up friendly
Dirk Kuyt and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar scored to give the Netherlands a 2 1 victory over the United States. Carlos Bocanegra netted a late consolation for the U S with substitute DaMarcus Beasley's cross in the 88th minute.
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Jamaican musher Marshall at Iditarod race debut
In Anchorage Jamaica’s Newton Marshall heads to the 1100 mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Backed by sponsor Jimmy Buffett since Jamaica Dogsled Team’s founding five years ago the 26 year old faces the world class event as it begins this weekend.
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