NASCAR penalizes Johnson crew as Busch gains lead
NASCAR fined and suspended Jimmie Johnson and crew chiefs after post race and qualifying infractions at Las Vegas. Johnson drops to second, Kurt Busch leads. Todd Berrier and Alan Gustafson receive suspensions and fines for rigging fuel and high car measurements. Hendrick and Childress plan appeals.
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Sorlie closing in on title in 2004 Iditarod race
Robert Sorlie, 47, the leader, reached White Mountain 77 miles from Nome as the first musher to arrive at the Eskimo village checkpoint. He must complete an eight hour layover before the final stretch. The winner receives 72,066.67 dollars.
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Hokies spoil Chaney return in NIT opener
Virginia Tech halts Temple 60 50 in Blacksburg as Zabian Dowdell scores 12 of 16 in the second half leading the Hokies past Chaney’s Owls. It is Tech first win over Temple in 10 tries and Chaney’s first game back after a suspension.
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Cubs Hopeful Kerry Wood and Mark Prior Get In Throw
National notes from Mesa say Kerry Wood and Mark Prior will throw today at Cubs camp. Wood, sidelined by right shoulder bur sitis and rotator cuff irritation, will throw 20 to 30 pitches from the mound. Prior, limited by right elbow nerve inflammation, will play catch on flat ground. Wood targets April 4 opening day in Arizona. Prior slated to follow the next day. Evgeni Plushenko sought relief from groin and other ailments with an injection at the World Figure Skating Championships, dropping from second to third. Stephane Lambiel led, with Brian Joubert close behind, in a competition lacking a repeat medalist.
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Wooldridge to return as K State's coach
Kansas State announces coach Jim Wooldridge will return for another season after guiding the Wildcats to a 17-12 record for 2004-05 and a 6-10 Big 12 mark. Athletics director Tim Weiser cited progress and a continued building process.
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Duke's Dockery Poised to Play in NCAA Opener
Duke guard Sean Dockery returned to practice in Durham and is expected to play in the Blue Devils NCAA tournament opener. He tore the medial collateral ligament in his right knee against Georgia Tech last month and had missed six games.
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San Jose State Names Nessman Head Coach
San Jose State hires assistant George Nessman to rebuild the basketball program. Athletics Director Tom Bowen filled the vacancy after Phil Johnson resigned following three straight losing seasons. Nessman, a first time Division I head coach, signed a four year contract.
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Giambi excused from congressional hearing
New York Yankees slugger Jason Giambi was excused from testifying at a congressional hearing on steroids. House leaders said others could also have subpoenas withdrawn as the Justice Department noted Giambi’s appearance could hinder ongoing investigations.
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