Penske Mercedes engines show speed in Indianapolis practice
Team Penske's new Mercedes powered cars push toward the 230 mph mark during Indy practice. Raul Boesel tops 230.403 mph with 230.403, while Raul Boesel, Paul Tracy, Emerson Fittipaldi, and Al Unser Jr. post fast laps. Mercedes engines by Ilmor challenge limits under UCAR rules with 2093 cubic-inch stock blocks and boosted turbo pressure.
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Brett Eases Into Retirement After Storied Royals Career
George Brett, retired last season after a storied 3,000 hit career, returns to Kansas City to celebrate with the Royals. He describes being relaxed and uninterested in pressure, reflects on past feats including a 400 batting season and a World Series ring, and starts a front office role as vice president for baseball operations while reviewing minor league operations.
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Williams blown save sinks Astros in Dodgers rally
Mitch Williams gave up Tim Wallach's two run homer after Houston led 8 2, as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Astros 9 8. Williams blamed a slider heavy approach and questioned his role as closer after another late inning collapse.
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Rockets Suns Playoff Showdown Focus Shifts To Game 2
Houston hosts Phoenix in a pivotal playoff clash after a tense series, with Barkley Johnson and Rockets players emphasizing basketball and teamwork. Rockets push to bounce back after Sundays setback as fans return and TNT airs the 8:30 p.m. tip.
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Mount Mercy Aims To Upset Iowa Wesleyan In District Tourney
Sixth seeded Mount Mercy meets top seed Iowa Wesleyan in the NAIA District 15 baseball tournament first round at Lewis and Clark Park Sioux City. The Mustangs 25 17 face the 25 14 Falcons at 10 am with double elimination through Friday and Saturday.
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Jump height limits as 5 feet hurt some track jumpers
Jett Johnson notes Class 4 jumpers struggle at 5 feet while Class 3A district winners advance to state. The top 10 times or distances statewide also qualify, with ties for the 16th spot resolved by standard tiebreak rules.
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Tie breaking reshapes state track entries for 3A and 2A
District placings determine qualifiers with ties broken by reducing field size until resolved. The IGHSAU uses a 15 entry cap for some events and a historical shift from 16 to 15 to ease eliminations. Officials note the system increases state participants and costs little complaint.
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