Gatlin Breaks 100m World Record at Qatar Grand Prix
United States sprinter Justin Gatlin, Olympic champion, clocked 9.76 seconds to break Asafa Powell’s 9.77 world mark at the Qatar Grand Prix in Doha. Gatlin, who won both the 100 and 200 meters at Helsinki worlds, praised the discipline behind the achievement.
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Manaudou Breaks Evans World Record in 400 Free
Laure Manaudou of France swam 400-meter freestyle in 4 minutes 3.03 seconds at the French nationals to topple Janet Evans' 1988 Seoul Olympic record of 4 03.85. Evans, a three golds at age 16 in Seoul and one in Barcelona 1992, held the second oldest world mark. Manaudou said the record only felt real when televised.
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Dolphins land Harrington in deal with Lions
Miami Dolphins acquire quarterback Joey Harrington from Detroit for an undisclosed conditional draft pick. The move gives the Dolphins a potential backup to Daunte Culpepper and a fullback option if Culpepper isn’t ready for the season opener. Harrington sought a trade to Miami.
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Wade leads Heat past Nets in pivotal Game 3
Dwyane Wade returned from a brief exit to spark Miami with 30 points 10 assists and seven rebounds as the Heat beat New Jersey 103 92 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Shaquille O'Neal had 19 points and nine rebounds while Vince Carter posted 43 for the Nets. Clifford Robinson was suspended five games by the NBA prior to the game.
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Hurting Ross Dominates Sprints In 3A Qualifier
Ross won the boys 100 and 200 at Thomas Park Field earning automatic state berths in both events. He finished the 200 in 22.50 seconds and the 100 in 10.70, despite groin pain. Dubuque Wahlert led team scores with 141, Marion second, while DeWitt Central led the girls with 118, Wahlert 107, and Marion 80.
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West girls cruise to title as City High shocks West boys
In Iowa City City High upset West 127-126 in the 4A district meet. City High stars Michael Shoemaker Dorian Davis Subiri Sula Spencer Langtimm led with multiple wins while West dominated five events led by Peter Larson.
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