Kahne Earns First Cup Victory at Richmond
Kasey Kahne drove to his first Nextel Cup win at Richmond after leading a night with long green-flag runs. He beat Tony Stewart by 1.67 seconds as Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon endured troubled races, reshaping the points picture for the title chase.
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Coe Kohawks fall in NCAA III regional. season ends
Cedar Rapids Coe College ends its 37-6 season with losses to St Thomas 8-1 and Fontbonne 5-4 in the NCAA Division III regional loser bracket at Clark Field. Kohawks pitcher injuries and late-inning blows sink title defense hopes as Jana Bradley and Ashley Wagner chase records.
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Wartburg tops Kohawks in conference tourney, advances to final
Wartburg erased an early 2-0 hole by scoring seven runs to beat Coe 8-4 at Memorial Stadium and reach the Iowa Conference final against Simpson. Coe had earlier fallen to Simpson 4-3, while Purdue swept Iowa in a Big Ten doubleheader in West Lafayette. Kirkwood beat Iowa Central 8-7 in IC CAC action on a ninth inning two run shot by Matt Crossman.
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Michigan Tops Iowa For Big Ten Softball Title
Michigan defeats Iowa 7-2 in the Big Ten tournament final in Ann Arbor. Kylie Murray drives in both Iowa runs in the sixth. Birocci earns the win, May and Birocci named to the all-tournament team as Iowa eyes NCAA selections on ESPN News.
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Newcomers Revive Cedar Rapids Modifieds Rivaling Veterans
The modified division sees fresh talent jostling with veterans as crate motors level the field. Willett, 32, discusses constant improvement and data review, while rookie Griffin McGrath, 17, learns from top drivers. Clausen, 34, notes growing depth and shared respect amid tougher competition. Becker seeks another points title despite race attendance doubts.
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Indy qualifying narrowed to three days at speedway
Under a rain shortened format the IRL shortened qualifying to three days with 22 top qualifiers set today and the final two days slated for May 21 and 22. Pole contenders include Scheckter Patrick Sharp Meira Kaanaan Wheldon Matsuiura Franchitti Dixon Hornish Hearn and Castroneves.
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