Johnson’s Coke 600 legacy shines in five memorable races
NASCAR veteran Jimmie Johnson returns to Charlotte for his 700th Cup start in the Coca-Cola 600. The retired full‑time driver, now with Legacy Motor Club, seeks his 84th Cup win while reflecting on four Coke 600 victories and a career of seven championships. The piece highlights his 2003 first Charlotte win, the rain‑shortened 200, and a dramatic 2005 three‑peat bid ending with a last‑lap outside pass on Bobby Labonte.
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Coca-Cola 600 and Indy 500 pace car note
NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte marks Jimmie Johnson’s 700th Cup start, with him driving the pace car for the Indy 500 alongside Tom Brady. Johnson, coming off a third at Daytona, aims for top form as he pursues a Cup title this year. Indy 500 pre race at 9 a.m. with 11 a.m. green.
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Edwards shines as Thunder take 2-0 lead in West finals
Anthony Edwards scored 32 as Oklahoma City topped Minnesota 118-103 to build a commanding series edge. Edwards shot 12 of 26 with 7 free throws as the Timberwolves struggled to find rhythm behind strong defense from LaDort and Alex Caruso. Minnesota shot 41.4 percent and connected on only 11 of 39 from three, while Edwards faced heavy guard pressure after Game 1 controversy.
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Loffswold shines in Xavier relief against Marion
Xavier junior Caleb Loffswold delivered 2 2/3 scoreless innings earning the save in a 5-2 non-conference win over class 3A Marion. He entered in the fifth with a 5-1 lead and faced late trouble, then retired the threat and closed out the Saints victory at Les Hipple Athletic Complex.
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Hawkeyes fall to Indiana in Big Ten tourney game
Iowa lost 5-0 to Indiana in the Big Ten Conference tournament at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Caleb Wulf had two of Iowa's five hits as Ben DeTaeye allowed three runs in 2 1/3 innings, while Cole Gilley earned Indiana's 10th win.
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