Johnsons bid for historic fourth NASCAR title
Jimmie Johnson heads to Homestead for the Ford 400 needing only a 25th place finish to clinch a fourth straight NASCAR championship. NASCAR officials and rivals say the achievement is underappreciated, while Johnson and teammates pursue a historic feat unmatched by Petty or Earnhardt.
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Johnson faces mixed praise as NASCAR season nears finale
Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet driver for Hendrick Motorsports, leads the Sprint Cup standings with a 108 point edge over teammate Mark Martin amid four wins in the final 10 races. Fans and radio hosts say Johnson’s success draws envy and claims of favoritism, while sponsors praise his polished image.
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VCU Upsets No 17 Oklahoma in Richmond Return of Capel
Jay Gavin scored 20 points and Larry Sanders 17 as Virginia Commonwealth defeated Oklahoma 82-69 in Richmond. Oklahoma led early but went without a field goal for over six minutes as VCU hit six straight 3s. Tony Crocker led Oklahoma with 19 points while Tiny Gallon added 15. It was the first ranked opponent in the Siegel Center, opened in 1999.
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Hawkeyes face UNI in Cedar Falls showdown with injuries
Iowa women (2-1) visit Northern Iowa (0-2) at McLeod Center. Rachine Alexander out 1 month with a stress fracture, Jaime Printy and Morgan Johnson start. Kim Wypiszynski leads UNI at 15.0 ppg with Jacqui Kalin back from knee injury adding 12.0 ppg. Other notes include Linn-Mar and Washington ties and schedule links. Mississippi Valley State visits Iowa State (3-0) at Hilton. Drake competes in Moraga.
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Koch's 25 lead Panthers past East Carolina in Paradise Jam
Adam Koch scored a career best 25 points on perfect 5 for 5 shooting from three point range to lift Northern Iowa past East Carolina 74 68 at the Paradise Jam in St Thomas Virgin Islands Jordan Eglseder added 19 points and 10 rebounds for UNI (2 1) while coach Ben Jacobson praised the team for bouncing back after a tough day before UNI extended the lead late and held on for the win with nine free throws in the final minute
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Mount Mercy tops Cornell in Cornell Classic action
Mount Mercy used a strong first half to beat Cornell 73 59 at the Cornell Classic in Mount Vernon. Shanda Novak posted a double double with 14 points and 13 rebounds while Micha Mims added 12 and Emily Greiner 10 for the Mustangs. Camille Marie Lidd led Cornell with 15 points and 13 rebounds in the loss.
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