Nemechek edges Rudd for a weekend sweep
Joe Nemechek held off Ricky Rudd to win the Banquet 400 at Kansas Speedway, completing a weekend sweep. Nemechek stayed out late to conserve fuel and drove from 14th to fourth during a late caution, then passed Rudd for the victory by 0.081 seconds. Rudd noted a strong day despite finishing second, as Mayfield led 72 laps and Biffle 64.
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Iowa State Cyclones at Colorado preview update
ISU visits Colorado as quarterback Bret Meyer leads offense after a rough first half against Texas A M. Coach McCarney cites youth and red zone struggles while Meyer vows to start at Colorado and finish drives. Meyer injured but not expected to miss next game.
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Woods unsure on return to PGA Tour after Barbados wedding
Tiger Woods spoke from his yacht amid honeymoon in Barbados about his future schedule after marrying Elin Nordegren at Sandy Lane. He hinted he may skip the Final Classic at Disney to stay on the boat, enjoying time away from the spotlight with about 120 guests including Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley.
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Stolz Captures First PGA Victory at Michelin Championship
Rookie Andre Stolz fired a 5 under 67 to win Las Vegas by one stroke over Tom Lehman and two others. He two putted from 45 feet on the final hole for his first PGA Tour win and a two year exemption, earning $720,000. Tag Ridings tied for second with Lehman and Harrison Frazar after a 61 final round. In North Augusta S C Liselotte Neumann won her first LPGA Tour title in six years with a three stroke victory at the Asahi Ryokuken International Championship finishing 15 under 273. Grace Park closed with a 68 to briefly threaten Neumann.
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Gallacher earns first European win at Dunhill Links
Stephen Gallacher of Scotland claimed his first European tour victory by winning a playoff over Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland at the Dunhill Links Championship in St Andrews Scotland. Gallacher clinched with a 4 foot birdie after McDowell’s ball rolled into the creek guarding the front of the green on the first playoff hole.
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Nelson edges Irwin to win Administaff Small Business Classic
Spring Texas Larry Nelson overcome a big deficit to force a playoff with Hale Irwin after closing with an 8 under 64. Nelson sank a 5 foot birdie on the first playoff hole to claim his second Champions Tour win of the year and his 19th overall. Peter Jacobsen missed the playoff, finishing tied for fifth after a 67.
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Rumors Disrupt Alford Life and Team Boards
Des Moines Register coverage quoted Alford while The Gazette noted Iowa Athletics Director Bob Bowlsby denying any basis to the rumors. Bowlsby called the chatter groundless and Alford urged focus on sports decisions, not personal attacks, as readers questioned the integrity of fans and media.
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