Tragedy strikes NASCAR family in Florida crash
A twin engine Cessna crashed into a Sanford Orlando suburb, igniting fuel that gutted two homes. Victims include 54 year old Dr Bruce Kennedy husband of Lesa France Kennedy, NASCAR pilot Michael Klemm 56, 4 year old Gabriela Dechat, law student Janise Woodard and her family. Milagros Dechat and Peter Dechat were seriously injured. A 10 year old boy suffered severe burns and was flown to Cincinnati Barn Center. Initial reports varied on who piloted the plane.
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International Speedway Corp
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Janise Joseph Woodard
Milagros Dechat
Peter Dechat
Cincinnati Barn Center
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Suzuki drives unique All-Star homer at AT&T Park
Ichiro Suzuki belted an inside-the-park two run homer in the All Star Game at AT&T Park, the first inside the park shot in game history, lifting the American League to a 5-4 win over the NL as the AL stretched its winning streak to 10 straight decisions.
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McCovey Cove
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Alfonso Soriano
Angels
Francisco Rodriguez
Aaron Rowand
Milwaukee
Chicago Cubs
Bruce Froemming
Seattle Mariners
Chris Young
San Diego Padres
IFCA Finals Return to Garden City Texas Rodeo Action
The International Feedlot Cowboys Association Finals move from Amarillo to Garden City at Finney County Fairgrounds, running today through Saturday with barrel racing and team roping events. Over 200 contestants expected, more than 80 000 dollars in prize money and 60 000 in awards across four days, plus junior divisions. Previous hosts include 1996 and 1998, with local officials touting Garden City as ideal for the event.
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Angie Clark
Feed Yard Country
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International Feediot Cowboys Association
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Tye Smart
Joe Richards
Lloyd Lujan
West Pavilion
Smith's hip recovery slows as Broncos star waits
Denver AP reports 37 year old Rod Smith is easing back after February hip surgery. He skipped a two day minicamp and has only jogged briefly in a pool, unsure if he'll be ready for July 29 training camp. He ruled out retirement and credits his long NFL run to staying healthy.
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Free agent market opens at midnight
The NBA moratorium ends allowing the offseason to begin with much interest after a rough season and notable draft picks. News highlights include Chauncey Billups, Vince Carter, Rashard Lewis and Gerald Wallace as key free agents.
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Greg Oden
Seattle SuperSonics
Kevin Durant
Detroit Pistons
Chauncey Billups
New Jersey Nets
Vince Carter
SuperSonics
Rashard Lewis
Charlotte Bobcats
Gerald Wallace
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