Contador dominates Tour as Armstrong finishes third
Alberto Contador claimed his second Tour de France title at age 26, surpassing Lance Armstrong in the podium while Armstrong, returning from retirement, settled third. Armstrong praised Contador’s form, but tensions surfaced within Astana amid strategic disagreements. Contador lauded for climbing and resilience, Tour director lauded his character.
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West All-Stars hold off East in close all star game
West edged East 14 to 7 in a spirited all star clash. Nate Davis of Liberal scampered for 67 rushing yards on 16 carries and West linebacker Nate Dreiling of Hutchinson anchored a defense that yielded 131 total yards and claimed West MVP honors. East QB T J McGreevy threw a 61 yard TD to Isaac Mallory and averaged strong punts.
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Roberts wins Senior British Open in playoff at Sunningdale
Loren Roberts of the United States clinched his second Senior British Open title, defeating Mark McNulty in a sudden death playoff on hole three after both posted strong final rounds. Bruce Vaughan tied for eighth, Fred Funk eliminated on the first playoff hole, and Greg Norman faded with a double bogey on 17.
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