Waitz wins women's marathon at first world champs Helsinki
In 1983 Grete Waitz of Norway wins the inaugural women's marathon at the Helsinki world track and field championships. Other entries note 1965 commissioner Ueberroth ends a players strike, 1992 Bubka fails a pole vault, 1995 Edwards breaks 18 meters in triple jump, 1999 Boggs hits 3000th homer, and 2004 Maddux reaches 300 wins.
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Bonds unlikely to return before 2006 says Kawakami
Tim Kawakami of the San Jose Mercury News argues that Barry Bonds, cited as an old potential steroid user, would face trouble returning from minor knee surgeries in a era with steroid policies, delaying a return until 2006.
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Sadler captures Allstate 400 pole at Indianapolis
Elliott Sadler uses favorable track conditions and cloud cover to post a 184.116 mph pole for the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard, his second pole of the NASCAR season, as Jimmie Johnson fails inspection and others crash in a chaotic qualifying session. Jeremy Mayfield sits second, with Casey Mears, Michael Waltrip, and Brian Vickers also posting top times amid a fast, sunlit oval day.
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Roddick Blake reach Legg Mason final in semifinal wins
Top seed Andy Roddick defeated Paradorn Srichaphan 7-6 4, 6-2 to reach the final. James Blake beat Tomas Berdych 6-4 6-3 to join him, ensuring an American winner in the first three U S Open Series events.
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Truex Edges Bowyer For Kroger 200 Victory
Martin Truex Jr. held off Clint Bowyer in a late two lap shootout to win the Kroger 200 at Clermont Indiana marking his sixth Busch Series win of the season. Reed Sorenson, the pole and rookie, finished third after a rain delayed race extended to 202 laps amid numerous cautions. Bowyer led after a lengthy rain delay and early in the race before the late finish.
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Mayer advances to Idea Prokom Open final in Poland
Florian Mayer defeats third seed Sopot and Guillermo Coria in Poland to set up a final with Gael Manfils. Mayer won 6-4 5-7 6-3 in Saturday action, earning a place in the championship match against the French player in Gdansk.
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Wizards stun Revolution to end nine-match home streak
Kansas City Wizards beat New England Revolution 2-1 on Saturday night. Scott Sealy netted the winner in the 74th minute after a long pass from Josh Wolff at midfield. Klein earlier gave KC the lead in the 47th minute, beating two defenders for a shot past Matt Reis.
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Stern says NBA should avoid gambling drift in Las Vegas
Commentary on David Stern in Las Vegas about the 2007 All Star Game and the NBA’s stance on gambling. He argues fans cheer for outcomes not spreads, while critics note Las Vegas sports betting culture and questions about an NBA team relocating to the city.
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