Minnesota upgrades for Mason with new football facilities
Minnesota began a $1 million project last Monday to upgrade the Gophers football infrastructure including locker rooms and coaches offices, as Glen Mason anticipates a busy day in Indianapolis. The report also notes Mason’s seven year wait for improved facilities at Kansas and contrasts with Minnesota’s immediate project.
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Gordon fails to race both Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600
Robby Gordon could not run both events after heavy rains washed out Indy and caused a 2 1 2 hour delay at Charlotte. He retired from the Coca-Cola 600 after 186 laps, planning a red eye flight back to Indianapolis for the Monday start. Pit issues at Charlotte proved the race’s early hazards for crews.
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Bruins sweep OSU to reach CWS in Midwest Regional
UCLA dominated Oklahoma State 22-2 and 14-2 in Stillwater to clinch the Midwest Regional and its second consecutive College World Series berth. Jonah Heinrichs and Eric Valentas homered as UCLA piled 31 hits in the 22-2 win.
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Arizona Advances To World Series Final In Rematch Win
Arizona defeats Fresno State 6-3 to reach the College Softball World Series championship game for the second straight year. Leah OBrien and Nancy Evans spark the rally as Arizona erases a 3-2 deficit and holds off Fresno State. Evans pitches, Scott takes loss in relief. Arizona faces UCLA after UCLA edged Washington 1-0.
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Gordon wins Coca Cola 600 after rain delay collapse
Jeff Gordon captured the Coca Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway after a lengthy rain delay. The race was halted at 333 laps, Gordon moved from an early pit stop setback to finish about eight car lengths ahead of Rusty Wallace. He sought a Winston Million bonus by winning three of the four major Winston Cup races in 1997.
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Indy 500 Postponed In Rainy Weekend At Indy
Persistent rain delays the Indianapolis 500 as fans endure umbrellas and the race is moved to Monday. Crowds shrink amid slower speeds from new engines and missing top drivers. ABC will air the full race. NBC faces Bulls Heat Game Four at 3 30 pm EST.
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Indianapolis 500 lineup shows drivers with stats and teams
The roster lists drivers from Arie Luyendyk of the Netherlands to Johnny Unser, detailing hometowns, car numbers, chassis engines, and four lap average speeds in mph. Notable entries include Tony Stewart, Eliseo Salazar, Buddy Lazier, Eddie Cheever, Roberto Guerrero, and Marco Greco with speeds ranging from 206 to 234 mph.
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Ex-Packer Desmond Howard criticizes White House invite
Desmond Howard, Super Bowl MVP and former Packers return man, blasts Green Bay for not inviting him to the White House honors. He hints the team may distribute June 4 rings to last year’s players, or he may receive his ring by mail. He notes his one year with Green Bay and move to Oakland.
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