Indy 500 winners and key moments across history
On this day in sports history: 1911 Ray Harroun wins the first Indianapolis 500 in 6 hours 42 minutes 8 seconds at 74.59 mph. 1951 Lee Wallard breaks the four hour barrier with 3 57 38 05. 1952 Troy Ruttman becomes the youngest winner at 22. 1955 Bob Swelkert wins. Bill Vukovich dies in lap 56 crash. 1993 Emerson Fittipaldi wins by 2.8 seconds. 2005 Johns Hopkins ties lacrosse title with 9 8 over Duke.
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Jazz Fans Boo Bowen After Home Loss in Playoffs
Utah Jazz fans booed San Antonio's Bruce Bowen after a home playoff defeat. They chanted frustration over perceived lip service as Bowen celebrated and appeared to taunt the crowd, while a few spectators threw Carmex lip balm toward him.
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Hill's death ruled an accidental drowning
Patriots defensive end Marquis Hill died after falling from a jet ski in Lake Pontchartrain. Autopsy found no drugs or alcohol. tests to finish in two weeks. Hill may have suffered a concussion, with disorientation possible. He had played at LSU and joined New England in 2004, appearing in 13 NFL games.
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Lakers owner Jerry Buss arrested in Carlsbad DUI investigation
Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss, 74, was arrested in Carlsbad, California, early Tuesday on DUI charges after driving his gold Mercedes-Benz station wagon the wrong way on a street with double yellow lines. CHP Officer Tom Kerns provided details of the incident.
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Miles leaves Creighton to transfer after freshman season
Creighton announces guard Miles from Kansas City Missouri has requested a release and plans to transfer. The 6 foot 2 inch 205 pound freshman started 27 of 33 games, averaged 6.1 points, after drawing recruiting interest from Miami USC Purdue Missouri Colorado and Missouri State.
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Powell wins Belgrade 100m in 9.97 season opener
World record holder Asafa Powell won Belgrade Serbia's Artur Takac Memorial 100 meters clocking 9.97 seconds, returning from knee tendinitis. Churandy Martina finished second in 10.11 and Michael Frater third in 10.19, Powell calling the win a relief after injury.
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PETA mockery over LSU mascot MikeV life and LSU response
Commentary mocks PETA for criticising LSU mascot Mike the Tiger and lampoons its claims while noting the tiger’s 17 year life and 3 million dollar habitat. It contrasts PETA with sports culture and asks for perspective on animal rights and school tradition.
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