Rider Kashechkin struck by spectator on Tour de France stage
Andrey Kashechkin was hit in the face by a spectator during stage 16 in Pau France and needed a race doctor for a nose bleed. He urged organizers to improve road security as he planned X-rays and hospital checks, while Discovery Channel director Johan Bruyneel called for stricter control.
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Armstrongs lead held at 2 46 as Tour nears finish
Armstrong said it felt like a no chain day as he rode 112.2 miles to extend his overall lead to 2 46 over Basso with Rasmussen third at 3 09. Pereira claimed the stage win in 4 38 40 for Phonak, while Ullrich, Basso and Vinokourov surged on Cols Marie Blanque and Aubisque.
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Col d’Aubisque
Stewart Pursues Brickyard Win After Testing At Indy
Tony Stewart, third in Nextel Cup standings, travels to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for Allstate 400 testing despite winning three of the last four races. He notes testing to improve speed, praises the repaved surface, and aims to finally win at Indianapolis after five Indy 500 starts and a fifth-place finish at last year’s Brickyard.
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Big East Reborn With New Teams And Coaches
The Big East enters 2005 with Louisville Cincinnati and South Florida joining, Temple out, and Boston College Miami Virginia Tech leaving. West Virginia, Rutgers, Syracuse, Pittsburgh and Connecticut return as holdovers under new coaches Greg Robinson and Dave Wannstedt, while South Florida eyes a Sun Belt presence and a potential BCS bid for Louisville leads the league.
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Panthers
Walt Harris
Harris
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Paul Pasqualoni
Greg Robinson
Robinson
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Orange
Uconn
Cavaliers Agree to Four Year Marshall Addition
The Cavaliers secured an oral commitment from 6 foot 9 forward Donyell Marshall as a third free agent pickup, with a four year deal worth about 21 million pending the moratorium lift. He joins Larry Hughes and Zydrunas Ilgauskas as the team reshapes its roster while weighing Drew Gooden's possible moves to free cap space.
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Larry Hughes
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Toronto Raptors
Drew Gooden
Wie Eyes Breakthrough At Evian Masters With Sorenstam
Michelle Wie, 15, aims to improve against women at Evian Masters after recent disappointments in major events. She faces two-time champ Annika Sorenstam as she seeks her first Masters invitation, noting progress from playing with men and craving a final big step to win.
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Williams cleared to report for Dolphins camp after retirement
Dolphins running back Ricky Williams may join training camp on the first day with a four game suspension looming for substance abuse. NFL clearance follows his year away and prior positive tests. Williams, the 2002 rushing champion, is returning amid a court ruling over his retirement breach and an $8.6 million repayment order.
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Pistons fire coach Brown amid health concerns and search
Detroit announced Larry Brown will not return as Pistons head coach after two seasons under a five year deal worth about 25 million. Flip Saunders is slated as replacement while Brown, 64, faced health complications from hip surgery and a recent Mayo Clinic visit with the team noting limited improvement.
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Hantuchova Advances On Injury Return In Cincinnati
Slovak star Daniela Hantuchova, on form when on court, defeated Lilia Osterloh 6-1 6-2 to set a second round meeting with Chanda Rubin who returned from knee problems this year. Jelena Jankovic also moved through after a 4-6 6-3 6-0 win amid luggage mishaps and limited practice.
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