Adam Petty laid to rest after NASCAR star’s death
Family and friends gathered at High Point University for a memorial service honoring Adam Petty, 19, who died in a practice crash at New Hampshire International Speedway. Relatives, including his parents Kyle and Patti, crew, and NASCAR figures such as Bobby Allison and Dale Jarrett attended as Montgomery Lee Petty spoke of her brother’s passion to race.
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Packers TE Mark Chmura Charged With sexual assault
Packers tight end Mark Chmura was charged in Waukesha County with third degree sexual assault of a 17-year-old babysitter after a prom party. He faced up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine, with a preliminary hearing set for May 30.
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Iverson, 76ers stun Pacers 107-86 to force 3-2 series
Philadelphia roars past Indiana 107-86 as Allen Iverson scores 37 and Reggie Miller sits one game. The 76ers race to a 15-0 start and trim the series deficit to 3-2 with Game 6 in Philadelphia and a potential Game 7 in Indianapolis.
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Stars tie series with 3-2 win over Avalanche in game two
Mike Modano scored twice as the Dallas Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 to even the Western Conference finals at one game each. Modano tied early in the second period and completed the decisive goal on a late power play, while Colorado injury woes deepened with Adam Foote leaving with a head injury. Roy allowed eight goals in seven prior playoff games but posted a solid effort despite the loss.
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Bob Hartley
Schourek Silences Blue Jays In Sox Win
Pete Schourek threw eight innings of four-hit ball as Boston routs Toronto 8-1 to extend their streak and move a game up on idle New York in the AL East. Garces finished the ninth as the Red Sox outhomered Toronto to halt their home-run spree.
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Altoona Curve top Pirates in exhibition game
Derrick Lankford hit a three run homer and Adam Hyzdu added a solo shot to lead the Altoona Curve to an 8 5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in an exhibition at Blair County Ballpark. Roberto Manzuela got the win for Altoona while David Williams took the loss for the Pirates.
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Blair County
Patriots roll to win over West Allegheny
The Ben Franklin Junior High boys track team dominated West Allegheny 105-13, with Mark Arnold winning the 100 in 13.0 and the long jump at 15-4, while Maurice Davis, Garrett Boots, Jamar Hammond, Bran don Brothers, Shane Ott, Caleb Quimby, Mike Wojnarowski, Jamar Wilson and Maurice Thomas won various events. The Patriots swept the 400 and 1600 relays. The Lady Patriots lost 63-50 as Ashley Wise and Luisa Caparoula each won two events, with Gina Tomsky taking the discus and the 400 relay team of Wise, Javon Clark, Brittany Frye and Charesse Griffin contributing wins.
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Indiana U. trustees back Knight after sanctions plan
Knight faced scrutiny after an incident with Reed and an ensuing university inquiry found no choking, but witnesses said Knight grabbed Reed by the neck. Athletic officials and faculty questioned his return, while Brand outlined strict behavioral guidelines and sanctions to deter future abuse.
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