Risks of paybacks cloud NASCAR safety gains
NASCAR safety has improved since Earnhardt's death with fewer deaths and injuries. But Geoff Smith argues complacency risks big crashes at high speeds as drivers retaliate for on-track incidents. Gordon defends aggressive moves amid payback culture. officials label Sunday wreck a racing incident.
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Landis grabs Tour de France lead amid Pyrenees climb
American Floyd Landis surged to the yellow jersey after a punishing 128 mile stage to Pla de Beret, overcoming a 5 minute deficit. He tops Cyril Dessel and trails by seconds to Menchov and Evans as the race proceeds toward Paris. Landis also weighs hip surgery after the Tour and aims to finish wearing the prized jersey.
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Hillsdale Lake tournament yields 4 lb 2 oz big bass
Ottawa’s Terry Heathman and Wellsville’s Scott Corwine captured the big bass weighing 4 pounds 2 ounces in Wednesday’s Hillsdale Lake event. Read with AP summaries of Wie’s struggles at John Deere Classic, Ben Wallace’s 60 million Bulls deal, Paul Pierce extension near 60 million, and Sidney Ponson signing with Yankees.
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Ottawa United U12s Clinch Kaw Valley Title In Style
The Ottawa United Soccer under-12 squad captured the Kaw Valley Soccer Association Division club championship and placed second at the Memorial Day Classic against nearby states. MVP Semilore Ojeleye and coach of the year Todd Anselmi highlighted a strong season led by coaches Doug Cruce Tim Paine and Todd Anselmi with players Kaleb DeVore Garrett Cruce Brock Chartier Garrett Brown Matthew Dodd Chris Bruna Shawn Turner Natalie Stoops Ian Paine Toby Wilson Michael Anselmi and others.
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Ottawa Legion team rallies in doubleheader sweep
Espinosa goes 4 for 4 with three homers and 12 RBIs across the opener and nightcap as Ottawa beats Emporia. Miller shines with low pitches, while Moore and Bones contribute key plays. The Zone tourney outlook hinges on which team brings its best effort.
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