Armstrong closes in on sixth Tour title in Alps sprint
Lance Armstrong surged to his fourth win of this Tour, taking three straight stages. With a 4 minute 9 second lead over Ivan Basso heading into stage 18, Armstrong embraces a bold approach, praising teammate Floyd Landis and recalling past fears as he nears history in Paris.
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KU to start new QB amid veteran line and tough schedule
Kansas coach Mark Mangino will start 64 sophomore Adam Barmann at quarterback after Bill Whittemore's departure. Vince Brown notes Chance Mack rivaling top QBs, while Benson anchors an experienced line. The Jayhawks face Northwestern, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Missouri on the road as they pursue improvement after a 6-6 season.
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Johnson Leads NASCAR With New Points System Ahead Of Chase
In Loudon New Hampshire AP Jim Johnson of Hendrick Motorsports tops the Nextel Cup standings with eight races remaining before NASCAR's 10 race Chase for the Championship. Dale Earnhardt Jr. trails by 105 points as turbulence from the new format allows risk taking and experimentation. Johnson says the cushion reduces pressure, enabling bold strategy in fuel and risk.
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Sprinter Mari Jones in Aly alleged drug use at Sydney Games
Jones ex-husband and associates claim Mari Jones used banned performance enhancers during the 2000 Sydney Olympics where she won five medals. The statements involve HGH THG EPO and steroids with BALCO ties and grand jury testimony. Jones disputing allegations through her attorney and timing of disclosures.
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Sprint Commits to 62.5 Million Naming Rights Deal
Sprint Corp pledges 62.5 million dollars over 25 years for downtown Kansas City arena naming rights, contingent on attracting an NBA or NHL team. If no franchise arrives, payments drop to 1.7 million annually, 42.5 million total. Sprint says the arena will boost tourism and regional vitality, and backs local tax measures to fund construction.
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La Russa defends reporter after Brewers win
St Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa keeps a fixed postgame routine and insists radio reporter Calvin May of KKID AM Rolla Mo asks the first question after most home wins. He defended May when a TV cameraman tried to push him out of May’s shot after a 1 0 victory over Milwaukee.
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