NHRA makes up ground as drag racing gains steam
John Force weighs steering Ashley into drag racing as NHRA rebuilds image. The sport rewrites its business with Tom Compton leading, attracting mainstream sponsors like Powerade, improving TV packaging, and adding fan zones to lift attendance and TV ratings.
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NHL owners approve new labor deal
The NHL owners unanimously approved a six year labor agreement ending the lockout. Players vote 464 of 532 in favor ensuring 54 percent of league revenues to players with escrow possible if revenues fall short. Bettman calls for a fresh start as Crosby looms in upcoming draft and training camps open in September.
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Armstrong hints at political run amid Tour legends and money
In a reflective talk, Lance Armstrong compares cycling afterkill and money, notes how tech and wealth reshape sports, and suggests he and his team changed the Tour from a three-week event into a year-long obsession. He dodges legacy questions and leaves open the door to politics.
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Alexander retires as a Chiefs bright with franchise ties
Former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Derrick Alexander signed a contract to retire as a Chiefs member. The Detroit native played 1998 through 2001 for Kansas City, amassing 213 catches for 3,685 yards and 19 touchdowns, including a 1,391-yard single season in 2000. He also played for Cleveland and Baltimore earlier in his NFL career.
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Kansas Sophomore Emily Brown trains with USA Junior Team
KU volleyball sophomore Emily Brown trained with 14 athletes in Colorado Springs as an alternate on the USA Volleyball Junior National Team ahead of the Junior Women's U 20 World Championships in Turkey.
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Ottawa High announces two football camps next week
Ottawa High School will run two camps starting Monday. The team camp for high school players runs 8 to 10 a.m. Monday through Friday, while the youth camp for grades 5 to 8 runs 10 a.m. to noon. Fee is 40 dollars. For more information, call Pat Boeh at 785-242-4191.
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Windy season for Flint Hills Wind under-16 team
The Flint Hills Wind under-16 softball team, including three Ottawa High School players, has a 34-4 mark after three straight tournament titles. They qualified for the World Series in Independence Missouri, July 26 to 31, with rostered players Lauren Lysaught Lindsey Dean Mari Beth Bien Ashlee Moore Dana Stephenson Sarah Jones and coaches Rick Davis and Doug Gant.
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