Las Vegas track changes drew praise after rough buildup
Before the Nextel Cup and Busch Series races at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Brennan Bodine led a pace-car tour highlighting the revamped 8 degree banking and altered pit road. Drivers warned of treacherous tires and a demanding surface, yet postrace stats showed 1,123 green-flag passes and a competitive, cautious race as teams adapted to the tougher conditions.
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Henry and Graham join Broncos with high rushing aims
Denver signs Travis Henry to a five year deal with 12 million guaranteed and Daniel Graham to a five year, 15 million guaranteed. The moves also bring cornerback Drew Bly defensive lineman Dan Wilkinson and lineman Montrae Holland along with back up QB Patrick Ramsey. Quincy Morgan re signs as the Broncos rebuild for 2007 and pursue a return to the post season.
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Ottawa Twisters Shine At Neosho Gymnastics Meet
In Neosho Missouri on February 24 Amanda Lee led with first places in over 15 events including pommel line, tumbling and double mini. Lydia Lance swept multiple age groups with top finishes in trampoline and related events. Erica Sweeney and Zare Goodrich earned several high placements while Kayla Hunt and Zarin Goodrich also posted strong showings.
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Anna Daniels
Jacob Dunlop
Zarin Goodrich
Kinsey Laird
Western Missouri Kansas cyclists return to Ottawa for Paris Brest Paris brevet
More than a dozen riders from western Missouri and eastern Kansas resumed Ottawa visits after an eight year gap for a 200 km qualifying brevet. They aim to complete successive 200 300 400 600 and 1000 km rides to qualify for the 1200 km Paris Brest Paris event in France this summer overseen by Randonn euring USA and ACP. Bob Burns of Kansas City, a 1996 Race Across America veteran, calls the return meaningful as he eyes a fourth and final Paris Brest Paris ride if he qualifies.
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Baker AD Dan Harris to enter NAIA Hall of Fame
Baker University athletic director Dan Harris, longtime Wildcats official since 1995, will be inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame in Kansas City Missouri. The 2006 07 class includes numerous named inductees and the ceremony spans NAIA events throughout the year.
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Ottawa golfers midway in Swede Invitational at McPherson
The Ottawa University men’s golf team stands halfway through the Swede Invitational after Monday's first round in McPherson. Luke Rinehart led the Knights with a 75, while Jarod Sigmund shot 83, Brett Stowell 84, and Daniel Keim and Zach Bader 85.
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Newman sweeps Ottawa in softball doubleheader
The Ottawa University softball team lost both games at Newman, 10-2 and 9-8. Newman broke open the opener with a seven run fifth inning. In the nightcap Ottawa led 6-3 after three innings, but Newman answered with five runs in the fifth. Ottawa drops to 2-6.
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Women's pioneer coach Jody Conradt resigns from Texas
Jody Conradt, Hall of Fame coach who led Texas to the 1986 national title and reached 900 career victories, resigns after the Longhorns miss the NCAA tournament for the second straight year. The 65-year-old said it was time for new leadership as tears flowed and players supported her, amid a season marked by injuries and dips in form.
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