Bodine Fired by ISM Racing After Rough Cup Start
Todd Bodine was released by ISM Racing on Wednesday after failing to qualify for half of the first 16 Winston Cup races in 1998. Gary Bradberry will drive the Pontiac in Loudon, NH while a permanent replacement is named, the team owner said. Bodine had signed a three year deal but never matched Busch Grand National form and was 42nd in points at the time of release.
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Wyoming approves Lee Moon contract extension to 2003
University of Wyoming Athletic Director Lee Moon receives a contract extension offer through 2003 with a 111000 dollar salary and a 12000 dollar housing allowance. An extra extension to July 2004 hinges on university president approval before July 1999 and incentives reward high student athlete graduation rates and overall athletics excellence funded from non state sources. Moon, from Roanoke Virginia, previously served as Marshall athletic director for eight years before joining Wyoming in 1996.
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Speak Hin to Suggest a Question of the Week
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Thuram lifts France to World Cup final over Croatia
France advances to the final in Saint-Denis after a 2-1 semifinal win over Croatia. Lilian Thuram scored twice in the second half while Laurent Blanc was sent off late. Croatia briefly led after halftime, and Fabien Barthez denied a late header to preserve the victory. France will meet Brazil in the title match at the Stade de France.
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All-Star Game At Coors Field Delivers Record Run Feast
The American League crushed the National League 13 to 8 in Denver as Coors Field yielded a record All-Star scoring spree. Roberto Alomar homered and won MVP, Barry Bonds blasted a 451-foot three run shot, and Alex Rodriguez joined the homer parade. The game set combined runs and hits marks amid a stadium full of 51,267 fans.
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O'Neill Throws Out NL Rally In All-Star Game
Paul O'Neill's strong throw from the outfield plates the eighth inning, ending the NL's late surge in the 13-8 All-Star victory by the AL. The game, high scoring for the event, featured key hits from Moises Alou Edgar Renteria and Greg Vaughn as the AL built a nine run cushion.
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Patton posts unprecedented wins at Mountaineer Dragway
Bob Patton built a fourth dragster, a 1996 Firebird, and won both races Sunday at Mountaineer Dragway after rainouts and late fixes. He moved from Princeton to Mountaineer for the first time this year, aiming to boost his season and track title bid while seeking more IHRA exposure with limited funds and sponsor support from Western Auto Rainelle and Mountain Lee.
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Nicklaus ends major streak by skipping British Open
Jack Nicklaus announced he will not play in next week’s British Open ending a 154 major eligibility streak and a 146 tournament streak since turning pro in 1962. He said he wanted to end the run on his own terms and reflected on his long career.
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