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NASCAR penalizes Truex 150 points
The Associated PressMartin Truex's bid to make the Chase for the Championship took a severe hit Tuesday when NASCAR penalized his Dale Earnhardt Inc. team 150 points for bringing an illegal car to Daytona. Truex's car failed its initial inspection last week at Daytona...Tags: Tony Stewart, Mark Martin, Daytona 500, NASCAR, Vehicles
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Local athletes head to Olympics
The Olympics get started next month in Beijing and they certainly will have a local flavor. Below is a list of athletes with local ties who will compete. If you know of any others, let us know through e-mail at sports@dailypress.com: Boxing • Dan...Tags: Wrestling, Swimming, Hampton University, Chris Brown, Dan Campbell
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Northern Iowa to introduce new track coach
Northern Iowa's new track and field and cross country coach is officially taking over the Panthers' program. Travis Geopfert (GEPP'-fert), who calls the job his "dream job," replaces Chris Bucknam, who was hired as head men's coach at Arkansas.... -
Truex fined 150 points for failing inspection
AP Auto Racing WriterMartin Truex's bid to make the Chase for the championship took a severe hit Tuesday when NASCAR penalized his Dale Earnhardt Inc. team 150 points for bringing an illegal car to Daytona. Truex's car failed its initial inspection last week at Daytona...Tags: Tony Stewart, Fines, Daytona 500, Government, Dale Earnhardt Jr.
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China's athletes feel push for gold in Beijing Games
Los Angeles TimesLast week, China took delivery of the gold medals it expects to award in 28 sports at the Beijing Olympics next month. If it has its way, many will remain in China. Hungering for gold, particularly if you're the host of the Aug. 8-24 Games, is hardly...Tags: Awards and Prizes, Multi-Sport Events, Olympic Games, Colleges and Universities, Table Tennis
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B. Williams denied Beijing bid
Special to The SunBernard Williams's run of Olympic success is over. After collecting gold in the 400-meter relay at Sydney in 2000 and silver in the 200-meter dash at Athens in 2004, there will be no trip to Beijing for Williams next month. Williams, 30, a Carver...Tags: Minority Groups, Florida State University, Ohio State University, Gays and Lesbians, University of Florida
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Stuczynski sets American record in pole vault
Jenn Stuczynski has set the American record in the pole vault, clearing 16 feet, 1 3/4 inches to earn a spot on the U.S. Olympic track and field team. Stuczynski broke the mark she'd set in May by one inch, then made two attempts to break Russian... -
China's athletes feel push for gold in Beijing Games
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterLast week, China took delivery of the gold medals it expects to award in 28 sports at the Beijing Olympics next month. If it has its way, many will remain in China. Hungering for gold, particularly if you're the host of the Aug. 8-24 Games, is hardly...Tags: Awards and Prizes, Multi-Sport Events, Olympic Games, Colleges and Universities, Table Tennis
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Two runners, once united with Olympic gesture, are now divided
Special to The TimesUnited they stood, two men with black-gloved fists thrust into the night. In solidarity, they bowed their heads as the national anthem played. Together, in harmonious synchronicity, they defied history. On Oct. 16, 1968, Tommie Smith and John Carlos...Tags: New York Jets, Olympic Games, Civil Rights, Jackie Robinson, Society
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Two media companies tap into Olympic-style sports market
NBC Universal isn't alone in panning for gold in Olympic-style sports. The media giant owns exclusive media rights for Olympic Games through 2012, but two Los Angeles-based companies have staked their claims for such sports as swimming, gymnastics,...Tags: Wrestling, Swimming, Olympic Games, Greg Johnson, Gymnastics
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