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Ex-Wildcat running back Henry makes impact at NFL Draft Combine in Indy

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Tucson, Arizona | Published: 02.26.2007
Former UA running back Chris Henry's blind leap into the NFL draft pool is beginning to look genius.
Henry ran the 40-yard dash in 4.4 seconds in Sunday's NFL Draft Combine in Indianapolis. His times were tied with Oklahoma's Adrian Peterson and Ohio State's Antonio Pittman for fastest among tailbacks. Henry and Peterson also tied for the farthest broad jump at 10 feet 7 inches.
Henry announced in December that he would forgo his senior season to pursue the NFL draft. The 6-foot, 230-pounder from Stockton, Calif., was hoping a solid performance at the combine would help allay some of the fears about his lack of game experience. Henry played sparingly in his first two seasons at the UA, and was solid — if unspectacular — as a junior.
SportsIllustrated.com's Tony Pauline listed Henry among his "risers" after Sunday's showing.
"As several scouts said, Henry made a lot of money for himself," Pauline wrote.
● Quarterback A.J. Feeley and the Eagles agreed on a three-year contract extension Sunday, nearly eliminating the chance that Jeff Garcia will return to Philadelphia.
● Chiefs defensive end Jared Allen formally requested a trade after contract negotiations broke down over the weekend in Indianapolis, Allen's agent said in a phone interview Sunday.
wrestling
Gardner survives crash
SALT LAKE CITY — Olympic wrestling champion Rulon Gardner and two Utah men were rescued by a Lake Powell fisherman Sunday after surviving a small plane crash near Good Hope Bay the day before.
Gardner was a passenger in the Cirrus SR 22 with pilot Randy Brooks and his brother Leslie Brooks, according to a news release. The plane was flying low when it struck the water. All three men were able to get out of the plane before it sank.
Tennis
Haas routs Roddick
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tommy Haas successfully defended his title in the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships, beating Andy Roddick 6-3, 6-2 Sunday.
The 28-year-old German won his sixth straight final and 11th title overall, becoming only the second three-time winner in the event.
● In Rotterdam, Netherlands, unseeded Mikhail Youzhny easily beat third-seeded Ivan Ljubicic 6-2, 6-4 Sunday to win the ABN Amro title.
● In Buenos Aires, Argentina, Juan Monaco beat Alessio Di Mauro 6-1, 6-2 Sunday for his first ATP title.
cycling
Leipheimer wins race
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Levi Leipheimer won the Tour of California on Sunday, having never trailed in the eight-day race. Leipheimer completed the 639.2-mile race with a 21-second advantage over Jens Voigt of Germany.
Includes information from a news release