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FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) -- Adam Conley missed out on all those fun military-related activities with his Miami Marlins teammates. After all, he had a game to pitch.
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Roger Penske offers impassioned defense of his 2 drivers
One of his drivers had just used a dominating run to capture his first career victory at famed Daytona International Speedway. The win was the 100th for the organization at NASCAR's top level. Keselowski's victory Saturday night was his third of the season, first at Daytona after years of…
The Associated PressBrad Keselowski finally earns 1st Daytona victory
Brad Keselowski had his confidence shaken at Daytona International Speedway more than once. More important, it gave Keselowski his long-awaited first win at Daytona. Keselowski led a race-high 115 laps then held off Kyle Busch on a two-lap shootout that sent the race into overtime for one…
The Associated PressMcMurray starts 'Big One,' wrecks half the field at Daytona
Jamie McMurray had no idea what caused his car to wiggle, wobble and weave at nearly 200 mph Saturday night. Whatever the reason, it triggered ''The Big One'' and wrecked more than half the field at Daytona International Speedway. Nearly two dozen cars, including all four Hendrick Motorsports…
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Late NASCAR reporter Phillips honored with Squier-Hall Award
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Longtime NASCAR reporter/editor Benny Phillips is the recipient of the Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR media excellence.
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July 2 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 PM ET on Saturday: - - - - For any coverage questions, please contact us.general-news@thomsonreuters.com - - - - MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL News and notes from spring training. (BBO-NOTEBOOK, expect by 8 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 400 words) MLB…
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Almirola edges Allgaier to win Xfinity race at Daytona
The record book shows Aric Almirola had one career Xfinity Series victory before Friday night's win at Daytona International Speedway. Almirola was declared winner of Friday night's race when NASCAR determined he was the leader when the caution flag froze the field shortly before the finish line. …
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Greg Biffle used a last-gasp push to steal the pole for Saturday night's race at Daytona International Speedway. Biffle was the last car to make a lap in Friday night's qualifying session and earned the top starting spot with a speed of 192.995 mph in his Roush Fenway Racing Ford. It is Biffle's…
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July 1 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 p.m. ET on Friday: - - - - For any coverage questions, please contact us.general-news@thomsonreuters.com - - - - NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Sabres, RW Okposo agree to $42 mln deal Right winger Kyle Okposo signed a monster seven-year, $42 million…
ReutersHamlin insists he didn't let retiring Stewart win in Sonoma
Denny Hamlin insists he didn't let retiring NASCAR star Tony Stewart win last week at Sonoma Raceway. Asked about his runner-up finish at Daytona International Speedway on Thursday, Hamlin made it clear that his mistake was the main reason Stewart got by him in the final turn Sunday. Stewart…
The Associated PressNASCAR teams use decals to honor Orlando shooting victims
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- NASCAR teams are running a decal on their cars at Daytona International Speedway to honor the victims of the mass shooting in nearby Orlando.
The Associated PressEarnhardt hopes new Chevrolet gets him a Daytona victory
Amelia is in the graveyard located in the woods of Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s property in North Carolina, where he collects ruined race cars. The beloved Chevrolet failed Earnhardt in the Daytona 500 and again at Talladega. After the Talladega wreck, he retired Amelia and added her to his eclectic…
The Associated PressIndyCar's rescheduled race in Texas has perks, discounts
IndyCar's rescheduled race at Texas Motor Speedway will have a few perks and some reduced prices. In an effort to lure fans back, track officials are providing a driver autograph session, $1 hot dogs and drinks, free vintage IndyCar T-shirts and reduced pricing for general admission tickets on the…
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NASCAR spokesman Tharp named president of Darlington track
NASCAR spokesman Kerry Tharp has been hired to be the new president at Darlington Raceway. The track announced Wednesday that Tharp will start his new job July 18. Tharp has worked with NASCAR media relations since 2005, rising to become the organization's senior director of racing communications.
The Associated PressNASCAR Trucks team staying competitive after shop fire
Results indicate a well-oiled machine in the NASCAR Truck Series, and not one reeling from a devastating fire to the team's 100,000-square foot shop in Sandusky, Ohio, earlier this month. ''We're making it up as we go,'' general manager David Pepper said in a telephone interview. Rookie Ben…
The Associated PressVintage Smoke recaptures his glory days with Sonoma victory
SONOMA, Calif. (AP) -- Tony Stewart sat slumped on the stairs inside his team transporter a year ago reflecting on the worst slump of his NASCAR career.
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Spencer Gallagher apologizes for fight with John Wes Townley
Spencer Gallagher apologized Monday for his role in a fight with John Wes Townley during NASCAR's Truck Series race at Gateway Motorsports Park. After both drivers climbed from their damaged trucks, Townley charged at Gallagher and knocked him to the ground. Townley landed several punches to…
The Associated PressStewart claims first win since tragedy
American Tony Stewart won his first stock car race Sunday since he struck and killed a fellow competitor on a dirt track circuit almost two years ago. Stewart snapped an 84-race winless drought when he passed Denny Hamlin on the final turn to win the Toyota/SaveMart 350 race at Sonoma Raceway in…
AFPTony Stewart wins at Sonoma to snap 84-race drought
Tony Stewart returned to victory lane for the first time in three years in vintage fashion - refusing to let Denny Hamlin steal a win at Sonoma Raceway away from him on the final lap Sunday. Now he's probably got a shot to run for a fourth NASCAR championship in his final season before retirement.…
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NASCAR chairman quashes weeknight races, more road courses
NASCAR is unlikely to add a road course to the Chase for the championship schedule because it would be hard to get one moved into the Sprint Cup schedule. France also dismissed the idea of holding races on weeknights but didn't rule out moving the annual All-Star race from Charlotte Motor…
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