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Elliott Back In No. 21 Ford For Wood Brothers
This week at Darlington Raceway former NASCAR Cup champion Bill Elliott will pilot the No. 21 Ford for the Wood Brothers, the longest-running team in NASCAR history.
Marlin Filling In For Franchitti At Darlington
Sterling Marlin is filling in for the injured Dario Franchitti in the No. 40 Ganassi Dodge this weekend in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Darlington.
Andretti Fastest On Indy's First Day Of Practice
Wednesday's second day was washed out, but Marco Andretti was the fastest of 31 drivers on the first day of Indianapolis 500 practice. Andretti, a runner-up in the 2006 race here, turned the historic 2.5-mile oval at 226.599 mph in the No. 26 Team ride and second-fastest was Andretti Green Racing teammate Tony Kanaan, who wheeled a lap of 225.269 mph.
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Bernie Bickerstaff Departs Charlotte Franchise After Five Seasons
Bernie Bickerstaff, executive vice president and original architect of the Charlotte Bobcats' basketball operation is leaving the franchise.
Utah Jazz Owner Larry Miller Will Not Attend Game 4 Of Semis On Sunday
Utah Jazz owner Larry Miller says he will not attend Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals as it falls on a Sunday.
NBA's Ginobili Oberto, Scola, Nocioni and Delfino Included In Argentine Squad That Will Defend Basketball Crown In Beijing Games
Emanuel Ginobili, Fabricio Oberto and other Argentine nationals playing in the NBA are included in the national basketball squad that will defend Argentina's crown at the Beijing Olympics.
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Vols Discard Sophomores Crews, Smith From Team
Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl announced over the weekend that sophomores Duke Crews and Ramar Smith have been cast off the team's roster for next season.
Wildcats Pick Pennell To Serve As Olson's Assistant Coach
University of Arizona on Monday announced it has hired Russ Pennell to join coach Lute Olson at the Wildcats' sidelines for next season.
Hoyas Forward Macklin Bolts For Donovan's Florida Gators
Georgetown forward Vernon Macklin has chosen Florida to be his next destination after spending his first two years with the Hoyas.
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Willie McGinest Plans To Retire
Linebacker Willie McGinest of the Cleveland Browns has announced his plans to retire after the 2008 season.
Colts Bring Back Former RB Starter Rhodes Via 1-Year Deal
Running back Dominic Rhodes on Wednesday signed a one-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts, reuniting him with the team where he spent his first five years in the NFL.
Browns' McGinest To Play Final NFL Season In 2008
Browns linebacker Willie McGinest announced on Thursday that this season will be his final year in the NFL.
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LSU Quarterback Perrilloux Gets The Boot After Series Of Legal And Disciplinary Problems
LSU has decided to dismiss quarterback Ryan Perrilloux from the team Friday after a series of legal and disciplinary problems that has beset his college career.
College Football Hall Of Fame Class Of 2008 Includes Holtz, Aikman
Former Notre Dame head coach Lou Holtz and UCLA quarterback Troy Aikman were among the 15 former players and coaches elected to the College Football Hall of Fame on Thursday.
College Football's BCS Formula Remains Intact
The BCS will not change its format for determining how the national champion in college football is chosen, Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner John Swofford announced Wednesday.
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Flyers To Miss Defenseman Timonen For Rest Of Playoffs
The Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday received discouraging news on defenseman Kimmo Timonen, who may be shut down for the rest of the playoffs due to a blood clot in his left ankle.
Franzen, Red Wings Draw First Blood Against Stars In West Finals
Detroit unloaded its might at the onset to win its seventh straight and Johan Franzen extended franchise records with another goal as the Red Wings beat the Dallas Stars 4-1 Thursday night.
Tampa Bay Lightning Center Jeff Halpern Out After Injuring Knee At World Championship
Tampa Bay Lightning center Jeff Halpern will miss the rest of the World Hockey Tournament after injuring his knee in Team USA's loss to Canada on Tuesday.
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Maggert Withdraws From Players Championship After Brother's Death
Jeff Maggert pulled out of the second round at Sawgrass Thursday night after learning of his brother's death.
Garcia Leads Players Championship In Tiger's Absence
There were beautiful conditions for an exciting Players Championship, with blue skies, average humidity and gentle 12 mile per hour winds. Sergio Garcia has taken advantage of this, storming ahead in the first round, shooting seven birdies to give the Spaniard -6 under par.
Trevor Immelman Withdraws From Players Championship
Masters champion Trevor Immelman withdrew Thursday morning from The Players Championship due to an illness.
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English Side Wigan Looking To Get Egyptian Striker Zaki
Egyptian international striker Amr Zaki is on the top of English Premier side Wigan's transfer list.
Mascherano Wants To Help Argentina Retain Soccer Title At Beijing Games
Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano has decided to miss the start of next season to represent Argentina at the Beijing Games in August.
David Beckham Salvages Draw After Scoring Twice In Second Half
David Beckham scored Galaxy's first two goals after trailing by two as the Los Angeles Galaxy tie Real Salt Lake 2-2 Saturday at the Rice-Eccles Stadium.
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Seattle's Sexson Suspended Six Games For Role In Near-Melee
Seattle's Richie Sexson, who charged the mound Thursday night after avoiding a high-hard pitch from Texas starter Kason Gabbard, was handed a six-game supsension Friday afternoon.
Padres Say Good-Bye To Outfielder Jim Edmonds
The Padres took a chance with aging veteran Jim Edmonds, hoping to add much needed talent to their drowning season. Unfortunately, Edmonds didn't deliver, and the Padres decided to let him go.
Lilly Pitches, Hits Cubs To 3-1 Win Vs. D-Backs
Pitcher Ted Lilly struck out 10 batters and contributed offensively with an RBI single, propelling the Chicago Cubs to a 3-1 win over. the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday afternoon.
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Blind Man Rolls 300 In Bowling Game
A 78-year-old legally blind man from northwest Iowa rolls a perfect 300 game in bowling Saturday night.
Two-Year Advance Hotel Booking For Royal Canadian Mounted Police For 2010 Winter Games
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police has booked two years in advance the entire Blue Horizon Hotel along Robson Street to serve as their accommodation while providing security for the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Safina Drops Henin In 3rd Round of German Open
Top Ranked Justine Henin was defeated by Dinaria Safina in the 3rd Round of the German Open, 5-7, 6-3, 6-1. Safina, the #17th ranked WTA player, claimed the victory off the champion, who had been off the tour for a month due to a knee injury.
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Safina Drops Henin In Grueling German Open
Top Ranked Justine Henin was defeated by Dinaria Safina in the 3rd Round of the German Open, 5-7, 6-3, 6-1. Safina, the #17th ranked WTA player, claimed the victory off the champion, who had been off the tour for a month due to a knee injury.
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