Burton's Run Bumps Gordon Off Of Pole
Ward Burton shocks Darlington with a 173.797 mph lap to win the TranSouth 400 pole, toppling Jeff Gordon who clocks 173.618 on the 1.366 mile egg shaped track. Dale Earnhardt misses fast pace in 26th spot as Budweiser test session continues.
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Green Earns Third Grand National Pole at Darlington
Jeff Green nabbed his third Busch Grand National pole with a 166.337 mph lap in the Dura-Lube 200 qualifying at Darlington Raceway. Mark Martin followed, with Mike McLaughlin and David Green close behind as Roy Jones underperforms in a bid for Friday’s race field. Ward Burton seeks wildlife foundation funding after clinching TranSouth 400 pole. Schrader promotes dirt track venture at I-55 Raceway in Missouri.
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Watson's Charge Falls Just Short At Freeport-McMoran Classic
Tom Watson, at 10 under par 134, trails Len Clements by one stroke in New Orleans as he roars with a 68 in round two. Clements, winless in 16 years, led with six late birdies before Watson's sizzling finish. Clements also posted several long puts and a foot-length birdie putt, while Watson closed with a series of birdies on the back nine and a strong 18th hole effort. Watson's comeback crowd energized the scene as the event proceeded at English Turn Golf & Country Club.
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Cigar Prepares Under Lights Ahead of World Cup
American Horse of the Year Cigar, racing at Nad Al Sheba in Dubai, completed a dawn gallop as trainer Tim Jones readies him for the World Cup next week. Fellow trainer Bill Mott joins in prep as debate over the horse’s long transatlantic travel and new track conditions rages.
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Georgia Gets Another Logo
Atlanta report on University of Georgia adding a new mascot drawing to attract younger buyers of licensed products. The old bulldog remains, and the new design features red and gray with a helmet cap oval.
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