Tony Stewart mourns Kevin Ward Jr. death after on-track incident
Tony Stewart expresses profound sadness over the Canandaigua Motorsports Park crash that killed Kevin Ward Jr. In a spokesman released statement Stewart offers thoughts and prayers to Ward’s family and those affected by the tragedy.
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Pulaski Mariners at Princeton Rays in Appalachian League
Today’s game at 5:30 p.m. features Pulaski at Princeton with gates open at 4:30 p.m. Includes Dollar Madness Monday and a free t shirt for the first 300 fans. Also notes Danville Braves at Bluefield Jays and rainout details from Sunday with a doubleheader planned at Hunnicutt Field. James Lofton attends as Mariners hitting coach, a former 1993 Princeton Reds member and briefly with the Boston Red Sox.
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Lions Back on Field as Concord previews 2014 season
Concord University football team returns to the field in Athens to begin preparations for 2014. Since 2010 the Lions are 30-14, finished second in the Mountain East Conference last season, and were picked to finish second again behind defending champion Shepherd.
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Montcalm schedule shrinks to eight games after others drop
Montcalm High’s 2014 schedule is cut to eight games as Tygarts Valley and Hundred drop programs due to waning interest, according to press reports. The reduced slate reflects declining participation affecting area prep football plans.
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Saints Training Camp Schedule at West Virginia State Fair
Final chances to see the Saints Training Camp at White Sulphur Springs list shuttle times from the State Fair of West Virginia lot. Monday August 11 schedule includes pads practice 8 50 to 11 50 am walk thru jerseys 4 30 to 5 30 pm. Tuesday August 12 pads practice 8 50 to 11 50 am. Wednesday August 13 pads practice 8 50 to 11 40 am. Thursday August 14 depart.
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Backup QB battle shaping Saints behind Brees
In White Sulphur Springs West Virginia AP report, 13 year veteran Drew Brees could miss action and backup duties may fall to second year pro Ryan Griffin, undrafted Tulane alum. Griffin is challenging Luke McCown, with coach Sean Payton indicating in practice that inexperience will not limit him. The piece also notes a slate of television MLB and league games for that Monday.
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Tazewell native wins Pocahontas Amateur title in rain shortened event
Buck Brittain from Tazewell captured the 2014 Pocahontas Men's Amateur, firing a final round 72 to finish 36 holes at even par 140 and claim his second Pocahontas title in three years. He led early Sunday as wind and rain challenged players while Korntawat Jalamool posted the lone sub par score.
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Allmendinger Wins Again at Watkins Glen NASCAR Dash
AJ Allmendinger wins the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Watkins Glen International after a two lap dash to the finish beating Marcos Ambrose. The victory makes his JTG Daugherty Racing team Chase eligible. Tony Stewart withdrew after causing a sprint car death nearby and offered condolences to the Ward family.
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Cookie delivers game winning hit for Bluefield past Danville
Angel Cookie Rojas came off the bench to single in the bottom of the ninth, lifting Bluefield to a 5-4 Appalachian League victory over East Division leading Danville in front of 604 fans at Bowen Field. The win ends Bluefield's skid and improves their late-season effort.
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McIlroy seals dramatic PGA win at Valhalla
Rory McIlroy roared from behind on soggy turf to win the PGA Championship at Valhalla, finishing 3-under 68 and capturing his second straight major. He edged Phil Mickelson and Rickie Fowler after a tense back nine, including a bold 9-iron from a fairway bunker for birdie on 17.
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