Nextel Cup Leaders and Earnings From AP Through June 4
The Associated Press race standings list Jimmie Johnson leading the Nextel Cup with 2011 points and $5,016,840 in earnings. Matt Kenseth, Tony Stewart, Kasey Kahne, Casey Mears, Kevin Harvick, and others follow with detailed point totals and prize money, alongside numerous tennis, golf, and baseball results from the same date.
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Jimmie Johnson
Matt Kenseth
Mark Martin
Dale Earnhardt
Tony Stewart
Kasey Kahne
Jeff Burton
Kevin Harvick
Jeff Gordon
Kyle Busch
Denny Hamlin
Greg Biffle
Casey Mears
Mat Kenseth
Ryan Newman
Jett Gordon
Dale Earnhardt, Jr
Jamie McMurray
Elliott Sadier
Carl Edwards
Kurt Busch
Dale Jarrett
Bobby Labonte
Bus Standings and All State Softball Team Names
Busch Standings list top drivers including Kevin Harvick and Carl Edwards with points totals. The piece details West Virginia Class A all state softball selections by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association distributed by AP, listing first and second teams with players from Richwood Wheeling Central Huntington St. Joe Fayetteville Buffalo Calhoun County Parkersburg Catholic etc and a long honorable mention.
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Parkersburg
West Virginia Sports Writers Association
Associated Press
Kim Lyons
Richwood
Jenny Sparabane
Wheeling Central
Opr
Kasey Marple
South Harrison
Savannah Young
Fayetteville
Maddie Pertee
Huntington St. Joe
Lacy Davidson
Guyan Valley
Kayla Gray
Stephanie Devericks
Leah Fletcher
Angela Petros
Shelly Faber
Buffalo
Eva Mullins
Emily Burgess
Andi Williamson
Harts
Tressa Butts
Williamstown
Brooke Wheeler
Dani Church
Calhoun County
Laura Childers
St. Marys
Heather Mills
Hamlin
Brittany Derr
Soph
Lacey Tustin
Cameron, Jr
Jessica Blake
Amy Carte
Midland Trail
Kristyn Wilson
Greater
Christian
Keith Ann Sayre
Wahama
Ashley Abshire
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Wirt County
Tara Garretson
Alaina Cayton
Shannon Szabo
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Amy Cole
Greater Beckley Christian
Heather Vestal Greenbrier West
Adrienne Ramey
Alyssa Adkins
Taylor Lundy
Lauren Whitted
Man
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Veronica
NL All-Star Balloting Released Monday First Base
Baseball fans vote in early balloting for the National League All-Star game with Albert Pujols leading first base and Chase Utley atop second base. Others listed include David Wright, Scott Rolen, and Edgar Renteria among top infielders, plus strong showings from Paul Lo Duca and Andruw Jones in catcher and outfield polls.
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Associated Press
Albert Pujols
Cardinals
Carlos Delgado
Mets
Lance Berkman
Astros
Nomar Garciaparra
Dodgers
Ryan Howard
Phillies
Chase Utley
Craig Biggio
Marcus Giles
Braves
Jeff Kent
Todd Walker
Cubs
Scott Rolen
David Wright
Morgan Ensberg
Chipper Jones
Miguel Cabrera
Marlins
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Edgar Rent
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Carlos Beltran
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Alfonso Soriano
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Carlos Lee
Brewers
Barry Bonds
Giants
Jason Bay
Pirates
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Adam Dunn
Jeff Francoeur
So Taguchi
Xavier Nady
Juan Encarnacion
Wade Eyes Third-Year Finals Run Against Mavericks
Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade seeks his first NBA championship as Miami faces the Dallas Mavericks in a title series with Game 1 set for Thursday in Texas. Wade, 24, notes there will never be another Michael Jordan and reflects on his rapid rise from a 16.2 point rookie to a 27.2 point leader this season as health concerns linger from flu-like symptoms.
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Wade
Ballyhooed
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Carmelo Anthony
Darko
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Heat
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Miami
Tom Crean
Marquette
O’neal
Hingis Returns as Contender at French Open Quarterfinals
Martina Hingis, back after a three-year injury layoff, beat Shahar Peer 6-3 2-6 6-3 to reach the French Open quarterfinals and set up a Tuesday clash with Kim Clijsters. Rafa Nadal advanced to face Novak Djokovic as the men’s draw shaped up toward a potential Federer rematch for the title.
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Paris
Martina Hingis
Tour
Hingis
Shahar Peer
Roland Garros
Kim Clijsters
Peer
Rafael Nadal
Lleyton Hewitt
Nadal
Roger Federer
Hewitt
Federer
Novak Djokovic
Serbia-Montenegro
Gael Monfils
France
Monfils
Julien Benneteau
Alberto Martin
Spain
Pain and Pressure Pushes NASCAR Drivers Through Injuries
The piece argues that NASCAR’s points system incentives hurt drivers like Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Sterling Marlin to race despite serious injuries. It notes attempts at safety improvements, but contends drivers race with doctors clearance, risking further harm for points. The article critiques the sport’s tolerance for pain and calls for reforms.
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Stewart
Nascar
Dale Earnhardt Jr
Sterling Marlin
Tazewell girls eye state after tough Abingdon win
Tazewell coach Cecil praised his team's toughness and teamwork after a hard fought win over Abingdon. Allie Hunter faces heavy congestion while Hollee Kitts and Lakin McReynolds aim for breakout playoff impact as the Bulldogs prepare for state competition amidst finals.
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Hollee (Kitts
Hunter
Cecil
Tom Bone
Tbone
Bottonline
Princeton tennis signee Antolini eyes future as program grows
Princeton recruit Michael Antolini, a 4.0 student from Bluefield area, signs to play tennis at Princeton after helping build the Tigers program. Coach King notes Antolini and teammate Sinicrope could become a state champions in coming years with year-round training. Antolini aims for FBI work, majors in criminal justice with Italian minor, and hopes to inspire others in Princeton to pursue tennis.
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Antolini
Sinicrope
Princeton
John Levern
King
Michael
Bluefield State
Spartans
Vincent Ceci
Bluefield
Michael Antolini
Mark Page
Stephen Akers
Barry King
FBI
Tigers
Brian Woodson
Bwoodsong Ledtonline.com
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