Leaderboard of Nextel Cup by AP through Feb 27
Top drivers by points with Kurt Busch leading at 340, Jimmie Johnson 335, Mark Martin 301, Carl Edwards 287, Greg Biffle 273, Elliott Sadler 272, Tony Stewart 268, Rusty Wallace 268, Sterling Marlin 260, Jeff Gordon 258. Money list shows Jeff Gordon earning $1,663,847, Kurt Busch $1,340,995, Dale Earnhardt Jr. $961,781, Jimmie Johnson $960,202, Scott Riggs $713,305, and others through Casey Mears at $395,936.
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Busch Standings March 6 Leaderboard Summary
Kevin Harvick leads the standings with 515 points, followed by Carl Edwards at 454 and Clint Bowyer at 433. Martin Truex Jr 423, Reed Sorenson 414, Ashton Lewis 397, Shane Hmiel 376, Kenny Wallace 318, Justin Labonte 303, and Jason Keller 294 complete the top ten.
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NAIA Division II Basketball Tournament Schedules and Results
A long schedule of NAIA Division II men's basketball matchups outlines first and second round games across multiple campuses including Huntington Newman, St. Ambrose Southern Oregon, Mayville State Oregon Tech and Taylor MidAmerica Nazarene. Also listed are television slots ESPN ESPN2 and results summaries for golf standings and player rankings.
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Baseball results and upcoming spring games summary
A dense schedule shows MLB results with ties and wins across multiple games. Notable scores include Detroit 2 Cleveland 2 after 10 innings, Atlanta 8 New York Mets 7, and Texas 16 Colorado 1. The piece lists many upcoming spring games by city and venue, plus late-night slates and a top 25 college basketball poll excerpt.
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Deacons suspend Paul for low blow in ACC tourney foul
Wake Forest star Chris Paul was suspended for one game after striking NC State's Julius Hodge in the groin during a game. He will miss Friday's ACC tournament quarterfinal, with a possible return if Wake Forest advances to the semifinals. Paul apologized for his actions.
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Patton named MAC East player of the week
Marshall guard Mark Patton, a Barboursville resident, earned MAC East player of the week after back-to-back double doubles against Akron and Miami. He averaged 13 points and 13.5 rebounds in last week’s two games. Willie Williams re-signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers for two more years after finishing 57 tackles, one sack, and one interception in the season.
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Montcalm Stuns Charleston Catholic For State Bid
Montcalm High School rides momentum from a key 1989 1990 state run under coach Craig Havens. The Lady Generals celebrate a playoff advance as senior Amanda Keller leads with teamwork and resolve. They depart for Charleston Civic Center after a 1:30 p.m. tip.
NCAA Bid Round Brings Various Teams Into Tournament Field
NCAA Women's Tournament bids flow from Canisius and Eastern Kentucky to Michigan State and Wisconsin Green Bay with automatic qualifiers from the Metro Atlantic and Ohio Valley. The field includes programs across conferences as bids are announced for the Division I war.
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NCAA Bids Announced For Auto Spots In Division I Men’s Tourney
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Karate student earns second degree black belt at Charlotte meet
R J Tester of Tazewell Virginia, a Tazewell High School freshman, received his second degree black belt in karate at a Charlotte North Carolina meet. He teaches and studies while working with Tony Henderson at the Greater Bluefield Community Center. Pictured are Van Heck, Tester, Henderson, and Jeremy Kempka.
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Bluefield State split softball pair in Savannah Georgia
In Savannah, Kim Potts pitched Bluefield State to a 4 3 win over Slippery Rock State, while a 15 4 loss to Armstrong Atlantic followed. Potts struck out six in seven innings. Mackey and Sarrett drove runs in the first game. Sunday losses to Slippery Rock and Concordia Nebraska preceded the twin bill.
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Lions add Kennedy and Pollard in back-to-back signings
Kenny Kennedy returns to Detroit after five-year Broncos stint to signed a contract with the Lions amid a press conference also introducing tight end Marcus Pollard. Kennedy, known for hard hits, has five sacks and four interceptions. Pollard, formerly with the Colts, caught six of Peyton Manning’s 49 TD passes last season.
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Hokies pitcher Brown shines as team eyes High Point clash
Brown earned the win with four hits allowed and two strikeouts as Virginia Tech moved to 6-4. The Hokies host High Point on Wednesday at 3 p.m. in Blacksburg. Brown, a 6-6 transfer from Hiwassee Junior College, described strong fan support at Bluefield College and noted the team's mindset for the NAIA tournament opener against Embry-Riddle. He mentioned uncertainty about the opponent but confidence in beating anyone.
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