Comeback season fuels hopes for 2010 pitchers
Jake Peavy says his ankle is finally out of his thoughts as he plots a comeback with the Chicago White Sox. Other aces Heath Santana Duchscherer Webb Matsuzaka, Wang and Sheets pursue returns after 2009 injuries while managers balance risk and progress.
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Span’s foul hits Twins pitcher’s mom in stands
Denard Span struck a line drive foul that hit his mother Wanda Wilson in the upper chest as the Twins faced the Yankees in Tampa. She received quick medical care, said she was fine, and Span returned to play after the incident.
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Weekend auto racing lineup across NASCAR and Formula One
NASCAR Nationwide Nashville 300 at Nashville Superspeedway Lebanon Tennessee runs 225 laps 300 miles with practice Friday and events Saturday and Sunday. Camping World Trucks Nashville 200 shares Lebanon schedule with 150 laps. Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang Kuala Lumpur features practice qualifying and race across Friday to Sunday. Next races listed in Phoenix Kansas and Shanghai.
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Penske Sees Strong IRL Growth With New Sponsorship
Roger Penske lauds the IndyCar League as stable with Bernard’s leadership and a new Izod title sponsor. Will Power dominates early 2010 IRL. Briscoe and Castroneves follow as Penske expands to three full-time drivers with Verizon funds reallocated from NASCAR.
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Cowboys to meet Bengals in Pro Football Hall of Fame game
The Dallas Cowboys will face the Cincinnati Bengals to open the NFL preseason on August 8 in Canton Ohio. The NBA will let fans vote for MVP with a five player ranking online through April 15. LeBron James leads current consideration. Louisville extends coach Rick Pitino’s contract through 2017 with salary to be set near top coaching pay.
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Couples Norman Return as Presidents Cup Captains
Fred Couples and Greg Norman will captain the United States and International teams for the 2011 Presidents Cup in Australia. It marks a rare bid by the International side to win on foreign soil.
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Porter avoids charges in Bakersfield DUI arrest
Kern County prosecutors say no charges will be filed against Arizona Cardinals linebacker Joey Porter after his arrest on suspicion of DUI and resisting arrest. They found no reasonable likelihood a jury would convict beyond a reasonable doubt. Porter was arrested in a Bakersfield fast food lot while with the team.
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