Gordon and Johnson face test of friendship in Nextel chase
In Charlotte AP report Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon, once mentor and protégé, duel for the Nextel Cup as their on track rivalry intensifies. Gordon leads Johnson by single digits, then nine and now 68 points, while their bond is strained by title pressure.
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Falcons Turn to Leftwich as Vick Replacement
Byron Leftwich named Atlanta Falcons starting quarterback replacing Joey Harrington hoping to spark an offense hampered by suspensions. Petri no expects Leftwich to start rest of season after 31 10 loss to the New York Giants dropping Atlanta to 1 5.
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Red Sox face Indians in pivotal ALCS rematch with Beckett
Beckett will try to extend Boston’s postseason comeback against Cleveland in game five after the Red Sox fell behind 3 1 in the series. Sabathia will oppose, in a rematch of the opener that Boston won.
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Cabrera forces playoff then wins Grand Slam of Golf
U S Open champion Angel Cabrera trailed early after a triple bogey but finished 2-under 68 to force a playoff with Padraig Harrington. Cabrera won in the third playoff hole with a birdie as Harrington faltered. Furyk and Zach Johnson were three and five back respectively.
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