Kansas adds second Sprint Cup race this year
Kansas Speedway officials announced a second NASCAR Sprint Cup date next year with races on June 5 and October 9 at the 1.5 mile track. The October race will be the fourth in the Chase for the Cup with an estimated $100 million regional economic impact, alongside the Hollywood Casino opening in 2012.
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Commentary on fear and honesty in sports media culture
The piece argues that fear of backlash narrows athlete and reporter candor, noting Mark Cuban and Isiah Thomas, and recounts how media pressure fuels sensationalism. It cites Iverson Bonds Owens Canseco and LeBron James coverage as examples of insecurity driving poor, cautious commentary.
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Brazil top U S 2 0 in New Meadowlands exhibition
Brazil defeated the United States 2 0 in East Rutherford as Neymar opened on his national team debut and Alexandre Pato added a late first half goal. The U S faced a one sided match with 20 7 shots for Brazil and Donovan lamented a missed penalty early. Centered around a near sellout crowd, the night also featured Hall of Fame inductees in a stadium club ceremony. Trace McGrady inked a 1 3 million one year deal with the Pistons while Roger Mason Jr. joined the Knicks and Luke Harangody signed with the Celtics.
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College basketball captain to forfeit scholarship
Oklahoma State captain Nick Sidorakis agreed to give up his basketball scholarship to prevent cutting a player from the Cowboys. The senior point guard averaged 2.5 points in 24 games off the bench last season.
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Kahne lands 2011 ride with Red Bull Racing
Charlotte report notes Kasey Kahne secures a one season deal with Red Bull Racing for 2011 before moving to Hendrick Motorsports in 2012 to replace Mark Martin in the No. 5 Chevrolet. Rick Hendrick arranged the temporary placement to keep Kahne under contract.
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Bolt ends season early after 100m loss
Olympic and world champion Usain Bolt announces he will not race in 2010 due to tightness in his lower back. The rare loss at 100 meters prompted him to cut the season short and focus on recovery.
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Former Olympian Pettigrew Found Dead In Car Raleigh
Former Olympic sprinter Antonio Pettigrew, once stripped of a gold medal for doping, was found dead in the backseat of his locked car in Raleigh early Tuesday. Officials are unsure if the death was accidental or self-inflicted.
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Armstrong withdraws from Leadville Trail 100 race
Lance Armstrong pulls out of the Leadville Trail 100 in Colorado citing lingering hip injury from an early Tour de France crash. Spokesman Mark Higgins added Armstrong wants more time with his family before school starts.
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Royals vs Angels and Yankees on two day schedule
A compact two day sports calendar lists the Los Angeles Angels at 2:35 p.m. in Anaheim and the New York Yankees at 7:10 p.m. in Kansas City Missouri. Both games mark the upcoming slate with local matchups and game times.
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KU Sports Staff Directory Update
The Kansas bench of Tom Keegan Andrew Hartsock Gary Bedore Matt Tait and the KU sports editors are listed with their email contacts for basketball and football coverage. The memo directs readers to ljworld.com for contact details and team coverage.
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PGA Championship Moments Across Years Highlight Big Wins
The quote recalls Ozzie Guillen reacting to Minnesota’s arrival. Bob Tway wins the PGA Championship in 1986 with a bunker shot on the final hole over Greg Norman. John Daly, as last alternate, wins the 1991 PGA Championship with a 1 under 71. Michael Phelps earns a second Beijing gold in 2008 as Jason Lezak anchors a record relay split.
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