Edwards edges Keselowski to win Zippo 200 at Watkins Glen
Carl Edwards captained his first Nationwide start of the season to a victory in the Zippo 200 at Watkins Glen International. He beat Brad Keselowski on a two lap dash after a late restart, claiming his 38th career Nationwide win and moving past rivals in the standings.
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Lakers make bold move to reinforce dynasty with Howard and Nash
In a season described as a contrast between a championship team and a championship franchise, the Lakers acquired star center Dwight Howard from Orlando and signed two-time MVP Steve Nash. The Mavericks failed to land Deron Williams, narrowing their window to compete as the Lakers leverage NBA rules to lure top talent next off season. The piece notes the Lakers’ history of star-studded title runs, their recent regression, and the challenge ahead for Dallas to reach championship status.
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Montoya sets sprint pole at Watkins Glen in record run
Juan Pablo Montoya won the Sprint Cup pole at Watkins Glen with a track record lap of 69.438 seconds and 127.020 mph for the Finger Lakes 355, while Kyle Busch also beat the old mark in second. Jimmie Johnson, Brad Keselowski and Marcos Ambrose followed in the top five as practice incidents railroads affected Hamlin and Burton.
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Women's Amateur finalists set at The Country Club
Lydia Ko 15, from New Zealand, and Jaye Marie Green 18, from Boca Raton, Fla, won their semifinal matches in wet and windy conditions to reach the 36 hole final of the U S Women's Amateur at The Country Club. Ko defeated Ariya Jatanugarn 3 and 1 while Green beat Nicole Zhang 2 up.
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Mathieu visits McNeese State after LSU exit
Luke Charles Louisiana Tyrann Mathieu traveled to McNeese State in Lake Charles to discuss a transfer after being dismissed from LSU. McNeese State coach Matt Viator confirmed a Friday meeting, with the school noting the move is under consideration as the Cowboys sit about 200 miles from New Orleans.
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Dolphins receiver Chad Johnson arrested for domestic violence
Davie police say Dolphins wideout Chad Johnson head-butted his wife Evelyn Lozada during an argument at their home in Davie Florida after she found a receipt for condoms. Lozada was treated for a forehead injury at a hospital.
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Texans edge Panthers in preseason opener
Texans top the Panthers 26 to 13 in Charlotte as Matt Schaub returns from a broken foot. He leads a scoring drive, completes 3 of 6 for 52 yards, including a 22 yard pass to Owen Daniels, while Arian Foster fumbles and the pass is intercepted by Jason Phillips. Cam Newton also struggles in his uneven night.
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Royals at Orioles in 12:35 p.m. calendar clash
The sports calendar lists the Kansas City Royals visiting Baltimore to play at 12:35 p.m. Local fans anticipate a midafternoon matchup between the squads with potential pennant implications and notable players on both rosters.
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NASCAR suspends driver A J Allmendinger for failed test
Miami Herald columnist Greg Cote notes that NASCAR suspended driver A J Allmendinger for failing a drug test, a scandal that contrasts with his notoriety for a humorous name.
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Today in Sports Highlights From 1994 to 2008
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