Busch completes first ever three-race NASCAR sweep
Kyle Busch wins Bristol Sprint Cup to cap a historic three-race sweep after securing Nationwide Friday and Trucks Wednesday wins. The trio marks NASCAR’s first 14 year period with all three national series won by one driver in a single week amid ongoing feud with Brad Keselowski.
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LeBron James sparks daily media frenzy and sports talk
Commentary notes how LeBron James dominates coverage across ESPN panel polls, mockery of his Heat era, and related sports chatter. Mentions Clemens jury indictment, Dolphins ventures, Serena Williams withdrawal, and Golf’s Kaymer win, all in a brisk, opinionated roundup.
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Durant leads US to 61 strength over Lithuania in warmup
The United States rallied from a slow start to defeat Lithuania 61 to 43 in a Madrid warmup for the world championship. Kevin Durant scored 15 points as Russell Westbrook and Eric Gordon sparked a 17-0 run after a rough first period, while Lithuania’s Linas Kleiza added 12.
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Yankees place Alex Rodriguez on DL with strained calf
New York shortstop Alex Rodriguez was put on the disabled list with a strained left calf on Saturday. his absence removes a potent bat from the Yankees lineup as the AL East pennant race heats up. He was back in the lineup Friday against the Mariners but aggravated the injury in his first at bat and sat the rest of the game in the dugout.
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Georgia player echoes Little League heaven in Williamsport
Knox Carter, 13, follows Kyle Carter’s path from Columbus Georgia to the Little League World Series stage. He belts a two run homer to lift Columbus over Waipahu Hawaii 6 2 as Jacob Jones goes deep twice in other games including Hamilton Ohio beating Toms River New Jersey 16 6 and Auburn Washington advancing past Plymouth Minnesota 5 2 to end Minnesota’s run.
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Will Power Sets IndyCar Pole Record at Infineon
In Sonoma Power secured his eighth pole of the season, breaking Helio Castroneves' 2007 mark after advancing to the final knockout round. The pole caps a standout qualifying run at Infineon Raceway.
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Miyazato leads at Safeway Classic as Inkster disqualified
Ai Miyazato shot a 5-under 67 to take a three stroke lead at 11 under entering the final round of the LPGA Safeway Classic at Pumpkin Ridge Ghost Creek. Juli Inkster tied for second at 8 under after a 67 but was disqualified for using a weighted training aid on her club while waiting to turn at the 10th hole. Peter Hanson opened a four-stroke lead at the Czech Open with a 67.
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Fish Edges Roddick In Cincinnati Semi Comeback
Mardy Fish rallied after a seven-minute rain delay to defeat Andy Roddick 4-6 7-6 6-1 in the Cincinnati semifinal, reaching the final to face Roger Federer. Federer advanced with a 6-4 6-3 win over Marcos Baghdatis. Del Potro withdrew from the US Open after wrist surgery.
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Two-Day Sports Calendar Royals vs White Sox Opening Highlight
Royals meet White Sox at 1 10 p m in Kansas City Missouri today. Monday lineup shows Tigers at 6 05 p m in Detroit.
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Quote links LA weather to Brett Favre by Argus Hamilton
Comedian Argus Hamilton quips that in Los Angeles where the weather never changes, Brett Favre serves as a yardstick for the seasons. The remark blends humor about climate with NFL star notoriety to poke fun at style and timing.
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