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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 2008
Page
10
In 1991 Ernie Irvan wins the Daytona 500 aided by Dale Earnhardt's ongoing misfortune as a caution flag laps the field. The result marks a pivotal moment in NASCAR top stock car racing history during that year's event.
Mike Bianchi in the Orlando Sentinel lists his three top false statements in sports and public life. The items claim exaggerated looks, misleading drinking claims, and Roger Clemens denying steroid use. The piece satirically labels these as the era’s most deceptive claims.
Tony Stewart and Kyle Busch finished 1-2 in the Nationwide race at Daytona International Speedway as Gibbs Racing riders aim for Daytona 500 glory. Stewart credited teamwork learned from Hendrick, with 93 of 120 laps led by the two. A nine-car crash on lap 111 halted stars like Kahne and Harvick. Stewart held off Busch after lap 119 to win.
Nationals catcher Paul Lo Duca spoke about his inclusion in the Mitchell Report calling it a mistake while noting his new $5 million, one year deal with Washington. Clemens jersey removed from Yogi Berra Museum following steroid allegations and Congressional hearing. Sorenstam wins SBS Open at Turtle Bay with 10 under. Jenkins leads Champions Tour, Mickelson clings to lead in Northern Trust Open.
The Atlanta Hawks shipped Anthony Johnson Sheldon Williams Tyronn Lue Lorenzen Wright and a 2008 second round pick to Sacramento for Mike Bibby. The move aims to snap the NBA's longest current playoff drought for the Hawks.
NBA commissioner David Stern indicated the SuperSonics will depart Seattle, possibly this year or at lease expiration in 2010. He stated during All-Star weekend that the team appears headed out and called the situation inevitable with no miracle expected.
Top-ranked Justine Henin rallied from a set down to defeat Timea Bacsin szky 2-6 6-3 6-3 and advance to the Diamond Games final in Antwerp. She will meet 20-year-old Karin Knapp of Italy, who beat Na Li 6-4 7-6 5 in the other semifinal for her first major final.
The commentary argues baseball remains plagued by cheating culture despite scandals this week. It blames Commissioner Bud Selig and Players’ Union chief Donald Fehr for slow action, notes HGH testing gaps, and highlights ephedra linked deaths as evidence the line between legality and cheating is ever shifting.
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