Reutimann Earns Second Sprint Cup Victory at Chicagoland
David Reutimann held off Carl Edwards to win the LifeLock.com 400 at Chicagoland Speedway for his second NASCAR Sprint Cup win. Carl Edwards finished close behind, Jeff Gordon finished third, and Jimmie Johnson spun early while leading laps but faded. Kevin Harvick struggled, altering the points chase.
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All-Star voting goes celebrity driven in 2010
Yankees outfielder Nick Swisher used his Twitter following to win the AL final spot in Anaheim. Reds slugger Joey Votto dominated the NL final vote with 13.7 million ballots, while fans and managers shape a controversial, star powered process openly mocked as entertainment.
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Chavanel wins seventh stage to lead Tour de France
Sylvain Chavanel of Quick Step captured the seventh stage from Tournus to Les Rousses in humid conditions, finishing in 4 hours 22 minutes 52 seconds to reclaim overall leadership as rivals plot Alpine ascents. Contador and Armstrong trailed by 1 minute 47 seconds. In Charlotte, Felton heads to Knicks for two-year, 15.8 million deal.
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Creamer leads US Women's Open ahead of final round
At Oakmont PA Paula Creamer holds a three shot edge over Wendy Ward as sweltering conditions but remains pursued by rivals in the third round. In New Orleans Luther Head nears a two year 2.5 million deal with the Hornets pending a physical. In Silvis Steve Stricker dominates the John Deere Classic with a 62 to sit six ahead. Edoardo Molinari tops Loch Lomond after an 8 under 63 with Darren Clarke one stroke back.
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Georgia players jailed after drunken driving arrest hits campus
Two University of Georgia football players were jailed early Saturday on alcohol related charges days after the athletic director resigned following a drunken driving arrest. Dontavius Jackson, 20, faces DUI and leaving the scene charges while Tavarres King, 19, is charged with underage possession of alcohol. Meanwhile reports say the Golden State Warriors reached a three year deal with Miami Heat free agent Dorell Wright for just under $11 million.
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Reyes Out Of All Star Game Replace By Furcal
Reyes will miss the All Star game after a sore right side flared up in the seventh inning of New York’s 4-0 loss to Atlanta. Rafael Furcal was selected to replace Reyes on the National League roster.
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Fowles Leads U S Past WNBA All-Stars In All Star Game
Sylvia Fowles scored 13 of her 23 points in the third quarter to lift the U S national team to a 99 72 midseason victory over the WNBA All Stars in Uncasville Connecticut. A U S versus WNBA showcase highlighted by a U Conn reunion.
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Gay edges Powell in 100 meters at Gateshead Grand Prix
Tyson Gay of the United States beat Asafa Powell in the 100 meters at the British Grand Prix in Gateshead England with a 9.94 second win. Powell was 0.02 behind as Gay admitted uncertainty about the victory and noted a lingering right hamstring and rust.
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Royals versus White Sox open two game set in Chicago
Two day baseball calendar lists Royals at Chicago White Sox today at 1 05 p m and Raiders in Blue Springs Missouri for a tourney.
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Journal-World Staff Online Content Spotlight
Online only roundup points readers to Ijworld com and KUSports com for staff written features. It highlights digital exclusive articles and multimedia offerings accessible via the publishers’ websites.
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Kansas journalists listed for sports desk emails
E mail contacts for Tom Keegan Andrew Hartsock Gary Bedore and Matt Tait at LJWorld located under sports editors and staff.
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