Aerodynamics shaping NASCAR rear spoilers debate
NASCAR tuning rear spoilers height and width sparks a clash of teams led by Ford Taurus and Chevy Monte Carlo. Wind tunnel tests in Marietta gauge fairness as Ford leaders defend the car’s aero edge while NASCAR trims edges to level the field. The debate centers on downforce drag and yaw and how rule tweaks affect on track balance.
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Winston Cup Calendar shows 1990s race lineup
The Winston Cup schedule lists 34 races with dates and host tracks from February to August. Notable events include the Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach, the Coca Cola 600 in Charlotte, the Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis and the New Hampshire 300 in Loudon, among others with drivers named in parentheses.
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Southern 500 to NAPA 500 race schedule list
A sequence of NASCAR events with dates and venues across September to November. Races include Southern 500 at Darlington September 6 and NAPA 500 at Atlanta November 8, with stops at Richmond, Dover, Martinsville, Charlotte, Talladega, Phoenix, and Rockingham.
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Darlington Winston Cup schedule and race details
Schedule covers first and second round NASCAR Winston Cup qualifying plus the Darlington 400 race at Darlington Raceway. Fast facts note Ron Hornaday replaces Steve Park in Pennzoil Chevy after Park’s practice injury. Also recaps past winners, track specs, and upcoming events including Bristol and Phoenix races.
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Playoff format change favors teams with best nonloss records
In Petersburg Florida owners decided that home-field advantage in division series and league championship series goes to teams with the best nonloss records, unless wild cards. First round games 1 2 and 5 will host, not 3 4 and 5. Wild cards still cannot have home-field in the first two rounds. World Series alternates home field by league.
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Rough weather hampers search for missing players
Miami thunderstorms and rough seas hampered a volunteer search for four Cuban baseball players and a coach who fled Cuba in a flimsy boat more than a week ago. Brothers to the Rescue, a Miami group, flew off northern Cuba but found no sign of the missing players as the Coast Guard continued the search amid dangerous seas.
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Steinbrenner rules out Yankees sale after talks
New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner said he has no plans to sell the team despite discussions with Cablevision. Cablevision chairman Charles Dolan reportedly spoke with the Yankees about a purchase, but Steinbrenner indicated no talks are ongoing. The report notes Cablevision's NY TV rights and interest in buying one or both teams. Also, Manny Ramirez avoided a suspension for slapping a clubhouse worker but missed Cleveland’s travel squad amid a thigh injury.
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A's eye Las Vegas study amid San Jose hopes
The Oakland Athletics are examining Las Vegas as a potential major league home, per the San Francisco Chronicle. However owners Steve Schott and Ken Hofmann still favor San Jose as the club’s future location.
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Royals trip Phils 6 2 as King drives in runs
Kansas City Royals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6 2. Jeff King launched a two run homer in the fifth after Jed Hansen singled, driving in a club leading 112 RBIs last season and adding a run on a single by Dean Palmer. Mike Macfarlane added a two run single in the fourth. Chris Haney earned his second win with six innings of four hit ball. Ruben Amaro homered for the Phillies and Kevin Jordan scored on a first inning ground out.
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Why It’s Hip to Stay Home This Week in USA Weekend
The feature explores domestic trends and family life underlining comfort at home. It highlights practical topics for readers seeking economical and enjoyable ways to spend time with loved ones, emphasizing household routines and parental perspectives.
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Owners approve Murdoch led Dodgers sale deal
Murdoch-led group wins approval for the Dodgers sale including Dodger Stadium and 300 acres in downtown Los Angeles plus training complexes in Vero Beach Florida and the Dominican Republic. Turner and Reinsdorf opposed or abstained while the Mets split. Peter O Malley becomes team chairman and Bob Graziano CEO with Fox expanding major league baseball TV presence.
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