Burton wins Check er Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix
Jeff Burton drivered his Roush Ford to victory at Phoenix International Raceway in the Check er Auto Parts 500, reclaiming the lead with 33 laps to go after passing Mike Wallace. Wallace finished second as Ricky Rudd took third place. Burton earned his second win of the season and 17th of his career amid tire troubles and late cautions.
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Jeremy Mayfield
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Jeff
Atlanta
Jeff Gordon
Gordon
Matt Kenseth
Roush
Tony Stewart
Goodyear
Rusty Wallace
Rusty
Jimmy Spencer
Rook
De Ferran Clinches CART Title In Surfers Paradise
Brazilian driver Gil de Ferran clinches the CART championship at Surfers Paradise after finishing fourth in the Honda Indy race won by Cristiano da Matta. He gains 12 points to reach 191, with Kenny Brack at 163 as the season finale nears at California Speedway. Brack and Castroneves face lingering controversy over on track blocking themes as Penske secures another series title.
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Islanders Triumph in OT on Peca Breakaway
The New York Islanders beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 in overtime as Michael Peca netted 3:25 into OT after Kenny Jonsson's hard work along the boards. Alexei Yashin tied it on a late second-period goal that required video review.
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Skoula
NHL and NHL-like hockey scores show multiple games
Hurricanes edged Kings 3 to 2 in Los Angeles with Vasicek Kapanen and Ozolinsk scoring. Islanders beat Stars 3 2 in Dallas with Peca securing the OT winner. Panthers upset Penguins 2 1 as Worrell and Husellus struck for Florida. Bruins defeated Blackhawks 3 1 with Guerin and Thornton key goals. Avalanche topped Ducks 3 1 as Reinprecht and Skoula contributed.
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Lemieux to miss month with hip surgery
Mario Lemieux will undergo arthroscopic hip surgery Monday to remove long term wear from years of hockey. Penguins general manager Craig Patrick said the injury flared during a September 22 exhibition and he is expected to miss three to four weeks. Lemieux, who also owns the club, has been bothered by a sore hip since training camp.
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