Gordon captures 85th NASCAR win at Atlanta
Jeff Gordon surged to victory in the rain delayed AdvoCare 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway held off Jimmie Johnson over final 10 laps. The win marked Gordon’s 85th Cup victory tying him with Bobby Allison and Darrell Waltrip for third on the all time list and signals a possible run at a fifth title as he pivots into career renaissance at age 40.
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White House NASCAR flap highlights scheduling versus politics
The Orlando Sentinel notes drivers declined President Obama's invitation to the White House for the 2010 Chase drivers citing busy schedules and sponsor commitments. Greg Biffle Tony Stewart Carl Edwards and Kevin Harvick cited conflicts while others defended the invitation and pushed focus on the Chase.
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LSU climbs to No. 2 in AP Top 25 kickoff
After a decisive weekend, LSU rises to No. 2 while Oklahoma holds No. 1 in the AP Top 25. Alabama slips to No. 3 as Boise State moves to No. 4 and Florida State to No. 5. Oregon drops to 13 amid Auburn exit from the rankings. Penn State and Texas debut at Nos. 23 and 24. Notre Dame and Georgia fall from the poll.
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Ex Texas QB Connor Wood joins Colorado Buffaloes
Former Texas signal caller Connor Wood has enrolled at the University of Colorado and will practice with the Buffaloes this fall but sit out the season. The 6 foot 4 inch, 220 pound redshirt freshman becomes eligible in 2012 after Tyler Hansen graduates. Wood left Texas after falling behind on the depth chart during fall camp. Meanwhile Hawaii suspensions for two players are lifted to allow participation against Washington.
Buckeyes Reinstate Four Players for Toledo Game
Ohio State announces four suspended players Jordan Hall Travis Howard Corey Brown and Jordan Whiting are reinstated to play against Toledo after suspensions for accepting gifts and cash. Whiting had been suspended in December for taking cash and discounted tattoos. Hall and Howard were sidelined for gifts under $300 from a charity.
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Missouri tailback Ken Dral Lawrence sidelined a month
Mizzou tailback Ken Dral Lawrence suffered a broken fibula and is expected to miss about four weeks. A school spokesman confirmed Tuesday the injury after Lawrence and teammates DeVion Moore and Henry Josey topped the depth chart.
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Jaguars Release Garrard After Nine Seasons In Move To Save Money
The Jacksonville Jaguars cut quarterback David Garrard on Tuesday in a pure football decision that saves the team about 9 million dollars in 2011. Coach Jack Del Rio had named Garrard the starter through training camp, but Luke McCown outplayed him in the preseason and Blaine Gabbert also impressed. Del Rio's job security hinges on playoff success, per team owner Wayne Weaver.
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Nadal Backs Rained Out U S Open Practice Session
Rafael Nadal, the defending champ, no match today as steady rain cancels Tuesday action at Flushing Meadows. He spent 1 1/2 hours indoors, eating salmon and rice, after his outdoor fourth-round match was postponed.
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Free State High Girls Tennis Hosts Lawrence High
Sports calendar lists Lawrence High at 3 30 p m for girls tennis against Free State with other events including girls soccer at Shawnee Mission South 3 p m and quadrangle volleyball at Olathe North 5 p m. Royals baseball at Oakland 2 35 p m Mariners play Seattle at 9 10 p m.
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Texans RB Arian Foster Tweets MRI Photo After Hamstring Pull
Orlando Sentinel writer Mike Bianchi comments on Foster sharing an MRI image of his hamstring injury. The remark notes relief that the injury did not involve the groin and reflects on recovery expectations for the Texans running back.
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