Talladega Nights fuels NASCAR spoof in Hollywood pitch
The film centers on Ricky Bobby, a dimwitted NASCAR star, as Will Ferrell leads a comedy that pokes fun at Southern racing culture. NASCAR executives supported the project citing potential reach, while some sponsors and Dale Earnhardt Jr. appeared, Jeff Gordon opted out after script concerns.
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Charlotte
N.C
Will Ferrell
Nascar
Ricky Bobby
Florida
Hollywood
Ferrell
Sony Pictures
America
Walker
Texas Ranger
Powerade
Sacha Baron Cohen
Sarah Nettinga
Nettinga
Dale Earnhardt Jr
Jeff Gordon
Gordon
Earnhardt
DuPont
Talladega
Richard Petty
Catfish tourney draws fishermen
The Second Annual John Redmond Reservoir Ducks Unlimited Catfish Tournament in Burlington drew 45 boats and nearly 100 contestants. Troy Kuhlman and Josh Kuhlmann won with 60.3 pounds. Stan Pugh and Andrew Pugh finished second. Virgil Brown and John Markowitz were third and took the biggest fish at 11.3 pounds. About 3,500 dollars was raised, with 84 percent supporting wetland habitat restoration programs.
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Herald Staff
Burlington
John Redmond Reservoir Ducks Unlimited
Troy Kuhlman
Josh Kuhlmann
Olpe
Stan Pugh
Andrew Pugh
Waverly
Virgil Brown
John Markowitz
North America
Bob Hammond
JRR
Troy Kuhlmann
Foursome wins Hickory Hollow Wednesday scramble
Zach Clayton Rick Crawford Charley McDaniels and Mike Holme shot minus 7 to win the Hickory Hollow scramble. C W Brazeal and John Geist were closest to the pin winners. Chicago earns top sports city honors from Sporting News for White Sox Bears and Bulls.
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Rick Crawford
Charley McDaniels
Mike Holme
Hickory Hollow
C.W. Brazeal
John Geist
ST. Louis
White Sox
Bears
Bulls
Chicago
America
Sporting News
Heat Takes Toll on Baseball Stars in New York
Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees endured a 97 degree game night in New York with 106 degree field heat. Players and staff used cool mist fans, ammonia towels, and hydrations plans including Gatorade and electrolyte drinks to stay hydrated. Trainers monitor weights before and after games to prevent excessive loss.
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New York
Toronto Blue Jays
John Gibbons
Fenway Park
Gibbons
Yankee Stadium
Toronto
Blue Jays
Dave Abraham
Abraham
Yankees
Steve Donohue
PHENOM Baldwin pursues pro dream with new skills
The article outlines Baldwin expanding her game as the tallest on the court, seeing time inside and on the wing, and eager to run the point. She cites OU guards Jara Vance and Amber Manor for tips, aims to play like a team and learn more, and eyes a future in the WNBA. Greg Mast reports for the Ottawa Herald sports desk.
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Lady Braves
Jara Vance
Amber Manor
WNBA
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Caro Toumberlin
Gladys Adamson
Tracy Dickey
Larry Hawley
Candy Wasser
Sherry Gott
Eva
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