Busch confident for 2008 after late 2007 surge
Kurt Busch and crew chief Pat Tryson deliver a confident outlook for the season during a Spring Media Tour in Concord North Carolina. They aim to start strong, be top five early, win races, and contend for the championship while refining strategies for the Chase.
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Kurt Busch
Pat Tryson
Tryson
Concord
N.C
Penske Racing
Roy McCauley
Troy Baker
Mark Martin
Nascar
Greg Biffle
Martin
Roush Fenway Racing
Troyson
Roger Penske
Busch
Busch rebounds to lead Penske in Chase contention
After a tough race season, Kurt Busch climbed from 16th in June points to eighth in the Chase, finishing strong with Penske. Pat Tryson notes improved leadership and chemistry as key factors, while Busch’s competitive drive and testing focus helped reset the team’s momentum for 2007.
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Busch
Dale Earnhardt Jr
Daytona
Earnhardt
Roy McCauley
Troy Baker
Pat Tryson
Penske
Roush
Tryson
Mark
Martin
Kurt
Nascar
Herron Opens Pebble Beach Lead With 69
Tim Herron changed putters for the first time in seven years and shot 3-under 69 at Poppy Hills to grab a one-shot lead at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. He stands 7-under 137 as J B Holmes, Robert Floyd, Michael Allen and Nick Thompson chase. Three dozen players sit within four strokes of the lead.
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Pebble Beach
Calif
Tim Herron
At&t
Herron
Poppy
J.B. Holmes
Robert Floyd
Michael Allen
Nicholas Thompson
Holmes
Jason Day
Spyglass Hill
West Franklin Girls Struggles Highlight Tough Night
West Franklin unable to score consistently, trailing Lyndon by 18 at halftime as Lyndon’s Banzhof and Schmidt lead 34-9 Lyndon JV rout. West Franklin finishes 7-8 and eyes next week rematch with Council Grove Osage City Mission Valley.
Ottawa girls pace past De Soto as Guenther adds eight
Ottawa improved to 9 8 overall and 2 3 in league play after a decisive 55 33 fourth quarter surge. Carrie Black led with 12, Kara McFarland added 10, Nichole Gentry eight, while De Soto’s Petty scored 17 and Williams 6 in a balanced scoring effort. Ottawa freshmen beat their opponents 43 31 behind Angela Geist 20 points. Ottawa junior varsity improved to 10 3 with Alyssa Miller 19 and team defense fueling the win.
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Ottawa
Carrie Black
Kara McFarland
Nichole Gentry
Sumner Academy
Alyssa Miller
Peoples
Abby
Geist
Angela Geist
Nets
de Soto
Williams
Fisher
Hartz
Laudick
Crow
Petty
Wilson
McFarland
Graf
S. Miller
Black
Hendrickson
Gentry
Diamond
Rusk
Watts
A. Miller
Lyndon Tigers Roar Past West Franklin Behind Third Quarter Surge
Lyndon built a 22 point third quarter lead and held off West Franklin as Matt Chanay and Bryant Harmon led the Falcons with 19 and 16 points. West Franklin drops to 2-13 and faces Council Grove Osage City and Mission Valley next week. The JV and freshman games also favored Council Grove.
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Falcon
Brock Campbell
Matt Chanay
Bryant Harmon
Falcons
Council Grove
Osage City
Mission Val
Ley
Jvs
Cody Bowman
Falcon Jvs
Chanay
Harmon
Cunningham
Campfield
McClain
Wadkins
Nitcher
Lyndon — Neilson
Banzhaf
Krisop
Filburn
C. Wendeling
Nemick
Testerman
Spencer
A. Wendeling
Clemens' Wife Implicated In HGH Injection Claim
Brian McNamee told Congress he injected Debbie Clemens with HGH at Roger Clemens' direction before a 2003 Sports Illustrated shoot. The claim, reported as part of testimony, drew denials from Clemens' lawyers who labeled McNamee a liar and questioned the implication of Roger's involvement.
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Washington
Roger Clemens
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Debbie Clemens
Sports Illustrated
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George Mitchell
Rusty Hardin
Lanny Breuer
Roger
Cy Young
Breuer
Hardin
Richard Emery
Keith Ausbrook
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