Martin's season for the ages drives NASCAR title bid
At 50, Mark Martin leads Sprint Cup with four wins this season and sits 11th in points after Chicagoland, chasing his first championship. Crew chief Alan Gustafson praises his work ethic and potential, while Martin emphasizes passion over titles and aims to secure a Chase berth in the final 10 races.
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Pine and Fine win back-to-back Hillsdale bass titles
Roy Pine of Princeton and Jack Fine of Quenemo captured 4.5 pounds to win back-to-back bass tournaments at Hillsdale Lake on Wednesday, securing another top spot for the duo in the local fishing circuit.
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Foursome wins Hickory Hollow Wednesday scramble title
The team of Tony Reed Woody Dew Bob Haas and Roger Cupp shot a minus 5 to take the Wednesday scramble at Hickory Hollow. John Geist No. 3 and Ray Dean Steanson No. 7 were closest to the pin winners.
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Altreras Splits Boxing Bouts Across Kansas Clubs
Ottawa Boxing Club’s Randy Altreras split his last two fights. He outpointed Topeka’s Randall this past Saturday. In June he lost a decision to a Wichita rival, highlighting a fluctuating fight record.
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Phelps Captures Five ESPY Awards in L.A.
Michael Phelps won five ESPY awards in Los Angeles including male athlete of the year and best moment for the 400 meter freestyle relay at Beijing. The 14 time Olympic gold medalist ended Tiger Woods five year run as top honoree and praised his dream to achieve what no one has. Nastia Liukin won female athlete of the year.
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NFL players press lawmakers on league profits and pensions
NFL players urged Congress to scrutinize owners profits as they seek a deal on how TV money is shared. DeMaurice Smith warned that without a deal benefits for retired and disabled players could be cut once the uncapped year begins, while NFL officials deny pensions lapse.
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Rays, Phillies shake up pennant race with deals and late surge
The Rays remain in the AL hunt as manager stresses underdog status after three straight Sox wins and a sweep by the Angels. Pedro Martinez signs a 1 million, one-year deal with the Phillies, hoping to bolster a rotation hampered by injuries. The Giants, led by Lincecum and Cain, push in the NL wild-card chase behind a healthy rotation and a strong first half.
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