Fast start eludes Earnhardt and rivals in early 2007 Cup season
Dale Earnhardt Jr trails after two races as Jimmie Johnson Greg Biffle and Tony Stewart also struggle with Toyota's new teams and revised LVMS layout looming large. Stewart vows urgency while leaders like Mark Martin push ahead as teams reassess after California and Daytona setbacks.
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Bill Davis
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Butler to Start Year in Minor Leagues
Kansas City Royals prospects Billy Butler and Alex Gordon drew spring training praise with strong showings. Butler, slated to open at Triple-A Omaha after a .667 spring start, belies his confidence with defense work. Gordon, Texas League Player of the Year, could be Royals third baseman as spring figures off.
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Upsets and big shots shake conference tourneys
Pac-10 action saw Cal topple UCLA as Ryan Anderson's 18 points helped the eighth seed survive a 16-point half lead and reach a semifinal against Oregon. Darren Collison led UCLA with 20. In the ACC, NC State stunned Duke 30 points by Brandon Costner, while Miami edged Maryland in a tight finish. In the SEC, LSU beat Tennessee in Atlanta after a dramatic finish. Georgetown and Syracuse advanced in the Big East, with Notre Dame and Villanova central in a high-scoring session.
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