Newman ends 22-race drought with Martinsville win
In a chaotic finish at Martinsville Speedway, Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson dominated most of the race. Tony Newman seized the lead after a three wide crash with two laps remaining, edging A J Allmendinger for the victory as Dale Earnhardt Jr., Matt Kenseth and Martin Truex Jr. followed. Johnson and Gordon, the day’s front-runners, settled for 12th and 14th as Bowyer sparked the late wreck.
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Djokovic wins Sony Ericsson Open for third time
Top-ranked Novak Djokovic defeated Andy Murray 6-1 7-6 4 to claim his third Sony Ericsson Open title in Key Biscayne. Djokovic did not drop a set, saved 5 of 6 break points, and improved to 20-2 this year while extending his dominance ahead of the clay season.
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Santana to open season as Mets pitcher back from surgery
Johan Santana will start opening day for the New York Mets after recovering from shoulder surgery. Manager Terry Collins announced Santana would pitch at home against the Atlanta Braves, with Santana expressing relief and motivation to begin the season day one.
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Jordan commits to Bobcats amid team struggles
Michael Jordan reiterated 100 percent commitment to the Charlotte Bobcats after reports he might sell. The team, 7-43 and last in the league, has traded veterans for a rebuild around Kemba Walker, Bismack Biyombo, Gerald Henderson, D J Augustin, and Byron Mullens.
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SIU women build on Memphis win with win over Chicago State
SIU improved to 11 3 overall and 1 0 in the MVC by taking the doubles point and five of six singles against Chicago State Salukis freshmen Gisela Cairo Baza and Ariadna Cairo Baza won at No 3 doubles 8 1. The team next travels to Omaha to face Creighton at 10 a m.
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