Jones and Hill pace Cubs to win over Cardinals at Wrigley
Jacque Jones sparked a 2-1 Cubs victory at Wrigley Field, turning a near bench season into a highlight with a great catch and a fifth inning homer that followed Albert Pujols' 26th. Rich Hill earned the win, aided by Jones' defensive gem and late hustle as St Louis saw its five-game streak end.
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Cardinals Cubs Rivalry Heats Up At Wrigley
St Louis and Chicago clash at Wrigley Field as Albert Pujols misses a key pitch and Ryan Dempster seals his 18th save. Looper holds Cubs to four hits over six, while La Russa argues with the plate umpire after an interference call. Jets over Lake Michigan amplify the scene. Encarnacion returns from knee soreness for St Louis.
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Gordon wins sixth pole at Brooklin in 2007
Jeff Gordon earned his sixth pole of the 2007 season for the 3M Performance 400 at Brooklyn Michigan after a long wait as the rest of the field qualified. Greg Biffle and Kasey Kahne traded fast laps before Gordon posted a 189.026 mph run, aided by Letarte’s return as crew chief. Dale Jarrett failed to qualify for Sunday's 43-car race while Labonte and Sadler also posted strong times in the top 10.
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Knaus Letarte Return to Lead Hendrick in Michigan
NASCAR suspensions kept Chad Knaus and Steve Letarte from race days since June but both return to guide Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon at Michigan International Speedway for the 3M Performance 400. Gordon leads the points, Johnson trails but remains in Chase contention as teams regroup after Fendergate penalties.
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Inkster Ahn share Canadian Women's Open lead
Juli Inkster shot 66 to share the second round lead at 8 under 134 with Shi Hyun Ahn who had a hole in one on 16. Michelle Wie missed the cut at 7 over 149. Lorena Ochoa Kimberly Hall Laura Diaz led a crowded chase at 7 under. Cristie Kerr 3 under. Lorie Kane missed cut.
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