Gordon wins Martinsville pole as Johnson leads Hendrick duo
Jeff Gordon earns the Subway 500 pole at Martinsville Speedway on a rainy Friday, his 63rd career pole and seventh this season, while Jimmie Johnson set the pace before him. Chevrolet teams dominated the top four spots with Martin Truex Jr and Kevin Harvick chasing.
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Red Sox rely on Schilling again in crucial ALCS game
Curt Schilling, once battered by injury and a poor playoff start, is trusted to start Game 6 of the ALCS against Cleveland after Boston’s win in a tight series. He faces Fausto Carmona as both pitchers seek to push their teams to the World Series with the season on the line.
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Indians at Red Sox clash in pivotal playoff showdown
Cleveland faces Boston at Fenway Park as Carmona and Schilling duel in a 7 p.m. game with the series tied 3-2. Wedge stresses readiness after a day off, while Varitek and Boston back Schilling's bounce-back history and Carmona's focus on hitters.
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Michigan at Illinois shaped by Big Ten stakes in Champaign
No. 24 Michigan visits Illinois with 5-2 records on both sides and Big Ten title implications. Michigan star running back Mike Hart is hurt but expected to play. Illini rely on Rashard Mendenhall as they seek an upset to end a long drought against the Wolverines in Champaign Memorial Stadium.
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