Hamlin wins Sprint Cup in Atlanta finish
Denny Hamlin holds off Jeff Gordon in a green white checkered finish at Atlanta Motor Speedway for his second straight Cup win and fourth of the season. Jamie McMurray’s crash on the front straightaway triggered a late caution, aiding Hamlin’s path to victory and Chase eligibility. Gordon and Truex Jr. follow, while Tony Stewart secures a wild card and Edwards fades after a smoky No. 99 start.
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Miners face long playoff trip after Sunday setback
Southern Illinois sits 55-39 after a Sunday loss, forcing a 10 hour bus ride Tuesday as they chase a postseason berth. Kaase credits mental success and grind, noting a three day layoff and a tough season with injuries and roster losses. Pinto praises his players for persevering through adversity.
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Hoffmann leads Terriers to strong start at Herrin
Justin Hoffmann aired out 40 points in the Herrin game with 58 and 25 yard TD passes to Bursey and a 38 yard connection to Reno Gibson. He sat most of the third and did not play in the fourth. Hoffmann praised fast, high tempo execution and the line's chemistry as Carbondale eyes Waterloo and South Seven play.
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Roddick Ends Mystery U S Open Run In Stylish Exit Show
Andy Roddick wins his third round match at the U S Open over Fabio Fognini 7 5 7 6 4 6 4 as he contemplates retirement. He soaks up crowds, signals for noise, and hints his farewell may come after this tournament. Del Potro awaits in the next round amid a stacked men’s field.
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Oosthuizen Leads With Seven Birdies In Boston Rush
Louis Oosthuizen raced to an 8-under 63 at TPC Boston, airing a seven-birdie run after a near miss from five feet. He opened a big lead on Rory McIlroy while Tiger Woods and Dustin Johnson trailed, as Oosthuizen set 54-hole records and talked of a dream start on the front nine.
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Strasburg Dominates Redbirds in Nationals Win
Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg limited St Louis to a strong outing as Washington beat the Cardinals. Ian Desmond and Danny Espinosa delivered two out RBI hits in the seventh, Kurt Suzuki homered, and Washington scored four two-out runs off Lance Lynn after Strasburg left. The team discussed an innings limit with Strasburg, aiming to protect his workload while pursuing the season’s goals.
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