Unser Jr. to retire from Indy car racing this week
Al Unser Jr., 42, who battled family problems and alcoholism along with injuries, will retire from Indy car racing after more than 30 years. A news conference is planned at 10 am Wednesday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with Unser confirming the topic to the Indianapolis Star. He won the 500 in 1992 and 1990 CART titles.
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NASCAR eyes simpler rules after turbulent first year
NASCAR leader Brian France aims to simplify rules after a year of sponsor changes and controversial decisions. He notes progress on realignment and a 10 race shootout, while promising clearer guidelines and greener finishes, despite criticism from Rusty Wallace over green white start proposals.
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Shullick Sr. Returns to Win at Lorain Speedway
Amherst veteran Dave Shullick Sr. ended a 2.5 year retirement to win the Enerco/Mr. Heater Midwest Supermodified Association feature at Lorain Speedway driving the No. 19 on returning to Acme Racing. The elder Shullick joined his son Dave Jr. on the Acme team, with Moe Lilje piloting the car at Sandusky this weekend before Shullick Sr. resumes for the Hy-Miler Nationals. In other races, Phil Rozum was disqualified from a late model win. Stacey Gerken set a track record and won the modified feature.
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Sabathia Not Placed on Disabled List Amid Shoulder Soreness
Indians ace CC Sabathia leaves last start with left shoulder irritation but doctors see no long term issue. He rejoined Cleveland in Detroit and will miss Thursday’s start, aiming to return Monday as Texas visits Jacobs Field. The team shifts rotation with Cliff Lee moving into Sabathia’s spot. Grady Sizemore heats up in Buffalo as Indians trim roster and adjust staff.
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Indians fall as Jimenez struggles in loss to Tigers
Cleveland’s closer Rafael Jimenez has an 0-7 record with an 8.42 ERA and blown saves. Tigers rally with Bobby Higginson Ivan Rodriguez and Eric Munson key the offense. Ben Broussard snaps slump with two-run homer as Westbrook loses control early.
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Tigers take series with 11th inning walkoff vs Indians
Detroit romps to 9-7 in 11 innings as Dmitri Young hits a two run walkoff off Jose Jimenez. The Tigers, five games behind Minnesota and Chicago, ride a three game home stand winning streak into a rematch with Cleveland.
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