Gordon seals 1998 with rain-shortened win at Atlanta
Jeff Gordon overcame rain delays and a late pit road caution to win the NAPA 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, securing his second consecutive Winston Cup title and 18th Victory of the season. Mark Martin finished second as Gordon led 113 of 221 laps before a weathered finish.
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Indy Racing League to reveal new engines amid ownership dispute
The Indy Racing League will unveil its new engine specs this month as CART and IRL struggle to agree on engine ownership and maintenance rights. CART manufacturers propose a compromise, but leaders like Tony George face a rift over whether teams may own engines or only lease them. Speedway spokesman Fred Nation stresses affordability and availability as the split persists from CART's boycott since IRL's 1996 start on ovals.
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North Ridgeville adapts under first year coach Maver
North Ridgeville’s debut season under Bob Maver yielded praise for senior Brad Thompson a versatile player who faced tough competition including Josh Lenaburg. Maver cited Brad’s effort and competitiveness while Brent Getts praised the new coach’s impact on Oberlin’s football program and team attitude. Planning for next year focuses on strength and speed in a strong Lake Erie League slate.
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Sykora nets game winner as Lightning beat Devils 3 1
Michal Sykora scored the deciding goal with 17 39 left in regulation to lift Tampa Bay over New Jersey 3 1. Daren Puppa made 34 saves as the Lightning improved to 66 2 and moved to the .500 mark for the first time since Oct 10 1997. Wendel Clark and Darcy Tucker added goals for Tampa Bay while Peter Sykora scored for New Jersey.
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Shanahan delivers twice as Wings top Ducks to end skid
Brendan Shanahan scored the go ahead goal twice in the third period and again assisted as the Detroit Red Wings defeated the host Anaheim Mighty Ducks. The win snapped a four game losing streak for Detroit.
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Beranek's OT Goal Lifts Oilers Over Blackhawks
Josef Beranek scored 34 seconds into overtime to give the Edmonton Oilers a win over the Chicago Blackhawks, extending Chicago's winless streak to six games on Sunday night.
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Flames Defeat Avalanche In Calgary Ice Scrimmage 3 1
In Calgary Colorado battles Calgary with a 3 1 win for the Flames. Fleury and Drury scored for Colorado while Iginia netted Calgary’s lone even strength tally. Roy faced 20 shots stopping 17, Giguere allowed 4 goals on 39 shots. Bruins top Hurricanes 5 2 in a separate game with Khristich scoring twice and Van Impe adding two assists.
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