X Games bid eyed for Concord area CMS venue
Concord Charlotte Motor Speedway could host ESPN X Games in 2014 16. Officials say winning the bid would bring a worldwide spotlight to CMS and the surrounding region across North and South Carolina and the Southeast.
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Tar Heels fall to NC State in CWS opener
North Carolina ace Kent Emanuel exited in the third inning as UNC lost 8-1 to NC State in Omaha. The Tar Heels, who stand 57-11, face an elimination game Tuesday against UCLA or LSU and must rebound after back-to-back losses for the first time this season.
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Rodon Dominates Tar Heels In College World Series Win
Carlos Rodon pitched eight shutout innings for NC State as they topped North Carolina 8-1 in the College World Series. The sophomore lefty allowed five hits, struck out eight, and earned his third complete game of the season, silencing UNC’s offense early and sealing the win.
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Biffle caps milestone Ford win at Michigan
Greg Biffle captured his second consecutive Sprint Cup victory at Michigan International Speedway to give Ford its 1,000th NASCAR win across Cup, Nationwide, and Truck series. Kevin Harvick trailed as Jimmie Johnson faltered late, tire failure dropping him to 28th with three laps left.
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Rose wins U S Open at Merion in calm victory
Justin Rose finished with an even par 70 to win his first major, becoming the first Englishman in 43 years to claim the U S Open at Merion Golf Club. He steadied his nerves on the closing holes, hitting key shots including a final 4-iron near the Hogan plaque that sealed the victory.
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Putin denies stealing Krafts Super Bowl ring gift claim
Russian President Putin rejects claims he stole Robert Krafts Super Bowl ring now in the Kremlin library. Kraft said he gave the ring in 2005 during a St. Petersburg visit, with White House involvement later. Kraft offered to buy another ring as a gift.
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Grizzlies Look to Spark Offense After Two Shutouts
In a Saturday recap OS SHONEAM hosts Petersburg as Matte uosh Peterson earns a 1-1 record with a 2.31 ERA. MACUS Service Industry Night at Mighty Dollar Monday offers $1 tickets and food. Grizzlies, batting .239, aim to improve after two early shutouts.
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