North Carolina Falls to Oregon State in CWS Final
In Omaha NC Tar Heels lose 9-3 to Oregon State, the Beavers repeat as national champions. UNC led briefly, then left 18 runners on base across two games as OSU pitchers shut them down. Ackley, Fedroff, and Carignan earn all tournament honors amid a teary farewell from coach Mike Fox.
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NASCAR should suspend drivers for cheating
NASCAR faces calls to suspend drivers after six crew members were ejected from the Daytona 500 for cheating. Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon defended crew chiefs while Hendrick teams argue the rule book contains a gray area. NASCAR insists penalties are black and white and should extend to the driver to deter rule violations.
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Montoya leads comeback as Wingo, Ganassi chase first win
Juan Montoya, returning to NASCAR with a proven hunger, battles dry spells alongside co owner Wingo and Ganassi. Montoya qualified 32nd while Jeff Gordon started 41st. The team vows to get the act together on the ovals after long waits for a victory and renewed focus on testing at unexpected venues. Monte Dutton can be reached at mdutton gastongazette.com.
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