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Kahne on pole for Sharpie 500
Third Test, day three as it happened
England reach stumps on 326-9, still 338 behind India, on day three of the final Test against India.
Pirates outlast Astros 8-3 in 15 innings
Before the game, Pittsburgh’s Adam LaRoche told friends on the Astros that they were going to play 18 innings. If not for his big hit in the 15th, they might have. LaRoche’s three-run homer triggered a five-run 15th inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Houston 8-3 on Friday night to move ahead of the Astros…
Bonds hits 761st HR, Giants beat Brewers
After he was given the key to the city during an afternoon celebration, Barry Bonds reminded everybody what made him deserve it. The Giants’ slugger hit his 761st home run and pitcher Noah Lowry added three RBIs, helping San Francisco beat Milwaukee 11-6 Friday night and dropping the Brewers further back in the National League…
Culpepper sharp as Raiders defeat Rams
Daunte Culpepper cleanly handled his first snap for a change and did plenty else right, too. Cast off by Miami a month ago, Culpepper is doing his best to win the starting job in Oakland. Culpepper threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to Ronald Curry and looked sharp in his first preseason start, leading the Raiders…
New dad Brady throws for 2 TDs, Pats win
Being a celebrity dad seems to be suiting Tom Brady just fine. He just doesn’t want to talk about it — even with his teammates. Two days after Brady missed practice to fly to Los Angeles where his ex-girlfriend, actress Bridget Moynahan, gave birth to their son, Brady returned to the Patriots and was nearly…
Young much better for Titans in win
Breathe easy Titans fans, Vince Young found his shake-and-bake groove Friday. His passing game didn’t look bad, either. Playing only the first half, Young went 13-of-19 for 162 yards passing and a touchdown, and also scored a TD rushing in a 28-17 preseason victory over the Buffalo Bills. It was a much-needed performance from Young…
Street Sense huge favorite for Travers
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York (Ticker) — Street Sense headlines the field for Saturday’s $1 million Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course.
Weaver bests Halladay, Angels keep lead
Jered Weaver didn’t pitch as long as Roy Halladay did — just better. Weaver threw six scoreless innings and the Los Angeles Angels got RBI singles from Vladimir Guerrero, Maicer Izturis and Orlando Cabrera to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0 Friday night. “It kind of raises your level of intensity going up against a…
Division leaders meet: Cubs beat Arizona
Sean Marshall is enjoying his first pennant race. Thanks to him, the Chicago Cubs opened up a little daylight between themselves and Milwaukee in the NL Central. Marshall gave up one run in six innings, Jacque Jones had four hits and the Cubs defeated Arizona 6-2 on Friday night in a showdown of NL division…
Smoltz helps Braves top Cards, end slide
John Smoltz handled one of the teams that has given him the most trouble over the years, helping the Atlanta Braves end a three-game losing streak. Smoltz worked eight innings for the second straight start and Mark Teixeira drove in his 29th run in 22 games with the Braves in a 7-2 victory over the…