Two executives with the Arizona Diamondbacks have purchased majority interest in the NASCAR team owned by Troy Aikman and Roger Staubach, Sports Betting News learned Saturday night.
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Diamondbacks execs purchase NASCAR team owned by Aikman and Staubach
Two executives with the Arizona Diamondbacks have purchased majority interest in the NASCAR team owned by Troy Aikman and Roger Staubach, Sports Betting News learned Saturday night.
NASCAR-Craftsman Trucks-Dodge Dealers 200 Results
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Mulder to rejoin Cardinals on Wednesday
Mark Mulder will rejoin the St. Louis Cardinals’ rotation for the first time in more than a year on Wednesday, just in time for the stretch drive. Manager Tony La Russa said Sunday he’s not sure what to expect from the left-hander, who had rotator cuff surgery in September 2006. But he thought it was…
Lee’s 2-run HR rallies Cubs by Astros
Before Derrek Lee even had a chance to look at the big, old-fashioned scoreboard at Wrigley Field, a helpful Cubs fan let him know what he needed to do. Lee drove in three runs, including a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the NL East-leading Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Houston Astros…
ChiSox snap Indians’ 8-game win streak
Surprisingly entrenched in last place, the Chicago White Sox still get plenty of enjoyment out of beating the Cleveland Indians. Jose Contreras allowed four singles while pitching into the seventh inning, and A.J. Pierzynski tied a career high with four hits as the White Sox snapped the first-place Indians’ eight-game winning streak, 8-0 Sunday.
Lions activate RB Jones from PUP list
The Detroit Lions removed running back Kevin Jones from the physically unable to perform list Saturday, setting a day-to-day timetable for his return to the field. Jones missed the final three games of last season and all of training camp with a broken foot. He had run for 689 yards and three touchdowns while catching…
Troy Smith makes Ravens roster as 3rd QB
Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith made the Baltimore Ravens’ final roster Saturday as the team’s third-string quarterback. The former Ohio State star was not among the 20 players released as the defending AFC North champions cut the roster down to the mandatory 53-man limit. Among the notable cuts were former starting wide receiver Clarence Moore;…
Chiefs RB Holmes placed on reserve list
The Kansas City Chiefs placed former Pro Bowl running back Priest Holmes on the reserve/non-football injury list on Saturday, guaranteeing that his absence from the game will stretch to almost two years. After their first six games, the Chiefs will have a three-week window to activate the franchise career rushing leader.
Medici Code rallies for victory in Del Mar Derby
Medici Code rallied to beat long-shot pacesetter Augment by three-quarters of a length Sunday in the $400,000 Del Mar Derby. Ridden by Martin Pedroza, the 3-year-old British-bred gelding was sixth on the backstretch and fourth at the top of the homestretch after being forced to take the turn four-wide, but used a strong kick to…
Don’t Let Down upsets favorite in All American Derby
Don’t Let Down held off 2-5 favorite Separate Bet by a neck to win the $504,000 All American Derby on Sunday. Don’t Let Down, ridden by Juan Vazquez, finished the 440-yard race in 21.056 seconds for his seventh win in 15 career starts. “He broke good out of the gates,” Vazquez said. “I was still…
Marlins rally from 5 down, beat Phillies
The Florida Marlins tied a team record with five home runs Sunday and needed them all. Kevin Gregg escaped a bases-loaded jam when Jimmy Rollins flied out on a 3-2 pitch to end the game, and Florida beat Philadelphia 7-6. The Phillies blew a 5-0 lead to lose their second game in a row after…
M’s suffer season-high 9th straight loss
Manager John McLaren is amazed that a nine-game losing streak hasn’t killed Seattle’s playoff hopes. Matt Stairs and Gregg Zaun each hit two-run homers, A.J. Burnett pitched seven sharp innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Mariners 6-4 on Sunday, the nine-game losing streak Seattle’s longest since an 11-game skid in August 2006.