The Indy Racing League has extended its agreement with the Iowa Corn Indy 250 through 2009, Iowa Speedway officials said on Thursday. The inaugural Iowa 250, won by Dario Franchitti, was held on June 24 before an overflow crowd of 35,838. “I watched Dario Franchitti follow his victory in the Indy 500 with a win here in Iowa before a standing-room-only crowd and knew we had a real winner on our…
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IRL extends agreement with Iowa 250 through 2009
The Indy Racing League has extended its agreement with the Iowa Corn Indy 250 through 2009, Iowa Speedway officials said on Thursday. The inaugural Iowa 250, won by Dario Franchitti, was held on June 24 before an overflow crowd of 35,838. “I watched Dario Franchitti follow his victory in the Indy 500 with a win…
Free-agent G Hite signs with Nets
Free-agent guard Robert Hite signed with the New Jersey Nets on Thursday. Hite played in 12 games for the Miami Heat last season, averaging 4.3 points and 1.3 rebounds in 11.3 minutes. He also appeared in 19 games for the Sioux Falls Sky Force of the NBA Development League, averaging 14.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and…
D Paul Martin re-signs with Devils
The New Jersey Devils signed defenseman Paul Martin to a multiyear contract on Thursday. Terms were not immediately available. “Paul Martin is an all-situations type of defenseman, and has developed into one of the more talented young players in the National Hockey League,” Devils chief executive Lou Lamoriello said.
New plan for Piggott tribute day
A day’s racing to honour Lester Piggott will take place in September as he recovers from a heart scare.
Devil Rays hold on to beat Red Sox 6-5
This time, Al Reyes stopped the Red Sox rally. The Tampa Bay closer fanned Manny Ramirez with two runners on for the final out, and the Devil Rays held off Boston 6-5 on Wednesday. On Tuesday night, Reyes allowed two runs in the ninth that gave the Red Sox a 2-1 win. “The interminable ninth…
McDougle, Moats latest injured Eagles
Jerome McDougle’s star-crossed career suffered another blow when the former first-round pick got hurt — again. The fifth-year defensive end injured his right triceps in the Philadelphia Eagles’ preseason opener and likely will miss the rest of the season. Running back Ryan Moats also could be done for the year with an ankle injury.
Chambers to plead not guilty to DWI
Miami Dolphins receiver Chris Chambers will plead not guilty to driving while impaired, his lawyer said Wednesday. George Laughrun said Chambers will fight the charge stemming from his arrest July 14, when he was pulled over several miles south of downtown Charlotte. Chambers was also charged with reckless driving and speeding.
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Martin’s 2 HRs, Penny’s 14th win lift LA
Russell Martin has become quite comfortable hitting against Jason Jennings because of all the times they faced each other in the past. So it was no coincidence that the Dodgers’ All-Star catcher was able to record his first career two-homer game at his expense. Martin supported batterymate Brad Penny with his first homers in 14…
All 1st-round picks sign by deadline
Top pick David Price agreed Wednesday to an $11.25 million, six-year contract with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, and all the other first-rounders also beat baseball’s new deadline for draft choices to sign. Price, a hard-throwing left-hander from Vanderbilt, is guaranteed $8.5 million under the deal, which includes a $5.6 million signing bonus.
Pineiro goes 7, lifts Cards past Brewers
The St. Louis Cardinals’ deal for Joel Pineiro didn’t make much of a ripple at the trade deadline, but it’s beginning to look like a key move that could help push the team back into contention in the National League Central. Pineiro, who was acquired in a trade with the Boston Red Sox on July…
Carmona helps Tribe get even with Tigers
Slipping further behind Detroit in the standings was an option the Cleveland Indians couldn’t fathom. With their promising season in danger of unraveling, they needed a victory badly. How badly? “On a scale of 1 to 10?” closer Joe Borowski asked. “A 12.” Fausto Carmona struck out a career-high 10 and finally got his 14th…