The return to the racetrack by Hendrick Motorsports crew chiefs Chad Knaus and Steve Letarte after six-week suspensions had mixed results.
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Crew chiefs Chad Knaus, Steve Letarte return to the track with mixed results
The return to the racetrack by Hendrick Motorsports crew chiefs Chad Knaus and Steve Letarte after six-week suspensions had mixed results.
Kurt Busch wins NASCAR Nextel 3M Performance 400
NASCAR Nextel Cup 3M Performance 400 Results
^At Michigan International Speedway< ^Brooklyn, Mich.< ^Lap length: 2 miles< ^(Starting position in parentheses)
Trembley to return as O’s manager in ’08
Before committing to making Dave Trembley the manager of the Baltimore Orioles in 2008, Andy MacPhail wanted to see how the team reacted to failure. MacPhail, the club’s president of baseball operations, never got much of a chance. After the Orioles bounced back from three straight losses to Seattle this month to win two of…
Phillies place LHP Hamels on 15-day DL
Add Cole Hamels to the growing list of injured Philadelphia Phillies. The All-Star left-hander was placed on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday with a strained elbow, a major blow for a team in the hunt for an NL East title and the wild card. Hamels (14-5, 3.50 ERA) received some good news when an MRI…
Twins score 7 in 1st, end M’s win streak
The rare chance to relax came early for Carlos Silva and the Twins. Minutes into Wednesday’s matinee against Seattle, their ragged offense broke loose for a seven-run first inning fueled by Michael Cuddyer’s grand slam. “I’m going to sound like a broken record again,” Cuddyer said, smiling. “Hopefully, we can sustain this, and hopefully we…
Seized Vick pit bulls may be euthanized
More than 50 pit bulls seized from Michael Vick’s property face a Thursday deadline to be claimed. If no one comes forward, they could be euthanized. Federal prosecutors filed court documents last month to condemn 53 pit bulls seized in April as part of the investigation into dogfighting on the Vick’s property.
Gaither fills Trotter’s spot with Eagles
Trot’s spot has been filled. The middle linebacker position belongs to Omar Gaither now, earlier than expected after the surprising release of Jeremiah Trotter. One practice, Gaither worked with the first team defense; the next one, he was a full-fledged member prepping for a preseason start. The second-year pro isn’t exactly a novice — he…
Kentucky Derby winner Street Sense a 3-5 choice to take Travers
Street Sense will be the horse to beat again at Saratoga Race Course — this time the Kentucky Derby winner was made the overwhelming 3-5 favorite for Saturday’s $1 million Travers Stakes. Last month, Street Sense won the Jim Dandy as the odds-on choice in his first start since his Triple Crown chances ended with…
Longtime NASCAR star Ricky Rudd will retire at the end of 2007 — probably
Ricky Rudd is almost 51 and the grueling Nextel Cup schedule has finally taken its toll on the one-time NASCAR ironman.
Rain postpones Michigan race to Monday; officials have until Wednesday to get it in
A steady rain on Sunday forced NASCAR to postpone the 3M Performance 400 Nextel Cup race until Monday.
Report: Rudd plans to retire from NASCAR Nextel Cup series after 28 seasons
Ricky Rudd said he plans to retire from the NASCAR Nextel Cup series after this season.