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Monroe, Georgetown cruise into Big East final
Greg Monroe had 23 points and 13 rebounds, and Georgetown finally got the better of Marquette in a 80-57 victory Friday night that sent the Hoyas to the Big East tournament title game for the third time in four years.
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University of Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli suspended for season after pleading guilty to burglary charge
Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli has pleaded guilty to a second-degree burglary charge stemming from the theft of two laptops and a guitar from a campus fraternity house in late January.
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Second-half surge lifts Kansas into Big 12 final
Xavier Henry scored 11 points in a stunning 21-2 run that broke a tight game wide open and carried Kansas past Texas A&M 79-66 in a rough-and-tumble Big 12 semifinal
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Source: Tiger Woods' return tournament still up in air
A day after multiple reports had Tiger Woods returning to competitive golf at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in two weeks or the Masters next month, a source told ESPN.com Friday that "no final decision has been made" with regards to his schedule.
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Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler out 1 week with sprained ankle
Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler has a high right ankle sprain and will be sidelined for at least a week.
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Kobe, Lakers prevail as Suns get heated in loss
Kobe Bryant had 20 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists -- along with seven turnovers -- but it was the all-around game of the Los Angeles Lakers that led to an intense 102-96 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night.
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Ben Roethlisberger's attorney hires private investigator to look into sexual assault allegation
An attorney for Ben Roethlisberger has hired a private investigator to look into a sexual assault allegation made by a 20-year-old Georgia college student.
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Quinnipiac Bobcats, Union Dutchmen play 5-overtime hockey game, longest in NCAA history
Quinnipiac's Greg Holt ended the longest hockey game in NCAA history with a goal in the fifth overtime on Friday.
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Festive Cowboys Stadium weighs in Manny Pacquiao, Joshua Clottey
Festive Cowboys Stadium weighs in Manny Pacquiao, Joshua Clottey.
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Larry Johnson signs three-year contract with Washington Redskins
The Redskins made their biggest free-agent splash, reaching agreement on a three-year deal with running back Larry Johnson, according to league sources.
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Houston Astros' Lance Berkman could be sidelined for opener
Houston All-Star first baseman Lance Berkman will have minor surgery on his left knee Saturday and miss two-to-four weeks, a recovery period that could sideline him for opening day.
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LaDainian Tomlinson talking to New York Jets, day after Minnesota Vikings visit
LaDainian Tomlinson is at the New York Jets' training facility in Florham Park, N.J., meeting with team officials about joining the offense that ranked No. 1 in rushing last season.
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Alabama leads early, but No. 2 Kentucky rallies
John Wall had 23 points, including seven straight in the second half to give the Wildcats the lead for good, and No. 2 Kentucky overcame an 11-point deficit Friday in beating Alabama 73-67 in the Southeastern Conference tournament quarterfinals.
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Turner's buzzer-beater lifts Buckeyes to win
Evan Turner drained a 37-footer at the buzzer to give Ohio State a 69-68 win over Michigan in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals.
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Mike Leach gives sworn testimony in lawsuit vs. Texas Tech
=Former Texas Tech coach Mike Leach began giving sworn testimony in the lawsuit he filed against the school after he was fired for allegedly mistreating a receiver suffering from the effects of a concussion.
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Ben Roethlisberger's attorney hires private investigator to look into sexual assault allegation
An attorney for Ben Roethlisberger has hired a private investigator to look into a sexual assault allegation made by a 20-year-old Georgia college student.
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LaDainian Tomlinson talking to New York Jets, day after Minnesota Vikings visit
LaDainian Tomlinson is at the New York Jets' training facility in Florham Park, N.J., meeting with team officials about joining the offense that ranked No. 1 in rushing last season.
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Brad Chidress of Minnesota Vikings: I did not leak positive doping tests
Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress says he is "absolutely not" the source who leaked the positive results of a doping test involving two of his players two years ago.
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Larry Johnson signs three-year contract with Washington Redskins
The Redskins made their biggest free-agent splash, reaching agreement on a three-year deal with running back Larry Johnson, according to league sources.
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Cleveland Browns sign Ben Watson to 3-year deal
After spending much of Thursday negotiating with the Seahawks and Browns, free-agent tight end Ben Watson opted to accept Cleveland's multiyear offer.
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Sam Bradford reschedules pro day for NFL personnel
Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford has pushed back his pro day at Oklahoma for NFL scouts by four days to March 29, according to NFL general managers and head coaches.
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Hank Baskett returns to Philadelphia Eagles with one-year deal
Wide receiver Hank Baskett has signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, the team said Friday.
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Source: New England Patriots receiver Wes Welker had torn rotator cuff
Source: New England Patriots receiver Wes Welker had torn rotator cuff.
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Green Bay Packers agree to deal with nose tackle Ryan Pickett, extend safety Nick Collins
The Packers franchised nose tackle Ryan Pickett with the idea of keeping him for at least one year.
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Cincinnati Bengals sign wide receiver Antonio Bryant to four-year contract
Wide receiver Antonio Bryant has signed a four-year deal with the Bengals.
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Merlin Olsen, Pro Football Hall of Fame lineman, dies at 69
Merlin Olsen, a Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive lineman who was part of the Los Angeles Rams' famed "Fearsome Foursome" of the 1960s, has died after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 69.
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Jury finds defendant Willie Clark guilty of killing Darrent Williams
A jury has found defendant Willie Clark guilty of murder in death of Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams.
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NFL panel finds injuries more likely on new turf
An NFL panel found that certain serious knee and ankle injuries happen more often in games played on the most popular brand of artificial turf than on grass.
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Emmitt Smith tweets that Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones will be his Hall of Fame presenter
Emmitt Smith tweets that Cowboys' Jerry Jones will be his Hall of Fame presenter.
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Agent Rick Smith: QB Jake Delhomme makes visit to Cleveland Browns
Free agent quarterback Jake Delhomme, released last week by Carolina, is visiting the Cleveland Browns.
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NBA Rookie Rankings: The Big 5
David Thorpe breaks down the five best rookies and updates the progress on other first-rounders.
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LeBron dominates return as Cavs survive 76ers
LeBron James had 23 points, 10 assists and six rebounds in his return from a two-game absence, and the Cleveland Cavaliers won for the 14th time in their last 19 road games with a 100-95 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.
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Miami Heat suspend Rafer Alston for remainder of season
Rafer Alston's season with the Miami Heat is officially over.
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Charlotte Bobcats add veteran guard Larry Hughes for backcourt depth
The Charlotte Bobcats have signed veteran guard Larry Hughes to help with depth in the backcourt as they attempt to reach the playoffs for the first time.
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Kobe, Lakers prevail as Suns get heated in loss
Kobe Bryant had 20 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists -- along with seven turnovers -- but it was the all-around game of the Los Angeles Lakers that led to an intense 102-96 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night.
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Michael Jordan faces certain approval Charlotte Bobcats owner, David Stern says
The NBA has signed off on Michael Jordan's bid to buy the Charlotte Bobcats, and commissioner David Stern expects the league's board of governors to approve the purchase by the end of next week.
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Melo powers Nuggets' winning streak to five
Carmelo Anthony had 32 points and 12 rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets extended their winning streak to five with a 102-95 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night.
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Bynum dishes 20 assists as Pistons rip Wizards
Will Bynum had a career-best 20 assists, Jonas Jerebko scored 18 points, and the Detroit Pistons beat the Washington Wizards 101-87 Friday night in a matchup of two of the Eastern Conference's worst teams.
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Bucks knock off Jazz with putback in last minute
Ersan Ilyasova scored on a putback with 27.2 seconds remaining for the lead and the Milwaukee Bucks knocked off yet another NBA powerhouse, holding on to beat the Utah Jazz 95-87 on Friday.
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Celtics dismantle Pacers to halt two-game skid
Paul Pierce scored 20 points and Rajon Rondo had 16 points and 11 assists in just three quarters Friday night as the Boston Celtics snapped a two-game losing streak with a 122-103 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
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Jefferson starts, helps Spurs pummel Wolves
Richard Jefferson had 19 points, nine rebounds and three assists in his first start in seven games to help the San Antonio Spurs to a 103-85 victory over the hapless Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.
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Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose will not play Friday against the Miami Heat
Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose will not play Friday against the Miami Heat
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Miami Heat suspend Dorell Wright for DUI arrest
Dorell Wright has been suspended for two games by the Miami Heat, one day after he was cited for driving under the influence.
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Jason Terry returns to practice for Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Terry practiced Friday, one week after undergoing facial surgery to repair his fractured left orbital bone.
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Oklahoma City Thunder's James Harden out with strained hamstring
Oklahoma City Thunder coach Scott Brooks says rookie guard James Harden will miss two to four weeks with a strained right hamstring.
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George Karl to miss final three games of Denver Nuggets' trip
George Karl will skip the last three games on the Denver Nuggets' road trip as he adjusts to a feeding tube that was placed into his stomach as part of his cancer treatment.
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Jerry Crasnick: Colorado Rockies very much built to have an extended run of success
Colorado is prepared to make a run at a third playoff appearance in four years in 2010
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Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler out 1 week with sprained ankle
Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler has a high right ankle sprain and will be sidelined for at least a week.
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Dodgers brought Manny Ramirez to Taiwan, but forget their bats
Dodgers brought Manny Ramirez to Taiwan, but forgot their bats
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Houston Astros' Lance Berkman could be sidelined for opener
Houston All-Star first baseman Lance Berkman will have minor surgery on his left knee Saturday and miss two-to-four weeks, a recovery period that could sideline him for opening day.
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Peavy pitches three scoreless innings in debut
The Chicago White Sox looked impressive at the plate in a 10-7 victory against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday, getting two-run homers from Gordon Beckham and Alex Rios in a split-squad game.
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Joe Torre tells Taiwan audience of coaching success
Dodgers manager Joe Torre speaks to a Taiwanese audience about his successes and the philosophies that have worked for him.
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Cleveland Indians SS Asdrubal Cabrera leaves game with leg injury
Cleveland shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera left the Indians' game against the Los Angeles Angels with an undisclosed injury.
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Milwaukee Brewers happy with Trevor Hoffman's spring progress
Milwaukee Brewers manager Ken Macha says Trevor Hoffman is on track to make a few spring training appearances before the season begins.
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Tampa Bay Rays stick with James Shields as Opening Day starter
The Tampa Bay Rays have selected right-hander James Shields as their opening-day starting pitcher.
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Chicago Cubs interested if Lou Piniella wants back next year
The Chicago Cubs will listen to manager Lou Piniella if he wants to return when his contract runs out after this season.
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Colorado Rockies closer Huston Street throws 20 pitches in batting practice
Rockies closer Huston Street says his 20-pitch performance in batting practice went well and his right shoulder was fine.
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Oakland Athletics right-hander Justin Duchscherer throws simulated game
Justin Duchscherer threw 30 pitches in a simulated game Friday, his first outing against hitters this spring training.
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Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen disagrees with Torii Hunter's assertion that Latin-American players are impostors
Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen disagrees with Torii Hunter's assertion that Latin-American players are impostors.
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Chicago White Sox prospect Jared Mitchell falls hard after tough catch
Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Jared Mitchell was carted off the field Friday after getting hurt while making a spectacular, against-the-wall catch on a drive off the bat of the Angels' Juan Rivera.
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Jose Reyes of New York Mets told to rest, out at least two weeks
Mets shortstop Jose Reyes has been told to rest and refrain from athletic activity until his thyroid levels normalize.
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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Webb could start season on disabled list
Diamondbacks manager A.J. Hinch says there's an increasing chance that Brandon Webb will start the season on the disabled list.
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Kovalchuk busts slump to lead Devils past Pens
Ilya Kovalchuk had a goal and two assists to snap out of a scoring slump and the New Jersey Devils beat the Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins for the fifth straight time, 3-1 on Friday night.
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Boston Bruins GM: Marc Savard unlikely to return this season
Bruins GM says Savard unlikely to return this season
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Bernier comes up big in 1st start to propel Kings
Jarret Stoll scored in the sixth round of a shootout to give the Los Angeles Kings a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Friday night.
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Stamkos' streak ends but Lightning tip Capitals
Defenseman Matt Walker scored one goal and created another a few minutes later when his shot deflected in off Vincent Lecavalier, helping the struggling Tampa Bay Lightning edge the NHL-leading Washington Capitals 3-2 on Friday night.
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Rangers rip Thrashers in key tilt for playoff race
Vinny Prospal and Marian Gaborik gave New York the lead with goals 41 seconds apart in the first period and the Rangers beat Atlanta 5-2 on Friday night for the Thrashers' fifth straight loss.
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Harding turns away Sabres to lift struggling Wild
Josh Harding made 43 saves, and Andrew Ebbett, Guillaume Latendresse and Andrew Brunette scored to help the slumping Minnesota Wild beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 on Friday night.
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Bill Guerin of Pittsburgh Penguins: Hits to head should result in suspensions -- including Matt Cooke
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bill Guerin says the NHL must outlaw hits to the head.
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Dallas' Mike Modano opted not to waive his no-trade clause and remain a Star
Despite suitors, Stars center Mike Modano decided to stay in Dallas.
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Minnesota Wild recall Wade Dubielewicz on emergency basis to replace injured starter Niklas Backstrom
Wade Dubielewicz was recalled by the Minnesota Wild on an emergency basis Friday to replace injured starting goalie Niklas Backstrom.
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Los Angeles Kings' Jonathan Quick leaves road trip for birth of first child
Kings goalie Jonathan Quick has left Los Angeles' road trip for the birth of his first child.
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Sidney Crosby's Olympic gold-medal stick, glove found
Sidney Crosby's missing Olympic stick and glove have been found.
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NHL GMs set framework for rule on hits to head
NHL general managers have developed the framework for a new rule that punishes hits to the head.
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Court upholds $26 million award against Buffalo Sabres owner Tom Golisano
A state appeals court has upheld a $26 million award in a fraud lawsuit against the owner of the Sabres and a company he founded.
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Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Antti Niemi will start Wednesday against the Los Angeles Kings
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Antti Niemi will start Wednesday against the Los Angeles Kings.
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NHL files breach of contract lawsuit against former Phoenix Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes
The battle between the National Hockey League and former Phoenix Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes isn't over yet.
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Sprint Cup driver intro songs at Bristol Motor Speedway? Leave it to Blake Shelton
Bristol Motor Speedway officials drummed up a brilliant concept this past fall, one used often in other sports to reveal a bit of a team's personality and the personalities of its players: Let each athlete choose a song, and blare it on the loudspeaker when he's introduced.
It hadn't been done in NASCAR before. It should have been. It was genius. Just before the race, all 43 drivers in the field walked across the track in Turn 3 and emerged from a makeshift tunnel to the song of their choice...
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Brad Keselowski says his aggressive driving is excuse for others to retaliate
Brad Keselowski says his aggressive driving style has become an excuse for retaliation and there is a deeper reason why Carl Edwards intentionally wrecked him late in Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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Danica Patrick putting NASCAR aside, refocusing on IRL
Danica Patrick is back with the IndyCar Series after three races in NASCAR's second-tier Nationwide circuit, and she can't wait for the open-wheel season to get under way with the Sao Paulo Indy 300 on Sunday.
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Carl Edwards team owner Jack Roush satisfied with penalty for wreck at Atlanta
Team owner Jack Roush said Wednesday he's satisfied with the penalty NASCAR levied against driver Carl Edwards for his intentional accident with Brad Keselowski.
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Elliott Sadler: Tire issues come from setup, not Goodyear
Elliott Sadler says anyone having problems with Goodyear's tire should look to their raceshop and not point fingers at the manufacturer.
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Two NASCAR crewmen suspended for violating drug policy
NASCAR has suspended two crewmen for violating its substance abuse policy, including the former brother-in-law of Jeremy Mayfield.
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Michael Waltrip to be sponsored by Aaron's for Talladega race
Michael Waltrip will enter the Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway with help from a longtime sponsor.
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Kevin Harvick coasts in dominating Atlanta trucks win
Kevin Harvick has won his third straight start in the NASCAR truck series, cruising to an easy victory at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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Kyle Busch ticked off after practice scrape
Kyle Busch was miffed about a scrape in the final practice for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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Jeff Gordon suggests NASCAR could use some rivalries to raise viewership
The drivers keep saying how much the racing has improved in the opening month of the NASCAR season, yet there's all sorts of evidence that defies their optimism.
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Toyota Racing Development president says Denny Hamlin is wrong about engines lagging in Sprint Cup
The president of Toyota Racing Development doesn't agree with Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin that the Toyota Sprint Cup engine is behind other manufacturers in terms of power and reliability.
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NASCAR expected to debut spoiler at Martinsville in March
Sprint Cup cars are expected to replace the rear wing with a spoiler at Martinsville in March, NASCAR president Mike Helton said Monday.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. donates $1 million to children's camp
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has donated $1 million to the Victory Junction camp for children with serious illnesses.
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Juan Pablo Montoya-Jamie McMurray clash may not damage Earnhardt Ganassi Racing
The honeymoon is apparently over for Jamie McMurray, who celebrated his reunion with team owner Chip Ganassi with a career-changing Daytona 500 victory.
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NASCAR Trucks crewman William Hileman banned over substance abuse
NASCAR has suspended a crewman from the Truck Series for violating the substance abuse policy.
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Texas Motor Speedways secures sponsors for Sprint Cup, IndyCar races
Texas Motor Speedway announced Monday that it has title sponsor agreements with AAA Texas for the November NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race and with Firestone for the June IZOD IndyCar Series race.
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