May 18, 2013

NASCAR: Restrictor plates spark debate with a visit to Talladega awaiting / NASCAR fines, suspends RCR crewmembers

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(Clint Bowyer is one driver who has excelled in restrictor-plate races, having won two of his last five. Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) (PhatzRadio / AP) — When last we left Talladega Superspeedway in October 2012, there was the usual trail of crumbled sheet metal heading to the garage, Dale Earnhardt Jr. was saying that people who [...]

NASCAR: Brad Keselowski rallies in Nationwide race at Richmond

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Brad Keselowski won the NASCAR Nationwide Series ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond International Raceway on April 26, 2013 in Richmond, Va.(Photo: Streeter Lecka, Getty Images) Story Highlights Keselowski took the lead with 10 laps to go He had to hold off Harvick as he closed to within a few car lengths It was Keselowski’s 21st victory [...]

NASCAR reinstates Jeremy Clements for Bristol race

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Jeremy Clements, driver of the #51 Curry Roofing Chevrolet, walks down the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Nationwide Series DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway on February 24, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (February 23, 2012 – Source: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images North America) Story Highlights Nationwide driver had been suspended indefinitely for a remark [...]

NBA Roundup: Splitter helps Spurs beat Thunder 105-93

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Teammates Ben Gordon #8 and Brendan Haywood #33 of the Charlotte Bobcats try to stop Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during their game at Time Warner Cable Arena on March 8, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (March 7, 2013 – Source: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images North America (PhatzRadio / AP) — SAN ANTONIO [...]

NBA Roundup: Indiana run past short-handed Chicago 111-101 on Monday night

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David West #21 of the Indiana Pacers reacts after a basket during their game against the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena on January 15, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (January 14, 2013 – Source: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images North America) INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — David West scored 29 points and Paul George had 21 points, [...]

NASCAR: Is this Junior’s year, can Danica break through, more burning questions

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Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Hendrick Chevrolet, in action during NASCAR Testing at Charlotte Motor Speedway on January 18, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (January 17, 2013 – Source: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / SI) — The Daytona 500 is barely a month away. NASCAR’s media tour is underway. Testing already [...]

NFL Playoffs: Falcons not satisfied with one playoff win

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Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks and Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons embrace after the Falcons defeated the Seahawks during the NFC Divisional Playoff Game at Georgia Dome on January 13, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (January 12, 2013 – Source: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / AP) —- FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. [...]

NASCAR: Johnson has the edge over Keselowski this weekend at Texas

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immie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Tums Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 28, 2012 in Ridgeway, Virginia. (October 27, 2012 – Source: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images North America) CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Denny Hamlin has conceded his championship chances, and [...]

NASCAR: Jimmie Johnson wins Martinsville, takes over points lead

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Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, and Brian Vickers, driver of the #55 MyClassicGarage.com Toyota, lead the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Tums Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 28, 2012 in Ridgeway, Virginia. (October 27, 2012 – Source: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images North America) [...]

NFL: Saints players appeal new bounty suspensions

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Jonathan Vilma of the New Orleans Saints watches on from the sidelines during their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on September 16, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (September 15, 2012 – Source: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images North America) NEW ORLEANS (AP) — All four players punished in the NFL’s bounty investigation [...]