Day: September 15, 2007
NASCAR may give "regular-season" bonus going forwardNASCAR may give "regular-season" bonus going forward
NASCAR is considering creating a reward for the winner of the “regular season” in response to the huge points lead Jeff Gordon built before the Chase for the championship.
Zambrano, Cubs extend Cards’ skid to 8Zambrano, Cubs extend Cards’ skid to 8
Carlos Zambrano came up big. The St. Louis Cardinals didn’t. Zambrano allowed four hits in eight innings, Cliff Floyd hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh and the Chicago Cubs beat St. Louis 5-3 Friday night to send the Cardinals to their eighth straight loss. “I was feeling good,” Zambrano said. “I don’t think I could pitch any better than this.” Chicago, which survived a wild ninth that ended with…
Judge denies motion to make names publicJudge denies motion to make names public
A federal judge denied a request by Hearst Corp. to make public the names of baseball players implicated in obtaining steroids. In an eight-page decision Friday, U.S. District Judge Thomas C. Platt in Central Islip ruled there was no public right to the names, contained in a December 2005 sworn statement by IRS Special Agent Jeff Novitzky used to obtain a search warrant for the home of former New…
Ankiel says he met with MLB about HGHAnkiel says he met with MLB about HGH
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Rick Ankiel told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch he met earlier this week with baseball officials to answer questions about human growth hormone. Major League Baseball had requested a meeting after a New York Daily News report that Ankiel received eight shipments of HGH in 2004.
Wild’s Gaborik hopes to stay healthyWild’s Gaborik hopes to stay healthy
The horsepower has always been there for Marian Gaborik. One of the fastest skaters in the NHL, the Minnesota Wild winger can accelerate in a flash. But too often in his young career, Gaborik’s wheels have failed him. He missed 34 games last season with a groin injury and has never played a full NHL schedule.
Bowyer nips Truex for second career pole in duel of first-time Chase startersBowyer nips Truex for second career pole in duel of first-time Chase starters
Clint Bowyer nipped Martin Truex Jr. for the pole Friday in qualifying for the opening race of NASCAR’s Chase for the Nextel Cup championship.
Drivers bond during New York Chase blitzDrivers bond during New York Chase blitz
Matt Kenseth was the first winner in this Chase for the championship, pocketing $60 from his rival drivers by correctly guessing how late the group would be in leaving for their first appearance.
Cup drivers watching with interest the move by open-wheel champions to NASCARCup drivers watching with interest the move by open-wheel champions to NASCAR
IndyCar champion Dario Franchitti appears headed for NASCAR. Jacques Villeneuve, who won titles in two open-wheel series and the Indianapolis 500, is already making the transition and will run his first Truck Series race next week.
Nomar, Dodgers stay in wild card chaseNomar, Dodgers stay in wild card chase
Brad Penny matched a career high with his 16th win, thanks to Nomar Garciaparra and timely rallies. The Dodgers fell behind Arizona three times and came back each time to take a 7-4 victory over the Diamondbacks on Friday night and remain 1 1/2 games back of San Diego in the NL wild-card race. “That was great,” said Penny (16-4).