Carpentier the latest open-wheel star to join NASCARCarpentier the latest open-wheel star to join NASCAR
STATESVILLE, North Carolina (Ticker) — The list of standout open-wheel drivers shifting to NASCAR continues to grow.
Day: October 17, 2007
Panthers rally late, top Canadiens in SOPanthers rally late, top Canadiens in SO
Nathan Horton’s late goal earned Florida one point and Jozef Stumpel’s shootout score secured another. Tomas Vokoun’s strong play in goal was what gave the Panthers any chance at the two points and the win. Horton tied the game with 10.2 seconds left in regulation and Stumpel scored the only shootout goal to give the Panthers a 2-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night.
Biron, Flyers blank winless ThrashersBiron, Flyers blank winless Thrashers
Martin Biron’s acrobatic play in the net and a roster suddenly loaded with goal scorers has the Philadelphia Flyers back in a more familiar position in the standings. First place. Too early to look at where they fit in the division? Don’t tell that to the Flyers. “We want to be the best team in the league,” Biron said.
Indians beat Red Sox, take 3-1 ALCS leadIndians beat Red Sox, take 3-1 ALCS lead
Led by a throwback pitcher who looks as if he stepped out of their 1948 team photo, the Cleveland Indians moved one win from another crack at winning an elusive World Series title. Pumping his arms with an old-school windup, Paul Byrd blanked Boston long enough and Casey Blake homered to start Cleveland’s seven-run rampage in the fifth inning as the Indians beat the Red Sox 7-3 Tuesday night for a…
Wakefield’s loss leaves Red Sox on brinkWakefield’s loss leaves Red Sox on brink
Tim Wakefield’s pitch to Casey Blake landed in the left-field seats — eerily similar to the drive Aaron Boone hit exactly four years earlier. Another loss for Wakefield and the Red Sox. Instead of sending Josh Beckett to the mound on short rest, Boston manager Terry Francona gave Wakefield the ball after 16 days off.
Rockies settle in for 8-day layoffRockies settle in for 8-day layoff
So, now what for the Colorado Rockies? The Rockies swept through their playoff bracket with such speed that their reward was a record eight-day wait for the World Series, by far the longest layoff in history. Having won 21 of 22 games, Todd Helton and his teammates hope they don’t lose their momentum or this mojo.
Chargers C Hardwick to miss 3-to-4 weeksChargers C Hardwick to miss 3-to-4 weeks
Chargers Pro Bowl center Nick Hardwick is expected to be out three to four weeks with a sprained right foot. The prognosis was the best Hardwick could hope for, and since the Chargers have their bye this Sunday, that means he’ll probably miss two or three games. “It’s good news,” said Hardwick, who was on crutches.
Nuggets 104, Bucks 78Nuggets 104, Bucks 78
Allen Iverson scored 22 points to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 104-78 exhibition victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night at Green Bay’s Resch Center.
Bulls 97, Wizards 76Bulls 97, Wizards 76
Deng scored 11 in Chicago’s 97-76 preseason victory over Washington
Hawks 103, Timberwolves 77Hawks 103, Timberwolves 77
Zaza Pachulia scored 16 points to lead six players in double figures, and the Atlanta Hawks held Minnesota scoreless for the first 9:35 of the fourth quarter and beat the Timberwolves 103-77 on Tuesday night.