Arlington Park Barn Notes – Sunday, August 19Arlington Park Barn Notes – Sunday, August 19
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Despite uproar of Junior leaving No. 8 at DEI, most drivers like team control of car numbersDespite uproar of Junior leaving No. 8 at DEI, most drivers like team control of car numbers
With all the talk about Dale Earnhardt Jr. leaving his No. 8 behind when he departs Dale Earnhardt Inc. for Hendrick Motorsports next year, some believe the drivers — not the teams — should have the option of keeping a number throughout their careers.
Dale Earnhardt, coming off engine failure, needs a good finish at Michigan to stay in ChaseDale Earnhardt, coming off engine failure, needs a good finish at Michigan to stay in Chase
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is perplexed, frustrated — and still feeling confident.
Unrepentent Knaus and Letarte back at the track, getting teams ready for ChaseUnrepentent Knaus and Letarte back at the track, getting teams ready for Chase
After finishing a six-week NASCAR suspension, crew chief Steve Letarte was back at the track and, apparently, feeling just a little strange to be there.
Mets’ Easley on DL with sprained ankleMets’ Easley on DL with sprained ankle
The New York Mets placed infielder Damion Easley on the 15-day disabled list on Sunday with a sprained left ankle and recalled infielder Anderson Hernandez from Triple-A New Orleans. Easley hurt his ankle in the sixth inning of the Mets game with Washington on Saturday advancing to second on a wild pitch.
Favre, Packers rout Seahawks 48-13Favre, Packers rout Seahawks 48-13
For all of Brett Favre’s questions about the readiness of some of his younger teammates, only one question mattered Saturday night: To leap or not to leap? Rookie receiver James Jones did a “Lambeau leap” into the grandstands after scoring a touchdown early in Green Bay’s 48-13 preseason rout of Seattle.
Lava Man favorite for $1 million Pacific ClassicLava Man favorite for $1 million Pacific Classic
Defending champion Lava Man headlines the field for Sunday’s $1 million Pacific Classic at Del Mar.
Holliday, Hawpe lift Rockies in 14Holliday, Hawpe lift Rockies in 14
Matt Holliday, the Colorado Rockies’ RBI leader, got one of his biggest of the season long after the clock on the Dodger Stadium scoreboard struck midnight. Holliday singled home the go-ahead run in the 14th inning, Cory Sullivan homered and drove in two runs, and the Rockies beat Los Angeles 7-4 Saturday night in a 5-hour, 6-minute marathon.
Weaver helps M’s top slumping ChiSox 7-5Weaver helps M’s top slumping ChiSox 7-5
For the past couple seasons, Jeff Weaver has had a troublesome pattern of not starting well. But he sure knows how to finish. Weaver (5-10) allowed four runs and five hits pitching into the eighth inning Saturday night, sending the Seattle Mariners to a 7-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox. The win moved Seattle within two of the AL West-leading Los Angeles Angels, and the Mariners remained a half…