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August 1, 2008 / Sports

'A RACER'S RACER'

Kyle Busch's success a direct result of intense focus and preparation

By RICK MINTER Cox News Service

Atlanta Atlanta Motor Speedway President Ed Clark, a seasoned observer of NASCAR, said one of the big keys to Kyle Busch's phenomenal season can be found by checking the young driver's agenda. More...

Covar makes shots count

Edgefield golfer conquers difficult back-nine to claim tournament title

By TIM GULLA Ledger Staff Writer tim@gaffneyledger.com

Heading out onto Cherokee National Golf Club on Wednesday morning only two strokes out of the lead in the 42nd Twin States Girls' Championship, Anne Marie Covar had a pretty sound game plan running through her head. More...

Former Gaffney hoops star headed to Italy

By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Sports Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

Gaffney native AZ Reid had just boarded a plane home from Italy this week when he got a phone call that could change his life. More...

BRIEFS

Football registration underway Signup is now underway for anyone ages 4-12 who wants to play Gaffney Little League football. Bring a birth certificate to Sagesport, Shoe Show or the Cherokee County Recreation Department. More...

Rick Minter's OBSERVATIONS

Key story lines as NASCAR heads to Pocono.

Jimmie Johnson returns to form After an uncharacteristically slow start to his season, two-time and defending Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson appears to be back in championship form as evidenced by his dominating performance in the Allstate 400 More...

Washington teen turning heads as the next female phenom

By RICK MINTER Cox News Service

Who will be the next female driver to make a big splash in NASCAR? That's what many in motorsports are wondering in a year when several top names have made their marks. More...

Are you ready for some football?

Joe L. HUGHES II LEDGER SPORTS WRITER

Finally, my favorite time of the year is arriving. Soon I will go into a state of "football overdose," taking in as much of the game as possible. More...

James' return propels U.S. to win over Turkey in Macau

The "King" scores 20 in Olympic tuneup

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer

MACAU—LeBron James scored 20 points and was a defensive force Thursday night in his exhibition debut, helping the U.S. Olympic basketball team overcome some early sloppy play to beat Turkey 114-82 in its first game in China. More...