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October 3, 2008 RSS feed / Sports

BRIEFS

Gaffney's Josh Gallman shot a second round 2-under 70 to finish at even-par at the Hartford Hawks Invitational and in a tie for ninth. It marked his 19th career top-10 finish, including 13 in NCAA Division I. More...

Where are the WINS?

Many of sport's biggest stars are without a victory as the 2008 Cup season rolls on

One of the perplexing aspects of the 2008 Sprint Cup season is how three former champions, still in the prime of their careers, have run 29 of the scheduled 36 races without winning. More...

Racing community remembers Newman

The NASCAR community, like all of motorsports, lost a great friend last week with the passing of actor/racer Paul Newman, who died at age 83. NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick issued a statement expressing his appreciation of the Hollywood icon. More...

Improved Vikes renew rivalry with Indians

Straining to see every play until the final seconds almost has been required of fans when Gaffney and Spartanburg meet on the football field. Gaffney edged the Vikings, 14-7, last season. More...

LEDGER FOOTBALL EXPERTS

Let's see how our Ledger Staffers pick 'em this week! More...

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PLAYER OF THE WEEK - Gaffney defensive lineman Coby Beckham displays his Burns Chevrolet Player of the Week award for his performance against Byrnes on Friday. More...

NUMERICALLY SPEAKING

75 Most lead changes at Talladega Superspeedway (May 6, 1984). 10 Victories at Talladega by Rick Hendrick, tops among car owners. More...

Rick Minter's OBSERVATIONS

Key story lines as NASCAR heads to Talladega.

Key Chase races ahead This weekend's AMP Energy 500 at Talladega Superspeedway and the Oct. 19 TUMS QuikPak at Martinsville Speedway generally are considered the two "wild card" races in the Chase for the Sprint Cup. More...