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New teammate, car giving Gordon a fresh perspective By RICK MINTER Cox News Service As the 2008 Sprint Cup season hits its stride, Jeff Gordon is still learning about a new car and a new teammate. The Car of Tomorrow still throws him a curve, occasionally. So far, the teammate, Dale Earnhardt Jr., hasn't. More ...
Key story lines as NASCAR heads to Atlanta. Hot Edwards hits AMS Carl Edwards heads to Atlanta Motor Speedway, the track where he got his first Cup victory in 2005, with a good chance to extend his Sprint Cup winning streak to three. More ...
64 Green-flag passes by Brad Keselowski (right) in the Sam's Town 300 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, tops among Nationwide Series drivers. 28 Fastest laps in the Sam's Town 300 by Tony Stewart, tops among drivers. 7 Sprint Cup poles at Atlanta Motor Speedway by Ryan Newman and Buddy Baker, tops... More ...
Reigning Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson recently participated in a teleconference with reporters, including Rick Minter of Cox News Service, to discuss trying to stay ahead of the pack: On the balance between manufacturers: More ...
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com Gaffney's Bobby Jackson pitched well on Wednesday, but Boiling Springs' Jimmy Ravan pitched a little better in the region opener for both teams. Ravan allowed only two hits and struck out a career-best 17 to help the Bulldogs to a 1-0 win over the Indians. More ... Gaffney downs Broome By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com Gaffney High softball coach Kelly Ellis is confident in making a prediction when Julie Sarratt is on the mound - the Lady Indians will get a well-pitched game. Sarratt made the prediction come true again Wednesday, allowing two hits and striking out four as the Lady Indians downed homestanding Br... More ...
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com Jazz Palmer and Johnny Woods haven't put away their basketball sneakers just yet. The Gaffney High seniors will be teammates at today's 12th annual Spartanburg County Tip-Off Club all-star basketball game. Woods and Palmer will play for the East squad. More ... Wildcats topple Wolverines, 7-2 By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com It was only the region opener, but Blacksburg's Dustin Byars already appears in midseason form. Byars allowed just six hits and struck out 10 to help the Wildcats to a 7-2 victory over Woodruff on Wednesday. Ashby Pruitt and Ryan Dellinger ignited the offense with two hits apiece. Dellinger also... More ... Former Gaffney High golfer wins third tournament (Story courtesy of the USC-Upstate Sports Information Department) Former Gaffney High standout Josh Gallman turned in an even-par 72 Tuesday in the final round of the Lonnie D. More ... BRIEFS Gaffney golfers lose region opener The Gaffney High golf team opened the region with a 145-148 loss to Boiling Springs on Thursday. Adam Goins led the Indians with a 35. Phillip Rogers had a 37, while Will Coggins and Matt Hopper each shot a 38 for the Indians. More ... No regrets, no return: Favre leaves football for good ASSOCIATED PRESS GREEN BAY, Wis. - Once again, Brett Favre tried to reach down deep for whatever it was that allowed him to put aside the pain and find his rightful place under center in 275 straight games for the Green Bay Packers. It wasn't there any more. More ... Pro golfer apologizes for killing hawk ASSOCIATED PRESS ORLANDO, Fla. - Pro golfer Tripp Isenhour apologized for killing a hawk that was making noise while he tried to film a TV show. Now the Humane Society wants the PGA Tour to take action. More ... |
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