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• Show goes on at Charlotte without Earnhardt Jr.

  October 13, 2012 in Sports on Page C3 CONCORD, N.C. – Dale Earnhardt Jr. grew up one town away from Charlotte Motor Speedway, running wild with his friends through the infield as his daddy thrilled the hometown crowd. …

• Gordon seeks to continue hot streak

  October 11, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 If nothing else this season, Jeff Gordon (pictured) has proved to be a man of his word. He promised to grow back the cheesy mustache he sported at the start …

• Talladega crash boosts Kenseth

  October 8, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 The championship contenders said Talladega Superspeedway would be the wild-card race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup. That was an understatement.

• Kahne wins first career pole at Talladega Superspeedway

  October 7, 2012 in Sports on Page C2 Kasey Kahne won his first career pole at Talladega Superspeedway, leading a strong group of championship contenders in Saturday’s qualifying session in Talladega, Ala. Kahne’s lap of 191.455 mph bettered …

• On top of Chase

  October 1, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Brad Keselowski had fuel to spare for a couple of victory burnouts. Those few splashes of gas left down the stretch were just enough for a checkered flag — and …

• Logano wins Nationwide race at Dover

  September 30, 2012 in Sports on Page C2 Joey Logano romped his way to a season sweep at Dover. Logano dominated on the concrete Saturday to win the Nationwide Series race at Dover (Del.) International Speedway.

• Pace: Points races go down to the wire

  September 28, 2012 in Sports on Page B7 Northwest Modified standout Chris Ochs has been the class of the series for much of the season, but he’s still looking to break through with a win at Stateline Speedway. …

• Crew chief Grubb gives boost to Hamlin

  September 27, 2012 in Sports on Page B7 CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The hottest crew chief in NASCAR was available, and yet Denny Hamlin wasn’t sure he wanted him to lead his race team. Darian Grubb was out of …

• NFL coaches closing in on boiling point

  September 25, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 NFL: New England coach Bill Belichick was confused about a decisive field goal he thought was off-target. Detroit’s Jim Schwartz couldn’t understand a 27-yard penalty walk-off for unnecessary roughness. Philadelphia’s …

• Hamlin’s prediction happens

  September 24, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Denny Hamlin stepped out of his car, pointed into the air and took a mighty swing of an invisible baseball bat. Like Babe Ruth did before him (or so the …

• Kahne’s steady improvement puts him in good shape

  September 23, 2012 in Sports on Page C2 Kasey Kahne has spent much of this NASCAR season hanging around the fringes of the Chase for the Cup standings. In his first year with Hendrick Motorsports, Kahne started the …

• Young driver celebrates Fever 4 title

  September 21, 2012 in Sports on Page B6 Bryce Rupert’s first three weeks of the new school year have brought plenty of exciting moments as his freshman football team sits 3-0 heading into this week’s play. The Rogers …

• Still time to get back into NASCAR title hunt

  September 20, 2012 in Sports on Page B8 It doesn’t take long for the pretenders to be separated from the contenders in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship. Sometimes, through bad luck or mediocre performance, a driver …

• Chase off and running

  September 17, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Brad Keselowski raced to an impressive victory in the opening race of the Chase for the Sprint Cup, outdueling five-time champion Jimmie Johnson at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill., on …

• Hunter-Reay comes in fourth, wins IndyCar championship after Power crash

  September 16, 2012 in Sports on Page C2 Ryan Hunter-Reay has become the first American to win the IndyCar championship since 2006 with a nerve-racking final drive Saturday night in the season finale in Fontana, Calif. Hunter-Reay went …

• Top two in IndyCar standings draw penalties

  September 15, 2012 in Sports on Page C2 IndyCar championship contenders Will Power and Ryan Hunter-Reay will both be penalized on the starting grid for unapproved engine changes before tonight’s season finale at Fontana, Calif. IndyCar was informed …

• Hargraves drives toward first INSSA title

  September 14, 2012 in Sports on Page B8 The Inland Northwest Super Stock Association holds its final event of the season on Saturday as the Super Late Model touring division invades Stateline Speedway. With races spread between Stateline …

• Contador wins second career Spanish Vuelta

  September 10, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Cycling: Alberto Contador won his second Spanish Vuelta title on Sunday in Madrid, capturing a fifth triumph at cycling’s major races just over a month after his doping ban ended. …

• Hunter-Reay’s success has surprised Penske team

  September 9, 2012 in Sports on Page C3 When Penske Racing considered championship favorites this year, Ryan Hunter-Reay did not make the list. It wasn’t a slight: Hunter-Reay has never won a title at a top level and …

• Bower wins race; Gordon makes Chase with second place

  September 9, 2012 in Sports on Page C3 RICHMOND, Va. – Clint Bowyer won the race and Jeff Gordon won an improbable race into the NASCAR Chase. Bowyer stretched his gas and held off Gordon to win the …

• Earnhardt captures 11th pole of his career

  September 8, 2012 in Sports on Page C2 It’s a Hendrick Motorsports front row at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway. Dale Earnhardt Jr. (pictured right) won the pole for tonight’s “regular-season” finale, turning a lap of 127.023 mph in …

• Patrick’s open to return to Indy 500

  September 8, 2012 in Sports on Page C1 Auto racing: Danica Patrick said Friday she is still looking for an opportunity to race in the Indianapolis 500 next season – if she can get a competitive ride. “I’d …

• Newman needs win to make Sprint Cup’s Chase

  September 6, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Two weeks ago Ryan Newman (pictured right) held a wild-card spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship. Two races and two wrecks later, he’s on the outside looking …

• Expect more squabbling in NASCAR

  September 2, 2012 in Sports on Page C2 Tony Stewart and Matt Kenseth have smoothed things over after their helmet-throwing dustup. Not to worry.

• Stewart downplays helmet-tossing incident

  August 29, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Tony Stewart joked Tuesday that his two-handed toss of his helmet at Matt Kenseth was “not bad for a 41-year-old who doesn’t work out.” Aside from that, Stewart (pictured right) …

• Busch unhappy with track at Bristol Motor Speedway

  August 25, 2012 in Sports on Page C2 Kyle Busch has three races remaining to claim a spot in the 12-driver Chase for the Sprint Cup championship. Under normal circumstances, his chances would be good heading into tonight’s …

• Coup? News to Chip

  August 25, 2012 in Sports on Page C2 Chip Ganassi says a report that several team owners are lining up investors to buy IndyCar is “news to me.” Ganassi is one of the most powerful owners in IndyCar, …

• Win at Michigan gives Biffle points lead

  August 20, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Jimmie Johnson looked as if he had already finished the hardest work. After starting at the back of the pack, he had moved up quickly, and when he passed Brad …

• Keselowski would like to serve home cooking

  August 19, 2012 in Sports on Page C2 With three wins this season – and a near-victory last weekend – Brad Keselowski has established himself as one of NASCAR’s top drivers. Now, he just needs to reverse an …

• ‘Chase for the Chase’ has four races left

  August 18, 2012 in Sports on Page C2 Some of NASCAR’s biggest names are trying to keep their championship hopes alive and the Chase for the Sprint Cup is still about a month away. Carl Edwards, Kyle Busch …

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