Thursday, March 29 2012
Posted on March 21, 2012
“NASCAR chief appellate officer John Middlebrook overturned on Tuesday an earlier ruling by the governing body that had threatened to cripple the No. 48 team of driver Jimmie Johnson for the 2012 season,” this according to NASCAR.com. “In doing so, Middlebrook rescinded the loss of 25 Sprint Cup championship driver and car owner points assessed, and Go here to read the rest...
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Posted on March 20, 2012
Two additional fights have been added to the upcoming UFC 148 card, promotion officials announced on Monday. The bouts include a middleweight matchup between perennial contender Michael Bisping and Tim Boetsch, as well as a bantamweight bout pitting the red-hot Renan Barao against Jeff Hougland. Bisping (22-4) will make his return to the Octagon following a Read this article: Bisping vs. B...
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Posted on March 20, 2012
Two close friends – former mentor and player, and co-workers – will match wits when Massachusetts visits Drexel in the NIT quarterfinals. SportsOptions.com offers up this Tuesday night NIT betting preview.  Massachusetts at Drexel (-7, 141)  When: 7:00 PM ET, Tuesday, March 20, 2012 Where: Daskalakis Athletic Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania THE STORY: Drexel coach Bruiser Flint wa...
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Posted on March 20, 2012
The crew chief on Jimmie Johnson’s team should find out Tuesday whether he will have to serve all or part of the six-week suspension handed down by NASCAR for illegal body modifications made to the No. 48 car prior to the Daytona 500. A final appeal of Knaus’ suspension and other penalties levied for the See original here: Chad Knaus is down to his last stand ...
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Posted on March 20, 2012
According to Jim Wells of Straight from the Horses mouth, “the break had just ended Thursday morning and Scott Stevens had a horse from the Miguel Silva barn that needed some work in the gate.Stevens had a couple of reservations if not outright concerns as he left the barn. He had escaped injury when the See more here: Stevens injured out of the Gate ...
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Posted on March 20, 2012
The Indiana Pacers’ latest slide has the team on the brink of falling into the No. 6 spot in the Eastern Conference. Losers of six of the last eight games, the Pacers have struggled against fellow playoff-worthy clubs. SportOptions.com has a betting preview and free pick from tonight’s early NBA tip at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.  L.A. Link: Pacers’ latest slide creating team issu...
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Posted on March 20, 2012
Chase Utley left camp on Monday because his chronic right knee condition remains a problem, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. “t’s not good news for the Phillies, who seem likely to open the season with Utley on the disabled list. Manager Charlie Manuel offered a candid assessment of Utley’s health late last week when he said, Read the original post: Utley-Uh… Phil...
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Posted on March 20, 2012
Left-hander Jon Lester was named the Red Sox’s Opening Day starter on Monday in part because Josh Beckett felt the younger ace deserved the honor, according to MLB.com. “Beckett slides in as Boston’s No. 2 to start the season, which lines him up to pitch Fenway Park’s home opener. Boston’s first regular-season game of 2012 Follow this link: Sox Nation news: Jo...
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Posted on March 20, 2012
Chris Carpenter has not played in a Grapefruit League game yet, but that does not mean he has not been heavily involved this spring, according to MLB.com. Carpenter, who has been dealing with a bulging disc in his neck, has been active in the dugout all spring. Just because he cannot play does not mean that See the article here: Age, departures and injuries a concern in Cards camp ...
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Posted on March 19, 2012
Tennessee already has exceeded expectations in coach Cuonzo Martin’s first year, and the Volunteers will try to continue their march toward a postseason title — albeit not the most coveted one — when they face in-state rival Middle Tennessee State in the second round of the NIT.  Middle Tennessee St. at Tennessee (-5, 135)  When: 7:00 PM ET, Monday, March View post: ...
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