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Meira focused on ending his winless streak in IndyCar
30.08.2008 02:45
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Brazilian Vitor Meira won't stop searching for the proverbial pot of gold -- that elusive first IndyCar Series victory he has been chasing so long and has been just out of his reach.
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RACE WEEKEND: Photo gallery: Friday at the Belle Island Grand Prix
30.08.2008 02:45
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See driver's and crews prepare for this weekend's big race during practice day at the Belle Island Grand Prix.
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DETROIT 83, NEW YORK 69: Newcomer contributes in her debut
30.08.2008 02:45
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First, there was the national anthem and the announcement of the New York Liberty starting five. Next, new Shock forward Taj McWilliams-Franklin was introduced with the Detroit starters. Then Katie Smith smiled for the cameras, displaying the gold medal she earned with Team USA in the Beijing Olympics.
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Today's U-M game: Scouting report, Vegas odds and our prediction
30.08.2008 02:45
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Matchup: Michigan 9-4 in 2007; Utah 9-4. Kickoff: 3:30 p.m., Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor. TV: ABC (Channel 7 in Detroit). Line: Michigan by 3.
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Tonight's MSU game: Scouting report, Vegas odds and our prediction
30.08.2008 02:45
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Matchup: Michigan State 7-6 in 2007; California 7-6. Kickoff: 8:12, Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, Calif. TV: ABC (Channel 7 in Detroit). Line: Cal by 4 1/2 . Injuries: MSU -- LB Jon Misch (foot), out; Cal -- LT Mike Tepper (hamstring), out.
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ADAMS WINS 47-40: RB Barterian big in win
30.08.2008 02:45
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Highly regarded Rochester Adams was sharp on offense in putting up 47 points.
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MICK MCCABE: Muskegon banks on QB in 35-0 win
30.08.2008 02:45
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Only two starters return to the Muskegon football this fall, and one of them is not Elan Banks. But you never would have guessed it Friday after watching Banks direct the Big Reds to a 35-0 victory over Detroit King in the Big Day Prep Showdown at Eastern Michigan.
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NFL ROUNDUP: Saints' pick and ex-Wolverine Adrian Arrington goes on IR, won't play this season
30.08.2008 02:45
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METAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints placed seventh-round draft choice Adrian Arrington on injured reserve Friday. Arrington, a receiver from Michigan, had impressed coaches throughout the spring and summer, but he suffered a severely sprained toe during New Orleans' opening preseason game at Arizona.
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SHADOWING SCHECKTER'S TEAM: Tire quandary, strategizing all in a day's work with this crew
30.08.2008 02:45
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For one morning, I was part of a race team. As the No. 12 Luczo-Dragon Racing team prepared its Dallara/Honda for Friday's IndyCar Series morning practice, I witnessed the weekend ritual up close and personal. The partial-season race team is owned by Steve Luczo and Jay Penske, a Michigan native and son of Roger Penske.
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WNBA: standings and results
30.08.2008 02:45
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FRIDAY'S RESULTS Detroit 83, New York 69 Chicago 79, Washington 75 Connecticut 98, Atlanta 72 THURSDAY'S RESULTS Connecticut 84, Indiana 58 Chicago 69, New York 60 Seattle 66, Houston 49 San Antonio 77, Phoenix 55
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Today's area college football matchups
30.08.2008 02:45
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Western Michigan at Nebraska Matchup: Western Michigan 5-7 in 2007; Nebraska 5-7. Kickoff: 7 p.m., Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, Neb. Radio: WZUU-FM (92.5), Kalamazoo. Line: Nebraska by 14 1/2 .
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NOTEBOOK: Winning in Detroit would give Scott Dixon crown
30.08.2008 02:44
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Last year, Scott Dixon led Dario Franchitti by four points entering the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix. Franchitti survived a last-lap crash to take over the points lead and won the Indy Racing League championship the following week at Chicago. This season, Dixon has a 43-point lead over Helio Castroneves. A win Sunday in Detroit would guarantee him the championship.
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Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix: weekend information
30.08.2008 02:44
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When: Racing through Sunday. Where: Belle Isle Park, Detroit. More online: Find the Free Press' preview section, plus a detailed course map, at freep.com/grandprix08 The races Detroit Sports Car Challenge
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AROUND THE HORN: Bosox's Beckett on DL; may return Friday
30.08.2008 02:44
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BOSTON -- The Boston Red Sox put right-hander Josh Beckett on the disabled list retroactive to Aug. 18 with inflammation in his right elbow. Beckett hasn't pitched since Aug. 17, when he gave up eight runs in 2 1/3 innings against Toronto. After that game, the team said Beckett had been dealing with numbness in his pitching fingers.
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NATIONAL LEAGUE: Soriano's homer wins it for Cubs
30.08.2008 02:44
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CHICAGO -- Alfonso Soriano hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning, and the Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies, 3-2, Friday for their seventh straight victory.
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