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Johnson right at home at ‘Jimmie’s House’
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Johnson right at home at ‘Jimmie’s House’

May 24, 2014

Jimmie Johnson and the 48-car finally got into Victory Lane this year with a Coca-Cola 600 win Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway, assuring the defending Sprint Cup champion his place…

Donovan breaks the MLS goal-scoring record
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Donovan breaks the MLS goal-scoring record

May 24, 2014

Playing for the first time since being cut from the U.S. World Cup team, Donovan broke a tie with Jeff Cunningham in the 49th minute with his first goal of…

Real good in stoppage time
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Real good in stoppage time

May 24, 2014

Gareth Bale scored on a header in the 110th minute, Marcelo connected in the 118th, and Cristiano Ronaldo capped Real Madrid’s scoring second-half spree on a penalty kick, as Real…

600 is on Junior’s top-5 bucket list
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600 is on Junior’s top-5 bucket list

May 24, 2014

“The 600 would be in the top five of my favorite wins if I can get that this weekend,” said Dale Earnhardt Jr., who will start 10th at the Coca-Cola…

These Wells run deep
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These Wells run deep

May 24, 2014

Big brother helps little brother win the Iron Horse

Wells, Asplund, win 43rd IHBC
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Wells, Asplund, win 43rd IHBC

May 24, 2014

Troy Wells and Ned Overend finish 1-2, while Asplund makes it an all-Durango championship

Criterium? Omnium? Peloton? Let us explain.
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Criterium? Omnium? Peloton? Let us explain.

May 23, 2014

Among two of the more important racing terms are criterium and omnium. Criterium is a French word referring to a cycling race on a closed course. Sometimes there are a…