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See more of the story The stars had to align just right — they always have to, it seems, with any outing with kids — but owing to a combination of a weekday off of work, perfect weather, a day game and the general cooperation of two little ones, last Thursday provided the occasion to bring my 9-month-old daughter to her first Twins game. It’s a milestone, to be sure,…

When it comes to NASCAR racing, no one knows winning more than ‘The King’ Richard Petty. Petty’s 200 wins are the most all-time in the sport by a country mile. David Pearson is second with 103 followed by Jeff Gordon’s 93. Seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson leads active drivers with 83 wins. It’s highly unlikely that anyone will ever surpass Petty in checkered flags. On Sunday, The King, now 80 years…

After a mile and a half go right to Weeting, then join the road, and turn right, then left, on to All Saints. This takes you past Weeting Castle, a ruined medieval manor. The metalled road merges into an off-road track at Holme Farm. Follow this track to the A1065, where you turn right, then first left, on to a long, straight lane with trees either side. Take care here:…

Coming out for the second half, Kentucky made a goalkeeping change as a collision with Soucie prompted her to come out due to the concussion protocol, enabling Sophie Babo to earn her first-ever goalkeeping appearance. The Noles tested Babo early and often in the second half including Castellanos recording her sixth goal of the season in the 48th minute, collecting a ball near the penalty spot from Megan Connolly, turning…

MORE: Full Stage 2 results Defending race winner Martin Truex Jr. won his Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series-leading 17th stage of the season when his No. 78 Furnture Row Racing Toyota led after Stage 2 ended on Lap 200 in the Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Truex Jr. took the lead on Lap 179 and was not challenged for the lead the remainder of the stage. Stage 2 ended under…

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Imagine waking up to a world of forgetfulness and confusion. Walking into a room and forgetting why you went into that room in the first place. Realizing you are both ‘on’ and ‘off’ at the same time. All the time. Welcome to the world of an ex-athlete. Or at least this ex-athlete. I turn 32 this month. From the age of 5 until I was 23, there wasn’t a year…

By now you have heard that Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is suing the NFL for suspending him six games after he was accused of domestic violence. The thrust of his complaint is that his suspension was based on non-credible evidence, and evidence supporting his case was suppressed in what his attorney describes as a conspiracy. From the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: “Elliott and the Union were subjected to an…

The Italian Grand Prix was Hamilton’s sixth win of the season It was a weekend of landmarks for Lewis Hamilton at the Italian Grand Prix, but how significant some of them are remains to be seen. Breaking the all-time record for pole positions was a magnificent achievement that further solidifies the Mercedes driver’s standing as the fastest driver of his era and an all-time great. Like his 59th career win…

Neil Taylor has close support from Joe Allen (R) against Slovakia at Euro 2016 Midfielder Joe Allen and defender Neil Taylor have returned to the Wales squad for their trip to Moldova in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday. The pair missed Wales’ 1-0 win over Austria on Saturday that kept alive their hopes of going to Russia. Allen replaces Jonny Williams and James Collins drops out to accommodate…

After a mile and a half go right to Weeting, then join the road, and turn right, then left, on to All Saints. This takes you past Weeting Castle, a ruined medieval manor. The metalled road merges into an off-road track at Holme Farm. Follow this track to the A1065, where you turn right, then first left, on to a long, straight lane with trees either side. Take care here:…

A popular British cycling magazine has apologized for including a photo caption that read “token attractive woman” in its latest print edition. The caption in Cycling Weekly appears superimposed above the head of Hannah Noel, a member of the Hinckley Cycling Race Club in Leicester, England. “I made it into Cycling Weekly, it seems not for my ability as a female cyclist but as a ‘token attractive woman’ – I’m absolutely gutted and…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The No. 6 Mountaineers earned a hard-fought 2-1 victory over No. 4 Penn State tonight at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium. First-half goals from forwards Sh’Nia Gordon and Lauren Segalla, combined with a strong showing from the backline, pushed the Mountaineers (3-1) to the monumental victory. “Tonight was a great growth opportunity for us to see if we could hang on to a lead,” Mountaineer…

PESARO /Italy/, September 3. /TASS/. Team Russia has won seven out of eight possible gold medals of the 2017 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships that ended in Italy’s Pesaro on Sunday. Thus, Russia tops the championship’s medal standings, with seven gold, five silver and one bronze medals. Italy is second, with one gold medal and Japan is third, with one silver and three bronze medals. Dina Averina took gold in individual…

x Embed x Share CLOSE SportsPulse: Athletes, past and present, have come together in the wake of Hurricane Harvey to help generate millions of dollars for those affected and recovering from the devastating storm. USA TODAY Sports NASCAR driver Joey Logano and his wife Brittany donated $25,000 to the Red Cross to help victims of Hurricane Harvey.(Photo: Timothy T. Ludwig, USA TODAY Sports) While Houston Texans star J.J. Watt continues…

3.10pm EDT15:10 A harder game for Sharapova on her own serve and Sevastova gets advantage to bring up her first break point. The Russia hits a strong serve down the middle though that Sevastova can’t land in play and we’re back to deuce. Sevastova has hit a few weak drop shots today, and another one brings up gamepoint for Sharapova – another good serve helps her hold. Sharapova leads 4-1….

After a mile and a half go right to Weeting, then join the road, and turn right, then left, on to All Saints. This takes you past Weeting Castle, a ruined medieval manor. The metalled road merges into an off-road track at Holme Farm. Follow this track to the A1065, where you turn right, then first left, on to a long, straight lane with trees either side. Take care here:…

A popular British cycling magazine has apologized for including a photo caption that read “token attractive woman” in its latest print edition. The caption in Cycling Weekly appears superimposed above the head of Hannah Noel, a member of the Hinckley Cycling Race Club in Leicester, England. “I made it into Cycling Weekly, it seems not for my ability as a female cyclist but as a ‘token attractive woman’ – I’m absolutely gutted and…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The No. 6 Mountaineers earned a hard-fought 2-1 victory over No. 4 Penn State tonight at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium. First-half goals from forwards Sh’Nia Gordon and Lauren Segalla, combined with a strong showing from the backline, pushed the Mountaineers (3-1) to the monumental victory. “Tonight was a great growth opportunity for us to see if we could hang on to a lead,” Mountaineer…

CARNEYS POINT TWP. — A South Jersey college may be a step closer to bringing back athletic programs to its campus. Salem Community College axed the last of its intercollegiate sports three years ago because of financial problems, but officials there are now reassessing whether the time is right for some of those programs to be brought back. With an athletics feasibility study ordered earlier this year now completed, the college…