Saturday, February 23, 2013

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Stewart wins at Daytona after scary last-lap crash
Kyle Larson (32) goes airborne and into the catch fence in a multi-car crash involving Dale Earnhardt Jr. (88), Parker Kilgerman (77), Justin Allgaier (31) and Brian Scott (2) during the final lap of the NASCAR Nationwide Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Tony Stewart won a chaotic Nationwide Series race at Daytona International Speedway that ended with a frightening last-lap crash that appeared to injure fans when rookie Kyle Larson's car sailed into the fence that separates the track from the seats.


Stewart wins at Daytona after scary last-lap crash
Ricky Stenhouse Jr., left, hugs his girlfriend Danica Patrick before her start in the NASCAR Nationwide Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)


Emmert gets vote of confidence from NCAA
FILE -- In a Jan. 17, 2013 file photo NCAA President Mark Emmert speaks at the organization's annual convention in Grapevine, Texas. The University of Miami is critical of the NCAA's investigation into the University. (AP Photo/LM Otero, file)NCAA President Mark Emmert still has the confidence of the association's executive committee, despite several indicators in recent days that some schools are questioning his effectiveness.


McDowell ends Lowry's run through Match Play
Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell jumps over a bush after hitting out of the brush along the 17th fairway during a third round match against Shane Lowry of Ireland, at the Match Play Championship golf tournament, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Marana, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)MARANA, Ariz. (AP) -- Graeme McDowell ended what was still a big week for Shane Lowry at the Match Play Championship.


Replacement policy backfires for France
France rugby coach Philippe Saint-Andre announces his team during a news conference at the Rugby Union National Centre in MarcoussisLONDON (Reuters) – International rugby coaches never tire of saying that the modern game is a 23-man effort and rarely can the influence of the opposing benches have had as much impact as in England's 23-13 Six Nations victory over France on Saturday. France coach Philippe Saint-Andre, having been savaged for his selections in the opening defeats by Italy and Wales, made seven changes to his starting lineup for the Twickenham clash. His new team immediately looked more balanced as they took the game to their fiercest rivals on a ground where they had won only twice in the last 26 years. …


Rugby-Replacement policy backfires for France
LONDON, Feb 23 (Reuters) – International rugby coaches never tire of saying that the modern game is a 23-man effort and rarely can the influence of the opposing benches have had as much impact as in England’s 23-13 Six Nations victory over France on Saturday. France coach Philippe Saint-Andre, having been savaged for his selections in the opening defeats by Italy and Wales, made seven changes to his starting lineup for the Twickenham clash. His new team immediately looked more balanced as they took the game to their fiercest rivals on a ground where they had won only twice in the last 26 …


U-20s: Stanko's captaincy gives him "an extra 10 percent"
U-20s: Stanko's captaincy gives him PUEBLA, Mexico - In many ways, it was a surprise when Caleb Stanko was made captain of the US U-20 national team.Bigger names like Cody Cropper, Luis Gil and Wil Trapp will all have been in the frame, but Stanko may well have been a shrewd choice by Tab Ramos.It is certainly driv ing the 19-year-old, who plays his club soccer with Bundesliga outfit Freiburg's reserve team, on to a higher level of performance."I think it gives me the extra 10 percent to work 110 percent," the Holly, Mich. native told MLSsoccer.com on Friday after the 1-0 victory over Costa Rica.


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