Sunday, February 24, 2013

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Wreck takes Tony Stewart, Kevin Harvick out of Daytona 500 contention
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - A number of top contenders were caught up in a violent, major wreck during the 33rd lap of the Daytona 500, dramatically changing the competitive flavor of the race.


Early wreck in Daytona 500 takes out favorites
Danica Patrick, center, prepares to get in her car before the start of the NASCAR Daytona 500 Sprint Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)


50 Cent makes awkward move on TV reporter
Danica Patrick gets out of her car near the garage area during a Nationwide Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)


Danica missed early chance for more Cup history
A tire rests in the stands after a crash at the conclusion of the NASCAR Nationwide Series auto race Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Driver Kyle Larson’s car hit the safety fence sending car parts and other debris flying into the stands injuring spectators. (AP Photo/David Graham)


50 Cent sees 'no black people' at Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Give NASCAR credit for this, the racing circuit continues to attempt to diversify its fan base.


Safety on everyone's mind at Daytona 500
A wheel, tire and suspension parts sit in the stands after crash on the final lap of the NASCAR Nationwide Series auto race Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Several fans were injured when large chunks of debris sailed into the grandstands after a car flew into the fence. (AP Photo/David Graham)


James Franco ponders his command for Danica 500
Actor James Franco, Honorary Grand Marshall for the NASCAR Daytona 500 Sprint Cup Series auto race answers questions during a news conference at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, in Daytona Beach, Fla.(AP Photo/John Raoux)


Safety on everyone's mind at Daytona 500
Daytona International Speedway president Joie Chitwood III speaks during a news conference before the start of the Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Several spectators were injured when a car crashed into the catch fence during the Nationwide Series auto race on Saturday sending debris into the grandstand. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Raymond Gober parked his motorcycle outside Daytona International Speedway, climbed off and briefly considered bringing his helmet into the track.


Daytona starts up, day after fans injured
Kyle Larson (32) goes airborne and into the catch fence during a multi-car crash involving Justin Allgaier (31), Brian Scott (2) and others during the final lap of the NASCAR Nationwide Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Daytona Beach, Fla. Larson's crash sent car parts and other debris flying into the stands injuring spectators. (AP Photo/John Raoux)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Fans feeling unsafe after the horrific crash at Daytona International Speedway were able to change seats for NASCAR's biggest race.


Early wreck in Daytona 500 takes out favorites
Jeff Gordon (24) and Danica Patrick (10) lead during early laps of the NASCAR Daytona 500 Sprint Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- An early wreck in the Daytona 500 has knocked out several top contenders, including three-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart and 2007 race winner Kevin Harvick.


50 Cent makes awkward move on TV reporter
Danica Patrick (10) and Jeff Gordon (24) lead the pack to start the NASCAR Daytona 500 Sprint Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)Rapper 50 Cent wasn't content just chatting up Erin Andrews.


All-American final at Match Play Championship
Hunter Mahan hits a tee shot off the 15th hole in the quarterfinal round of play against Webb Simpson during the Match Play Championship golf tournament, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Marana, Ariz. Mahan won 1-up. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)MARANA, Ariz. (AP) -- Hunter Mahan and Matt Kuchar gave the Match Play Championship its first all-American final in five years.


Slovenia's Tina Maze clinches World Cup title
Slovenia's Tina Maze celebrates after winning an alpine ski, women's world cup super-combined, in Meribel, France, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013. (AP Photo//Marco Trovati)MERIBEL, France (AP) -- There was only one fitting way for Tina Maze t o wrap up the overall World Cup title -- with another victory, and with plenty of time to spare.


Mahan and Kuchar to meet in Match Play final
Mahan of the U.S. watches his tee shot on the third hole during the semifinal round of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship golf tournament in MaranaMARANA, Arizona (Reuters) – Defending champion Hunter Mahan relied on a sharp sh ort game to book his place in the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship final with a commanding 4&3 victory over 2010 winner Ian Poulter on Sunday. On a bitterly cold and windy morning in Arizona's high desert, American Mahan sealed victory with a matching birdie at the driveable par-four 15th, sinking a four-footer after Englishman Poulter had rolled in a seven-foot putt. …


UPDATE 2-Golf-Mahan and Kuchar to meet in Match Play final
* Holder Mahan beats Poulter 4&3 * He has not trailed this week * Kuchar wins 4&3 against Day (Adds quotes, detail) MARANA, Arizona, Feb 24 (Reuters) – Defending champion Hunter Mahan relied on a sharp short game to book his place in the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship final with a commanding 4&3 victory over 2010 winner Ian Poulter on Sunday. On a bitterly cold and windy morning in Arizona’s high desert, American Mahan sealed victory with a matching birdie at the driveable par-four 15th, sinking a four-footer after Englishman Poulter had rolled in a seven-foot putt. …


Safety on everyone's mind before Daytona 500
Daytona International Speedway president Joie Chitwood III speaks during a news conference before the start of the Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Several spectators were injured when a car crashed into the catch fence during the Nationwide Series auto race on Saturday sending debris into the grandstand. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Raymond Gober parked his motorcycle outside Daytona International Speedway, climbed off and briefly considered bringing his helmet into the track.


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