NASCAR drivers take on the track known as the 'Monster Mile' Sunday. Drivers say the one-mile oval track in Dover, Delaware poses several challenges.
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Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves talks about his race win. Dan Wheldon and Danica Patrick offer their thoughts as well. Patrick finished in third place.
The 33 drivers in this year's Indy 500 were in New York Monday to promote Sunday's race. Two-time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves is on the pole.
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Starting his second year behind the wheel for the most powerful team in NASCAR, Dale Earnhardt Jr. wants to do his talking on the track. He hopes to prove something to those who say he's overdue for a Cup championship.
The AP's Jason Bronis reports on the hottest driver going into NASCAR's '09 season, Jimmie Johnson. Coming off back-to-back-to-back Sprint Cup championships, the only question is, can Johnson make it four in a row?
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After 18 major-league seasons, Mike Mussina announced his retirement Thursday. A 270-game winner with the Yankees and Orioles, the 40-year old right hander ranks 32nd on baseball's career win list.
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