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Gateway Incident Adds to Carl Edwards' Dark Side

Carl Edwards certainly has been full of what marketing-types like to call "crossover appeal." He's been the star of AFLAC's main Olympic commercial. He's glanced the cover of Men's Health magazine while becoming a spokesman for healthy fast food chain Subway. And, of course, he's become a favorite of the "SportsCenter"...

Roto Rush: Francisco Treat

When you can strike out Kevin Youkilis on three pitches in the first inning, you know you're in for a good day. Francisco Liriano dominated the Red Sox lineup at Target Field on Thursday, tossing seven shutout innings and striking out eight while yielding just four hits and two walks. Using his heater to stay ahead in...

Just How Much Does the TV Broadcast Miss?

On yet another night of endless Youtube'ing, I came across this video taken from an on-board camera on Michael Waltrip's car from last year's Dodge/Save-Mart 350 from Infineon Raceway in California. The clip is a little long, but it's always fun to watch these drivers turn laps -- especially on a Road Course where you can...

It's Not Over 'Til It's Over: Johnson Goes to the High Side

Jimmie Johnson finished ahead of Matt Kenseth last year in Las Vegas by 0.045 seconds - the closest margin in track history that didn't end under caution.We can only hope for a finish tomorrow as dramatic as 2006's green/white checkered flag. Don't recall? Let this lil' fan--accompanied by a dramatic music score--help you...

'There's Going to Be Snow in the Bowl'

For all of you who don't know - it snowed hard, really hard, in Denver this week. The city saw at least 24 inches of snow over 48 hours, making the storm one of the worst in Denver history. The Broncos have been practicing in their Dove Valley indoor bubble - but apparently it's been tough for the crews at Invesco Field....

Background on 2006

2006 (MMVI) was a common year that started on a Sunday in the Gregorian calendar. It was the 2006th year of Anno Domini or Common Era designation, the 6th year of the 3rd millennium and of the 21st century, and the 7th of the 2000s decade.

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