Quote of the Day
"If the biggest challenge facing us is improving how to get people into the track, then, you know, that's not the worst thing in the world."-- Kentucky Speedway GM Mark Simendinger, on traffic jams for the track’s inaugural NASCAR Sprint Cup race Saturday keeping some fans from attending the event. (LEXINGTON HERALD-LEADER, 7/11)
Top Stories
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Unlucky In Kentucky
One day after traffic backups "marred the inaugural NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Kentucky Speedway, officials apologized and promised it would not happen again," according to a front-page piece by Kevin Kelly of the CINCINNATI ENQUIRER. They also said that they "would 'announce a policy' within a week for ticketholders who missed the Quaker State 400 because of heavy traffic."
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Solo's Cup
ESPN earns 2.6 overnight for U.S. women's dramatic World Cup win over Brazil.
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In The Red Zone
NFL, players reportedly aim to have CBA ready by July 21.
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Deep In The Heart Of Texas
Ousted Rangers CEO Chuck Greenberg approved as a potential buyer for the Stars.
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On Your Mark
Steinberg follows Casey Close, joins Excel Sports Management.
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The Bronx Is Earning
Yankees reaping benefits of Jeter's 3,000th hit, with early returns "exceeding World Series sales."
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Bill Of Rights
Simmons wants David Stern to “start thinking outside the box again."
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Seal Of Approval
Woody Johnson helps Mitt Romney raise campaign funds.
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Back, Back, Back...
State Farm hoping new-and-improved Home Run Derby format will catalyze a revival tonight.
