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Sunday, June 03, 2012  Johnson matches Richard Petty and Bobby Allison for most career victories on the 1-mile concrete track. Johnson also stretches the Hendrick Motorsports' winning streak to three. Johnson won at Darlington Raceway and Kasey Kahne won the Coca Cola 600.

Friday, October 01, 2010  Clint Bowyer says he's accepted that his championship hopes are over and will focus on helping his Richard Childress Racing teammates chase the Sprint Cup title.

Thursday, September 30, 2010  Richard Childress is reiterating his frustration in the NASCAR appeals process after an independent panel denied his bid to have Clint Bowyer's penalty overturned.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010  Richard Childress Racing has lost its appeal before a NASCAR committee to have Clint Bowyer's 150-point penalty reversed.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010  Richard Childress Racing is arguing to have Clint Bowyer's 150-point penalty reversed before a NASCAR appeals committee.

Saturday, September 25, 2010  NASCAR has set a Sept. 29 date for an appeals hearing on Clint Bowyer's illegal car.

Friday, September 24, 2010  Clint Bowyer gave a defiant defense of his Chase opening victory, saying he "wouldn't cheat" to win a race after his car failed a follow-up inspection.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010  Two people familiar with the inspection process say NASCAR is taking a closer look at Clint Bowyer's race-winning car from New Hampshire.

Sunday, September 19, 2010  Clint Bowyer has stormed out of the gate in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship by snapping an 88-race drought and winning at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Monday, May 17, 2010  The former president will serve as honorary chairman of the nation's bid to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup. The United States submitted the paperwork for the bid to FIFA last week.

Saturday, December 05, 2009  Seahawks bid to win back-to-back titles spoiled.

Sunday, October 11, 2009  Beleaguered closer Brad Lidge seals Philadelphia's 6-5 win over the Colorado in Game 3