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Friday, May 03, 2013  South Carolina men's basketball coach Frank Martin and his wife, Anya, are hoping to make a difference in the fight against cancer. The couple hosted the inaugural Coaches vs Cancer Ball at Colonial Life Arena Friday night.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Denny Hamlin suffered a compression fracture in his lower back during Sunday's last-lap crash at Fontana, Calif.

Sunday, March 24, 2013 

Sunday, February 24, 2013  Jimmie Johnson has won his second Daytona 500, racing past defending NASCAR champion Brad Keselowski on the final restart, while Danica Patrick finished

Saturday, February 23, 2013  Tony Stewart won a chaotic Nationwide Series race at Daytona International that ended with a frightening last-lap crash that sent rookie Kyle Larson's car into the fence that separates the track from the seats.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  Running back optimistic about playing Sunday vs. Saints.

Sunday, March 25, 2012  Tony Stewart got his second NASCAR victory of the season Sunday when rain shortened the race at Auto Club Speedway to 129 laps.

Sunday, July 17, 2011  Ryan Newman has held off his boss and teammate Tony Stewart to win his first race of the season at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Friday, February 25, 2011  It was a peculiar mix of guys who advanced Thursday into the third round of the Match Play Championship at Dove Mountain.

Sunday, November 07, 2010  Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart has been carted to the locker room with a head injury after a hard hit by New Orleans safety Darren Sharper.

Friday, November 05, 2010  Jonathan Stewart is likely to get his second straight start at running back for the Carolina Panthers with DeAngelo Williams still sidelined with a sprained left foot.

Monday, April 26, 2010  Undrafted players sign free agent deals.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010  Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart is undergoing surgery on his troublesome left foot.

Friday, June 26, 2009  Several Nike-sponsored golfers are sporting bright yellow golf bags at this week's Travelers Championship in Connecticut.

Wednesday, June 03, 2009  NASCAR drivers gear up for annual charity race at Tony Stewart's dirt track in Ohio