| May 25, 2000
Motorsports
Tragedies don't spoil family's love for sport
The Bettenhausen clan perseveres, despite losing a father and a son.
- Dale Jr. wins his first pole
CONCORD, N.C. -- Just like The Winston last weekend, Dale Earnhardt Jr. waited until the end to show how strong his car was.
- Pressure of a family legacy
Dale Earnhardt Jr., the first rookie to win The Winston, says what happened to Adam Petty puts everything in perspective.
- Richard Petty returns to track
CONCORD, N.C. -- As he walked through the Winston Cup garage Wednesday at Lowe's Motor Speedway, Richard Petty was met with pats on the back and words of encouragement whispered in his ear.
Bucs
Bucs will practice in Orlando against Dolphins
TAMPA -- The Bucs' training camp will include two practice sessions against the Miami Dolphins at the Florida Citrus Bowl in Orlando.
Lightning
Lightning assistant takes Vipers job
Brad Shaw, once an assistant to Steve Ludzik in Detroit, returns to the IHL team as coach.
Arena football
Iowa's new QB makes a name for himself
Aaron Garcia puts numbers up to make fans forget Kurt Warner, and keep alive his NFL hopes. |
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[Times photo:
Jonathan Newton]
Dwight Gooden is 2-3 after a 9-2 loss to the Oakland A's.
Devil Rays
Doc losing grip on job
ST. PETERSBURG -- When they brought him home to Tampa Bay, the Devil Rays knew Doc Gooden's career was running short of days.
For McCracken, this anniversary is best forgotten
ST. PETERSBURG -- One year ago Wednesday, Quinton McCracken lay on the left-centerfield warning track at Tropicana Field, the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee snapped in two.
Hubert Mizell
Baseball marketability in area depends on wins
ST. PETERSBURG -- Let's try a new pitch. Discussing the Devil Rays, today's shortfall and tomorrow's propensities, without mentioning dome, bridges, commute time, Vince Naimoli or Wilson Alvarez. |
