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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. aced his first test with his new team. Earnhardt had a smashing debut in his Hendrick Motorsports ride, getting a boost from his new teammates to powe

Waltrip puts '07 scandal in rearview

Johnson wins Daytona 500 pole

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (AP) -- Reigning NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson won his second Daytona 500 pole on Sunday less than 24 hours after new teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr. took the checkered flag in t

Open-wheel drivers follow Montoya

Daytona quiet, like NASCAR wants it

Big race, bigger name

Marion long for Miami?

MIAMI (AP) -- Shawn Marion walked into his official introduction with the Miami Heat with a new team golf shirt and a big wave. "Hello, everyone," he said, smiling broadly. OK, so Marion

Marbury gone for rest of season

NEW YORK (SI.com) -- New York Knicks guard Stephon Marbury will miss the rest of the season after having extensive ankle surgery, according to a report in the New York Post. The surgery to remove b

Musicians to rock All-Star Game

Sprewell falls on hard times

Raptors coach takes leave

TORONTO (AP) -- Raptors coach Sam Mitchell is taking a leave of absence so he can fly home to Atlanta following the death of his father-in-law. A team spokesman said Monday that Mitchell left Toro

Shaq survives first practice with Suns

PHOENIX (AP) -- Shaquille O'Neal has gone through his first practice with the Phoenix Suns. O'Neal said after Monday's workout that he was winded but otherwise felt fine. He says it's going to tak