Patrick Birmingham named publisher of Knoxville News Sentinel, will oversee Ind., SC papersOctober 7th, 2009 Corpus Christi publisher takes over at KnoxvilleKNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Patrick Birmingham, president and publisher of the Corpus Christi Caller-Times in Texas, has been named president and publisher of the Knoxville News Sentinel.
Teen hailed as hero in NYC school bus crash after bus driver collapses behind wheel and diesAugust 20th, 2009 NY teen pulls brake after school bus driver diesNEW YORK — A 16-year-old camp counselor in New York is being hailed as a hero for stopping a school bus carrying nine children after the driver collapsed behind the wheel and died. Rachel Guzy, who's 16 but doesn't know how to drive, jumped into the driver's seat and pulled the emergency brake.
Donny Schatz wins fourth straight Knoxville Nationals titleAugust 17th, 2009 Donny Schatz wins Knoxville Nationals againKNOXVILLE, Iowa — A little patience produced yet another Knoxville Nationals championship for Donny Schatz. Schatz was content to bide his time before making his move, then powered his way to a fourth straight victory Sunday night in the richest, most prestigious race on the sprint car racing circuit.
Rain postpones Knoxville Nationals, race now set for SundayAugust 16th, 2009 Rain postpones Knoxville NationalsKNOXVILLE, Iowa — The final two races of the Knoxville Nationals were postponed Saturday night because of heavy rain. The feature race, regarded as the biggest race of the sprint car season, will be run Sunday night.
John Edwards earns 2nd career Atlantic Championship winJuly 26th, 2009 Edwards gets victoryJOLIET, Ill. — Eighteen-year-old driver John Edwards picked up the second victory of his Atlantic Championship career in the first race of a doubleheader race weekend at Autobahn Country Club in suburban Chicago.
Iowa trucker dies after being crushed by load of pipe at TVA coal ash spill site in Tenn.July 20th, 2009 Trucker dies from falling pipe at Tenn. ash siteKNOXVILLE, Tenn.
Italian co-driver dies after rally car slams into tree during race in BulgariaJuly 19th, 2009 Italian co-driver dies in rally crash in BulgariaSOFIA, Bulgaria — Rally organizers say an Italian co-driver has died after a race car he was in went off the road and slammed into a tree. Rally Bulgaria director Dimitar Agura said Flavio Gugelmini died on the spot after the Peugeot 207 car driven by Brian Lavio of Switzerland hit a tree.
Little people call for FCC to ban use of 'midget' on broadcast TVJuly 5th, 2009 Little people call for FCC to ban 'midget'NEW YORK — Little people are calling on the Federal Communications Commission to ban the use of the word "midget" on broadcast TV. The group Little People of America said Sunday the word is just as offensive as racial slurs.
Sprint Cup points leader Stewart crashes hard in practice at NHMS, moves to backup carJune 26th, 2009 Stewart moves to backup car after crash at NHMSLOUDON, N.H. — Tony Stewart had to move to a backup car Friday after crashing in the first NASCAR Sprint Cup practice at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Driver Johnny Benson released from Michigan hospital 3 days after fiery crashJune 17th, 2009 Driver Benson released from Mich. hospitalGRAND RAPIDS, Mich.
NASCAR Mexico driver Carlos Pardo killed in crash at race in PueblaJune 15th, 2009 NASCAR Mexico driver killed in crashMEXICO CITY — Driver Carlos Pardo has been killed in a crash during the final laps of a NASCAR Mexico race, organizers said. Pardo was leading the race in the 97th lap when his car was nudged by a competitor from behind and slid sideways into a wall at the entrance to the pit lane at about 120 mph on Sunday.
Ex-NASCAR driver Kevin Grubb found dead in Virginia motel room; police investigatingMay 8th, 2009 Ex-NASCAR driver Kevin Grubb found dead in Va.RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia police say former NASCAR driver Kevin Grubb died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
Raceway officials hope for strong weekend walkup to gain fifth straight selloutMay 8th, 2009 Darlington has about 5,000 tickets leftDARLINGTON, S.C. — It could take nice weather and motivated NASCAR fans to continue a string of sellouts at Darlington.
Earnhardt understands NASCAR's punishment for post-race skirmish with Mears at PhoenixApril 24th, 2009 Earnhardt understands probation for Phoenix spinTALLADEGA, Ala. — Dale Earnhardt Jr.
NASCAR places Earnhardt, Mears on 6-race probation for Phoenix skirmishApril 21st, 2009 Earnhardt, Mears get probation for skirmishCONCORD, N.C. — Dale Earnhardt Jr.
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