A 9th NASCAR title awaits Rick Hendrick, who might make more history with a 1-2-3 finishNovember 19th, 2009 For Hendrick, a 1-2-3 finish might make historyCORAL GABLES, Fla. — There will be much for Hendrick Motorsports to celebrate on Sunday night.
Hideki Matsui, Johnny Damon become free agents after helping Yankees win World SeriesNovember 9th, 2009 Hideki Matsui, Johnny Damon become free agentsNEW YORK — World Series MVP Hideki Matsui became a free agent Monday along with New York Yankees teammates Johnny Damon, Eric Hinske, Jose Molina and Xavier Nady. Matsui and Damon both said after the Yankees' six-game victory over Philadelphia last week that they would like to stay with New York.
Yankees outfielder Johnny Damon wants to come back, but will explore other optionsNovember 7th, 2009 Yanks' Damon wants to return; will explore options
NEW YORK — Johnny Damon soaked it all in as he shared a float with first-timers Nick Swisher and Jerry Hairston Jr. for the New York Yankees' championship parade through the Canyon of Heroes on Friday.
Yankees OF Johnny Damon wants to come back, will explore other optionsNovember 6th, 2009 Yanks' Damon wants to return, will explore optionsNEW YORK — Johnny Damon soaked it all in as he shared a float with first-timers Nick Swisher and Jerry Hairston Jr. for the New York Yankees' championship parade through the Canyon of Heroes on Friday.
Yankees left fielder Johnny Damon leaves Game 6 because of strained right calfNovember 4th, 2009 Damon leaves Game 6 with strained calfNEW YORK — Johnny Damon limped across home plate with the Yankees fourth run of the night — in what may be his final act with New York. Damon strained his right calf in the third inning of the Yankees' 7-3 World Series-clinching win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 on Wednesday night and was taken out of the game.
Instead of slipping into tie, Yankees move within 27 outs from 27th World Series titleNovember 2nd, 2009 Yankees 27 outs from 27th titlePHILADELPHIA — It was all starting to slip away from the Yankees. CC Sabathia and Joba Chamberlain let the Phillies tie the game and Brad Lidge was on the mound in the top of the ninth, looking like the closer who brought his team a World Series title a year ago.
Umpire Dale Scott misses another call in AL championship seriesOctober 22nd, 2009 Umpires miss another call in ALCSANAHEIM, Calif. — Uh, oh. There was another missed call in Game 5 of the American League championship series.
HBO Sports' "24/7" program to focus on NASCAR champ Jimmie JohnsonOctober 15th, 2009 NASCAR's Johnson to film series with HBO SportsCONCORD, N.C. — NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson is opening his life for HBO Sports' award-winning "24/7" program.
NASCAR champion Johnson gives local schools $150,000 in education grantsAugust 24th, 2009 Johnson gives local schools $150,000 in grantsCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Three-time reigning NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has donated $150,000 in grants to four Charlotte-area school systems.
Yankees LF Johnny Damon leaves game after fouling ball off right leg in first inningAugust 22nd, 2009 Damon leaves game after fouling ball off legBOSTON — Johnny Damon left the New York Yankees' game against the Boston Red Sox on Friday night with a bruised right knee. Damon spun to the ground after fouling Brad Penny's pitch off his leg in the first inning.
Hail to the champ: Obama set to greet 3-time NASCAR Cup champion Jimmie Johnson at White HouseAugust 1st, 2009 Obama to greet Johnson, NASCAR champsWASHINGTON — No. 44, meet No.
Nationals 3, Yankees 2June 18th, 2009 Nationals 3, Yankees 2DP_Washington 1, New York 1. LOB_Washington 7, New York 3.
Hold that coffee: LF Johnny Damon back in Yankees lineup after eye troubleJune 14th, 2009 LF Johnny Damon (eyes) back in Yankees lineupNEW YORK — Johnny Damon was back in the New York Yankees' lineup Saturday after missing a start because his eyes had been bothering him. The Yankees also got good news about reliever Brian Bruney, who tossed a perfect inning in a rehab appearance for Double-A Trenton.
Yankees 5, Rays 3June 9th, 2009 Yankees 5, Rays 3E_A.Rodriguez (3). DP_Tampa Bay 2, New York 1.
Yankees 4, Rays 3June 7th, 2009 Yankees 4, Rays 3E_W.Aybar (3), Posada (3). LOB_Tampa Bay 5, New York 8.