Pro Sports

Pacers lose season opener in shootout (10/28/09)
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) -- Joe Johnson scored 25 points, Al Horford had 24 and the Atlanta Hawks finally played some defense in an offensive shootout, pulling away in the fourth quarter for a season-opening 120-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night...

Lincoln Park Speedway hosting Racin' Fest Saturday (10/22/09)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor It's been five long years since the racing season at Lincoln Park Speedway has culminated in the Racin-Fest thrown by Dan "D.O." Laycock and Joe Spiker, the new promoter at the Putnamville oval. The evening is also Bill Gardner and Indiana Open Wheel Night at LPS, which will include a silent auction and live auction during the evening's autograph session...

Puterbaugh claims $2,000 payday at Lincoln Park Speedway (10/04/09)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor PUTNAMVILLE -- Cool temperatures and an occasional drizzle throughout the evening wasn't able to dampen the spirits of drivers and fans alike as Lincoln Park Speedway raced into October for the first time in recent memory...

Freeney not ruling himself out Sunday (09/30/09)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Dwight Freeney walked in and out of the Colts locker room with no detectable limp and no crutches Wednesday. It's a long way from competing on game day. Indy's best pass-rushing end told reporters he hopes to recover quickly enough from a strained right quadriceps to play Sunday against Seattle even though that appears unlikely...

Favre sends Vikings to last second victory (09/27/09)
By The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS -- Brett Favre threw a 32-yard touchdown pass to Greg Lewis in the back of the end zone with 2 seconds left to lift Minnesota to a 27-24 victory over the stunned San Francisco 49ers, keeping the Vikings unbeaten. An official review upheld Lewis's unbelievable catch, sending the sellout crowd into a frenzy. ...

Phil wins Tour Championship, Tiger the FedEx Cup (09/27/09)
ATLANTA (AP) -- Phil Mickelson had the smaller check and felt like the biggest winner. Tiger Woods was congratulated after he finished second in the Tour Championship. Sunday was the eighth time that golf's two biggest stars finished 1-2 in a tournament...

Manning rallies Colts to 27-23 win over Dolphins (09/22/09)
MIAMI (AP) -- Peyton Manning stood on the sideline, arms folded, glancing occasionally at the scoreboard to see the time ticking off. But the Miami Dolphins could play keepaway for only so long. When Manning eventually made his way onto the field, the Dolphins couldn't stop him...

Champions crowned at Lincoln Park Speedway (09/20/09)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor PUTNAMVILLE -- Champions were crowned at Lincoln Park Speedway on Saturday night with some familiar names claiming the hardware as the finishing touches were put on the points races in four classes. Billy Puterbaugh brought his family owned No. ...

Bumgardner claims Patriot 50 race at Lincoln Park Speedway (09/13/09)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor PUTNAMVILLE -- There's never been a doubt that Paul Bumgardner knew the quick way around Lincoln Park Speedway. Afterall, he's a multiple time track champion and already owned five feature wins this season, but the most recent one had been back on June 20, which was a considerable dry spell by his steep standards...