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Steve Addington cool under pressure as new crew chief for Tony Stewart
By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press
Over the closing weeks of last season, Steve Addington had been led to believe he would be Tony Stewart’s crew chief in 2012.
IndyCar taking steps to increase safety on track
By Michael Marot - Associated Press
With the IndyCar Series still recovering from Dan Wheldon's death, officials said Tuesday that double-file restarts would be scrapped at Indianapolis, Texas and Fontana and more changes to improve safety could be announced before next month's season-opener at St. Petersburg, Fla.
Teenage girl from Afghanistan to box at Olympics
By Rahim Faiez - Associated Press
Besides going after a medal in the boxing ring at the London Olympics, Sadaf Rahimi will be taking a few punches in the fight for equal rights for Afghan women.
Lance Armstrong finally at ease after probe comes to close
By Jim Vertuno - Associated Press
As far as Lance Armstrong is concerned, it's all over.
Prosecutors close Lance Armstrong doping probe with no charges
By Greg Risling - Associated Press
Federal prosecutors dropped their investigation of Lance Armstrong on Friday, ending a nearly two-year effort aimed at determining whether the seven-time Tour de France winner and his teammates participated in a doping program.
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WBA grants Amir Khan-Lamont Peterson rematch
By Associated Press
Amir Khan was granted a rematch against Lamont Peterson by the WBA on Friday. Published January 14, 2012 Comments
Claire Laubach packs a punch with wicked stickwork
By Dan Friedell - Special to The Washington Times
A teammate once said Centreville High School grad Claire Laubach's drag flick brought tears to the eyes of the best field hockey goalies in the world. It's a weapon that has allowed the U.S. women's national team to become a legitimate contender for an Olympic medal in 2012 after placing eighth in 2008. Published December 21, 2011 Comments
Rapid Redux's chances of racing again in 2011 uncertain
By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times
Rapid Redux has made plenty of history in recent weeks — setting a record with 21 wins in a row and 19 in 2011, tying a record. But breaking that mark of victories in a calendar year would require another race, and his owner is unsure if that will happen. Published December 14, 2011 Comments
Lamont Peterson upsets Amir Khan to take junior welterweight title
By Associated Press
Hometown favorite Lamont Peterson had a controversial split-decision over champion Amir Khan to capture the WBA and IBF junior welterweight titles Saturday night. Published December 11, 2011 Comments
SNYDER: Mitchell carries hope for heavyweights
By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times
Much has changed for boxing since Riddick Bowe successfully defended his WBA heavyweight title against Jesse Ferguson at RFK Stadium in 1993, the last time HBO televised a card in the District. Published December 6, 2011 Comments
SNYDER: What if it was their child who was abused?
By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times
If you have a young son or daughter, or a young niece or nephew, or another young person you care about regardless of relation, the past week led to some reflection. Published November 17, 2011 Comments
Ex-heavyweight champion Joe Frazier has liver cancer, in hospice care
By Dan Gelston - Associated Press
Former heavyweight champion Joe Frazier has liver cancer and is under hospice care. Published November 5, 2011 Comments
Royal Delta wins Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic
By Beth Harris - Associated Press
The Saudi prince with a passion for horses had a hand in raising Royal Delta from her birth on his Kentucky farm. He died a few months before her biggest victory at the Breeders' Cup. Published November 4, 2011 Comments
Breeders' Cup picks
By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times
The Triple Crown season seemed to be all about Animal Kingdom, the horse who won the Kentucky Derby and almost came back to beat Shackleford at the Preakness Stakes. Ruler On Ice was the surprise Belmont Stakes winner. Published November 4, 2011 Comments
Marine Corps Marathon: Ware wins in a runaway
By Steve Nearman - Special to The Washington Times
Charles "Chad" Ware finally found a marathon he could stomach, Sunday's 36th running of the Marine Corps Marathon. Published October 30, 2011 Comments
Dan Wheldon dies after huge IndyCar wreck at Vegas
By Associated Press
IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon has died from injuries after his car went sailing through the air during a massive 15-car wreck early in Sunday's Las Vegas Indy 300. Published October 16, 2011 Comments
Army Ten-Miler: Sendeku breezes; Dengera surges late
By Steve Nearman - Special to The Washington Times
A head cold may have affected his breathing a bit but it did not stop Tesfaye Sendeku from running away with Sunday's 27th edition of the Army Ten-Miler. Published October 9, 2011 Comments
Floyd Mayweather defeats Victor Ortiz by 4th-round knockout
By Tim Dahlberg - Associated Press
Floyd Mayweather Jr. remained unbeaten Saturday night by knocking out Victor Ortiz with a right hand late in the fourth round. Published September 18, 2011 Comments
Missy Franklin steals spotlight from Michael Phelps with two golds at world championships
By Beth Harris - Associated Press
Michael Phelps easily won the 100-meter butterfly, then ceded the spotlight to Missy Franklin, swimming's newest breakout star who made a splash on her final night at the world championships. Published July 30, 2011 Comments
Ryan Lochte wins two more golds at worlds, rescues U.S. from defeat in relay
By Beth Harris - Associated Press
Ryan Lochte rescued the United States from impending defeat in the 4x200-meter freestyle relay at the world championships with a gutty swim after he won the 200 backstroke. Published July 29, 2011 Comments
Michael Phelps to swim in 7 events at world championships
By Beth Harris - Associated Press
Michael Phelps is anguished no more. After a frustrating year marked by losses, lack of motivation and fitness, and indecision about his future in the pool, the 14-time Olympic champion is happy to be working hard again. Published July 23, 2011 Comments
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