2014 Driver Reviews: No. 16 Aric Almirola After doing exit interviews for Sprint Cup Series drivers in 2013, we're turning the tables. We want the drivers to sell themselves. So here are the resumés for all full-time Sprint Cup Series drivers in 2014. Then, at the end, we'll provide a summation of the driver's season in 150 words or less. Name: Aric Almirola NASCAR Experience: Parts of seven … [Read more...]
Roberto Luongo taken out after being leveled by Alex Ovechkin (Video)
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Referee from Lions-Cowboys explains controversial non-call against Cowboys
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Brendan Rodgers: Time for Others to Step Up Now Gerrard Is Leaving
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Officials change minds on controversial call, helping Cowboys to win
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Ellis, streaking Mavs dispatch sliding Cavs
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Cavaliers GM Says Blatt Is Safe
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Baseball world mourns the death of ESPN anchor Stuart Scott
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