Auto Racing Capsules: NASCAR to do away with undisclosed fines
WELCOME, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick said Wednesday night his wife is 14 weeks pregnant.
AP source: Barrichello to test for KV Racing
Rubens Barrichello will test an IndyCar next week for KV Racing, The Associated Press has learned. The Formula One driver is scheduled to be at Sebring International Raceway next Monday and Tuesday, a person familiar with the test told AP on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the 2-day test session is exploratory for both Barrichello and the race team
Red Bull Racing F1 car will be on display at Auto Show
Infiniti of Mechanicsburg announced it will display an actual competition-tested Red Bull Racing F1 car at the 2012 Pennsylvania Auto Show, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show & Expo Center from Jan. 26-29.
Big League Tours Announces 2012 Baseball Tour Packages
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — Big League Tours , the luxury baseball travel company, is excited to announce its baseball vacation packages for the 2012 baseball season. Big League Tours helps fans get closer to the game by securing lower level seats, arranging stadium tours and player experiences, and providing first-class hotel accommodations.
Baseball players find odd jobs
As a baseball standout at The Citadel and a solid prospect in the St. Louis Cardinals’ farm system, Chris Swauger has faced down his share of hot-shot pitchers. But the 25-year-old outfielder nearly whiffed when confronted by this recent fastball from a third-grader in his classroom: “Why should I listen to you?
Baseball Vs. Dogs in Del Mar
del mar — It’s baseball versus dogs in Del Mar, and the umpire is the City Council. Del Mar’s leaders on Monday will attempt to figure out how one of the city’s last open recreational spaces, the Shores Park, should be shared between the Del Mar Little League and dog owners who enjoy the park with their canines off-leash. Young athletes have been playing baseball on the Shores Park for more than 50 years, but dog owners have been using a different part of the 5.3-acre parcel for off-leash exercise.
Top Five Fantasy Baseball Shortstops for 2012: A Fan's Take
Shortstop is one of the key positions in fantasy baseball. The reason shortstop is such a valuable position in fantasy baseball is that there are so few explosive offensive shortstops in the major leagues. Therefore, if you are lucky enough to get one of the top shortstops you could be well on your way to a fantasy championship.
Baseball Statistics Should Not Be Ignored: Fan Opinion
When it comes to baseball, or any other sport for that matter, I believe that there are three types of fans out there: The Casual Fan The casual fan will never pay to go to a game. This fan will check the standings on occasion and may watch a game when it’s on unless their favorite TV show happens to be on at the same time.
Smith: Senna and his influence
Updated: January 18, 2012, 3:51 PM ET I enjoy watching movies.
Auto Racing Capsules: Servia signs with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing
Oriol Servia, coming off the best year of his career in the IndyCar Series, had every reason to believe he’d challenge for the championship in 2012. Then a sponsorship deal fell apart in late November, and securing a ride became the bigger priority. The sudden shutdown of Newman/Haas Racing put Servia out of work in early December, when there were few quality rides available for the popular Spaniard