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Once looked upon as an understudy to Jeff Gordon at Hendrick Motorsports, Jimmie Johnson has placed Gordon in his rear-view mirror the past two seasons. In 2007, Johnson became the first driver to win consecutive NASCAR Cup championships since Gordon accomplished the feat in 1997 and 1998. Ten of his 33 career wins came in 2007, including a remarkable run of four straight during the Nextel Cup Chase for the Championship. And at 32, the El Cajon, Calif., native is on a fast track to becoming one of the sport's all-time greats. Since making his Cup debut in 2002, he has never finished worse than fifth in the season standings. In 2008, he'll drive the No. 48, Lowe's Chevrolet for Hendrick Motor...
Once looked upon as an understudy to Jeff Gordon at Hendrick Motorsports, Jimmie Johnson has placed Gordon in his rear-view mirror the past two seasons. In 2007, Johnson became the first driver to win consecutive NASCAR Cup championships since Gordon accomplished the feat in 1997 and 1998. Ten of his 33 career wins came in 2007, including a remarkable run of four straight during the Nextel Cup Chase for the Championship. And at 32, the El Cajon, Calif., native is on a fast track to becoming one of the sport's all-time greats. Since making his Cup debut in 2002, he has never finished worse than fifth in the season standings. In 2008, he'll drive the No. 48, Lowe's Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports.
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Downfall of Petty Enterprises chipping away at NASCAR's history
NEW YORK — The Green Bay Packers will always have the Vince Lombardi years, that era will forever be a part of that organization and that city's history. Even when the Packers struggled, they were still the Packers. Last season the NBA was...Tags: NASCAR, Horse and Harness Racing, Richard Petty, History, Football
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Even as SI muddies waters, Phelps' prize clearly visible
In the interest of building some modicum of suspense, the people at Sports Illustrated have assembled a large group of candidates for the magazine's Sportsman of the Year award, which will be announced Tuesday. It is an eclectic group that includes...Tags: Swimming, Tiger Woods, History, Jimmy Johnson, Kevin Garnett
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But what percentage of fans need to get a life?
Eighteen percent of pro football fans are so dedicated to their teams that they would never marry a fan of their team's biggest rival. -------------------- FOR THE RECORD: College football: The answer to the Totally Random trivia question in Wednesday's...Tags: Pies and Tarts, Brett Favre, Football, Baseball, Multi-Sport Events
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Dropping the checkered flag on the auto-racing season
It's just like the Oscars, only fewer gowns, fewer tuxes and fewer waifish entertainment reporters giggling at clever quips on the red carpet. There will be no giggling here. Or red carpets, for that matter. These are the Auto Racing Confidential...Tags: NASCAR, Danica Patrick, Indianapolis 500, Motor Racing, Dale Earnhardt Jr.
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Giants beat Cardinals without Burress, Jacobs
tom.rock@newsday.comPlaxico Burress spent almost all game standing on the sideline wearing a baseball cap and chomping on sunflower seeds. Brandon Jacobs was wearing sweatpants and a T-shirt. Together they are the Giants' leading receiver and rusher, and they were non-...Tags: Boxing, Plaxico Burress, Football, Ralph Brown, Eli Manning
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Johnson races for title, place in history
There's no escaping the question. Barring extraordinary circumstances today, Jimmie Johnson will become the first driver in three decades to win three consecutive titles in NASCAR's top division and only the second in its 60 years. Already Johnson has...Tags: Bill Elliott, NASCAR, Horse and Harness Racing, Jeff Gordon, Richard Petty
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Johnson wins record-tying 3rd Sprint Cup title
Nothing could stop Jimmie Johnson's drive into the NASCAR record books. Not even a final, furious push by Carl Edwards. Edwards led a race-high 157 laps, ran out of gas as he crossed the finish line, but still won Sunday's season-ending race at...Tags: NASCAR, Motor Racing
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