Tuesday, June 18, 2013
National Sports
Kanaan takes late lead, wins Indy 500
Tony Kanaan took the lead with just four laps to go in the Indianapolis 500 Sunday. One lap later, Dario Franchitti slammed into the wall, and the resulting caution gave Kanaan his first Indy 500 win after 12 years of heartbreak on the Indy track.
No Triple Crown - Oxbow wins Preakness
Oxbow beat out heavy favorite Orb in the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore, the second race of the Triple Crown of horse racing.
Adam Scott wins the 2013 Masters in a sudden-death playoff
Adam Scott became the first Australian to win a Masters championship after defeating Angel Cabrera in a sudden-death playoff.
Cardinals acquire Carson Palmer from Raiders
Carson Palmer is headed from the Bay Area to the Arizona desert.
Florida Gulf Coast University goes from unknown to tournament darling
Andy Enfield would be on the phone talking with a recruit's parents. The new head coach wouldn't be explaining what offense his team ran or how much playing time was available.
Florida Gulf Coast apparel sales soar on NCAA success
Florida Gulf Coast University, the biggest surprise in this year's NCAA tournament, is suddenly the hottest school in terms of new fan interest too.
Flurry of NFL free agent activity includes Jackson to Falcons
The NFL's free agent market has wasted no time in heating up.
Vikings trade Harvin to Seahawks
The Minnesota Vikings have traded wide receiver Percy Harvin to the Seattle Seahawks for three draft picks, ending the disgruntled receiver's tenure in Minnesota.
Tiger edges out Stricker for Cadillac Championship title
Earlier in the week, Tiger Woods got some putting help from Wisconsin native Steve Stricker. Tiger used those tips to help beat Stricker and the rest of the field at the Cadillac Championship, Woods' 76th PGA title.
Kenseth wins Kobalt Tools 400 on his birthday
Matt Kenseth didn't have your typical birthday weekend in Las Vegas; Kenseth's big day involved winning a NASCAR race.
