Kyle Busch's car was a rolling billboard last weekend that promoted "Star Wars: Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith," but the link to the popular flick didn't fulfill one of his childhood dreams.


Four 51s players to draw penalties

Four of his players will be suspended for testing positive for banned substances, but 51s manager Jerry Royster said Thursday night he was waiting to be informed of the players' identities.

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BASEBALL TODAY • Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs, 11 a.m.; WGN (16) • Atlanta Braves at Boston Red Sox, 4 p.

Bump in road at Indy 500: Someone might be left out
The question buzzing around Gasoline Alley at Indianapolis Motor Speedway the past two years -- whether there would be enough cars to fill a 33-car starting field -- has been replaced by another.

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NEXTEL CUP • THE RACE: All-Star Challenge; Lowe's Motor Speedway, Concord, N.C.; 90 laps of 1.

JEFF WOLF: Excitement in the air ... except at Indianapolis
Forget those repair projects around the house. Let the grass bake in the sun until it turns brown. Put off everything this weekend except being certain your cable TV account is paid through the end of the month.

Sprinters key to Shields' chances
Silverado track coach Mike Bashay is looking forward to watching Cheyenne's girls run at the state meet, which begins today at Palo Verde High School.

Boulder City boys seek fourth consecutive title
Looking at the seeding times, Boulder City's boys swim team should win its fourth consecutive state championship.

NASCAR'S RISING FORCE
Kyle Busch's car was a rolling billboard last weekend that promoted "Star Wars: Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith," but the link to the popular flick didn't fulfill one of his childhood dreams.

UNLV softball crashes postseason party
Members of the UNLV softball team held hands Sunday as the NCAA selection committee announced its picks for the tournament.

ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE: Rattlers' future shaky
The Arizona Rattlers are one of the Arena Football League's signature franchises, having played in the past three title games.

Rebels cruise, still lead MWC
He was batting eighth, but UNLV's Matt Fry acted like a cleanup hitter Thursday. The Rebels, trying to win the Mountain West Conference regular-season baseball title and claim the No.

Thompson makes strong impression in Cards' bullpen
Brad Thompson was resting in his hotel room in Omaha, Neb., when he got the call. His manager with Triple-A Memphis summoned him to the hotel restaurant to discuss a dispute over the bill.

Miracle rally lifts Green Valley
Heart. That's what Green Valley senior Louie Greb said was the key to his team's seventh-inning comeback Thursday.

JOE HAWK: Henderson resident has a lot of hot dog in him
To look at wispy 61-year-old Richard LeFevre -- 5 feet 6 inches tall, 130 pounds, thinning hair, wire-rimmed glasses -- you would never guess his "job.

RICHARD ENG: Go with value pick in packed Preakness
Giacomo's 50-1 upset win in the Kentucky Derby left me -- like a dry martini -- shaken, but not stirred.

Four 51s players to draw penalties
Four of his players will be suspended for testing positive for banned substances, but 51s manager Jerry Royster said Thursday night he was waiting to be informed of the players' identities.

TODAY AT HOLLYWOOD PARK
Post Time 7:05 p.m. Race 1 - 6 furlongs, Purse $24,000, Maiden claiming $50,000, 3-year-olds and up Hurricane Blaine - Been away 9-months, inviting to see Solis on; adds blinkers on and drops from MSW to claiming.

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