Associated Press Published 8:40 pm CDT, Sunday, August 18, 2019 Will Power won the shortened race Sunday at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa., the 13th straight season he has won an IndyCar race. The race was called with 72 laps left because of lightning and storms in the area. Power won a race marred by yet another horrific wreck that collected five drivers on the first lap and sent Chip Ganassi Racing driver Felix Rosenqvist to the hospital. IndyCar at Pocono has turned into perhaps the scariest race day in motor sports, 500 miles of danger for drivers on the 2 ½-mile track and white knuckles for spectators. Justin Wilson died in 2015 from a head injury after being struck by debris from another car. Robert Wickens was paralyzed in an early-lap accident last year. The green flag had barely been dropped when 2017 Indianapolis 500 winner Takuma Sato used an aggressive — arguably foolish — move to trigger a wreck that sent Rosenqvist to the hospital. … [Read more...] about Will Power wins shortened Pocono race marred by wreck, weather
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Chargers All-Pro safety James to have surgery on right foot
Joe Reedy, Ap Sports Writer Published 7:11 pm CDT, Sunday, August 18, 2019 CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers All-Pro safety Derwin James will have surgery on his right foot this week and could miss three months Coach Anthony Lynn said Sunday after Los Angeles' 19-17 exhibition loss to New Orleans on Sunday that James has opted for surgery after receiving more evaluations the past couple days. He suffered a stress fracture of the fifth metatarsal of his right foot during Thursday's practice against the Saints. James would likely be placed on injured reserve with a designation to return, meaning he could not be activated until after Week 8. If he is out the full three months, he would likely not be back until the final five games of the season. This will be the second straight year the Chargers will go into the season without one of their top players on defense. Defensive end Joey Bosa missed the first nine games last season due to turf toe. James … [Read more...] about Chargers All-Pro safety James to have surgery on right foot
HS Football rankings countdown: Class 6A No. 7
By Terrence Thomas Published 6:24 pm CDT, Sunday, August 18, 2019 Class 6A No. 7 Clemens Coach: Jared Johnston 2018 record: 6-5 (4-3 District 26-6A) Returning starters (off./def.): 7/8 Key losses: DE Quinton Mayberry Key returners: QB Max Didomenico, DB Mason Chambers, LB Jackson Macias, LB Keion Bennett, LB Derrick Lewis Outlook: The Buffaloes could be in store for big things this season with 15 starters and 31 letterwinners back from what amounted to a rebuilding season in 2018. Clemens could have one of the area’s stingiest defenses with the likes of linebackers Jackson Macias, Keion Bennett and Derrick Lewis and defensive back Mason Chambers. The offense will be paced by quarterback Max Didomencio. Rankings in review: 10. Warren 9. Madison Clemens linebacker Jackson Macias is part of a defense that will make the Buffaloes one of the area’s best teams. Clemens linebacker Jackson Macias is part of a defense that will make the Buffaloes one of the … [Read more...] about HS Football rankings countdown: Class 6A No. 7
Police: Man accused of threat to Jewish center arrested
Updated 5:54 pm CDT, Sunday, August 18, 2019 This undated photo provided by the Mahoning County Sheriff's Office shows James Reardon Jr. Police say Reardon, accused of making what they believe was a threat to a Jewish center in Ohio on Instagram, was arrested Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, on telecommunications harassment and aggravated menacing charges. (Mahoning County Sheriff's Office via AP) less This undated photo provided by the Mahoning County Sheriff's Office shows James Reardon Jr. Police say Reardon, accused of making what they believe was a threat to a Jewish center in Ohio on Instagram, was ... more Photo: AP Photo: AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 This undated photo provided by the Mahoning County Sheriff's Office shows James Reardon Jr. Police say Reardon, … [Read more...] about Police: Man accused of threat to Jewish center arrested
4 Louisiana men to plead guilty in Mississippi bribe scheme
Jeff Amy, Associated Press Updated 5:05 pm CDT, Sunday, August 18, 2019 FILE - In an April 11, 2016 file photo, former Mississippi Corrections Commissioner Christopher Epps, right, walks to the federal courthouse in Jackson, Miss., for sentencing over bribery charges. Four Louisiana men say they'll plead guilty to charges that they tried to bribe a Mississippi sheriff with $2,000 in casino chips, seeking lucrative jail contracts. They're also accused of paying former Mississippi Corrections Commissioner Christopher Epps $2,000 and promising him future bribes to secure his help in influencing sheriffs. less FILE - In an April 11, 2016 file photo, former Mississippi Corrections Commissioner Christopher Epps, right, walks to the federal courthouse in Jackson, Miss., for sentencing over bribery charges. Four ... more Photo: Rogelio V. Solis, AP … [Read more...] about 4 Louisiana men to plead guilty in Mississippi bribe scheme