The King Is Back Sep 12, 2009
56: Largest points deficit overcome by a driver to make the Chase (Jeremy Mayfield in 2004). 6. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Mayfield suing stepmother for father's '07 death Sep 9, 2009
Jeremy Mayfield sues stepmother for father's 2007 death - Racing - SI.com ... SALISBURY, N.C. (AP) -- Suspended NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against his estranged stepmother over the 2007 death of his father. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Vikings' DTs will play Sep 9, 2009
Mayfield sues stepmother: Suspended NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against his estranged stepmother over the 2007 death of his father. The suit filed in North Carolina Superior Court does not allege how Lisa Mayfield was involved in her husband's death. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Said crew member banned for substance abuse Aug 27, 2009
Jeremy Mayfield is the only driver to be suspended since NASCAR began random testing this year. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Mayfield's wife takes out restraining order Aug 19, 2009
Jeremy Mayfield was suspended in May for failing a random drug test ... CHARLOTTE, N.C. - NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield's wife took out a restraining order against her husband's stepmother on Tuesday, three days after she allegedly assaulted the family living on their property and issuing death threats, ESPN reported ... A Sept. 14 court date was set for Lisa Mayfield, who was released Sunday on the condition she can not access any property owned by Jeremy Mayfield. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sports news briefs: 8/18/09 Aug 18, 2009
Jeremy Mayfield's estranged stepmother was accused of trespassing on the suspended NASCAR driver's property ... A Sept. 14 court date was set for Lisa Mayfield, who was released Sunday on the condition she can not access any property owned by Jeremy Mayfield. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Stepmom threatened to kill us, Mayfield says Aug 18, 2009
Jeremy Mayfield was suspended in May for failing a random drug test ... CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Jeremy Mayfields estranged stepmother was accused of trespassing on the suspended NASCAR drivers property ... A Sept. 14 court date was set for Lisa Mayfield, who was released Sunday on the condition she can not access any property owned by Jeremy Mayfield. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mayfield's Stepmom Arrested At Driver's Home Aug 18, 2009
Jeremy Mayfields stepmother, Lisa, was arrested Saturday after an incident at the NASCAR drivers home, ESPN reported ... According to ESPN, Jeremy Mayfields wife, Shana, said she received a phone call Saturday that Lisa Mayfield was on the couples property, banging on the door ... Jeremy Mayfield and Lisa Mayfield have been at odds publically for months. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
We Say: Dave Myers on NASCAR Aug 18, 2009
The soap opera that is NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield s life has taken yet another Jerry Springer-like turn. On Saturday night Lisa Mayfield, Jeremy s stepmother, was arrested on four counts of assault and one count of trespassing. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Mike's Garage: Could changes chase away fans from NASCAR? Aug 7, 2009
What a season of storylines it has been, from the tremendous start by first-year team owner Tony Stewart, to the demise of Dale Earnhardt Jr. There also has been hard-luck stories of lost of team sponsorships, as well as Jeremy Mayfield s battle with NASCAR and himself ... - Advertisement - The story of Jeremy Mayfield is about as scrambled as a 5,000-piece puzzle. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Tough deja vu for Stewart:another crash at Pocono Aug 2, 2009
The chassis had a less than stellar history, driven in 2008 by Jeremy Mayfield to a 32nd place finish at Martinsville, by Johnny Sauter to 33rd at Richmond, by Tony Raines to 40th again at Martinsville, and then by Raines to 21st at Charlotte. Stewart has raced it twice in its new configuation with better results, a 7th at Fontana and 3rd at Darlington, his best career finish at that track. (NJ.com -- Times)
Mayfield's stepmother suing him for defamation Jul 30, 2009
Stepmother sues suspended Jeremy Mayfield over comments - Racing - SI.com ... STATESVILLE, N.C. (AP) -- Jeremy Mayfield's stepmother has sued the suspended NASCAR driver, claiming he made slanderous, false and defamatory statements ... In civil court papers filed Wednesday, Lisa Mayfield argues her stepson falsely accused her of killing his father and taking money from NASCAR. She's seeking compensatory and punitive damages of more than $10,000 each and "further relief as the Court may deem just... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
GAME ON! BLOG: More on Mayfield suit Jul 30, 2009
Buzz The problems for Jeremy Mayfield keep stacking up faster than a 20-car crash at Talladega ... The lawsuit stems from Jeremy Mayfield's remark in an interview with ESPN.com, in which he was reported to have said: "She's basically a whore. She shot and killed my dad." ... Jeremy Mayfield has said he has an attorney working on a wrongful death lawsuit in the death of his father, which was ruled a suicide. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hill on DL, says he has torn labrum Jul 30, 2009
Jeremy Mayfield s stepmother sued the suspended NASCAR driver, claiming he made slanderous, false, and defamatory statements. Lisa Mayfield argues her stepson falsely accused her of killing his father (whose death was ruled a suicide in 2007) and taking money from NASCAR. She s seeking compensatory and punitive damages. (Boston Globe)
We say: Dave Myers on Jeremy Mayfield Jul 30, 2009
Suspended NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield is being sued by his stepmother. Lisa Mayfield says Jeremy has made slanderous, false and defamatory statements about her. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Mayfield faces growing list of accusations Jul 29, 2009
NASCAR has a significant number of witnesses who will testify that suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield used methamphetamines, a NASCAR official said Monday ... Jeremy Mayfield said Lisa Mayfield is basically a whore and accused her of killing his father, who died in 2007. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Terrell Owens can think?... Jul 29, 2009
NASCAR is going to be taken down a peg by Jeremy Mayfield. Score: -22. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
NASCAR Says Mayfield Lied To Federal Court Jul 29, 2009
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- NASCAR accused Jeremy Mayfield of lying to a federal court about the chronology of a second random drug test, offering to provide an audio tape of the conversation in which Mayfield was told to submit a sample. The driver says the telephone call went to voicemail. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Blown engine forces Earnhardt to make early exit Jul 27, 2009
John Carter said before Sunday's race he bought a hauler and six race cars from suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield, who was down to inventory only in his role as a team owner. Carter used one of the cars acquired from Mayfield Motorports in Sunday's race for Terry Labonte, who finished 33rd, six laps off the pace. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NASCAR drug policy hits speed bumps Jul 26, 2009
In a U.S. District courtroom this month, Charlotte attorney William Diehl launched a defense of his client, Jeremy Mayfield, by targeting the NASCAR drug policy that led to Mayfield's suspension earlier this year. That policy, according to Diehl, was so open-ended that NASCAR could administer any penalty for any substance it deemed dangerous, even if a driver didn't learn it was banned until after a positive test. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Court rules for NASCAR on Mayfield ban Jul 25, 2009
Appeals court rules for NASCAR on Jeremy Mayfield ban - Racing - SI.com ... INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Jeremy Mayfield is back under suspension for a failed random drug test after an appeals court ruled in NASCAR's favor Friday, issuing a stay on the injunction that gave the driver the right to return to the race track ... "We are pleased with the 4th Circuit Court's ruling to reinstate NASCAR's suspension of Jeremy Mayfield," NASCAR spokesman Ramsey Poston said in a statement. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Talk Of The Town Jul 25, 2009
And there's been a dearth of compelling, front-page storylines this season -- though Jeremy Mayfield is doing his damndest to remedy that. Patrick, with the stroke of a pen on a contract with Roush Fenway Racing or Hendrick Motorsports or Stewart Haas Racing (more on this in a moment), would bring instant juice to the sport, enticing even non-racing fans to check out NASCAR. There would be so many questions: Could she be competitive in the country's premiere racing series. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Appeals Court Lifts Mayfield's Temporary Injunction Jul 25, 2009
"We are pleased with the 4th Circuit Court's ruling to reinstate NASCAR's suspension of Jeremy Mayfield, NASCAR spokesperson Ramsey Poston said in a statement. "This is an important decision for NASCAR to make fair and equitable regulations for the safety of competitors and spectators at the track. We will continue to respectfully make our case for as long as the litigation continues. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Mark BeechRACING FAN Jul 25, 2009
Ten things I think I think about Jeremy Mayfield, NASCAR - Mark Beech - SI.com ... With apologies to Peter King, here are the 10 things I think I think on the state of the Jeremy Mayfield case ... The results of that test -- the one set up by the driver and his lawyer -- completely exonerate Jeremy Mayfield. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Funk extends Senior British Open lead Jul 25, 2009
Jeremy Mayfield is back under suspension for a failed random drug test after an appeals court ruled in NASCAR's favor Friday, issuing a stay on the injunction that gave the driver the right to return to the race track. The one-page decision by the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Va. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Ex-Grizzlies guard critical after shooting Jul 22, 2009
- The attorney for Jeremy Mayfield says an independent drug test on the NASCAR driver came back negative for methamphetamine. In court papers filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court, Mayfield's attorneys say Mayfield provided a urine sample to a lab in Hickory, N.C., at about 9 p.m. July 6 and that it did not reveal the presence of methamphetamine. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Gettin' Ready for the Brickyard Jul 22, 2009
Jeremy Mayfield was a part of the movement. Donnie Richeson went on to become a Cup level crew chief. (FOX59, IN)
Why are Bobby Cox and his coaches so doggone FAT?... Jul 22, 2009
Jeremy Mayfield claims NASCAR CEO Brian Franz has had his own drug issues and that his tests have been doctored. This is better than pro wrestling. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
No meth in Mayfields independent test Jul 22, 2009
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - An independent drug test on Jeremy Mayfield was negative for methamphetamines, contradicting the results of a NASCAR test taken 40 minutes earlier, the driver claimed in court documents filed Tuesday. In response to NASCARs claim that Mayfield again tested positive for methamphetamines on July 6, Mayfield submitted an affidavit to the U.S. District Court that said he traveled to Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, N.C., right after NASCAR collected a sample at his... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mayfield lawyers ask judge to not reverse ruling Jul 21, 2009
Jeremy Mayfield asks judge to uphold injunction that lifts ban - Racing - SI.com ... Jeremy Mayfield asked a judge to not reverse the ruling that lifted his ban ... CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (AP) -- Lawyers for Jeremy Mayfield say a federal judge should not reverse the ruling that lifted the NASCAR drivers' indefinite suspension for failing a random drug test. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Former Tar Heel wins '4th and Long' Jul 21, 2009
Attorneys for Jeremy Mayfield on Monday said a federal judge correctly granted an injunction that lifted the drivers' indefinite suspension for failing a random drug test. In a motion filed Monday in U.S. District Court in Charlotte, Mayfield's lawyers contended Judge Graham Mullen properly ruled when he granted a July 1 injunction. (News & Observer -- Sports)
The week ahead, and welcome to it Jul 19, 2009
NASCAR goes to Indianapolis for the weekend's Brickyard Sprint Cup race, and yes, that is Jeremy Mayfield stalking Brian France in the garage ... Actually, it's Jeremy Mayfield. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
* Jeremy Mayfield positive for drugs again Jul 17, 2009
Jeremy Mayfield positive for drugs again ... X Jeremy Mayfield, NASCAR driver ... NASCAR said Jeremy Mayfield once again tested positive for methamphetamine and asked the federal judge who lifted the drivers doping suspension to reinstate the ban. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
NASCAR saga is too much Jul 17, 2009
(07-16) 21:01 PDT -- Jeremy Mayfield may be completely bat-guano crazy ... Unless he's got eye-pecking hawks, talking boars, a bloody two-by-four and Vikings coach Brad Childress wearing only a welder's helmet and a Speedo, Jeremy Mayfield has won the 2009 Our Culture Has Lost Its Damned Mind Perpetual Trophy. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Final Curtain? Jul 17, 2009
Jeremy Mayfield continues fight after second positive meth test - Tom Bowles - SI.com ... Jeremy Mayfield's driving career essentially ended on Wednesday ... That leaves Jeremy Mayfield standing alone this morning in his fight to prove not one, but two drug tests were false. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
NASCAR driver positive for meth Jul 16, 2009
NASCAR says Jeremy Mayfield has tested positive for methamphetamine in a July 6 sample ... CHARLOTTE, N.C. NASCAR says Jeremy Mayfield has tested positive for methamphetamine in a July 6 sample. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
NASCAR: Mayfield fails 2d test Jul 16, 2009
NASCAR said Jeremy Mayfield once again tested positive for methamphetamine and asked the federal judge who lifted the driver s drug suspension to reinstate the ban. The positive result from a July 6 random test was included in a US District Court filing yesterday that included an affidavit from Mayfield s stepmother, who claimed she witnessed the driver using methamphetamine. (Boston Globe)
NASCAR says Jeremy Mayfield has tested positive for methamphetamine in a July 6 sample Jul 16, 2009
6:51 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2009. The Associated Press. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Proof Positive? Jul 16, 2009
NASCAR: Jeremy Mayfield again tests positive for meth - Racing - SI.com ... Jeremy Mayfield has again tested positive for meth, according to NASCAR ... A court document says Jeremy Mayfield's aunt claims she first saw the driver use meth in 1998. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Mayfield says NASCAR paid stepmom to lie Jul 16, 2009
NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfieldhas denied ever taking methamphetamines ... Jeremy Mayfield tested positive again for methamphetamine, NASCAR said, igniting another round of denials from the driver, who angrily accused the sanctioning body of paying his stepmother to lie about his alleged past drug use. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tom BowlesINSIDE NASCAR Jul 12, 2009
NASCAR's Carl Edwards discusses Jeremy Mayfield, Michael Jackson - Tom Bowles - SI.com ... After dodging Kyle Busch's car at the end of last weekend's race at Daytona, Edwards reflected on his own restrictor-plate wreck, discussed Jeremy Mayfield and the importance of a drug policy that works and, of course, Michael Jackson ... SI.com: OK. Off the track, the big story the past few weeks has been Jeremy Mayfield's drug suspension getting overturned by the court system (and NASCAR's subsequent... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Mayfield's drug test still being analyzed Jul 12, 2009
CHARLOTTE, N.C. NASCAR was still analyzing Jeremy Mayfield's latest drug test Friday, four days after demanding the driver submit to a random test ... FILE - In this July 1, 2009 file photo, NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield wipes his face outside the federal courthouse in Charlotte, N.C. NASCAR on Wednesday asked an appeals court to ban Mayfield from racing, alleging the participation of 'a proven methamphetamine user' could lead to fatal consequences for other competitors and fans. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
The Envelope, Please Jul 10, 2009
At this point, coverage on the Jeremy Mayfield saga is reaching overkill. But as his battle against an alleged positive test for meth hits the courts for the next few years, his initial victory overturning NASCAR's suspension has opened up a Pandora's Box of future lawsuits. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Mayfield case puts spotlight on NASCAR drug policy Jul 10, 2009
FILE - In this July 1, 2009 file photo, NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield wipes his face outside the federal courthouse in Charlotte, N.C. NASCAR on Wednesday asked an appeals court to ban Mayfield from racing, alleging the participation of "a proven methamphetamine user" could lead to fatal consequences for other competitors and fans ... The debate between outfits that run Olympic-style testing programs and leagues that enforce their own - NASCAR, baseball and the NFL among them - has been going on... (Anchorage Daily News)
NASCAR's drug-testing needs red flag Jul 10, 2009
By Mike Lopresti, Gannett Jeremy Mayfield. Never met the fellow. (USA Today -- Sports)
ATTORNEY: Mayfield won't travel for Chicago race Jul 10, 2009
CHARLOTTE (AP) An attorney for Jeremy Mayfield says he will not go to Chicago for this weekend's NASCAR race. John Buric says Mayfield does not have the necessary sponsorship for his car and no owner is willing to give him a ride for Saturday night's race at Chicagoland Speedway. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mayfield, NFL's Williamses take doping cases to court Jul 10, 2009
NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield, left, arrives at the federal courthouse in Charlotte on July 1. Mayfield won a temporary injunction to stay his suspension. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mayfield considers selling race team Jul 10, 2009
Jeremy Mayfield, right, transferred ownership of the No. 41 Toyota to his wife, Shana, following his May 9 suspension ... CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Unable to find funding since his suspension for failing a random drug test, Jeremy Mayfield is considering selling his race team ... Jeremy Mayfield told ESPN earlier Thursday that he had a meeting scheduled with a potential buyer on Monday when NASCAR summoned him for a drug test. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NASCAR drug testing under scrutiny Jul 10, 2009
Jeremy Mayfield case puts spotlight on NASCAR drug policy - Racing - SI.com ... The debate between outfits that run Olympic-style testing programs and leagues that enforce their own -- NASCAR, baseball and the NFL among them -- has been going on for a while, but it's taking on new relevance in the wake of Jeremy Mayfield's case against NASCAR.. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Cash-strapped Mayfield might sell racing team Jul 10, 2009
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Unable to find funding since his suspension for failing a random drug test, Jeremy Mayfield is considering selling his race team ... Jeremy Mayfield told ESPN earlier Thursday that he had a meeting scheduled with a potential buyer on Monday when NASCAR summoned him for a drug test. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Vickers gets his fifth pole Jul 10, 2009
Briefly: Driver Jeremy Mayfield, who failed a mandatory drug test by NASCAR in May, isn't in Chicago and won't race Saturday, although he was cleared by a judge last month to compete. Mayfield's attorney told The Associated Press that Mayfield hasn't been able to find sponsorship or an owner who's willing to give him a ride. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Won't be in Chicago Jul 10, 2009
Jeremy Mayfield won't be at Chicagoland for NASCAR race - Racing - SI.com ... CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- An attorney for Jeremy Mayfield says he will not go to Chicago for this weekend's NASCAR race. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
NASCAR, Mayfield go back to court Jul 9, 2009
NASCAR asks court to overturn Jeremy Mayfield injunction - Racing - SI.com ... NASCAR asked a court to overturn a ruling lifting Jeremy Mayfield's suspension ... CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- NASCAR has asked an appeals court to overturn the injunction that lifted Jeremy Mayfield's indefinite suspension for a failing a random drug test. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Mayfield tested for drugs twice on Monday Jul 9, 2009
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -The attorney for Jeremy Mayfield says the NASCAR driver was tested twice for drugs on Monday - once at an independent laboratory and once at his home by NASCAR.. John Buric says "a group of people" went to Mayfield's home in Catawba County, N.C., on Monday evening and "watched him pee in a cup.". (MSNBC -- Sports)
NASCAR asks appeals court to restore Mayfield ban Jul 9, 2009
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- NASCAR on Wednesday asked an appeals court to ban Jeremy Mayfield from racing, alleging the participation of "a proven methamphetamine user" could lead to fatal consequences for other competitors and fans. NASCAR wants the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn U.S. District Court Judge Graham Mullen's decision last week to lift Mayfield's indefinite suspension following a positive drug test. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Lawyer says Mayfield was tested for drugs twice Jul 9, 2009
Lawyer: Jeremy Mayfield tested for drugs twice on Monday - Racing - SI.com ... Jeremy Mayfield's attorney says the driver was tested for drugs twice on Monday ... CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- NASCAR on Wednesday asked an appeals court to ban Jeremy Mayfield from racing, alleging the participation of "a proven methamphetamine user" could lead to fatal consequences for other competitors and fans. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
NASCAR asks court to reverse Mayfield ruling Jul 8, 2009
NASCAR asks court to reverse Jeremy Mayfield ruling - Racing - SI.com ... CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- NASCAR asked a federal judge Monday to reverse the ruling that lifted driver Jeremy Mayfield's indefinite suspension for failing a random drug test. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Mayfield not on entry list for Chicago race Jul 7, 2009
NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield's team isn't on the entry list for Saturday's race at Chicagoland Speedway ... NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield wipes his face outside the federal courthouse in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, July 1, 2009. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Deal for Cubs under agreement Jul 7, 2009
AUTO RACING NASCAR wants Mayfield ban reinstated NASCAR asked a federal judge to reverse the ruling that lifted driver Jeremy Mayfield s indefinite suspension for failing a random drug test. The motion filed in US District Court sought the reversal of the injunction last Wednesday that cleared Mayfield to return to competition. (Boston Globe)
Mayfield risk pays off Jul 7, 2009
Jeremy Mayfield went out a limb, a very long limb, by filing suit against NASCAR because the drug related suspension. Mayfield s risky move paid off Wednesday when a federal judge in Charlotte, NC ruled in favor of Mayfield and granted an injunction. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Auto Racing Jul 5, 2009
shtml Jeremy Mayfield doesn't want to be distraction at Daytona http://ap. brainerddispatch. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Mayfield steers clear of Cup race at Daytona Jul 5, 2009
Jeremy Mayfield steers clear of Daytona - Racing - SI.com ... Due to ongoing legal fight with NASCAR, Jeremy Mayfield avoids Saturday race ... NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield wipes his face outside the federal courthouse in Charlotte, N.C., on July 1. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Auto Racing Notebook: Briscoe wins IRL top spot at Glen Jul 5, 2009
Jeremy Mayfield was not at Daytona International Speedway for the race last night, citing the media attention on his legal fight with NASCAR as an unnecessary distraction from the Independence Day celebration. NASCAR suspended Mayfield May 9 for testing positive for methamphetamines, and he sued to be reinstated. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Motor Sports Jul 5, 2009
07/05/2009 - Updated 01:12 AM ET. After a last-lap wreck involving Kyle Busch, Tony Stewart crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway. (USA Today -- Sports)
Busch needs IV after Grand Am race Jul 5, 2009
Mayfield stays away: Jeremy Mayfield says he stayed away from Saturday night's race at Daytona to avoid being a distraction on Independence Day. Mayfield had planned to attend the race after a federal judge lifted his indefinite suspension Wednesday for failing a random drug test. (News & Observer -- Sports)
