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Update: Former Titans quarterback Steve McNair, 20-year-old woman found dead

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:37:06 GMT

A woman found dead next to McNair's body was identified as 20-year-old Sahel Kazemi. She had a single gunshot wound to her head; a pistol was found near her body. Several people had been taken in for questioning.

Stewart wins in a firework finish at Daytona

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:58:58 GMT

Tony Stewart set off his own fireworks on the Fourth of July at Daytona International Speedway after he tangled with Kyle Busch on the final lap to take the Coke Zero 400.

Steve McNair death shocks teammates, NFL

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:49:56 GMT

Former Titans quarterback Steve McNair was a leader on the football field, a player many of his teammates almost viewed as invincible.

Smokies hook the Mudcats 7-2

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:47:26 GMT

The Smokies recent mastery of the Carolina Mudcats continued with a 7-4 win Saturday in front of 8,596 fans at Five County Stadium. Tennessee (7-6) out-slugged a depleted Carolina (3-10) to snap a seven-game losing streak in Zebulon dating back to 2008.

Joey Chestnut's 68 hot dogs win third straight eating contest

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:28:06 GMT

Joey Chestnut chomped down a record 68 hot dogs, capturing his third straight July Fourth hot-dog eating contest at Coney Island, an annual showcase for flamboyant hot dogging contestants eager to show they really are what they eat.

Fireworks on and off the field for Smokies in Friday night win

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:22:16 GMT

Tennessee Smokies kicked off the Fourth of July weekend with a blast closing out a six-game homestand with the Huntsville Stars.

Serena tops sister for 3rd Wimbledon title

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:02:51 GMT

In the fourth all-Williams final at Wimbledon, Serena beat her sister Venus 7-6 (3), 6-2 on Saturday for her third title and 11th Grand Slam championship.

Daytona qualifying rained out, Stewart awarded pole

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:33:11 GMT

Rain washed out Friday's qualifying session for the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway.

Candace Parker will play Sunday for Sparks

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:46:13 GMT

Candace Parker is returning to action for the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday when they host the Phoenix Mercury.

NASCAR Hall of Fame nominees a who's who of stars

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:42:56 GMT

Stock car racing giants ranging from Bill France Sr. and Junior Johnson to Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt are among the 25 nominees for NASCAR's first Hall of Fame class.