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July 23

Brackett fails to qualify for truck race

INDIANAPOLIS — Dale Brackett of strong failed to qualify for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series AAA Insurance 200 at O’Reilly Raceway Park on Friday afternoon.

July 23

Sox win in 13th

SEATTLE — John Lackey came within four outs of a no-hitter, only to watch his Boston Red Sox blow a comfortable lead and cost him a win before beating the Seattle Mariners 8-6 in 13 innings Thursday night.

July 23

Tireless approach

Jess Woods’ high school field hockey career began with surprises. The good kind, that is.

July 23

Contador on verge of title

COL DU TOURMALET, France -- Defending champion Alberto Contador of Spain virtually secured a third Tour de France title Thursday after staying with yellow-jersey rival Andy Schleck all the way to the top of the legendary Col du Tourmalet in the pivotal 17th stage.

July 23

MLB begins testing for HGH in minor leagues

NEW YORK (AP) -- Major League Baseball implemented random blood testing for human growth hormone in the minor leagues on Thursday, the first professional sports league in the United States to take the aggressive step against doping.

July 23

Sox confident they will turn it around

After weeks of waiting for the cavalry to come, the first elements are here, heralding the arrival of the entire force.

July 23

Vachon still in the game

Catching up with a few players and coaches who consider basketball a year-round sport.

July 23

Brackett gets shot in NASCAR trucks

Dale Brackett and his racing team spent most of Wednesday preparing the truck for what he hopes will be the race of his life.

July 23

Gardiner wins Zone 2 title

AUGUSTA -- In a summer season full of twists and turns, it was only fitting the Waterville American Legion baseball team needed two days to play the one game that would ultimately decide its postseason fate.