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Written by Johnny Ballgame - Summer Arg
Tuesday, 08 July 2008
The Major League Baseball All-Star Game actually matters. “This one counts” is the slogan MLB uses. What’s at stake in this game is homefield advantage during the World Series. Homefield advantage is crucial. So why is it we let the outcome of what should be an “exhibition” game decide such an important factor? Shouldn’t a game with this much at stake include the most deserving players? Be first to comment this article \| Add as favorites (1) \| Views: 15
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Written by T.J. Tranchell - Summer Arg
Tuesday, 08 July 2008
Credit for dominant performances in NASCAR is usually given to drivers. Jeff Gordon’s 13 wins in 1998 are always “Jeff Gordon’s 13 wins” not the “No. 24 car’s 13 wins with Ray Evernham as crew chief.” Drivers win the series, not the crew. Get ready for a paradigm shift. One car with one crew has won nine NASCAR Nationwide Series races of the 19 raced in the 2008 season. The Joe Gibbs Racing No. 20 is on pace to win 17 races. Be first to comment this article \| Add as favorites (1) \| Views: 10
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