RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) β The Carolina Hurricanes have officially bought out Alexander Semin’s contract. The team announced the buyout yesterday, after the enigmatic forward cleared irrevocable waivers. Carolina waived him Tuesday with the intent of buying out his deal.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) β Chevrolet is the latest sponsor of Daytona International Speedway’s redevelopment project. The American automaker announced a multi-year deal yesterday to become one of five major sponsors of Daytona Rising, the $400 million facelift taking place at NASCAR’s most famous track.
ATLANTA (AP) β A.J. Pierzynski and Juan Uribe hit back-to-back homers in a four-run fourth inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 4-1 last night to end a streak of nine straight losses in the season series. Rookie Matt Wisler allowed one hit in 5 1-3 scoreless innings to make up for a loss to the Nationals in his last start.
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) β Tiger Woods is looking to avoid another dubious footnote at The Greenbrier Classic. When play gets started today on the Old White TPC course in West Virginia, Woods will try to steer clear of missing the cut in consecutive tournaments.
