TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) β Dale Earnhardt Jr. cruised to his first win of the season at an old familiar place that has always been good to his family. Earnhardt won yesterday at Talladega Superspeedway in front of an adoring crowd that gave him a rousing ovation.
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) β Carl Edwards and Matt Kenseth both angrily wondered why NASCAR didn’t throw a caution on the last lap yesterday at Talladega Superspeedway. Edwards was spun heading into the first turn and slid into the grass and then back onto the track. NASCAR didn’t call a caution, which Edwards said allowed other drivers to pass him as his car was out of control.
ATLANTA (AP) β Julio Teheran gave up just three singles in six sharp innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 yesterday for a split of the four-game series. Kelly Johnson and Jonny Gomes each homered for the Braves off Johnny Cueto.
ATLANTA (AP) β Bradley Beal shook off a sprained ankle to score 28 points and the Washington Wizards remained unbeaten in the postseason, knocking off the top-seeded Atlanta Hawks 104-98 yesterday in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Wizards wore down the Hawks in the fourth quarter.
