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The Associated Press: Stewart to use Foyt’s No. 14 for next season
Tony Stewart has spent his entire career emulating A.J. Foyt, his childhood hero who dazzled the young racer with a tough-guy bravado and swashbuckling style.
So when given a chance to pay Foyt the ultimate compliment, Stewart didn’t hesitate: He’ll use the No. 14 next season in honor of the four-time Indianapolis 500 winner.
“It was pretty easy to decide on the number that my all-time hero had,” Stewart said Friday before revealing the two Chevrolets — one sponsored by Office Depot, the other by Old Spice — that he’ll drive next season when he leaves Joe Gibbs Racing to move into an ownership role at Stewart-Haas Racing.
Unlike Favre, Tigers Rogers still has the fire
The tired old quarterback is 38. The ancient but active hurler is 43.
Theyve both thrown a ball for a living. Different sport, different bumps in the road, but same overall challenge.
When Kenny Rogers heard Brett Favre say, while formally announcing his retirement Thursday, “I know I can play, but I dont think I want to,” he recognized the conflicting thoughts involved because they are what Rogers wrestles with every winter.
Hes always believed he could play. But he waits to make sure he wants to.
According to twincites.com the Minnesota Timberwolves last season offered up Troy Hudson for Nazr Mohammed. Who didn’t want who? I’ve never heard of Troy Hudson. next!
The Detroit Pistons offered center Nazr Mohammed to Minnesota in exchange for Hudson last season, but the trade wasn’t consummated because the Wolves didn’t agree to it, Neff said. twincites
It’s still unknown who the Detroit Tigers will get in-return for Mike Maroth. But for now it saves a spot for the recently acquired Tiger from Atlanta Macay McBride
“Seeking to bolster their rotation, the Cardinals have acquired left-handed pitcher Mike Maroth from the Tigers, FOXSports.com has learned. The trade is the Tigers’ second in three days as they prepare for the returns of left-handers Kenny Rogers and Nate Robertson from the disabled list.”
