BRIEFLY.Byline: Staff and Wire Services Herta leaves IndyCar for American Le Mans Series The American Le Mans Series (ALMS) is a sports car racing series based in the United States and Canada. It consists of a series of endurance and sprint races, and was created in the spirit of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Bryan Herta Bryan Herta (b. May 23 1970, Warren, Michigan) is an American race car driver. He currently drives for Andretti Green Racing, which is co-owned by former CART and IRL driver Michael Andretti, in the ALMS, although his career has primarily been spent in open-wheel cars of Valencia will drive for Andretti Green Racing Andretti Green Racing is an auto racing team that competes in the IRL IndyCar Series and the American Le Mans Series. Early years in CART Founded in 1993 by Barry Green and Gerry Forsythe as Forsythe Green Racing in the American Le Mans Series, the team announced Tuesday at the Specialty Equipment Market Association Show in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. . ``I look back on my 13 years as an IndyCar driver and have a lot of great memories,'' said Herta, a Hart High of Newhall graduate. ``Now, it's on to the next chapter of my career.'' Herta has been driving for Andretti Green Racing in the Indy Racing League's IndyCar Series since 2003 and won tworaces. It was also announced that Herta will co-host ``The Andretti Green Racing Hour'' with Danica Patrick, Tony Kanaan, Dario Franchitti and Marco Andretti, on XM Sports National channel (XM 143). -- Tim Haddock BASEBALL: Dodgers pitchers Greg Maddux and Eric Gagne, Oakland pitcher Barry Zito and St. Louis pitcher Jeff Weaver were among those who filed for free agency. Gagne filed provisionally -- the Dodgers have a $12 million option with a $1 million buyout. Even if it is exercised, Gagne can void the option and receive a $250,000 buyout. An agent illegally smuggled smug·gle v. smug·gled, smug·gling, smug·gles v.tr. 1. To import or export without paying lawful customs charges or duties. 2. To bring in or take out illicitly or by stealth. Cuban players into the United States, eventually shipping them to California in hopes that they would be signed by major league teams, federal immigration immigration, entrance of a person (an alien) into a new country for the purpose of establishing permanent residence. Motives for immigration, like those for migration generally, are often economic, although religious or political factors may be very important. officials said. The agent, Gustavo ``Gus'' Dominguez, is charged with paying four aides to transport the athletes and other Cubans to the U.S. in two trips from the island nation. Dominguez, of California-based Total Sports International, has represented several Cuban baseball defectors, including Andy Morales, who was signed into the New York Yankees  Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled due to vandalism. and Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts. The Red Sox are a member and currently champions of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball’s American League. From to the present, the Red Sox have played in Fenway Park. minor league systems after fleeing Cuba six
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Jeff Bagwell's $18 million option was declined by the Houston Astros, who will give their career home run and RBIs leader a $7 million buyout to complete an $85 million, five-year contract. The 38-year-old Bagwell missed last season because of an arthritic right shoulder, and the Astros tried to recoup about $15.6 million in insurance. BASKETBALL: Texas Tech dismissed leading scorer Jarrius Jackson from the team because of academic reasons. SOCCER: Sergio Santana scored in the 54th minute to lift Chivas de Guadalajara to a 1-1 tie with Club America in an exhibition match in Glendale, Ariz. Salvador Cabanas scored in the 24th minute for America. |
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