Three-time winners prevalent at Sharon

Three-time winners prevalent at Sharon

HARTFORD

Four drivers posted their third feature wins of the season on Saturday at Sharon Speedway when Varis Vein Institute was the presenting sponsor.

Those who recorded their third victory were Rex King of Bristolville in the Governor Insurance DIRTcar Big-Block Modifieds Division; Dennis Lunger Jr. of Albion, Pa., in the Barris Supply RUSH Late Models; 12-year-old Jacob Eucker of Hartford in the HTMA/Precise Racing Products Econo Mods; and Travis Creech of Niles in the Deforest Used Parts Mini Stocks.

The other winners, both of whom triumphed for the second time in 2013, were Mike Kinney of Ashtabula in the Summit Racing Equipment Modifieds and Rod Laskey of Oil City, Pa., in the Gibson Insurance Agency Stock Cars.

After another Steel Valley Thunder program on Saturday, Sharon Speedway will host Ohio Sprint Speedweek on June 25.

Kids charity race tops Mercer Saturday card

Mercer, Pa.

Rod George of Kittanning, Pa., captured the fourth annual Auto Racers for Kids Charity event held Saturday at Mercer Raceway Park. The $3,000 victory was his second straight for car owner Jim Chappel. With proceeds benefiting children’s programs in northwestern Pennsylvania, a large crowd was in attendance. The program was made possible by Bonnell’s Collision Center.

In regular division features, Gary Smoker withstood a furious three-car battle in the final laps to earn the win in the 358 Modified race; C.J. Jones of Cortland led wire to wire in the Outlaw Sprint Warriors; Rusty Moore of New Castle, Pa., claimed yet another win in the Stock Cars; Jeff Teeters of Warren scored the win in the Modified Lites; and Alex Paden of New Castle, Pa., earned his first career win in the Mini Stocks.

Manziel tweet sounds ready to leave A&M

COLLEGE STATION, Texas

Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel still has three years of eligibility left at Texas A&M.

But a tweet he sent out early Sunday morning has some wondering how long he’ll stay.

Starting the tweet with an expletive, Manziel said stuff “like tonight is why I can’t wait to leave college station... whenever it may be.” The comment went out to Manziel’s more than 350,000 followers from his verified account before it was deleted almost immediately.

He soon followed another tweet, saying: “Don’t ever forget that I love A&M with all of my heart, but please please walk a day in my shoes.”

A Texas A&M spokesman says that he does not expect a statement from Manziel or the university on the matter.

Sewage problem closes Coliseum clubhouses

OAKLAND, Calif.

A sewage problem at the Coliseum forced the Oakland Athletics and Seattle Mariners to use the same locker room after Sunday’s game.

The pipes backed up on the lower levels of the stadium during Oakland’s 10-2 victory, creating a stink and pools of water in the clubhouses used by both teams and the umpires.

The A’s and Mariners moved to a higher floor and cleaned up postgame in the locker room occupied by the Oakland Raiders during NFL games.

Coliseum officials said the six-day homestand, which drew 171,756 fans, overtaxed the plumbing system at the 47-year-old stadium.

Barney apologizes for NFL safety comments

DETROIT

Pro Football Hall of Famer Lem Barney is apologizing for comments he made Friday, when he said the sport might be eliminated in 10 to 20 years because it’s so dangerous.

The former Lions star shared his thoughts at the Sound Mind Sound Body Football Academy.

On Sunday, Barney said he believes his comments were truthful, but the camp was not the right forum for them. He says he doesn’t want to discourage young men from their love of the game, he just wants the game to be safe.