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ewman suffered head injury, no internal injuries in crash

Newman suffered head injury, no internal injuries in crash
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ryan Newman says he suffered a head injury in his crash on the last lap of the Daytona 500 but didn’t disclose details. Roush team president Steve Newmark opened a news conference before Sunday’s race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway by reading a lengthy statement from Newman. The 42-year-old driver from Indiana apologized for not being at the track. He says he avoided internal organ damage and broken bones in the crash and is being treated for the head injury. There is no timetable for his return to racing. Ross Chastain will drive the No. 6 Ford on Sunday as Newman’s streak of 649 consecutive starts comes to an end.

Capitals snap skid, beat Penguins to vault into first place

Capitals snap skid, beat Penguins to vault into first place
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Braden Holtby made 33 saves to help the Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 and end their losing streak at four. The Capitals vaulted over their archrivals into first place in the Metropolitan Divison. T.J. Oshie scored the go-ahead goal with 9:20 left in the third period to give Washington just its second victory in eight games. Former Penguins winger Carl Hagelin scored twice in the third period for the Capitals. Sidney Crosby, Patric Hornqvist and Evgeni Malkin scored for Pittsburgh. The Penguins lost their third in a row to cool off and fall into second place.

Joey Logano defends Las Vegas victory with another win

Joey Logano defends Las Vegas victory with another win
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Joey Logano has defended last year’s victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with a win under caution Sunday. Logano missed a call to come to pit road for fresh tires on the final round of stops, an error that put him in front for the lead on the restart. But with 17 drivers behind him with fresh tires, Logano needed a strong jump to preserve the victory. He pulled away on the restart and had taken the white flag when a crash behind him brought out the race-ending caution.

Eichel scores twice, Sabres races past sluggish Penguins 5-2

Eichel scores twice, Sabres races past sluggish Penguins 5-2
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jack Eichel scored twice and the Buffalo Sabres jumped on the Pittsburgh Penguins early in a 5-2 victory. Eichel, Zemgus Girgensons and Sam Reinhart all beat Tristan Jarry during an early three-goal outburst. Connor Hutton turned away 41 shots as the Sabres earned just their second regulation victory in their last 20 meetings with Pittsburgh. Evgeni Malkin scored twice for the Penguins. But Pittsburgh has now dropped two straight since moving into first place in the Metropolitan Division earlier in the week.

Kihei Clark scores 17 as Virginia holds off Pitt 59-56

Kihei Clark scores 17 as Virginia holds off Pitt 59-56
By ALAN SAUNDERS Associated Press
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kihei Clark scored 17 points as Virginia held off a late charge to top Pittsburgh, 59-56. Trailing by 14 in the second half, Pitt used a 7-0 run to close to with in two points in the final two minutes. But Pitt guard Trey McGowens’ 3-point attempt with under 10 seconds to play went off the rim and Ryan Murphy’s last-dash heave didn’t get off before the buzzer.

DEA agent accused of conspiring with cartel

AP Exclusive: DEA agent accused of conspiring with cartel
By JOSHUA GOODMAN and JIM MUSTIAN Associated Press Writers
MIAMI (AP) — A once-standout U.S. federal narcotics agent known for spending lavishly on luxury cars and Tiffany jewelry has been arrested on charges he conspired to launder money with the same Colombian drug cartel he was tasked with fighting. Authorities say Jose Irizarry and his wife were taken into custody Friday in Puerto Rico. An indictment handed up in Tampa, Florida accuses Irizarry of secretly using his position as a federal agent to divert millions of dollars in drug proceeds from DEA control. Messages sent to Irizarry’s attorney seeking comment were not immediately returned.

Self-styled daredevil dies in crash after rocket launch

Self-styled daredevil dies in crash after rocket launch
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BARSTOW, Calif. (AP) — A colleague and a witness say a self-styled daredevil died Saturday after a rocket in which he launched himself crashed into the ground. The Daily Press of Victorville reports that “Mad” Mike Hughes died after the homemade rocket crashed on private property in Barstow about 1:52 p.m. near Highway 247.  Waldo Stakes, a colleague who was at the rocket launch, said Hughes, 64, was killed.  Justin Chapman, a freelance journalist, told The Associated Press that he and his wife witnessed the crash. Chapman said the rocket appeared to rub against the launch apparatus, which might have torn the parachutes attached to it.  He said the rocket went straight into the ground.