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Auto racing: Andretti drivers have been fastest during Indy 500 practices
INDIANAPOLIS — Rain or shine, Andretti Autosport emphatically stamped itself as the favorite to win the pole during qualifying Saturday for the 97th Indianapolis 500. A fierce mid-afternoon storm cut short Friday’s practice session by about three hours. Just about an hour after the track …
Railcats fall to Saltdogs, 10-4
GARY — Any chance the RailCats had of fashioning a second straight comeback pretty much burned up in a ragged sixth.
Without the benefit of a hit, Lincoln scored four runs in that inning on its way to a 10-4 win on Friday night at …
Fantasy NASCAR: Readers benefit from popular drivers’ finishes
It was pretty obvious last weekend’s race at Darlington would be a high-scoring week for the readers in our sixth annual Fantasy NASCAR contest as soon as the white flag was waved. When the top seven are all popular drivers — unlike in every restrictor …
Illiana Speedway: Jeff Cannon back in driver’s seat
Veteran Illiana Motor Speedway super late model driver Jeff Cannon says that it’s “dumb luck” that he’s leading the super late model division. Because his car hasn’t run anything like he hoped it would in two races this season. So he’s hoping the third time …
RailCats veterans lead rally for win in opener
GARY — On Opening Day, it seemed somehow appropriate that a pair of veterans propelled the RailCats to a win.
Mike Massaro started a comeback, and Adam Klein completed it, as they edged Lincoln 9-8 in 11 innings on Thursday night at the Steel Yard, …
RailCats preview: Cats looking to reach American Association playoffs for first time
GARY — Since joining the American Association for the 2011 season, the RailCats have yet to make the playoffs, including last season’s 50-50 record. They seem confident that they will break through this season. Alain Quijano will start on Opening Day for the RailCats against …
RailCats preview: After ups, downs, Clay Zavada eyes return to bigs
GARY — With a controlled motion, Clay Zavada angles his left hand and arm upward. He then abruptly thrusts skyward, then just as abruptly toward the ground. The demonstration serves to reinforce the words encapsulating his journey — if that’s even possible. “I’m just trying …
Region roller derby team back in action in Hammond
Beyond the fuzzy memories of the regularly televised 1970s phenomenon, roller derby enthusiasts acknowledge the sport has pretty much been absent from the minds of today’s sports fans. But the Region Rat Rollers will look to change that as they thunder back to Northwest Indiana. …
Bowling: Diandra Asbaty helps Emmanouel Fokianos get rolling to 879 series
When LaPorte’s Emmanouel Fokianos rolled a career-high 879 series in March at Casey’s Lanes, it was a vast improvement from his previous five high series that ranged between 802 and 807. And, yet, the accomplishment came in Fokianos’ only league for the 2012-13 bowling season. …
Bowling: Post-Tribune adult tournament qualifiers
The Post-Tribune women’s tourney will be at noon on May 25 at Stardust III in Dyer, while the men will be the following day, also at noon at Stardust III. Below is the list of qualifiers for each invite-only tourney with entry fees attached to …
Bowling: Chesterton’s Nate Sipe overcomes back trouble to take P-T boys title
HOBART — When Nate Sipe captured a sectional title during this past high school season, it was the first individual title ever for the Chesterton senior. And while Sipe had to overcome normal obstacles to win that title, they paled in comparison to what he …
Bowling: Merrillville’s Carly Larson turns up heat to win P-T girls title
HOBART — It’s all about the “game face.” Whenever Carly Larson needs to turn up the heat on an opponent in a head-to-head match for scholarship money, she puts on that game face and it’s all but over. In the girls championship match of the …
Bowling: First round matches separated by just one pin at P-T Youth Scholarship Tournament
HOBART — There were a couple matches in the first round of bracket-style match play in the 11th annual Post-Tribune Youth Scholarship Tournament that couldn’t have been any closer. Girls No. 4 seed Jessica Sellers edged No. 5 seed Caroline Dienes 193-192, while on the …
Ed Carpenter tops group of five drivers over 220 mph in first Indy practice
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Motor Speedway opened for business Saturday with gray skies and a chill in the air. But during the course of the afternoon, the sun shown long enough for some quality teams to post some substantial speeds as they began the long, …
Swimming: Munster Masters in top half at national meet
INDIANAPOLIS — Nicole Saulters held six individual and relay records at Ball State during her collegiate swimming career. A persistent shoulder injury, though, immensely limited her success as a senior. Looking to erase those memories, the former Highland standout joined the Munster Masters Swimming Club …
Shane Harmon comes out on top at Lake Central Triathlon
ST. JOHN — The finish for the second annual Lake Central Triathlon fits the theme of the outing. Into the Indians’ football practice facility, the competitors completed the third faze — the running portion across the school’s cross country facilities — and finalized the race …
