Archive for May, 2006

F1 driver – Testing resumes in Spain 

Testing resumes in Spain 
F1-Live.com via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - May 31 4:33 AM
Fisichella leads the early pace : Less than three days since the fall of the chequered flag in Monte Carlo, the teams were back on the testing trail this morning at Circuit de Catalunya and preparing foe the forthcoming British Grand Prix.Save to My Web

Coulthard is Red Bull’s superman 
Formula 1 - May 28 8:52 AM
For Red Bull team principal Christian Horner it must have seemed like a throwaway comment – promising that hed jump into the teams paddock swimming pool naked in the somewhat unlikely event that the team scored a podium position in Monaco.Save to My Web

Alonso gets fourth win of season 
The Columbus Dispatch - May 29 4:46 AM
Fernando Alonso won the Monaco Grand Prix yesterday in Monte Carlo, Monaco, giving him four victories in seven races in 2006. Alonso (Renault) tops the Formula One standings with 64 points. Michael Schumacher of Ferrari, who finished fifth yesterday, is second with 43 points.Save to My Web

Fisichella punished 
Pitpass - May 27 10:22 AM
Fisichella punishedSave to My Web

Alonso unchallenged in Monaco 
Toronto Sun - May 29 1:38 AM
IN TOMORROW’S PAPER:Save to My Web

Ghosn: Team, not driver, wins titles. 
Crash.Net via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - May 31 3:24 AM
Renault president Carlos Ghosn has shrugged off the impending loss of Fernando Alonso, despite speculation that the Spaniard’s departure for McLaren will leave the regie without a title contender.Save to My Web

Superman Coulthard flies to first RBR podium. 
Crash.Net via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - May 28 10:01 AM
His car is emblazoned with decals for the forthcoming Superman movie and David Coulthard certainly lived up to his reputation as a Superhero by delivering Red Bull a surprise maiden podium finish at the Monaco Grand Prix.Save to My Web

Motor racing-Stewards also summon Fisichella after qualifying 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - May 27 8:10 AM
Monaco Grand Prix stewards summoned Renault’s Giancarlo Fisichella after reports that he blocked Red Bull’s David Coulthard in qualifying.Save to My Web

Motor racing-Monaco Grand Prix team by team 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - May 28 12:00 PM
Team by team analysis of Sunday’s Monaco Formula One Grand Prix (listed in current championship order):Save to My Web

Alonso Cruises To Win At Monaco 
Fox 6 News San Diego - May 28 12:02 PM
Fernando Alonso captured Sunday’s Grand Prix of Monaco. The victory was Alonso’s fourth of the season and 12th of his Formula One career.Save to My Web

F1 driver – Monaco GP: Toyota race notes 

Monaco GP: Toyota race notes 
Motorsport.com - May 28 10:09 AM
Panasonic Toyota Racing will come away from today’s Monaco Grand Prix with a solitary point after a battling drive to 8th place from Ralf Schumacher on a one-stop strategy.Save to My Web

Schumacher manager hints at Toyota interest 
Tiscali - May 28 2:46 AM
BERLIN (Reuters) – Michael Schumachers manager hinted in a German newspaper interview on Tuesday that the former world champion could move to big-spending Toyota after Ferrari.Save to My Web

Alonso wins Monaco Grand Prix 
rediff.com - May 28 7:26 AM
The Formula One world champion led from start to finish to hand Renault their fifth victory in seven races.Save to My Web

”Once again it’s a tale of woe for me” – Trulli 
F1-Live.com via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - May 28 9:21 AM
Monaco GP – Toyota – Race : Toyota comes away from today’s Monaco Grand Prix with a solitary point after a battling drive to eighth place from Ralf Schumacher on a one-stop strategy.Save to My Web

F1-Monaco Grand Prix Lineup 
KRON 4 Bay Area - May 27 12:56 PM
1. Michael Schumacher, Germany, Ferrari, 1 minute, 13.898 seconds, 101.103 mph.Save to My Web

F1 driver – Ferrari F1 Team: Monaco GP – The Race

Ferrari F1 Team: Monaco GP – The Race
Auto Racing Daily - May 29, 2006 Everyone could see today that I am not the sort to give up.". Felipe Massa: "A race and in fact a weekend to forget as soon as possible.

Massa crash halts qualifying for Monaco Grand Prix
Zee News, India - May 27, 2006 Monaco, May 27: Brazilian Felipe Massa crashed his Ferrari after only seven minutes halting today`s qualifying session for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix.

Spanish GP – Felipe Massa: 'A lot more motivation'
Auto Racing Daily - May 13, 2006 Barcelona, 11th May 2006 – just four days after facing the media in the post-Europe GP "top three" press conference, Felipe Massa was once again sat down in

Barcelona Day 1: Massa fastest
F1Racing.net, Netherlands - 6 hours ago Felipe Massa was the quickest man today. The track dried throughout the day. Felipe Massa completed the quickest lap at a dry track around the end of the day.

Massa paces Barca day 1
ITV.com, UK - 5 hours ago Felipe Massa was the only man to dip beneath the 1m15s barrier, shading Renault duo Giancarlo Fisichella and Heikki Kovalainen.

Barcelona: Ferrari F1 Test – Massa Quickest
PaddockTalk - 4 hours ago The morning was affected by rain, to such an extent that only Felipe Massa ventured out on track, working on development of Bridgestone rain tyres.

Massa: F1 too big a step for Rossi.
crash.net, UK - May 26, 2006 Ferrari number two driver, Felipe Massa has insisted that the he didn't feel relieved this week, when Valentino Rossi announced that he would be sticking with

SUPER AGURI F1 TEAM drivers Takuma Sato and Franck Montagny will
Auto Racing Daily - May 28, 2006 SUPER AGURI F1 TEAM drivers Takuma Sato and Franck Montagny will start tomorrow s Monaco Grand Prix ahead of the Ferrari of Felipe Massa who failed to set a

Brazilian Felipe relaxed about Ferrari future
Malaysia Star, Malaysia - May 25, 2006 FERRARI'S Felipe Massa says he is relaxed about his Formula One future after Valentino Rossi's decision to remain in MotoGP. I

Looking back at Monaco
sportnetwork.net, UK - 1 hour ago The troubling qualifying did arrive, as there was indeed an incident in the first session with Felipe Massa s Ferrari hitting the wall and putting him at the

QUALI BLOW-BY-BLOW
ITV.com, UK - May 27, 2006 Jenson Button joined Felipe Massa in the drop zone after failing to make it through to the Top Ten shoot out. Meanwhile David Coulthard is flying for Red Bull.

Felipe Massa: 'a Lot More Motivation'
Auto Racing Daily - May 12, 2006 Just four days after facing the media in the post-Europe GP "top three" press conference, Felipe Massa was once again sat down in front of a microphone in the

Schumacher stripped of pole
InTheNews.co.uk, UK - May 28, 2006 Ferrari were left fuming by the decision and they will now have both cars starting from the back of the grid after Felipe Massa crashed during qualifying.

Drivers – Schumacher loses Monaco pole after stop during qualifying 

Schumacher loses Monaco pole after stop during qualifying 
USA Today - May 27 3:56 PM
Michael Schumacher was stripped of the pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix after stewards ruled he deliberately stopped his car on the track during qualifying Saturday. Schumacher, who had the fastest qualifying lap, will start from the back of the back in Sunday’s race, while Fernando Alonso will start from the pole with Mark Webber second.Save to My Web

There will always be Barcelona for Alonso 
SportingNews.com - May 29 9:47 AM
MONTE CARLO, Monaco — For Fernando Alonso, Monaco is nice but there will always be Barcelona. Alons…Save to My Web

Monaco Grand Prix 
Blogcritics.org - May 28 7:03 PM
Fernando Alonso has added another achievement to his increasingly impressive repertoire with a win at Monaco. It was a fairly interesting race by Monaco standards — there where bumps, bangs, and politics aplenty, and to add to it all, some overtaking! I’ll lay out the podium order first, just to make those who missed the race wonder exactly what happened. In first place was Fernando Save to My Web

Alonso wins Monaco GP for first time 
USA Today - May 28 8:20 AM
Alonso, in a Renault, won for the fourth time in seven races. The defending F1 champion now has 64 points. Juan Pablo Montoya of McLaren-Mercedes was second, and David Coulthard of Red Bull was third. It was the first podium for Red Bull in an F1 race.Save to My Web

Fisichella punished by stewards 
Formula 1 - May 27 10:52 AM
Renaults Giancarlo Fisichella has had his three fastest times from Monaco qualifying deleted after stewards decided he had impeded Red Bull driver David Coulthard during a flying lap.Save to My Web

Motor racing-Formula One Grand Prix of Monaco qualifying session 1 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - May 27 5:28 AM
Qualifying session 1 from the Formula One Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco (Monte Carlo) on Saturday 1.Save to My Web

Alonso wins and extends title advantage 
F1-Live.com via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - May 28 9:15 AM
Monaco GP – Renault – Race : This afternoon at the Monaco Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso took his fourth win of the 2006 season with a measured, mistake-free drive from Pole Position.Save to My Web

Coulthard is Red Bull’s superman 
Formula 1 - May 28 8:52 AM
For Red Bull team principal Christian Horner it must have seemed like a throwaway comment – promising that hed jump into the teams paddock swimming pool naked in the somewhat unlikely event that the team scored a podium position in Monaco.Save to My Web

Feisty Fisichella proves overtaking is possible. 
Crash.Net via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - May 28 10:24 AM
Although most eyes were on his team mate Fernando Alonso at the head of the field, the Monaco crowd were still entertained by a feisty drive from Giancarlo Fisichella, after the Italian came through the odds to take sixth place.Save to My Web

F1 driver – Alonso eyes title hat-trick 

Alonso eyes title hat-trick 
motoring.iafrica.com - May 30 11:25 PM
As Michael Schumacher slipped away to lick his wounds after another controversial blot on his record-breaking career, his glory-hunting successor Fernando Alonso oozed confidence in the wake of his maiden Monaco Grand Prix win.Save to My Web

Alonso wins Monaco GP 
Canada.com - May 28 8:10 AM
Fernando Alonso of Spain and Renault celebrates after winning the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo Circuit on May 28, 2006, in Monte Carlo, Monaco.Save to My Web

Alonso takes Monaco GP 
winnipegsun.com - May 28 11:52 PM
MONTE CARLO, Monaco — There isn’t much left for Fernando Alonso to accomplish in Formula One. He won the world title last season at 24. He won in his native Spain and got to give King Juan Carlos a ride.Save to My Web

Alonso takes Monaco Grand Prix 
CBC - May 28 8:43 AM
Fernando Alonso of Spain won the Grand Prix of Monaco on Sunday to claim his fourth Formula One victory of the season. It was Alonso’s first career triumph at the Grand Prix of Monaco, a race widely considered to be the circuit’s most prestigious event.Save to My Web

Drivers – Good result: 2 points for Nick Heidfeld

Good result: 2 points for Nick Heidfeld
sportnetwork.net, UK - May 28, 2006 The 2006 Monaco Grand Prix is underway. BMW Sauber F1 Team driver Nick Heidfeld made an excellent start and improved from 15th to 11th position.

Hedifeld pours scorn on safety concerns
UpdateF1, Netherlands - May 25, 2006 May 25 (GMM) Nick Heidfeld has played down the debate about whether Monte Carlo is now too dangerous a circuit for formula one.

Motorsport News: Russ Bonds Weekly Report
Automobile.com - 18 hours ago Michael had a strong run through the back markers, finishing fifth, while Fisichella was sixth, Nick Heidfeld seventh, and rounding out the points was Ralf

F1: Monaco Grand Prix Live
Unison.ie, Ireland - May 27, 2006 Kimi Raikkonen followed on from his triumph at the Spanish Grand Prix to claim victory again when he finished ahead of Nick Heidfeld last year, and the Finn

Drivers – Fernando Alonso wins in Monaco

Fernando Alonso wins in Monaco
Typically Spanish, Spain - May 28, 2006 By hb. Fernando Alonso picked up his fourth win of the season in Monaco yesterday, his first in the principality. It was his 12th

Monaco: Formula One Post-Race Press Conference – Alonso, Montoya
PaddockTalk - May 28, 2006 Fernando ALONSO: I think first of all, I want to dedicate this victory to Edouard Michelin of whom we had such sad news on Friday.

Movistar offers Fernando Alonso driving lessons for mobiles
Telecom Paper (subscription), Netherlands - May 29, 2006 Spanish mobile operator Movistar is offering a driving course run by Formula 1 racer Fernando Alonso as a promotion, reports the newspaper La Razon.

Fernando Alonso has it easy
Calcutta Telegraph, India - May 28, 2006 Monaco: Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso led the Monaco Grand Prix from start to finish on Sunday to hand Renault their fifth victory in seven races.

Renault F1 Team second home race the British Grand Prix
Easier, UK - 2 hours ago Renault F1 Team currently leads the Constructors Championship with 91 points, whilst Fernando Alonso sits atop the Drivers Championship having

FORMULA 1 – RENAULT: Fernando Alonso: A frustrating qualifying.
noticias.info, Spain - May 27, 2006 FA: It was good until the final moments. I was on my final lap and three tenths up on Schumacher when I saw yellow flags as I got to Rascasse.

Drivers – Auto Racing Roundup: Alonso wins Monaco Grand Prix

Auto Racing Roundup: Alonso wins Monaco Grand Prix
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette – Fernando Alonso has seemingly done it all in Formula One. He won the world title last season at 24. He won in his native Spain and got to give King Juan Carlos a ride. Yesterday, he won the Monaco Grand Prix in Monte Carlo, Monaco, his first victory

Formula One champ wins series’ most prestigious race
Record Searchlight – MONTE CARLO, Monaco (AP) — Fernando Alonso won the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday, his first victory in Formula One’s most prestigious race. Alonso, in a Renault, won for the fourth time in seven races. The defending F1 champion now has 64 points

Alonso wins his first Monaco Grand Prix Formula One
Detroit Free Press – MONTE CARLO, Monaco — Fernando Alonso has seemingly done it all in Formula One. He won the world title last season at 24. He won in his native Spain and got to give King Juan Carlos a ride. On Sunday, he won the Monaco Grand Prix, his first victory

Alonso golden in Monaco
Pasadena Star-News – He won the world title last season at 24. He won in his native Spain and got to give King Juan Carlos a ride. On Sunday, he won the Monaco Grand Prix, his first victory in F1’s most prestigious race. “This is a special place for any driver to win a

Monaco GP goes to Alonso
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel – MONTE CARLO, Monaco Fernando Alonso has seemingly done it all in Formula One. He won the world title last season at 24. He won in his native Spain and got to give King Juan Carlos a ride. On Sunday, he won the Monaco Grand Prix, his first victory

The Tories will introduce a bill next week calling for fixed election
940 News – Defending F1 champ Alonso wins Monaco GP, his first win in Monte Carlo at 11:05 on May 28, 2006, EST. MONTE CARLO, Monaco (AP) – Defending Formula One champion Fernando Alonso of Renault won the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday, his first victory in F1’s

Stewards’ decision moves Schumacher from pole to rear of Monaco grid
Bradenton Herald – MONTE CARLO, Monaco Michael Schumacher was stripped of the pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix after stewards ruled he deliberately stopped his car on the track during qualifying Saturday. The seven-time world champion will start from the back

Kahne ends Johnson’s dominance at Lowe’s
Arizona Daily Star – CONCORD, N.C. Jimmie Johnson’s reign ended in frantic but fruitless pursuit of Kasey Kahne. There’s finally a new Coca-Cola 600 winner, and somebody other than Johnson celebrated in Victory Lane at Lowe’s Motor Speedway for the first time

Alonso first in Monaco
Buffalo News – MONTE CARLO, Monaco – Fernando Alonso has seemingly done it all in Formula One. He won the world title last season at 24. He won in his native Spain and got to give King Juan Carlos a ride. On Sunday, he won the Monaco Grand Prix, his first win in

MONACO GP – SATURDAY – TEAM QUOTES
GrandPrix.com – Fernando Alonso (2nd, 1:13.962): “I would have been on pole for sure today, without the problem on the final lap. I think we had a very good strategy for qualifying and the performance from the Michelin tyres was fantastic. So to lose my fastest lap

Other Sports Stories
1960 Sun – Monte Carlo, Monaco (Sports Network) – Fernando Alonso captured Sunday’s Grand Prix of Monaco. The No.1 Renault crossed the finish line 14.5 seconds ahead of McLaren’s Juan Montoya. The victory was Alonso’s fourth of the season and 12th of his

Alonso wins Monaco GP
Windsor Star – MONTE CARLO, Monaco — Defending Formula One champion Fernando Alonso of Renault won the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday, his first victory in F1’s most prestigious race. “This is a special place for any driver to win a race, for the history, for what it

Samuel Butler
Halifax Chronicle-Herald – MONTE CARLO, Monaco There isn t much left for Fernando Alonso to accomplish in Formula One. He won the world title last season at 24. He won in his native Spain and got to give King Juan Carlos a ride. And on Sunday he won the Monaco Grand Prix

Alonso claims first win in Monaco
TSN – MONTE CARLO, Monaco (AP) – Defending Formula One champion Fernando Alonso of Renault won the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday, his first victory in F1’s most prestigious race. Alonso was followed by Juan Pablo Montoya of McLaren-Mercedes and David

Drivers – Alonso wins as Coulthard makes podium 

Alonso wins as Coulthard makes podium 
Evening Standard - May 28 10:03 AM
Fernando Alonso led from start to finish to win the Monaco Grand Prix as David Coulthard made history for Red Bull. The Renault driver stretched his championship lead to 21 points after surviving a fierce challenge from Kimi Raikkonen to win from pole position – his fourth victory of the season.Save to My Web

PGA TOUR 
Akron Beacon Journal - May 29 12:35 AM
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MONACO KINGS McLAREN CAN RULE AGAIN 
Sporting Life - May 26 7:55 AM
McLaren know better than any other team how to win at Monte Carlo. They’ve done it an amazing 13 times since their debut in 1966.Save to My Web

Superman Coulthard ends long absence from podium 
Belfast Telegraph - May 29 2:57 AM
David Coulthard produced a super hero’s performance to make history for Red Bull in the Monaco Grand Prix and end his long absence from the podium.Save to My Web

Drivers – Schuey apologises to Alonso 

Schuey apologises to Alonso 
FOXSPORTS.com.au - May 29 5:28 PM
MICHAEL Schumacher has apologised to Fernando Alonso for wrecking his fast qualifying lap for Sunday’s weekend’s controversial Monaco Formula One Grand Prix.Save to My Web

Monaco victory for Alonso 
RT News - May 28 7:13 AM
Fernando Alonso won the Monaco GP today after Michael Schumacher had been stripped of pole position after race stewards found him guilty of sabotaging Alonso’s flying lap in qualifying.Save to My Web

Alonso grabs first win at Monaco 
Nine O’Clock - May 28 1:18 PM
MONACO – Defending world champion Fernando Alonso of Spain drove from pole position to a clear and consummate victory for Renault in Sundays controversy-hit Monaco Grand Prix. His first win in the Principality, in the wake of Saturdays extraordinary penalty that sent disgraced rival Michael Schumacher from pole to the back of the grid, enlarged his lead over the seven-times champion German to Save to My Web

F1 driver – Superman Coulthard returns 

Superman Coulthard returns 
The Star Online - May 29 5:13 PM
MONACO: Red Bull’s theme for the Monaco Grand Prix weekend was ‘Superman Returns’ and David Coulthard lived up to the part on Sunday.Save to My Web

Coulthard the caped crusader makes history in Monaco race 
The Herald - May 28 6:11 PM
David Coulthard gave a super hero’s performance to make history for Red Bull in the Monaco Grand Prix, and end his long absence from the limelight.Save to My Web

F1: Red Bull hopeful of more podiums 
autosport.com - May 28 7:41 AM
Red Bull Racing sporting director Christian Horner is hopeful that David Coulthard’s podium finish in the Monaco Grand Prix is not a flash in the pan.Save to My Web

There will always be Barcelona for Alonso 
SportingNews.com - May 29 9:47 AM
MONTE CARLO, Monaco — For Fernando Alonso, Monaco is nice but there will always be Barcelona. Alons…Save to My Web

Uncertain Coulthard reaches 200 races landmark 
AFP via Yahoo! News - May 26 7:10 AM
An uncertain David Coulthard will have reason for special celebrations after Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix if he competes in the race and chalks up his 200th Grand Prix.Save to My Web

Bullish Coulthard back on podium 
Daily Telegraph - May 28 4:05 PM
David Coulthard looks every inch the superhero as he records Red Bull Racing’s maiden podium in Formula One with third place in the Monaco Grand Prix.Save to My Web

COUL SPARKS NAKED LEAP 
Daily Mirror - May 29 1:01 AM
DAVID COULTHARD’S boss leapt naked into a swimming pool after losing a bet as the Scot’s superhuman efforts earned an unlikely third place in Monaco.Save to My Web

Miami Heat Take Series 3-1 
Zaman Online - 1 hour, 59 minutes ago
In the finals of the NBA Eastern Conference, the Miami Heat moved ahead of the Detroit Pistons 3-1 in the series. In the fourth match of series, the Miami Heat beat the Pistons 89-78.Save to My Web

Red Bull Racing Monaco GP 2006 – RACE 
The Auto Channel - May 28 10:12 AM
SUPERMAN! SUPERTEAM! SUPERPODIUM! DAVID COULTHARD, (Finish Position THIRD! Start Position: 7th): “It’s so great, fantastic. It’s been a couple of years since I was on the podium, so it’s especially great to finish on it here in Monaco.Save to My Web

Coulthard hails historic podium 
BBC News - May 28 9:18 AM
David Coulthard says his third-placed finish in the Monaco Grand Prix is a “very important day for Red Bull”.Save to My Web

Drivers – Alonso wides the gap

Alonso wides the gap
Cape Times – Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso led the Monaco grand prix from start to finish yesterday to hand Renault their fifth victory in seven races. The win, with Ferrari’s Michael Schumacher starting in the pit lane after being stripped of pole for

Controversy strikes Monaco Grand Prix
Globe and Mail – MONTE CARLO, Monaco Michael Schumacher gained the provisional pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix Saturday in a controversial qualifying session. After setting the fastest lap of one minute 13.898 seconds early in the final section of

Monaco Grand Prix results
Bradenton Herald – Results from the Monaco Grand Prix Formula One event on the 2.076-mile-street circuit at Monte Carlo, Monaco: 1. Fernando Alonso, Spain, Renault, 78 laps, 1 hour, 43 minutes, 43.118 seconds, 93.645 mph. 2. Juan Pablo Montoya, Colombia, McLaren

Beaten Schuey holds head high
FOX Sports Australia – MICHAEL Schumacher, Ferrari and its fans held their heads high today (AEST) after fighting to collect just four points from a weekend they will want to forget at the Monaco Grand Prix. Thousands of race fans had packed the narrow streets of the

Schumacher gains provisional pole position for Monaco Grand Prix
680 News – MONTE CARLO, Monaco (AP) – Michael Schumacher gained the provisional pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix Saturday in a controversial qualifying session. After setting the fastest lap of one minute 13.898 seconds early in the final section of

Controversy mars Schumacher ‘pole’
CNN – Alonso was ahead at all the check points on his final qualifying lap. MONTE CARLO — Michael Schumacher pipped world champion Fernando Alonso for the vital pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix after a controversial final qualifying session on

The Monaco Grand Prix lineup
Macon Telegraph – The Monaco Grand Prix Formula One lineup on the 2.076-mile street circuit at Monte Carlo, Monaco: 1. Fernando Alonso, Spain, Renault, 1 minute, 13.962 seconds. 2. Mark Webber, Australia, Williams, 1:14.082. 3. Kimi Raikkonen, Finland, McLaren

AUTO RACING
St. Paul Pioneer Press – 1. Fernando Alonso, Spain, Renault, 78 laps, 1 hour, 43 minutes, 43.118 seconds, 93.645 mph. 2. Juan Pablo Montoya, Colombia, McLaren-Mercedes, 78, 1:43:57.883. 3. David Coulthard, Britain, Red Bull, 78, 1:44:35.414. 4. Rubens Barrichello, Brazil

The Tories will introduce a bill next week calling for fixed election
940 News – Schumacher gains provisional pole position for Monaco Grand Prix at 14:30 on May 27, 2006, EST. MONTE CARLO, Monaco (AP) – Michael Schumacher gained the provisional pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix Saturday in a controversial qualifying

F1-Monaco Grand Prix Lineup
WTOC TV – 1. Michael Schumacher, Germany, Ferrari, 1 minute, 13.898 seconds, 101.103 mph. 2. Fernando Alonso, Spain, Renault, 1:13.962. 3. Mark Webber, Australia, Williams, 1:14.082. 4. Kimi Raikkonen, Finland, McLaren-Mercedes, 1:14.140. 5. Giancarlo

F1 driver – BUTTON WRITES OFF CHANCES 

BUTTON WRITES OFF CHANCES 
Sporting Life - May 30 1:32 AM
Jenson Button admits British fans are unlikely to have much to celebrate at Silverstone in two weeks, claiming he will be lucky to even make the top four.Save to My Web

Richard Williams: Eriksson suggests he loves the English more than people think 
Guardian Unlimited - May 29 6:00 PM
Sven says the English are “a welcoming people”, reports Richard Williams. The press on the other hand…Save to My Web

Turkish Billiard Players Aim Championship 
Zaman Online - May 30 2:00 PM
Turkish billiard players have made many individual achievements and are now aiming for success in the team championship.Save to My Web

Revel in the Riviera 
Daily Telegraph - May 31 6:34 AM
Glamour rating Moderate. This tiny hamlet between Nice and Monaco is a refreshing alternative to the glitz of Monaco, Cannes and St-Tropez.Save to My Web

F1: Schumacher’s GPDA role not in danger 
autosport.com - May 28 8:11 AM
David Coulthard has rejected suggestions that Michael Schumacher’s position as president of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA) is under threat because of the qualifying controversy in Monaco.Save to My Web

Red Bull hints at new DC contract 
ITV.com - May 30 4:04 AM
David Coulthard appears to be close to being offered a new contract with the team following his Monaco GP podium. The Scot has continuously reiterated his desire to stay with Red Bull in 2007.Save to My Web

F1 driver – Alonso grabs first win at Monaco 

Alonso grabs first win at Monaco 
AFP via Yahoo! News - May 28 7:47 AM
Defending world champion Fernando Alonso of Spain drove from pole position to a clear and consummate victory for Renault in controversy-hit Monaco Grand Prix.Save to My Web

Alonso wins, Red Bull on podium 
Formula 1 - May 28 7:52 AM
After the high drama of yesterdays qualifying session, and the subsequent relegation of Michael Schumacher from pole position to the back of the pack, there was something reassuringly predictable about the way the Monaco Grand Prix unfolded.Save to My Web

UPDATE 2-Motor racing-Formula One Grand Prix of Monaco starting grid 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - May 27 2:27 PM
*** Provisional: updates starting position for Michael Schumacher from pole position to 22nd and for Giancarlo Fisichella from 5th to 9th. Official confirmation for Fisichella’s starting position will follow on Sunday. ***Save to My Web

Alonso adds Monte win to record. 
Crash.Net via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - May 28 7:03 AM
Reigning world champion, Fernando Alonso has won the Monaco Grand Prix, leading from start to finish at the principality, the seventh round in the 2006 FIA Formula One World Championship.Save to My Web

PGA TOUR 
Akron Beacon Journal - May 29 12:35 AM
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Analysis – what might have been 
Formula 1 - May 29 1:52 AM
You could have cut the atmosphere in the Renault pit with a knife immediately after qualifying on Saturday, before the stewards handed Michael Schumacher the penalty that took him from a controversial pole position to the back of the Monaco grid.Save to My Web

Alonso wins Monaco Grand Prix 
rediff.com - May 28 7:26 AM
The Formula One world champion led from start to finish to hand Renault their fifth victory in seven races.Save to My Web

Coulthard the caped crusader makes history in Monaco race 
The Herald - May 28 6:11 PM
David Coulthard gave a super hero’s performance to make history for Red Bull in the Monaco Grand Prix, and end his long absence from the limelight.Save to My Web

F1-Monaco Grand Prix Lineup 
KRON 4 Bay Area - May 27 12:56 PM
1. Michael Schumacher, Germany, Ferrari, 1 minute, 13.898 seconds, 101.103 mph.Save to My Web

Alonso grabs first win at Monaco 
Mail and Guardian - May 28 8:04 AM
Defending world champion Fernando Alonso of Spain drove from pole position to a clear and consummate victory for Renault in Sunday’s controversy-hit Monaco Grand Prix.Save to My Web

Heidfeld dampens danger debate 
F1-Live.com via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - May 25 12:48 AM
Ralf insists Monaco is dangerous : Nick Heidfeld has played down the debate about whether Monte Carlo is now too dangerous a circuit for Formula One.Save to My Web

Monaco GP: BMW Sauber Thursday practice notes 
Motorsport.com - May 26 1:11 PM
Although the drivers of the BMW Sauber F1 Team were happy with the balance of the BMW Sauber F1.06, they did not complete their scheduled programme for free practice.Save to My Web

F1 driver – Michael Schumacher On Pole

Michael Schumacher On Pole
Mediafax, Romania - May 27, 2006 Germany''s Michael Schumacher, driving a Ferrari, has seen his pole position win for the Monaco Grand Prix immediately put on hold for a suspected infringement

Stewards tampered with outcome of title race
Planet-F1 - 11 hours ago Michael Schumacher's boss Luca Montezemolo has slammed the Monaco race stewards claiming that they tampered with the outcome of this year's World Championship

Schumacher is nothing but a cheater
Montreal Gazette (subscription), Canada - May 29, 2006 &&&&&&&&&&& that, girdles und bibs, is why Michael Schumacher will NEVER be a hero to the MMQB. Because he simply cannot resist the impulse to cheat.

Schumi insists on innocence
Zee News, India - 9 hours ago Monaco, May 31: Michael Schumacher said he was disappointed that he could not defend his position properly when he was accused of his professional foul.

My Final Verdict: Schumacher Cheated
CaleyThistleOnline.com, Australia - May 30, 2006 By Dale Calkins – May 30 2006. After analyzing all relevant information, it is rather safe to state that Michael Schumacher purposely cheated in Monaco.

Michael Schumacher: 'Details Make The Difference Between Victory
Auto Racing Daily - May 16, 2006 Michael's win in his home race at Nuerburgring was matched by Fernando Alonso at Barcelona. On each occasion the direct adversary came in second.

SCHU ABUSE SIMPLY OVER THE TOP
Sportinglife.com, UK - May 30, 2006 To watch the broadcasts and read the newspapers since Michael Schumacher was found guilty of blocking the track and Fernando Alonso at Monte Carlo last

Schumacher Angry With Stewards' Decision
sportnetwork.net, UK - May 29, 2006 Michael Schumacher makes no secret of his displeasure with the race Stewards' decision to srtip him of his pole. Schumacher regrets

Schumacher's move worthy of scrutiny
Florida Today, FL - 16 hours ago The bigger story was Michael Schumacher, who rallied into the top five after starting last due to a penalty for what race officials said was stalling his car

Michael Schumacher Visits German World Cup Team
PaddockTalk - May 23, 2006 Countryman Michael Schumacher popped in to wish Germany's World Cup football team all the best as they trained in Switzerland on Monday.

Formula 1 – Triebold, Rimer claim elusive victory

Triebold, Rimer claim elusive victory
Sun and Press – Andy Triebold, left, and Matt Rimer, both of Michigan, head to the shore after finishing first in the pro class race of the General Clinton Canoe Regatta on Monday. The pair raced down the Susquehanna River from Cooperstown to Bainbridge in 7 hours

Latest Andretti has fast track to future
Cincinnati Post – Marco Andretti, a close second in his first Indianapolis 500, says he’ll have a better idea of what to expect next year. INDIANAPOLIS – Mario Andretti and son Michael already knew what everyone else saw in the Indy 500: Marco Andretti is one special

Winton: Caltex Racing preview
Motorsport.com – Caltex Racing’s Russell Ingall is hoping that his previous record at Winton Motor Raceway will provide a solid foundation on which he can continue to build his V8 Supercar Championship assault this weekend. Of all the venues on the V8 Supercar

Marco Andretti Fast Facts: Watkins Glen Indy Grand Prix
Who Won – I’m really excited to be going to Watkins Glen as the NYSE team is coming off a very good test last month. It’s a very challenging course, but Eddie (Jones, race engineer) and I hit it off well and I believe we’ve found what I need for a

Another Andretti steps up at Indy 500
Bryan-College Station Eagle – INDIANAPOLIS – Mario Andretti and son Michael already knew what everyone else saw in the Indy 500: Marco Andretti is one special driver. On Sunday, in his first shot at the race his grandfather won in 1969, the 19-year-old Andretti came within 100

AP: Sam Abay Sepang summary
Motorsport.com – FIVE RACES AND FIVE PODIUM FINISHES. Rounds 3,4 & 5 of the Formula BMW Asia Championship at Malaysia’s Sepang Circuit proved drama filled for young Australian Formula BMW driver Sam Abay. “We had a pretty challenging weekend and some major technical

Indy facts
Fort Wayne News-Sentinel – DISTANCE 500 miles; 200 laps around the asphalt-on-brick Indianapolis Motor Speedway track, a 2 1/2 -mile rectangular oval. SANCTIONING BODY Indy Racing League; also open to Champ Car, USAC, NASCAR, SCCA, Formula One and other drivers through

INDY 500: Indianapolis 500 driver profiles
ESPN.com – Profiles of the 33 drivers in Sunday’s Indianapolis 500, in starting order with car number in parentheses, age, hometown, chassis, race team, four-lap qualification average and biographical information (w-former winner; r-rookie; all engines Honda

Monaco: Tech 1 Racing race report
Motorsport.com – The Tech 1 Racing team took part in its first race through the streets of Monaco last weekend. Drivers Jerome d’Ambrosio and Ryo Fukuda experienced mixed fortunes during the F1 Grand Prix’s curtain-raiser– The battle commenced on Thursday afternoon

A star is born at Indy in Marco Andretti PDF | Print | E-mail
Daily Herald – INDIANAPOLIS — Mario Andretti and son Michael already knew what everyone else saw in the Indy 500: Marco Andretti is one special driver. On Sunday, in his first shot at the race his grandfather won in 1969, the 19-year-old Andretti came within 100

Race Fans, Happy New Year!!
Insider Racing News – While that may seem somewhat out of place, the fact is that Memorial Day weekend for race fans is much like New Year s Day for college football fans. From Monaco to Indianapolis to Concord, North Carolina, last Sunday was an overload for the senses

Sheriff’s race should be most hotly contested
Lake County Leader Advertiser – In what will probably be the most-watched contest in the June 6 primaries, two candidates are vying for the Lake County Sheriff’s office, as incumbent Sheriff Bill Barron touts his years of experience and leadership, while his challenger, Sgt. Lucky

Speculation about the F1 Commission
GrandPrix.com – The new FIA Formula 1 Commission is being chosen at the moment. This body has been designed to streamline the decision-making processes in F1 and reduces the power of the teams and the racing circuits in F1. In the past all the teams have had a seat

Election Central: It’s no time for ennui
Orange County Register – Q: Which candidate in the Register’s Voter Guide said he’s running because he was called upon by God during prayer? A: Read the Register’s online Voter Guide at www.ocregister.com/voterguide to find out, and to learn about all the candidates in

Best racing weekend in a long while
The State – IF YOU DID not get enough auto racing last Sunday, you weren t trying. From the Grand Prix of Monaco, Formula 1 s biggest race, to the Indianapolis 500 (according to Tony George detractors, formerly the biggest race in America) to the Coca-Cola

Curves not only thing hard to handle at Motorsports Park
Salt Lake Tribune – TOOELE COUNTY Larry H. Miller did not build the Delta Center just because he wanted to have a place to shoot hoops or construct Jordan Commons just so he could catch dinner and a movie after work. Yet his personal interest in driving fast cars pretty

F1 – FORMULA 1 HONDA RACING: Rubens delivers his best yet

FORMULA 1 HONDA RACING: Rubens delivers his best yet
noticias.info, Spain - May 28, 2006 /noticias.info/ Rubens Barrichello finished today s thrilling Monaco Grand Prix in fourth place. It was his best result of the

FORMULA 1: Fisichella punished by stewards
noticias.info, Spain - May 28, 2006 /noticias.info/ Renault s Giancarlo Fisichella has had his three fastest times from Monaco qualifying deleted after stewards decided he had impeded Red Bull

FORMULA 1 – RENAULT: Monaco, race: Alonso wins Monaco thriller
noticias.info, Spain - May 28, 2006 /noticias.info/ Fernando Alonso has taken an easy victory at the Monaco Grand Prix to record the 12th Formula One win of his career.

FORMULA 1: Alonso wins, Red Bull on podium
noticias.info, Spain - May 28, 2006 /noticias.info/ Renault s Fernando Alonso won a curate s egg of a Monaco Grand Prix this afternoon, extending his lead in the world championship to 21

FORMULA 1: Coulthard is Red Bull's superman
noticias.info, Spain - May 28, 2006 78 laps later and the team were enjoying the best result of their Formula One career as David Coulthard brought his RB2 home in third place – and Horner was

FORMULA 1 – RENAULT: Fastest lap for di Grassi at Monaco
noticias.info, Spain - May 28, 2006 /noticias.info/ Both Lucas and his fellow Renault Driver Development squad member Jose Maria Lopez suffered damage in a multi-car accident at the first corner

FORMULA 1 – RED BULL RACING: EVERYBODY MOVE UP THE GRID
noticias.info, Spain - May 28, 2006 of food they ate, but the important number from last night is 1. That s how we are pleased to inform you this is in breach of 2006 Formula One Sporting

FORMULA 1 MF1: Monaco GP – Race
noticias.info, Spain - May 28, 2006 /noticias.info/ An unfortunate start line incident saw Christijan Albers lightly collide with teammate Tiago Monteiro and push him into the barriers, damaging

FORMULA 1 – RED BULL RACING: SUPERMAN! SUPERTEAM! SUPERPODIUM!
noticias.info, Spain - May 28, 2006 It s so great, fantastic. It s been a couple of years since I was on the podium, so it s especially great to finish on it here in Monaco.

F1 – REGION ROUNDUP

REGION ROUNDUP
Grand Forks Herald – Burleigh County ranchers Alvin and Juanita Braun are opening a store that will sell only North Dakota-produced beef. “ND Branded Beef” is set to open June 8. Initially, all the beef will come from the couple’s ranch, a few miles east of Bismarck

Variable student loan rates going up
Baltimore Sun – The variable interest rate on federal education loans is going up nearly 2 percentage points in July, which means students and parents have until then to consolidate loans to lock in current lower rates and potentially save thousands of dollars. Each

Auto Racing Package
ESPN.com – Auto Racing Package for June 1 or thereafter. Questions should be directed to Enterprise Editor Rob Gloster at (212) 621-1630. Sports Photos, ext. 1918; Graphics, ext. 6907. Reruns of stories and agate are available from http://yourap.org, from the

Bryant fares well at Meet of Champions
Benton Courier – The Bryant Blacksox weathered heat, rain and a pitching duel to win the Benton Memorial Weekend Wooden Bat Tournament at Holland Park on Sunday. Bryant’s first test was against Little Rock Red. Bryant’s Ryan Wilson started things off for the Blacksox

Marco Andretti Fast Facts: Watkins Glen Indy Grand Prix
Who Won – I’m really excited to be going to Watkins Glen as the NYSE team is coming off a very good test last month. It’s a very challenging course, but Eddie (Jones, race engineer) and I hit it off well and I believe we’ve found what I need for a

Security grants have downside
Philadelphia Daily News – WASHINGTON — In the annual competition for counterterror funding, the Homeland Security Department wants the 46 cities receiving money this year to consider the other side of the coin: The aid means that the government believes they are terror

Watkins Glen: CR Crews preview
Motorsport.com – Crews to Become Youngest Indy Pro Series Driver Ever Sunday at the Glen INDIANAPOLIS, May 30 – CR Crews of Dallas is poised to become the youngest driver ever to compete in an Indy Pro Series race with today’s announcement that he has been signed to

Watkins Glen: AJR/Emory Motorsports preview
Motorsport.com – Ruby Tuesday Championship Racing Team Hopes Six is a Charm Tavares, Florida — The Ruby Tuesday Championship Racing Team is heading to the historic Watkins Glen International Raceway for the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen and round eight of the Grand

Funds May Indicate Threat
Ledger – WASHINGTON — In the annual competition for counterterror funding, the Homeland Security Department wants the 46 cities receiving money this year to consider the other side of the coin: The aid means the government thinks they are terror targets

McLaren out of F1 Commission
GrandPrix.com – The FIA has now confirmed the leak of yesterday which suggested that McLaren and Toyota would not get representation on the new Formula 1 Commission in 2008. The World Council used a fax vote to appoint the new 2008 commission which includes a

FIA elects members of 2008 Formula One Commission
Motorsport.com – The FIA confirmed on May 31st that a fax vote of the World Motor Sport Council had elected the representatives from teams and promoters for the 2008 Formula One Commission, the body which approves technical and sporting regulations. Six from the

NYC Vies For Counterterror Funds
wnbc.com – WASHINGTON — New York and other cities fiercely competing for multimillion-dollar grants for counterterrorism programs must accept an unsettling premise along with the money: They are likely targets for terrorists. The government wants cities to

Memphis qualifies for terror funds
Memphis Commercial Appeal – WASHINGTON — In the annual competition for counterterrorism funding, the Homeland Security Department wants the 46 cities receiving money this year to consider the other side of the coin: The aid means the government thinks they are terror targets

Road America: Formula Xtreme, Superstock preview
Motorsport.com – LOCKHART PHILLIPS USA FORMULA XTREME SERIES TIGHTENING UP PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 31, 2006) — The last two seasons of the AMA Lockhart Phillips USA Formula Xtreme Series was a two rider duel between Honda riders Miguel Duhamel and Jake Zemke. This

Stocks set to rise as investors await Fed minutes
ABC News – NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stocks were set to open slightly higher on Wednesday, recovering from the previous day’s sharp sell-off, but investors were cautious before the release of Federal Reserve minutes that could provide clues on the outlook for

Cities Awarded Anti-Terror Grants Are Likely Terrorist Targets
FOX News – WASHINGTON Cities fiercely competing for multimillion-dollar grants for counterterrorism programs must accept an unsettling premise along with the money: They are likely targets for terrorists. The government wants cities to keep that in mind when

Cities to Get $740M in Anti-Terror Grants
Forbes – Cities fiercely competing for multimillion-dollar grants for counterterrorism programs must accept an unsettling premise along with the money: They are likely targets for terrorists. The government wants cities to keep that in mind when they find out

Formula 1 – 2006 Formula 1 Grand Prix of Monaco

2006 Formula 1 Grand Prix of Monaco
Edmunds.com/Inside Line, CA - 23 hours ago Monte Carlo The FIA Formula 1 World Championship series moved to the glamour capitol Carlo, the Monaco Grand Prix is the absolute favorite race among the

FORMULA 1 MF1: Monaco GP – Race
noticias.info, Spain - May 28, 2006 Albers claimed an impressive 12th-place finish, while Monteiro brought home his M16 in 15th position, despite being held up by slower cars for much of the race

FORMULA 1: Coulthard is Red Bull's superman
noticias.info, Spain - May 28, 2006 later and the team were enjoying the best result of their Formula One career as with Coulthard holding P7 during the opening stages of the race and quickly

David Bell Takes The Open Grand Prix Win In The Third Round Of AFM
RoadracingWorld.com, CA - 6 hours ago on his Roseville Cycles GSX-R750, finishing a frustrating 5th in Formula 1 before coming back to take the win in the Suzuki of Oakland 750 Production race.

USA: Gelles Racing Lime Rock
Motorsport.com, Canada - 23 hours ago Lime Rock, May 30th, 2006. — The Formula BMW USA He now lies fourth in the standings but looks very strong coming into the Montreal F-1 Race Weekend.

Formula 1 – Watkins Glen: Howard-Boss Motorsports preview

Watkins Glen: Howard-Boss Motorsports preview
Motorsport.com – Denver, NC . When the BOSS Snowplow Racing Team enters Watkins Glen International this weekend for the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen, a “new season” begins for the third-year Howard-Boss Motorsports Team. The six- hour endurance test will be the

County residents may get tax cut, end to phone surcharge
Salisbury Post – County taxpayers may get a tax cut if ever so slight. And two commissioners want the county to end the monthly 65-cent surcharge on telephone bills. During a budget session Tuesday evening, four of five members of the Rowan County Board of

Police destroy 1,326 DNA samples taken in BTK investigation
WSTM – WASHINGTON The Department of Homeland Security wants New York and the other 45 cities receiving counterterrorism money this year to consider the other side of the coin: The aid means the government thinks they are terror targets. Major urban areas

Other side of coin: Funds mean threat
Kane County Chronicle – WASHINGTON In the annual competition for counterterror funding, the Homeland Security Department wants the 46 cities receiving money this year to consider the other side of the coin: The aid means the government thinks they are terror targets

Marco Andretti Fast Facts: Watkins Glen Indy Grand Prix
Who Won – I’m really excited to be going to Watkins Glen as the NYSE team is coming off a very good test last month. It’s a very challenging course, but Eddie (Jones, race engineer) and I hit it off well and I believe we’ve found what I need for a

46 major U.S. cities to receive terror aid
Bellingham Herald – WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the annual competition for counterterror funding, the Homeland Security Department wants the 46 cities receiving money this year to consider the other side of the coin: The aid means the government thinks they are terror targets

Some Lawmakers Want Changes In Distribution Of Lottery Proceeds For
WRAL – RALEIGH, N.C. — With more than $2 million in sales every day, North Carolinians are spending big hoping to win big. Now schools are battling to get their share of the state lottery proceeds. A portion of money spent on tickets ultimately goes to

NYC Vies For Counterterror Funds
wnbc.com – WASHINGTON — New York and other cities fiercely competing for multimillion-dollar grants for counterterrorism programs must accept an unsettling premise along with the money: They are likely targets for terrorists. The government wants cities to

Game 7 Provides Fitting Finale For Sabres, Hurricanes
WRAL – RALEIGH, N.C. — For nearly two weeks, the Carolina Hurricanes and Buffalo Sabres have fought to a standstill to see who will play for the Stanley Cup, so closing the intense series with a Game 7 seems fitting. Even inevitable. “If you would’ve told

Eat, Drink and Be Miriam
Fayetteville Observer – For nearly two weeks, the Carolina Hurricanes and Buffalo Sabres have fought to a standstill to see who will play for the Stanley Cup, so closing the intense series with a Game 7 seems fitting. Even inevitable. “If you would’ve told me before the

Stocks set to rise as investors await Fed minutes
ABC News – NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stocks were set to open slightly higher on Wednesday, recovering from the previous day’s sharp sell-off, but investors were cautious before the release of Federal Reserve minutes that could provide clues on the outlook for

F1 – Alonso wins Monaco Grand Prix

Alonso wins Monaco Grand Prix
Austin American-Statesman – “This is a special place for any driver to win a race, for the history, for what it represents to Formula One and because it is such a big challenge to get through the race with no mistakes,” Alonso said. Alonso has won two straight races, and four

F1 – F1, Nhra, Motocross: Alonso captures first in Monaco Renault driver

F1, Nhra, Motocross: Alonso captures first in Monaco Renault driver
Seattle Post Intelligencer – MONTE CARLO, Monaco — Fernando Alonso won the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday, his first victory in Formula One’s most prestigious race. Alonso, in a Renault, won for the fourth time in seven races. The defending F1 champion now has 64 points. “This is

INDY 500: Indianapolis 500 driver profiles
ESPN.com – Profiles of the 33 drivers in Sunday’s Indianapolis 500, in starting order with car number in parentheses, age, hometown, chassis, race team, four-lap qualification average and biographical information (w-former winner; r-rookie; all engines Honda

Sports Watch
KSLA – INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ Defending champ Dan Wheldon was the leader with 85 laps remaining at the Indianapolis 500. Wheldon was nearly two seconds ahead of Scott Dixon, with Sam Hornish Junior in third. Danica Patrick was in sixth place, 13 seconds off

Alonso hits the jackpot in F-1 win
Los Angeles Daily News – Fernando Alonso has seemingly done it all in Formula One. He won the world title last season at 24. He won in his native Spain and got to give King Juan Carlos a ride. On Sunday, he won the Monaco Grand Prix in Monte Carlo, his first victory in F1’s

Andrettis burned again at Indy
Ottawa Sun – INDIANAPOLIS — The infamous Andretti curse struck again at Indianapolis Motor Speedway yesterday when 19-year-old third generation Marco Andretti lost the Indianapolis 500 by a mere .0635ths of a second to winner Sam Hornish Jr. in the No. 6 Team

Monaco Grand Prix victory moves Alonso to 64 points
Beacon News – MONTE CARLO, Monaco Fernando Alonso won the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday, his first victory in Formula One’s most prestigious race. Alonso, in a Renault, won for the fourth time in seven races. The defending F1 champion now has 64 points. Juan

Gatlin ties meet record
Miami Herald – Justin Gatlin overcame chilly, damp conditions to win his 100-meter race in 9.88 seconds, tying the meet and Hayward Field record Sunday at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Ore. Jamaican Asafa Powell , who shares the world record of 9.77 with

Soul lose in Arena playoffs
Asbury Park Press – ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE: Joe Hamilton threw a 30-yard touchdown pass to Jimmy Fryzel with just over three minutes left in the fourth quarter to give the Orlando Predators a 31-27 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Soul in the Arena Football League

F1 – Sheriff’s race should be most hotly contested 

Sheriff’s race should be most hotly contested 
Lake County Leader & The Advertiser - 1 hour, 24 minutes ago
In what will probably be the most-watched contest in the June 6 primaries, two candidates are vying for the Lake County Sheriff’s office, as incumbent Sheriff Bill Barron touts his years of experience and leadership, while his challenger, Sgt. Lucky Larson, is running on the platform that he has stronger ties to the community as a life-long resident.Save to My Web

Indy 500 profiles 
Contra Costa Times - May 28 3:07 AM
Profiles of the 33 drivers in today’s Indianapolis 500, in starting order with car number in parentheses, age, hometown, chassis, race team, four-lap qualification average and biographical information (w-former winner; r-rookie; all engines Honda):Save to My Web

Wheldon looking strong early at Indy 500 
Sports Illustrated - May 28 12:37 PM
At 300 miles: Castroneves and Buddy Rice, two former winners, took each other out with a collision shortly after the halfway point of the race. It was the third caution of the race and kept Wheldon in front of Dixon under the yellow after 300 miles. Wheldon lost the lead to Dixon when he came in for a pit stop on the 110th lap, but Wheldon managed to get back in front just before the crash by Save to My Web

World sports diary May 31-June 28, 2006 
Reuters via Yahoo!7 Sports - May 30 7:59 PM
LONDON, May 31 (Reuters) – World Sports Diary for May 31 to June 28 (all times GMT):Save to My Web

Weber questions stewards reasoning 
TSN - May 31 7:20 AM
Willi Weber has once again come to the defense of Michael Schumacher. The German drivers ling-time manager attacked the decision by FIA stewards, calling their proof “ridiculous” and questioning the presence of at least one official, whose nationality is the same as that of Fernando Alonso.Save to My Web

Auto Racing Roundup: Alonso wins Monaco Grand Prix 
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - May 28 9:18 PM
Fernando Alonso has seemingly done it all in Formula One. He won the world title last season at 24. He won in his native Spain and got to give King Juan Carlos a ride.Save to My Web

Vilas Says Nadal Record Weak; More Clay Heat for Americans 
TennisX - May 30 7:18 AM
DAILY TENNIS-X E-NEWSLETTERWho cares if you need it or not, show your love for Tennis-X, contribute to the fund, only eight bucks for one year of daily tennis news! Pay as you go! Read what tennis industry insiders readSave to My Web

Hollywood: Boom or bust? 
Detroit News - May 31 1:08 AM
S ince Hollywood exists in its own alternate reality, the summer movie season starts at the beginning of May. And now, as June rolls around, it’s a toss-up as to whether Tinseltown-types are smiling or shivering.Save to My Web

Alonso Wins Monaco Grand Prix 
Zaman Online - May 29 2:17 PM
Renault Team driver Fernando Alonso, Formula 1 classification leader, won the season’s seventh race, the Monaco Grand Prix; his forth win of the season.Save to My Web

The jewel in Formula One’s crown 
The Hindu - May 27 12:17 PM
Monaco is the jewel in Formula One’s crown. It is one race where a victory means so much more than anywhere else. My first race in the Mediterranean principality last year was a real learning experience. It’s just so different to any other circuit on the F-1 calendar.Save to My Web

UPDATE 1-Motor racing-Schumacher penalty a scandal, says Weber 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - May 28 2:31 AM
Michael Schumacher’s manager Willi Weber slammed Formula One stewards and “paddock enemies” on Sunday for stripping the Ferrari ace of pole position in the Monaco Grand Prix.Save to My Web

Formula one: Schumacher stripped of pole position 
Guardian Unlimited - May 27 4:36 PM
Monaco GP: Michael Schumacher has been controversially stripped of pole.Save to My Web

Motor racing-Monaco Grand Prix team by team 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - May 28 12:00 PM
Team by team analysis of Sunday’s Monaco Formula One Grand Prix (listed in current championship order):Save to My Web

Formula 1 – Fitch Upgrades Long Island Power Auth New York CP Notes, Series CP-3 to ‘F1+’ 

Fitch Upgrades Long Island Power Auth New York CP Notes, Series CP-3 to ‘F1+’ 
[Press Release] Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance - May 30 2:23 PM
NEW YORK—-May 30, 2006–Fitch Ratings upgrades to ‘F1+’ from ‘F2′ the rating assigned to the Long Island Power Authority commercial paper notes, series CP-3. The upgraded rating reflects the support of a substitute irrevocable, direct pay letter of credit issued on May 26, 2006 by State Street Bank and Trust Company in replacement of the LOC previously provided by Bayerische Hypo-und Save to My Web

Landspouts Not Uncommon on South Plains 
KCBD-TV - May 31 2:04 AM
Monday’s storms caught some people off guard. That’s because what looked like a tornado twisted through parts of Lubbock. NewsChannel 11 caught images of what is called a landspout around 5 p.m. Monday afternoon.Save to My Web

BMW Sauber Barcelona test notes 2006-05-31 
Motorsport.com - May 31 10:38 AM
There had been rain overnight and so it was a wet start to the test. The team did very little work in the morning apart from a systems check in the wet. After an early lunch, Jacques Villeneuve did aero work, which produced some promising results for Silverstone, and also some set-up work.Save to My Web

Champ Car hopes 2006 won’t be last race on Gilles-Villeneuve Circuit 
CP via Yahoo! Canada News - 22 minutes ago
MONTREAL (CP) – Champ Car’s fifth year at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve could be a race for survival.Save to My Web

Lime Rock: GT race report 
Motorsport.com - May 29 8:33 PM
LAKEVILLE, Conn. (May 29, 2006) — In the first Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve event at Lime Rock Park since 2001, No. 65 TRG/F1 Air Pontiac GTO.R co-drivers Andy Lally and Marc Bunting turned in a dominating performance en route to their second victory of the season in the Rolex GT Series Challenge.Save to My Web

F1 – Young NZ drivers in top 10 of European Renault series 

Young NZ drivers in top 10 of European Renault series 
Stuff - May 30 9:23 PM
New Zealand have two drivers in the top eight after six races of the Northern European Cup Formula Renault championship.Save to My Web

90th Indianapolis 500 Winner’s Transcript 
Indy Car - May 31 8:54 AM
Q: Roger, there’s been one finish closer. Can you think of any you know that’s been a greater finish than this? PENSKE: Every one of them are exciting. I think you’re so emotional. All of a sudden you wake up, we won the race.Save to My Web

Edwards catches Mears in Busch race 
The Columbus Dispatch - May 28 4:13 AM
Carl Edwards grabbed the lead from Casey Mears on a restart with six laps to go and pulled away to win the Busch Series race last night at Lowes Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C.Save to My Web

Race updates: Bad pit stop costs Hornish 
The Indianapolis Star - May 28 12:50 PM
A mixup in the pits may have cost Sam Hornish Jr., when he started to drive off with a vent hose still attached.Save to My Web

Motor racing-Monaco Grand Prix team by team 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - May 28 12:00 PM
Team by team analysis of Sunday’s Monaco Formula One Grand Prix (listed in current championship order):Save to My Web

Motor racing-Formula One drivers’ form sheet 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - May 24 5:06 AM
Formula One drivers’ form over the last 18 races (Number=race classification, R=retired, DQ=disqualified, S=suspended, NS=did not start):Save to My Web

Uncertain future awaits Villeneuve 
motoring.iafrica.com - May 30 11:25 PM
Canadian Jacques Villeneuve has said that he is desperate to continue in Formula 1 next year. Villeneuve (35) caused a stir when he entered Formula 1 with Williams in 1996, taking pole position for his debut race and winning the drivers’ world championship in his second season.Save to My Web

Indianapolis 500 Daily Trackside Report — May 28 
Indy Car - May 28 4:24 PM
Good morning. Anton H. (Tony) George, chief executive officer of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation, members of the Hulman-George family and the entire Speedway and Indy Racing League staff welcome you to the Worlds Greatest Race Course and the 90 th Indianapolis 500-Mile Race.Save to My Web

Schumi apologises to Alonso 
motoring.iafrica.com - May 30 12:10 AM
Germany’s seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher on Monday apologised to Fernando Alonso for wrecking his fast qualifying lap for the weekend’s controversial Monaco Grand Prix.Save to My Web