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SPORTS GREENBAYPRESSGAZETTE.COM GREEN BAY PRESS-GAZETTE SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 C3 69 to take a one-shot lead at the Memorial on Saturday In takes a 1-shot Memorial Busch goes to 2-for-2 at Dover Associated Press DOVER, Del. Kyle Busch raced to his second victory of the weekend at Dover, taking the checkered flag Saturday in the Nationwide Series race to set himself up for a triple-header sweep. Busch followed his dominant win Friday night in the Truck Series with another stellar run in Nationwide. He led 124 of 200 laps for his 66th career victory in NASCAR's second-tier series. He has 134 wins spread over NASCAR's three major series.

Busch had a three-race sweep in 2010 at Bristol. He'll start second behind pole-winner Brad Kese-lowski today in the Sprint Cup race. "We unloaded fast and I think we'll be OK tomorrow," Busch said. Trevor Bayne was second, followed by Joey Lo-gano, Matt Kenseth and Chase Elliott. Logano, the pole winner, had won the last four Nationwide races at Dover and would have tied a Nationwide record for consecutive wins at the same track with a victory.

But this one belonged to Busch. The only driver to sweep a weekend, Busch has been in this position before, but is just l-for-8 in Cup races after winning the first two. He was annoyed after rough practice and qualifying sessions left him feeling like perhaps he didn't have the car to win. Once the green flag dropped, Busch was behind a No. 54 Toyota he called "awesome." "I didn't think it was, but it was," he said.

"I never got the feel I was looking for during practice." He found it when it mattered on the mile concrete track. pect that transformed the defense, the year was 1993 and the player was Reggie White. No one should suggest Peppers belongs in the same league as White, a Pro Football Hall of Fam-er. White was two years younger than Peppers when he signed with the Packers as a free agent and remained effective for six seasons in Green Bay. At 37 in his final season with the Packers, White produced 16 sacks in 1998, his highest single-season total in a decade.

He proved that age doesn't always define a player's skill set. Peppers hopes to make the same statement in Green Bay. Since entering the NFL in 2002 he has produced the second-most sacks behind Jared Allen. But it isn't just the sack prospects that excite the Packers. It's Peppers' ability to open things up for other players, namely Clay Matthews.

"It's going to present some difficulties for the offense to not only block the two of us but other guys who have stepped up in recent history," said Matthews. "Should be a formidable pass rush this year, so I'm looking forward to it." Peppers' sack production could rise, considering he never has played with a pass-rushing threat as good as Matthews. "I really haven't had that, ever," said Peppers. "So I'm excited." If the low-key Peppers is getting excited, maybe the Packers really have something. They sure seem to think they do.

"He brings a foundation, he brings experience, he brings production, he brings impact," said linebackers coach Winston Moss. "I think he's going to be able to bring an immense amount of just a winning spirit, a winning attitude to this defense and to this team." mvandermausegreenbay pressgazette.com and follow him on Twitter MikeVandermause Peppers From Page C1 A.J. Hawk's mind was Peppers' age. "I don't know how old he is do you guys know how old he is?" said Hawk When told he was 34, Hawk replied: "He runs like he's 18. If there's ever a genetic freak that was put on the planet, it's Julius.

He's just a specimen. I have a ton of respect for how he works, too. What a great teammate he's been since Day 1." That's a huge compliment coming from Hawk, who is known around the Packers' facility as a workout warrior. But he wasn't finished singing Peppers' praises. "What a big, impressive guy," said Hawk.

"Playing against him, him being in Chicago for all these years and getting to see him up close and personal two games a year, it's something I've always kind of been impressed by. Now to see how good of a guy he is, how good of a teammate he is he's already exceeded the hype." That might be hard to do, but Peppers seems to have won over a lot of his new teammates. "I think he's a guy that brings a lot of legitimacy to the locker room, to the defense," said quarterback Aaron Rodgers. "He's done it at a high level for a number of years. It's fun to not have him chasing me around.

I think when he totally understands the leadership opportunity he has on this football team, that defense has an opportunity to do some pretty amazing things." Rodgers was talking about a Packers unit that ranked in the bottom fourth of the NFL last season, so he's either living in a fantasy world or really believes something significant is happening on defense. Is it realistic to think Peppers can make a big difference at his age? The last time the Packers brought in a thirty-something pros- Bubba Watson shot a 3-under Dublin, Ohio, usa today sports Watson lead at Associated Press DUBLIN, Ohio Bubba Watson has been coming to Muirfield Village ever since his rookie year on the PGA Tour. Nine years later, he might have finally figured it out. He had only five rounds in the 60s in his previous eight trips. Even with a bogey on his final hole Saturday, he had a 3-under 69 for his third straight round in the 60s this week.

Watson is 11 under on the par 5s, the key to scoring. Best of all, he walked off the course with a one-shot lead over Scott Lang-ley in the Memorial. Not bad for a guy who has never finished better than a tie for 23rd. "It's all about maturity," Watson said. "Thinking around the golf course a lot better it's my ninth year on tour, so better thinking on the golf course is creating better shots.

Hitting a lot more greens. Hitting a lot more fairways. Putting a little better this year. When you add all that up, it turns into better scores. Watson was at 12-under 204 and in position for his third win of the year.

"I have a shot," Watson said. "I'd like the same score tomorrow and let the boys beat me if they can beat me." a 76. He still was in range, however, part of a large group at 8-under 208 that included Jordan Spieth (67), Chad Schwartzel (67) and Byron Nelson winner Brendon Todd (69). Watson already has won at Riviera and Augusta National this year. He has tried to make it a point of keeping golf fun Bubba Golf, he likes to call it instead of getting wrapped up in expectations.

His performance on the par 5s took a slight hit on the 11th hole when his drive found the water, he chose to lay up because of the front hole location and missed his 12-foot par putt. He followed by missing birdie chances of 7 feet on the 13th hole and 3V2 feet on the 14th hole, a chance to build some separation. But he rolled in a 12-foot birdie on the 15th and was back in control until the 18th. Watson pulled his approach well right of the green, and his chip ran through the green and into the fringe against the collar. Using a fairway metal to chip, it appeared that the club moved his ball before the stroke, though Watson says he didn't touch it and television replays made it clear that the ball didn't leave its position.

when they reached the turn. Mickelson wouldn't discuss details about his relationship with Walters, a multimillionaire who owns several golf courses and auto dealerships. He wouldn't talk about stock tips he received, but reiterated that he did nothing wrong. "And that's why I've been fully cooperating with the FBI agents, and I'm happy to do in the future, too, until this gets resolved," he said. Plenty of them should have a chance.

With a bogey on the final hole, Watson's lead shrunk to one shot over Langley, who had a 67 to make it an all-southpaw final pairing Sunday. Langley has not been in the final group since his rookie debut two years ago in Honolulu. Hideki Matsuyama of Japan made birdie on his last hole for a 69 and was two shots behind. Adam Scott, the No. 1 player in the world and coming off a win at the Colonial last week, made eagle on the 15th that sparked another surge up the leaderboard.

With a bogey on the last hole, he had a 68 and still was only three shots behind. "It's going to be tough," Scott said about his three-shot deficit to the Masters champion. "He's playing great this year, and I just have to post a number. I'm in a good position where I can possibly post a number, and that makes life a little harder for the leader." The 36-hole leader had a tough enough time. Paul Casey, who started Saturday with a three-shot lead.

That was gone in three holes when Watson made a pair of birdie, and Casey missed more than his share of putts that keep rounds together. He ended with a double bogey for the U.S. Open in two weeks, the only major he lacks for the career Grand Slam. "It's not going to change the way I carry myself," Mickelson said after an even-par 72 left him far behind the leaders. "Honestly, I've done nothing wrong.

I'm not going to walk around any other way." The federal official told the AP that Mickelson and Walters placed their trades about the same time in 2011. Federal investigators are looking into whether Icahn shared information of his takeover attempt of Clorox with Walters, and whether Walters passed that information to Mickelson. The New York offices of the U.S. Attorney and the FBI declined to comment. The newspaper reports said federal officials also were examining trades by Mickelson and Walters involving Dean Foods Co.

in 2012. After a brief interview, Mickelson stepped outside and signed autographs for about 20 minutes, like it was any other day at a tournament. Fans were supportive as ever on the golf course, and Mickelson gave away so many golf balls to children that his caddie asked a tour official to retrieve more balls from his locker Mickelson says he cooperating in FBI probe Brewers center fielder Carlos Gomez checks his bat after fouling off a pitch in the seventh inning against the Cubs on Saturday. The Cubs won 8-0. usa today sports Theys wins modified main event Press-Gazette Media FRANCIS CREEK Brad Theys of Kewaunee won the IMCA modified feature race at 141 Speedway on Saturday night.

IMCA modifieds Feature: 1, Brad Theys; 2, Mike Mullen; 3, Kyle Kudick; 4, R.M. Van Pay; 5, Jared Siefert. Consy winner: Benji LaCrosse. Heat winners: Siefert; Russ Reinwald; Mark Joski. IMCA stock cars Feature: 1, Troy Muench; 2, Mark Schuene- mann; 3, Justin Jacobson.

Heat winners: Greg Wichman; Luke Lem- mens. IMCA sportmods Feature: 1, Brian Bruechert; 2, Kevin Bethke; 3, Brandon Long. Heat winners: Bruechert; Hunter Parsons. Grand nationals Feature: 1, Charlie Sancinati; 2, Kevin Naidl; 3, Shawn Schmitt. Heat winners: Sancinati; Chad Nimmer.

Street stocks Feature: 1, Keith Kickbusch; 2, Paul Diefen-thaler; 3, Mike Conard. Heat winners: Andrew Melberg; Diefenthaler; Justin Lindner. 4-cylinders Feature: 1, Matt Brehmer; 2, Shaun Bangart; 3, Brad Prahl. Heats: Brehmer; Bangart. U11 Bovs Girls Tuesday, June 10th 5 Thursday, June 12th 5 U12 Bovs Girls Monday, June 9th 5 Greeni Bay Lightning Soccerr'Giuh Associated Press DUBLIN, Ohio Hall of Fame golfer Phil Mickelson confirmed that FBI agents investigating insider trading approached him this week at the Memorial Tournament.

The five-time major champion said Saturday he has done "absolutely nothing wrong." A federal official briefed on the investigation told The Associated Press the FBI and Securities and Exchange Commission are analyzing trades Mickelson and Las Vegas gambler Billy Walters made involving Clo-rox at the same time activist investor Carl Icahn was attempting to take over the company. When Icahn's intent became public, the stock price jumped. The official was unauthorized to speak about the investigation and spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity. Reports of the investigation appeared in several newspapers, including the Wall Street Journal. Smiling as he stood before a room packed with reporters and cameras, Mickelson said the case had not been a distraction until FBI agents approached him after his opening round Thursday.

He said it would not affect his preparations for runner Emilio Bonifacio at second was confirmed following a Brewers replay challenge. Milwaukee was hoping Bonifacio would turn into the front end of a double play. Peralta had one his worst outings of the season after being charged for six runs and five hits. His ERA rose from 2.12 to 2.73 following an outing of 5 innings. The hard-throwing righty was checked out on the mound in the second inning after tweaking his back on a delivery.

Peralta said it didn't affect him the rest of the game. "I threw one pitch, (felt) a little tight," Peralta said. "After that I was fine." This performance came after Hammel watched from the dugout Friday night as the Brewers pounded out 16 hits against his fellow Cubs pitchers. Several hits went to the opposite field, so Hammel was determined to pitch inside more to avoid a repeat performance. "So, I made sure they knew that I was throwing in," he said.

"Today, I had a pretty good slider. I kept them off balance." Brewers From Page C1 mel (6-3), who frustrated the Brewers by mixing a fastball in the low 90s with a tough slider. Hammel struck out a season-high eight to help Chicago snap a three-game losing streak. Peralta was chased in the five-run sixth that started with a single from Hammel, who later scored on Rizzo's homer. Many Cubs fans who made the short trip north wore No.

44 shirts for Riz-zo, the left-handed first baseman who returned to the lineup Saturday after getting his first day off of the season. The rested Rizzo rewarded his backers with his fifth career multi-homer game, and first since Aug. 21, 2013, against Washington. "It was nice just to be able to watch the game yesterday slow life down a little bit while I'm on the bench," Rizzo said. "Today's obviously a good day for myself and our club." His first homer in the fourth Saturday came two batters after a safe call on Wednesday, June 11th 5 U13 Bovs Girls Tuesday, June 10th 6:30 8pm Thursday, June 12th 6:30 8pm U14 Bovs Girls Monday, June 9th 6:30 8pm Wednesday, June 11th 6:30 8pm Please register online now, or in-person, 30 minutes before the night of tryouts.

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