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Reserve UNC QB Williams re-enrolls in school

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina reserve quarterback Marquise Williams is back in school for summer classes.

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NASCAR community mourns death of Dick Trickle

In this July 13, 2005, photo, Kenny Wallace, left, and Dick Trickle discuss track conditions at the Slinger Nationals auto race in Slinger, Wis. Trickle, whose larger-than-life personality and penchant for fun won him legions of fans despite a lack of success beyond the nation's small tracks, died Thursday, May 16, 2013, of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said. He was 71. (AP Photo/West Bend Daily News)

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Mark Martin received a piece of advice very early in his career from Dick Trickle that he’s never forgotten.

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Busch will understand if Kahne retaliates soon

Front to back, Kyle Busch (18), Matt Kennseth (20) Denny Hamlin (11), Jeff Gordon (24) and Jimmy Johnson (48) race down the front stretch on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at the NASCAR Sprint Cup series auto race in Darlington, S.C.  (AP Photo/Willis Glassgow)

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Busch won’t be surprised if Kasey Kahne intentionally wrecks him sometime soon.

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Redskins sign S Phillip Thomas, 4th-round pick

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The Washington Redskins have signed fourth-round draft pick Phillip Thomas, a safety from Fresno State who led major college football with eight interceptions last season.

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Sheriff: Ex-NASCAR driver Dick Trickle dead at 71

In this Jan. 5, 2006, file photo, former NASCAR driver Dick Trickle attends a driver's meeting for the Bodine Bobsled Challenge at the Olympic Center in Lake Placid, N.Y. Authorities in North Carolina said Thursday, May 16, 2013, that Trickle has died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 71. (AP Photo/Mark Goldman, File)

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — There is that lasting image of Dick Trickle in the Winston 500 lighting up a cigarette while driving his stock car with his knees during a caution lap.

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