NASCAR » NASCAR driver Brian Vickers was hospitalized with blood clots in his legs and around his lungs that will prevent him from racing this weekend at Dover International Speedway. Red Bull Racing general manager Jay Frye said Vickers is on medication and was hopeful of being released from the hospital on Friday, but could remain there a few more days. Frye says Vickers complained of discomfort on his chest and went to a hospital in Washington. He says the team is not sure what caused the clots. Casey Mears will replace Vickers in the No. 83 Toyota.

Notre Dame, Miami to renew rivalry

College football » Notre Dame and Miami appear ready to play again for the first time since 1990. The once-vaunted rivals are nearing a deal for a three-game series, starting with a game at Chicago's Soldier Field in 2012, a person familiar with the negotiations said on Friday. The game would be followed by a home-and-home, likely in 2014 and 2016.

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