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Fomula One Star Alonso Back With Renault

4 hrs ago - Two-time Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso is heading back to Renault.The 26-year-old Spaniard announced his return to the French team Monday after a turbulent season at McLaren.

No Penalty for Renault

3 days ago - Renault was not penalized Thursday, despite being found guilty of having confidential information about Formula One rival McLaren.In September, McLaren was fined $100 million for using confidential data from Ferrari.

Johnson Collects Big NASCAR Money Again

9 days ago - The only time the smile has left Jimmie Johnson's face this week is when somebody mentioned his upcoming appearance on stage Friday night at NASCAR's annual awards ceremony.There hasn't been much else to frown about for Johnson in 2007, a season in which he improved on most of his 2006 numbers on the way to a second straight Nextel Cup championship.

Johnson Collects Big Money Again

McLaren Leaks Charges Against Renault

17 days ago - McLaren has raised the stakes in Formula One's latest spy scandal by releasing details of its allegations against rival Renault.Renault has been summoned to a Dec. 6 hearing of the World Motor Sport Council in Monaco on charges of having "unauthorized possession of documents and confidential information" of McLaren cars between September 2006 and October 2007.

Win or Lose, 2007 Was Jeff Gordon's Year

22 days ago - When he won at Talladega to pass Dale Earnhardt on NASCAR's career victory list, it became clear this would be a special year for Jeff Gordon.When he took the checkered flag at Darlington despite steam spewing from his engine, it looked as if nothing could possibly go wrong for him.

Gordon Content Heading Into Final Race