Renegade ex-Rep. Traficant out of prison on Wednesday, faces uneven welcome home in OhioYOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Renegade ex-congressman James A. Traficant Jr., who delighted in “Star Trek” references and polyester suits, is to be released Wednesday from a federal prison in Minnesota after serving seven years for corruption. Mark Martin, 50, wins for 2nd time in last 4 Cup races, taking Southern 500 at DarlingtonDARLINGTON, S.C. — Don’t let Mark Martin’s joyful demeanor fool you — he knows how well he’s running and knows where that could lead this season. “It’s early in the year,” Martin said Saturday night. “A lot of cool things could happen the way things are going.” Like maybe a Sprint Cup championship? Matt Kenseth wins Nationwide race at Darlington as late flat dooms Kyle BuschDARLINGTON, S.C. — Matt Kenseth found one of the few ways to beat Kyle Busch these days. Kenseth took advantage when Busch’s dominant car got a flat with two laps to go Friday night, lifting him to his first Nationwide Series win this year and capping a record-setting day at Darlington Raceway. |