Sports in brief

Published 12:00 am Saturday, July 7, 2018

MOTOR SPORTS

Larson gets Xfinity win after Haley’s pass ruled illegal — Kyle Larson won the Xfinity Series race at Daytona International Speedway on Friday night when Justin Haley’s late pass in overtime was ruled illegal. A part-time driver in the series, Haley used a stellar move to pull off a stunning pass that looked as if it would lead him to victory lane. But Haley crossed below the double-yellow line around the inside of the famed track, and NASCAR ruled it an improper pass. Haley finished 18th. Larson edged Elliott Sadler at the finish line. It was another heart-breaking loss for Sadler, who finished second at Daytona for the third straight time.

Stewart, Franchitti, Schumacher head HOF class — Three-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart, three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti and NHRA legend Don Schumacher are among seven people chosen for induction into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America. The 2019 class was announced Friday at Daytona International Speedway. The seven received the most votes from a list of 43 nominees from all walks of motor sports. The others chosen for induction are automotive and racing pioneer Augie Duesenberg, sports car engineer Phil Remington, motorcycle road-racing champion Kevin Schwantz and race queen Linda Vaughn.

BASKETBALL

Spurs veteran Parker leaving for Charlotte Hornets — After playing a key role on four of San Antonio’s five championship teams, Tony Parker, 36, is joining the Charlotte Hornets in free agency. He has agreed to a two-year deal worth $10 million, according to multiple reports — choosing that option over remaining with the Spurs at a lower salary. As for leaving San Antonio and coach Gregg Popovich after 17 seasons, Parker told The Undefeated “he will always be a Spur” and added: “Tough decision. Tough three days. Tough communicating it all to Pop. But I had to move on.”

Former NBA player Clifford Rozier dies — Former NBA player Clifford Rozier has died following a heart attack. He was 45. Rozier’s brother, Kobie Rozier, posted on Facebook that Clifford Rozier had been fighting for his life for the last few days but succumbed to his condition Friday in his hometown of Bradenton, Florida. Rozier was the 16th overall pick of the 1994 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors. He played four seasons with the Warriors, the Toronto Raptors and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Rozier played college ball at North Carolina and Louisville.

— From wire reports

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