most competitive leagues, i absolutely had to take the chance. >> danica patrick's day was also cut short. a blown tire forced patrick to crash into the wall in phoenix. a 37th place finish a week after crossing the finish line 8th at daytona. carl edwards turned last week's misfortune into a victory in the desert and made a bid for the u.s. olympic gymnastics team after he won the checkered. edwards hadn't won in his last 70 races. man code was violated in l.a. serge ibaka, oklahoma city thunder with a low blow to the thun ders. ibaka was hit with a flagrant foul but not ejected. ibaka should keep refreshing his inbox from the league. a suspension is likely. new york high school hoops. new rochelle in the black uniforms, down two. mt. vernon appears to secure the win. an errant pass from kalil edney,