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Tonight on WRAL: Logan Aldridge survives, thrives after boating accident

Fri, 09 May 2008 16:06:14 -0400

Coming up on WRAL's 6pm news, Ken Medlin tells the story of an incredible high school junior that has found success on a lacrosse field, atop a wakeboard and in the community despite losing one of his arms in a boating accident.

Earnhardt Jr. says he's 'frustrated' by the wreck at Richmond

Fri, 09 May 2008 12:57:19 -0400

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is not surprised by the controversy from last weekend's wreck at Richmond International Raceway.

NASCAR claims electrical fire caused fatal plane crash

Fri, 09 May 2008 13:00:46 -0400

NASCAR officials claim an electrical fire caused a fatal plane crash near Orlando last year that killed two aboard the aircraft and three on the ground, but federal investigators do not necessarily agree with that claim.

Jazz down 2-0 to Lakers as series comes to Utah

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:27:27 -0400

The Utah Jazz are hoping home court really is an advantage. Right now, they'll take any edge they can get.

Hot state of hockey as Flyers, Penguins meet in East finals

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:32:15 -0400

Some NHL rivalries evolve from a big game, a major trade or a short-lived scuffle, then fade after a few years. Not the Philadelphia Flyers vs. the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Avalanche, coach Joel Quenneville go their separate ways

Fri, 09 May 2008 15:51:14 -0400

Joel Quenneville is out as coach of the Avalanche after three seasons, a week after Colorado was swept out of the playoffs by the Detroit Red Wings.

Farnsworth's suspension cut from 3 games to 1

Fri, 09 May 2008 12:47:13 -0400

Kyle Farnsworth's suspension was cut from three games to one Friday by Major League Baseball following an appeal by the New York Yankees reliever.

Roger Federer upset by Radek Stepanek in Rome Masters

Fri, 09 May 2008 13:56:12 -0400

Roger Federer lost again, falling to 27th-ranked Radek Stepanek 7-6 (4), 7-6 (7) Friday in the Rome Masters quarterfinals.