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IN BRIEF

BUFFALO TWP — The week-long rain, coupled with a Friday afternoon downpour, forced postponement of the World of Outlaws Sprint car Commonwealth Clash Friday night at Lernerville Speedway.

The event has been rescheduled for May 31.

The World of Outlaws will be at Sharon Speedway Saturday. Fab Four racing returns to Lernerville next Friday.

FORT WORTH, Texas — Rod Pampling shot a career-best 7-under 63 to take a one-stroke lead after the second round of the Colonial Friday.Pampling was 5-for-5 in sand saves, including his last two holes, to get to 10-under 130 and a stroke ahead of first-round leader Stewart Cink (67), Stephen Ames (66) and PGA Tour rookie Charley Hoffman (66).Tim Herron (65), Peter Lonard (66) and Dean Wilson (65) were two strokes back at 132.

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston pitcher Russ Springer was suspended Friday for four games after throwing several times at Barry Bonds and eventually hitting the San Francisco star earlier this week.Astros manager Phil Garner was suspended for one game and fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball.

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