Full disclosure: I just dont get all the uproar over the signage for the No. 88 team at Indianapolis Motor Speedway last weekend.To those who yelled disrespect and said Indianapolis Motor Speedway was wrong to put a sign above the No. 88 garage stall that said Jeff Gordon, its important to remember the purpose.The purpose? To let people walking through the garage area and those with binoculars in the stands know whos in what garage.Believe it or not, there are people who might not have heard about Gordon replacing Dale Earnhardt Jr., and those signs are designed to inform the general public -- not the avid racing fan -- who is in the car.So it makes sense that the signage reflects who actually sits behind the wheel on that weekend.But that brings us to the psychological element of Earnhardt missing races because of concussion-like symptoms, including balance and nausea. Both the team and Earnhardt are doing their best to make us assume Earnhardt will be back, hopefully sooner rather than later. In a situation where we cant predict his return, both the team and driver cant show any bit of doubt.A NASCAR spokesman said Tuesday that NASCAR has given the team permission to continue having Earnhardts name across the windshield. And part of me wants to say: Whats the purpose of having the name on the windshield if it isnt the driver of the car? Why put the name of Earnhardt on the pit-road banner at Indy? Wont it just confuse the casual fan? But if the name of the actual driver is on the car, the avid fan will know its Earnhardts car.Why not something that says somewhere else, in tiny lettering, Substitute: Jeff Gordon?Earnhardt has to know everyone is behind him, right? Isnt this just overboard symbolism at the risk of fans being confused?I love my team [when it] fights for me, goes to bat for me, anytime they do it, Earnhardt said Monday on his The Dale Jr. Download podcast. That was pretty neat. It was real touching, to be honest. Gordon said Friday it was all about respect: Im honored to be driving Dales car. I really am. ... We made a conscious decision this is Dales car. Im here until he gets back and I hope thats soon. We want everything to be respectful of him.It still seems so inconsequential. To help me understand, I asked Ricky Craven, the NASCAR driver turned ESPN analyst, to explain it to me. He dealt with concussions in his career and raced for Hendrick Motorsports, the team for which Earnhardt drives.Theres an insecurity for drivers whenever they see someone else in their car, Craven said. That race car is sacred. Its almost like your home.You can invite somebody to your home, but you dont expect somebody to take control of it. That [signage] is very, very meaningful. It probably felt really, really good for Dale Jr. Those types of reminders are really valuable to a driver. ... It was a fabulous gesture.Earnhardt said on the Monday podcast that he will visit doctors soon and that hell have another update on his status next Monday. ?Based on Cravens experience with concussion symptoms, he doesnt envision Earnhardt coming back next week at Watkins Glen to try to compete on the road course.But there exists a bigger question mark than Earnhardts availability for The Glen. Until doctors tell him he can return, the nagging question remains: Will he be back anytime soon? Everyone around Earnhardt will avoid or publicly dismiss this question because acknowledging it could plant a seed of doubt in potential sponsors and the current crew.Keep sending [my team] good vibes -- because when we get back together, its going to be on, Earnhardt said on the podcast.Even though Earnhardt, 41, sounded somewhat resigned and frustrated on the podcast about missing Indianapolis, that soundbite portrayed confidence he will return to race again.At this age, he runs the risk of appearing vulnerable, and he needs to eliminate that doubt, Craven said. He needs to eliminate it for a number of reasons, but most of all for himself. He needs to come back with some authority.There likely will be more public displays of support for Earnhardt from his team as the week -- or weeks -- go on without him in the car. Craven said those displays carry great importance, and the crews actions will help Earnhardt through the sick feeling of being out of the car.Actions speak louder than words, Craven said. Crew members could say it. But what they did was a great display. Dave Szott . -- Matt Rupert scored once in regulation and again in the shootout as the London Knights extended their win streak to nine games by defeating the Owen Sound Attack 4-3 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action. Doug Winslow . PETERSBURG, Fla. https://www.cheapnfljerseyschina.co/scott-gudmundson-jersey-for-sale/ . Tests earlier this week revealed a Grade 2 left hamstring strain for Sabathia, who was hurt in last Fridays start against San Francisco. Its an injury that will require about eight weeks to heal. He finished a disappointing campaign just 14-13 with a career-worst 4. Jamie Thompson . -- Mike Smith never saw his first NHL goal go in. Tyrone Calico . McCarthy, a player who played some games in the second tier for Wigan at the start of this season, would go on to shine inside Evertons midfield, outplaying the man he was brought in to replace, on one of the grandest stages in English football. On Saturday, it was fitting that Manchester Uniteds most recent dagger into the chest was delivered by Frenchman Yohan Cabaye, a wonderfully gifted central midfielder who put on an outstanding effort for Newcastle at Old Trafford. HAINAN, China -- Jessica Korda caught Minjee Lee on Saturday in the Blue Bay LPGA. Ariya Jutanugarn made up even more ground to move into contention for her sixth victory of the season.Korda shot a 6-under 66 at Jian Lake to make up seven strokes on Lee for a share of the lead, and Jutanugarn had a 65 to cut her deficit from 10 to two shots and get in the final group Sunday.In hot and mostly calm conditions four days after Typhoon Sarika hit the South China Sea beach resort, Korda had five birdies in a six-hole stretch and got up-and-down for another on the par-5 18th.I missed a lot of birdie opportunities at the beginning and I was just saying in my head, `Stay patient. and, `Stay positive, the 23-year-old American said. Yesterday, I was 4 over through seven and then battled back to shoot even par. I was really proud of myself to keep myself in it. I just knew that I can make birdies out here.Lee had a 73 , also getting up-and-down for birdie on 18 to match Korda at 11-under 205. The 20-year-old Australian began the day six strokes ahead of Germanys Caroline Masson after shooting 65-67 the first two rounds.It wasnt that windy today, so I guess you could be a bit more aggressive at the pins, Lee said. I wasnt striking it that well, so I think I just got by making up-and-down.The second-ranked Jutanugarn had the best round of the day on the course with difficult to hit valleys and plateaus on the large greens.This course, you have to be really patient, Jutanugarn said. I just be like waiting for birdies, not really rushing trying to make birdies. Just trying to have fun.The 20-year-old Thai star leads the tour in victories and tops the player of the year points race.Korda hit an 8-iron to 6 inches on the 141-yard seventh to start the birdie spree.I actually thought it was going to go in, said Korda, set to defend the last of her four LPGA Tour titles next week in Malaysia.The 5-foot-11 Floridian made a 20-footer from the fringe on the par-5 eighth, hit to 3 feet on the parr-4 ninth, 5 feet on the par-3 11th and made a 25-footer on the difficult par-4 12th after holding the green with a mid-iron.ddddddddddddou have to land it perfectly at the top to have any shot at that pin staying on the back of the green, Korda said. Its really wet back there so you dont want to have to chip up. Its not an easy chip. I was just really happy to be on the green to be honest with you and have some type of putt at it.She has played 20 holes without a bogey. She made a key 6-foot par save on the par-4 sixth.Making par on six was important, Korda said. Its a really tough pin today. Its almost impossible to get close to.Lee got on the wrong side of the ridges on 11 and 12, three-putting for bogeys -- after Korda birdied both in the group ahead -- to drop into a tie.I think the girls did pretty well considering where the pins were today, said Lee, the winner last year at Kingsmill and in April in Hawaii.Masson (71) was 7 under, and Thailands Pornanong Phatlum (69) was 6 under.Michelle Wie (71) was tied for seventh at 3 under. She has only one top-25 finish this year, a tie for 25th in February in the second event of the season, and needed a sponsor exemption to get in the event.Brooke Henderson (70) was another stroke back. The 19-year-old Canadian birdied three of last five holes. Shes playing for the fourth straight week in Asia and plans to make it six in a row.Spains Carlota Ciganda (75) also was 2 under. She won her first LPGA Tour title last week in South Korea.DIVOTS: Korda will be joined on the tour next year by teen sister Nelly. Nelly finished ninth on the Symetra Tour money list to earn a tour card. Their parents are former tennis players, with father Petr winning the 1998 Australian Open. ... Defending champion Sei Young Kim (77) was 4 over. The South Korean player won last year in wind and rain without shooting in the 60s. ' ' '