would unite under Meninga.Queensland regrouped to win a record eight straight Origin series - and nine in 10 years overall - under Meninga.Scott was confident Meninga - who took over the national reins this year - would weave his magic again for Australia at the Four Nations.Mal is really big o

JOLIET, Ill. -- Antron Brown raced to his third Top Fuel victory of the season Sunday at the K&N Filters Route 66 NHRA Nationals, moving into the series points lead in a tight battle with Doug Kalitta.Brown earned his third Chicago win and 57th career victory with a final-round performance of 3.777 seconds at 321.19 mph in his dragster to hold off J.R. Todd, whose Kalitta Motorsports racer trailed with a 3.798.Chicago is incredible, said Brown, who with the win moved two points ahead of season-long leader Kalitta. We love coming here. This is the gladiator stadium. To be able to see all the Don Schumacher Racing cars run great today and to bring home a win for our boss man, Don Schumacher, at his home track is just awesome.Jack Beckman (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Andrew Hines (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also were winners at the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event at Route 66 Raceway near Chicago.Beckman defeated Ron Capps in the final. Beckman posted a winning time of 3.955 at 324.05 in a Dodge Charger, while Capps lost traction near the start. It was Beckmans first win of the season, 23rd of his career and first at this event.Anderson claimed his sixth victory of the season in Pro Stock, defeating rising star Bo Butner in the final round. Anderson scored his 84th career win with a final round of 6.644 seconds at 209.01 in a Chevy Camaro. Butner trailed with a 6.667 in his Camaro. It was Andersons eighth consecutive final-round appearance.Hines claimed his second victory of the season and 44th of his career, tying him for most victories in the two-wheel class with the late Dave Schultz. He outran Angelle Sampey in the final round, clocking a 6.858 at 194.91 mph on his Harley-Davidson.The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series continues July 22-24 with the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway near Denver.Carson Wentz Eagles Jersey . According to a report from the Vancouver Province, the Lions are expected to replace former DC Rich Stubler with defensive backs coach Mark Washington. Herman Edwards Womens Jersey .ca looks back at the stories and moments that made the year memorable. https://www.eaglessportsgoods.com/Womens-Brian-Dawkins-Inverted-Jersey/ . -- Anaheim Ducks defenceman Luca Sbisa will be out at least six weeks with a torn tendon in his right hand. Brian Dawkins Womens Jersey . Goals from Jerome Boateng, Franck Ribery and Thomas Mueller extended Bayerns unbeaten run to a record 37 matches. "This record is incredible," Bayern coach Pep Guardiola said. Wes Hopkins Eagles Jersey . Laudrup revealed Thursday he was notified of his dismissal in "the briefest of letters which gave no reasons why such hasty and final action was deemed necessary.The Midas touch Mal Meninga used on Queensland will now help bring a fractured Kangaroos together, Test prop Matt Scott says.There are fears that Australia will implode at the end-of-year Four Nations tournament in the UK after Maroons veteran Corey Parker admitted State of Origin tensions were at an all-time low.Queensland are still seething after NSW skipper Paul Gallen turned his back on Cameron Smith and led the Blues away as the Maroons captain was receiving the Origin trophy during the post-game three ceremony at ANZ Stadium last week.Scott admitted he would have preferred the Origin sledging remained on the field but believed the Kangaroos would unite under Meninga.Queensland regrouped to win a record eight straight Origin series - and nine in 10 years overall - under Meninga.Scott was confident Meninga - who took over the national reins this year - would weave his magic again for Australia at the Four Nations.Mal is really big on culture and what it means to represent your country - coming into the side he has really sttarted to instill that, Scott said.ddddddddddddIts always tough bringing in an Aussie team and getting it to gel.But there will still be guys there who have been playing together for a long time and when we wear that green and gold we are very passionate about our country.We are professionals.Scott believed Origin team relations could be salvaged.Banter has always been part of Origin. I would prefer to see it stay on the field but its all part of the build-up and hype, he said.Origin has been going for more than 30 years now.Origin has had bigger rivalries than the last couple of weeks.I think it is pretty tame compared to some years.Scott said he had already buried the hatchet with Blues forward and North Queensland front-row partner James Tamou, who leaves for NRL rivals Penrith next year.When we are back in Cowboys colours we are teammates, he said.I would like to finish my partnership on a high. ' ' '