AUTO: Hamlin outduels Harvick

Denny Hamlin passed Kevin Harvick for the lead with 29 laps to go and won his third consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va. Hamlin and Harvick closed the gap on Jim mie Johnson in the points race with four races to go. Hamlin cut his 41-point deficit to six points, and Har vick is 62 behind.

BLOTTER: Bucs’ Stevens arrested

Buccaneers tight end Jerramy Stevens sat out yes terday’s game after police said he was arrested and charged with possessing marijuana.

* Former Kentucky basketball player Anthony Epps has been arrested in central Kentucky on a charge of driving under the influence.

ETC.: Couples prevails

Fred Couples left Corey Pavin and everybody else way behind in the Administaff Small Business Classic, shooting a 9-under 63 for a seven-stroke victory in The Woodlands, Texas.

* Jimin Kang won the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia, beating Juli Inkster by a stroke in Kuala Lumpur.

* Javier Hernandez filled in for the injured Wayne Rooney and scored a pair of goals, lifting Manchester United to a 2-1 victory at Stoke in the Premier League.

* Colorado starting quarterback Tyler Hansen suffered a ruptured spleen and is likely out for the season.

* Athletics pitching coach Curt Young is leaving the club to pursue other options within the majors.