Earnhardt defends crew chief Ives in shaky final season

DOVER, Del. (AP) -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. has long reigned as NASCAR's most popular driver. But too many of his fans have started complaining in 140-character bursts a most unpopular opinion for Earnhardt - that crew chief Greg Ives should take the blame for the No. 88's struggles this season....

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