Phoenix Misfortune Hits Hamlin in Another NASCAR Cup Title Fight

AVONDALE, Ariz. -- Fate seemingly doesn't want Denny Hamlin to win a NASCAR Cup Series championship and his fortunes didn't improve Sunday at Phoenix Raceway.Hamlin finished 28th, one lap down, after a series of events tossed aside a promising day for him and his No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing team. Hamlin started the day in fourth and fell back to sixth before the first caution of the race. Then, a two-tire call by crew chief Chris Gayle lifted him to the lead. By the end of the stage, he was sec