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BROOKLYN, Mich. -- Joey Logano won the pole at Michigan International Speedway -- and lately at this track, thats been a pretty good indicator of things to come.Its Loganos third pole in 16 Cup races at MIS, and the previous two times he won the pole, he also went on to win the race. That includes his victory at Michigan in June.In fact, three of the last four race winners at Michigan also took the pole -- Logano this year, Matt Kenseth last August and Jeff Gordon in August of 2014.Obviously starting up front here is an advantage for sure when you talk about track position and safety on restarts, being how crazy it is with the low-downforce package on restarts, Logano said. Having the first pit stall is probably the most important of all that.Logano won Friday with a lap of 201.698 mph in his No. 22 Ford. Jimmie Johnson was second in qualifying for Sundays race, followed by Denny Hamlin.Logano has won 17 poles in his Cup career and three in 2016.Johnson won twice early this season but has only two top-10 finishes in his last 10 races, so his strong showing in qualifying was encouraging.All signs are pointing toward progress being made and Im very excited about that. I just want to thank everybody at Hendrick Motorsports for their long hours and all the time theyre putting in to get a little better in all areas, Johnson said. Its not just one thing. We have to look at everything globally and everybody in all departments is finding a way to bring a little bit more, and its showing up. I think all four Hendrick cars showed a lot of speed today.TEAM EFFORT: Among Johnsons Hendrick teammates, Kasey Kahne qualified 11th, Chase Elliott was fifth and Alex Bowman was sixth. Bowman is filling in for Dale Earnhardt Jr., who is recovering from a concussion.MIDDLE OF THE PACK: Greg Biffle, the active leader with four victories at Michigan, qualified 22nd.FAST TRACK: Speeds over 200 mph have become common in recent years at Michigan, but Loganos run didnt come all that close to Jeff Gordons track qualifying record of 206.558 from 2014.HISTORY: Logano is trying to become the third driver to win three or more races from the pole at Michigan. David Pearson did it four times and Bill Elliott three times.---Follow Noah Trister at www.Twitter.com/noahtristerSal Bando Jersey . -- Bryant McKinnie came out of his stance and lowered his shoulder into a practice squad player, causing a crisp thud to reverberate in the Miami Dolphins practice bubble. Tony Phillips Jersey . R.J. Umberger scored twice to lead the Blue Jackets to a franchise-record for consecutive wins with a 5-3 victory Tuesday night over the Los Angeles Kings. https://www.cheapathleticsonline.com/775m-tim-hudson-jersey-athletics.html . Vancouver Whitecaps and Toronto FC failed to make the postseason while Montreal Impact fell at the first hurdle losing heavily to Houston Dynamo in the Eastern Conference Knockout Round. Brett Anderson Jersey .C. -- Glenn Howard needed an extra end to move into the Masters Grand Slam of Curling final. Stitched Athletics Jerseys . -- Playing time has been limited for Maxim Tissot this season, so the Montreal Impact defender made the most of his first scoring opportunity on Saturday.Four-time Olympic medalist Simone Manuel made history in Rio when she became the first African-American woman to win an individual medal in a swimming event -- tying Penny Oleksiak for gold in the 100-meter freestyle.The song that helped Manuel get in the right mental space to make American Olympic history? Victory, by gospel icon Yolanda Adams.Manuel said the song holds a profound importance to her because of the strength of her faith.The song just kind of speaks about how I have victory in God regardless of whether I win or lose because I am a child of God -- I have the victory, Manuel said. It gives me peace when I get out on the blocks and perform with less pressure.Manuel also saiid her prerace soundtrack -- and singing and dancing -- keeps her from having a case of race-jitters before she jumps in the pool.ddddddddddddI love to dance and sing when were in the team area because it keeps me from thinking about my races too much.Also making appearances on Manuels playlist are Rihanna, Drake, Beyonce and rapper YG. Some of [YGs] very explicit content, because [it gets you] moving, Manuel said jokingly.She shared her whole prerace list. (Beyonce songs arent on Spotify, but Manuel also listens to Upgrade You.)Get more athlete playlists. ' ' '