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The ten closest finishes of the 2024 NASCAR season
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 20:00:00 +0000
NASCAR is known for its nail-biting finishes, and this year was one for the history books. All three national divisions ? Truck, Xfinity, and Cup ? had races come down to a winner crossing the line just a few thousandths of a second ahead of their competitor. Now, this list is usually dominated by drafting tracks, and while they do make up about half of this year's top ten highlight, but it ...Keep reading

23XI Racing signs Riley Herbst for 2025 Cup season
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:08:48 +0000
23XI Racing, co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin, will add a third full-time car next year. Alongside the No. 23 of Bubba Wallace and the No. 45 of Tyler Reddick, they will also field the No. 35 Toyota Camry with Riley Herbst behind the wheel.Herbst, 25, brings Monster Energy with him as a primary sponsor, which already backs 23XI's Tyler Reddick ...Keep reading

Parker Kligerman isn't sure what's next, but "is good" stepping away from a full-time racing career
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 20:40:12 +0000
In June, fresh off of an eighth-place finish in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Portland International Raceway, Parker Kligerman went for a run in the mountains. He?d spent years chasing the top levels of motorsport, reaching them, falling out of them, then climbing them again. During that time, he?d have waves of emotions about how his driving career would end. When morale was low, he?d ...Keep reading

RFK Racing expands its lineup, adding Ryan Preece for 2025
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:07:58 +0000
RFK Racing hasn't run three full-time cars in the NASCAR Cup series since 2016, but that changes in 2025 when the team will enter the No. 60 car alongside the No. 6 driven by team co-owner Brad Keselowski and the No. 17 of Chris Buescher.This newly announced entry will be piloted by none other than Ryan Preece ? the last of the four Stewart-Haas Racing drivers to find a new seat after the team ...Keep reading

23XI and FRM "pleased" as NASCAR removes anticompetitive clause
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 17:08:35 +0000
While the antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR moves forward, the sanctioning body has removed an anticompetitive provision from its rulebook, allowing 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports to compete as open teams in 2025.This move ends speculation the sport would deny the teams entry next year, but the fight against the new charter agreement is far from over.The teams' attorney, Jeffrey Kessler ...Keep reading

Why we went racing: 35 years building Toyota's TRD program and legacy in America
Fri, 15 Nov 2024 16:07:07 +0000
Some 35+ years ago, David Wilson, currently group vice president and president of TRD USA, was a considerable expert of feminine hygiene products. It comes off as one of those charming ?interesting facts about yourself? that you?d share as an icebreaker ? more on this in a moment.But this conversation was more than just an introduction, even if it was the first time the two of us were able ...Keep reading

Can an F1 driver handle a stock car? Red Bull puts its drivers to the test
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:21:22 +0000
Worlds collided when Trackhouse Racing teammates Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch met up with RB's Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson in Texas earlier this year. All four Red Bull athletes got together to see what would happen when you put an F1 driver in a stock car on a dirt oval no less.Van Gisbergen is a three-time Supercars champion who became a full-time NASCAR driver after his stunning Cup ...Keep reading



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Ecclestone puts F1 car collection up for sale
Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:29:27 +0000
For decades the exact contents of former Formula 1 'ringmaster' Bernie Ecclestone's private car collection have been known only to the man himself and those he entrusts with its care.Some of them may even have dared to suggest to him that, as with other manifestations of worldly wealth, you can't take it with you. Now the 94-year-old is disposing of at least part of it through UK-based ...Keep reading

Ticktum and Beckmann complete Formula E 2024-25 line-up
Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:00:53 +0000
Dan Ticktum and David Beckmann will race for the Kiro Formula E team in the all-electric championship this season, having officially been announced just days before the campaign begins.Both drivers were finally confirmed on Monday, although their names already featured on the official entry list for the 2024-25 Formula E World Championship which was released last week.The lateness in the decision ...Keep reading

FIA explains Qatar mirror drama response and Norris penalty
Mon, 02 Dec 2024 09:50:03 +0000
The FIA has offered a detailed explanation as to why it did not seek to remove Alex Albon?s mirror from the track midway through the Qatar Grand Prix.The F1 race in Losail was turned on its head on lap 30 when Alex Albon?s right mirror flew off his Williams on the start-finish straight.It ended up in the middle of the track and triggered some double yellow flags initially, which proved ...Keep reading

Doohan replaces Ocon at Alpine for F1 Abu Dhabi GP
Mon, 02 Dec 2024 09:11:55 +0000
Alpine has confirmed that Jack Doohan will make his Formula 1 debut for the team in the season-closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.As reported by Motorsport.com after the Qatar race, discussions have been taking place between incumbent Esteban Ocon and the French manufacturer about him standing down for the final event of the season.The Frenchman has had a troubling time in recent races, despite a podium ...Keep reading

Wolff: FIA could have its own ?reality show? amid recent drama
Mon, 02 Dec 2024 08:52:15 +0000
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes that the FIA could have its own reality show based on the goings-on at the governing body recently.Amid a raft of staff changes over recent weeks, which included the dismissal of F1 race director Niels Wittich before the Las Vegas Grand Prix, the FIA has been the subject of much intrigue.There has also been a push from F1 drivers requesting they are treated more ...Keep reading

Hamilton: Disastrous Qatar F1 race ?could have been worse?
Sun, 01 Dec 2024 21:46:46 +0000
Lewis Hamilton endured a torrid run to 12th place in the Qatar Grand Prix in an understeering Mercedes, although some of the damage was self-inflicted owing to a false start and a pitlane speeding penalty.Hamilton also picked up a puncture mid-race and, in the final laps, asked the team if he could ?box? the car and retire ? only to change his mind when he got the go-ahead.?It could have ...Keep reading

McLaren wants FIA review on penalty stance amid fears of future "consequences"
Sun, 01 Dec 2024 21:10:13 +0000
McLaren believes the FIA should review how penalties are handed out in Formula 1 after warning that Lando Norris's stop-go sanction in the Qatar GP risks "consequences".While the Woking-based team accepts that Norris did not slow down for the double yellow flags that were brought out for Alex Albon's stranded mirror on the straight, team boss Andrea Stella believes the 10-second stop-go penalty he ...Keep reading

Tsunoda reveals confusion over misheard ?beaver? radio message
Sun, 01 Dec 2024 20:49:01 +0000
Yuki Tsunoda revealed he misheard a radio message warning about a loose mirror on the track during the Qatar Grand Prix and thought he'd been told there was a beaver.The RB driver endured a frustrating afternoon at the Losail International Circuit as he slipped down the order after a good opening lap to finish 13th following a failed gamble to run soft tyres in the closing stages.But speaking ...Keep reading



ESPN Sports Headlines


49ers' McCaffrey injures PCL; season in jeopardy
Mon, 2 Dec 2024 02:39:39 EST
49ers RB Christian McCaffrey, playing in just his fourth game since returning from Achilles tendinitis, suffered a PCL injury Sunday night in Buffalo that coach Kyle Shanahan described as potentially season-ending.

Bills clinch AFC East as Allen wows with TD trifecta
Mon, 2 Dec 2024 02:39:39 EST
On a night that ended in snow angels on the field, the Bills beat the 49ers 35-10 to continue a seven-game winning streak, improve to 10-2 and clinch a fifth straight division title.

Sources: Mets, Montas agree to 2-year, $34M deal
Mon, 2 Dec 2024 02:39:39 EST
Right-hander Frankie Montas and the New York Mets are in agreement on a two-year, $34 million contract, sources told ESPN on Sunday night.

Big Ten fines Michigan, Ohio St. $100K for melee
Mon, 2 Dec 2024 02:39:39 EST
The Big Ten fined Michigan and Ohio State $100,000 each for their football programs' roles in the postgame melee but the league doesn't plan on suspending any players.

Tomlin calls on Pickens to 'grow up' after flags
Mon, 2 Dec 2024 02:39:39 EST
Steelers wide receiver George Pickens drew the ire of coach Mike Tomlin for drawing two unsportsmanlike conduct flags in Sunday's 44-38 win against the Bengals.

Jets tepid on Rodgers' starter status after loss
Mon, 2 Dec 2024 02:39:39 EST
One day shy of his 41st birthday, New York quarterback Aaron Rodgers played one of his worst games of this season in the Jets' 26-21 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at MetLife Stadium, leading to a tepid endorsement from interim coach Jeff Ulbrich.

Angry Jags rip 'dirty' hit that injured QB Lawrence
Mon, 2 Dec 2024 02:39:39 EST
Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence suffered a concussion on a late hit from Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair.

Ravens back Tucker after kicking woes continue
Mon, 2 Dec 2024 02:39:39 EST
The Ravens said they still have confidence in veteran kicker Justin Tucker after he missed two crucial field goals in Sunday's loss to the Eagles.

Will the Jaguars shut down Lawrence for the season?
Mon, 2 Dec 2024 00:06:50 EST
Trevor Lawrence suffered a concussion in the first half of Sunday's game.

Takeaways: Eagles outlast Ravens; concern growing around Tucker, Cousins
Sun, 1 Dec 2024 20:35:01 EST
NFL Nation reporters react to all the action, answering the biggest questions coming out of each game.

Can Barkley break the NFL's single-season rushing record?
Mon, 2 Dec 2024 00:28:45 EST
Saquon Barkley has 1,499 rushing yards through 12 games. We track his pace, plus what's next.

Fill out NCAA Women's Volleyball Championship brackets!
Sun, 1 Dec 2024 22:35:35 EST
The bracket is set for release. Make your picks for a chance at $10K in prizes.

Fox News Headlines

Alcohol deaths have more than doubled in recent years, especially among women
Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:00:47 GMT
From 1999 to 2020, the number of alcohol-related deaths has nearly doubled, according to Florida Atlantic University study. A researcher and addiction specialists discuss the risk factors.

Rocket launch attendees share their dreams about Trump and Musk alliance: ?Awesome partnership for America?
Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:00:38 GMT
Attendees of a SpaceX rocket launch in Texas shared their hopes and expectations about what Elon Musk's alliance with Trump and the DOGE will mean for America's future.

Is your friend's phone number compromised? Here's what to look for
Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:00:29 GMT
That weird text from a friend may actually be from a hacker. Kurt ?CyberGuy" Knutsson tells you what signs to look out for.

Chicago suspect accused of shooting Jewish man near synagogue is dead after found hanging in his cell
Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:30:15 GMT
A suspect charged in the shooting of an Orthodox Jewish man as he made his way to a Chicago Synagogue was found dead by suicide in his jail cell.

Trump can get the FAA to take off and fly in the right direction amid a Democrat-created DEI storm
Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:00:27 GMT
Trump needs to help fix the FAA and to stave off the damage caused by DEI. That means he will need to modernize the operation and cut through the bureaucratic red tape.

Trump?s energy agenda can make America affordable again
Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:00:06 GMT
The Biden-Harris administration went to war with the energy industry on day one. Now that Trump is coming in, America has the power to be great and let our economy soar.

'I'm the king's butler and I say you should eat burgers with a knife and fork'
Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:00:03 GMT
A former butler for King Charles III says the only way a person should eat a hamburger is with a knife and fork. Is that really the case? An etiquette expert weighed in with thoughts.

Fugitive, 19, sought in Texas accused of killing 70-year-old man in Georgia carjacking
Mon, 02 Dec 2024 09:13:37 GMT
A man wanted in Harris County, Texas, was arrested and charged after an alleged carjacking and killing of a 70-year-old man in Atlanta, Georgia.




Indy Car Racing


Michael Strahan to drive pace car for 109th Indy 500
Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:40:32 GMT
Strahan will drive the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 coupe and lead the field of 33 drivers to the start of the ?The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.?

O'Ward takes Mexico City by storm, proving the IndyCar driver can carry series in home country
Mon, 28 Oct 2024 21:57:26 GMT
IndyCar driver Pato O'Ward dazzled in Mexico City during the Formula 1 weekend and proved he's a big enough star to carry IndyCar into his native country.

Pato O'Ward finally gets a chance to drive an F1 car in native country Mexico
Fri, 25 Oct 2024 23:32:28 GMT
O?Ward wasn?t given much leeway to showcase his skills. He was under strict team orders to protect Lando Norris? car in the session.

Tickets now on sale for 2025 Indy 500
Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:42:34 GMT
Fans can now get their tickets for 2025 marquee events, including the 109th Indianapolis 500 and Brickyard 400.

Hailie Deegan will move to IndyCar and compete in the Indy NXT Series
Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:28:54 GMT
Deegan will drive the No. 38 entry for the full 14-race calendar of the series one step below IndyCar.

IndyCar team owner continues fight to help those with spinal cord injuries
Tue, 01 Oct 2024 18:48:40 GMT
Tuesday is the grand opening of the new "Conquer Paralysis Now" global headquarters in Indianapolis. Schmidt founded the nonprofit after his own spinal cord injury.

Michael Andretti tells AP 'timing was right' for a restructuring of Andretti Global
Sun, 29 Sep 2024 21:33:35 GMT
Andretti said as he closes in on 62 years old, he wanted less of a day-to-day role running Andretti Global.

Michael Andretti hands over control of race team to business partner; F1 plans in limbo
Fri, 27 Sep 2024 20:09:02 GMT
Andretti in early 2023 confirmed he?d sold part of the company to Towriss, who is the owner of Gainbridge and holding company Group 1001.