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Hamlin expected a late caution would give him a 4th Daytona 500 win. NASCAR never threw the yellow
Read full article: Hamlin expected a late caution would give him a 4th Daytona 500 win. NASCAR never threw the yellowDenny Hamlin surged into the lead on the final lap of the Daytona 500 and thought he had a fourth victory in โThe Great American Raceโ within his reach Sunday night.
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani throws 1st BP of spring training, taking a step toward possibly pitching
Read full article: Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani throws 1st BP of spring training, taking a step toward possibly pitchingLos Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani threw his first bullpen of spring training on Saturday, taking a step toward possibly pitching for the first time since 2023.
The NBA's tech summit turns 25 this year, and its return to the Bay Area is a full-circle moment
Read full article: The NBA's tech summit turns 25 this year, and its return to the Bay Area is a full-circle momentNBA Commissioner Adam Silver had no idea 25 years ago that the Tech Summit would turn into much of anything, much less one of the hottest tickets at All-Star weekend.
Castroneves to use "world-class driver" provisional to race in Daytona 500 after qualifying crash
Read full article: Castroneves to use "world-class driver" provisional to race in Daytona 500 after qualifying crashFour-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves will race in the Daytona 500 as a special 41st driver under a new rule that allows for a โworld-class driverโ to receive a provisional spot.
Kevin Durant cherishes another chance to return to Chase Center, this time for the All-Star Game
Read full article: Kevin Durant cherishes another chance to return to Chase Center, this time for the All-Star GameEach time Kevin Durant comes back through Chase Center to face his former Warriors, he takes time to stop and enjoy seeing all of the old familiar faces.
Another year, another All-Star for LeBron: How he ranks in All-Star history
Read full article: Another year, another All-Star for LeBron: How he ranks in All-Star historyThere was a conversation that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James had with Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic during last yearโs All-Star Game that went viral, since microphones picked up the exchange.
NASCAR's lone Black Cup driver Bubba Wallace 'couldn't care less' if Trump attends Daytona 500
Read full article: NASCAR's lone Black Cup driver Bubba Wallace 'couldn't care less' if Trump attends Daytona 500Bubba Wallace said he โcouldnโt care lessโ if Donald Trump attends the Daytona 500 on Sunday, nearly five years after the president accused the NASCAR Cup Seriesโ only Black full-time driver of perpetrating โa hoaxโ when a crew member found a noose in the team garage stall.
Kris Bowers talks Oscars nom for 'Wild Robot,' John Williams' impact and Kobe Bryant's advice
Read full article: Kris Bowers talks Oscars nom for 'Wild Robot,' John Williams' impact and Kobe Bryant's adviceKris Bowers embraced a new challenge with his first animated film, turning his signature storytelling through music into an Oscar-nominated masterpiece.
The revamped Superdome is set to host its 8th Super Bowl after half a century of memorable moments
Read full article: The revamped Superdome is set to host its 8th Super Bowl after half a century of memorable momentsNFL coach Sean Payton says he can't think of a major American sporting venue that has aged as well as the nearly 50-year-old Superdome.
OKC's Gilgeous-Alexander joins elite list of players to score 50-plus at least 3 times in 7 games
Read full article: OKC's Gilgeous-Alexander joins elite list of players to score 50-plus at least 3 times in 7 gamesShai Gilgeous-Alexander isnโt just putting up MVP numbers โ heโs posting historic ones.
Chiefs look to join the Shaq-Kobe Lakers, Yankees and Michael Jordan with a rare three-peat
Read full article: Chiefs look to join the Shaq-Kobe Lakers, Yankees and Michael Jordan with a rare three-peatPatrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs accomplished a feat that had never been done before: Getting back to the NFLโs championship game following back-to-back Super Bowl wins.
Federal judge denies NASCAR's motions to dismiss antitrust lawsuit involving two race teams
Read full article: Federal judge denies NASCAR's motions to dismiss antitrust lawsuit involving two race teamsA federal judge has denied NASCARโs motions to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit filed against the stock car series.
LeBron James breaks Michael Jordan's record for 30-point games with his 563rd
Read full article: LeBron James breaks Michael Jordan's record for 30-point games with his 563rdLeBron James broke Michael Jordanโs NBA record for 30-point games during the Los Angeles Lakersโ victory over Atlanta on Friday night.
LeBron James at 40: A milestone birthday arrives Monday for the NBA's all-time scoring leader
Read full article: LeBron James at 40: A milestone birthday arrives Monday for the NBA's all-time scoring leaderWhen LeBron James broke another NBA record earlier this month, the one for most regular-season minutes played in a career, his Los Angeles Lakers teammates handled the moment in typical locker room fashion.
Shohei Ohtani wins 3rd AP Male Athlete of the Year award, tying Michael Jordan for 1 shy of record
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani wins 3rd AP Male Athlete of the Year award, tying Michael Jordan for 1 shy of recordShohei Ohtani has been named The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the third time.
Judge sets January date to hear NASCARโs motion to throw out an antitrust lawsuit
Read full article: Judge sets January date to hear NASCARโs motion to throw out an antitrust lawsuitA federal judge set a Jan. 8 hearing for NASCARโs motion to throw out an antitrust lawsuit filed against the stock car series teams backed by Michael Jordan-owned 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports.
23XI Racing and Front Row can compete in 2025 as chartered teams in legal victory
Read full article: 23XI Racing and Front Row can compete in 2025 as chartered teams in legal victoryThe two teams suing NASCAR over an antitrust complaint were granted a preliminary injunction Wednesday that allowed them to compete as chartered teams in the 2025 season.
Team claims NASCAR rescinded approval to buy new charter unless federal antitrust suit is dropped
Read full article: Team claims NASCAR rescinded approval to buy new charter unless federal antitrust suit is droppedA new court filing says NASCAR rejected Front Row Motorsportsโ agreement to purchase a charter from Stewart-Haas Racing unless the team and 23XI Racing dropped their federal antitrust lawsuit against the stock car series.
NASCAR recovers from early washouts to produce decent racing in season marred by antitrust lawsuit
Read full article: NASCAR recovers from early washouts to produce decent racing in season marred by antitrust lawsuitNASCAR opened the season with washouts in the first two races of the year that could have set the tone for a miserable 2024 campaign.
23XI Racing and Front Row can compete in 2025 while suing NASCAR after clause removed from contracts
Read full article: 23XI Racing and Front Row can compete in 2025 while suing NASCAR after clause removed from contractsThe two teams suing NASCAR over an antitrust complaint said Saturday they will compete in 2025 as โopen teamsโ after the sanctioning body removed anticompetitive release claims that will allow them to race while the legal process continues.
NASCAR defends drivers in Cup Series title race, officiating and playoffs as final weekend arrives
Read full article: NASCAR defends drivers in Cup Series title race, officiating and playoffs as final weekend arrivesNASCAR President Steve Phelps defended the four drivers racing for the Cup Series championship even though others had better statistics than the finalists.
Federal judge denies motion to recognize NASCAR teams as chartered organizations for next season
Read full article: Federal judge denies motion to recognize NASCAR teams as chartered organizations for next seasonA federal judge has denied a motion by two NASCAR teams โ one owned by NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan โ to be recognized as chartered teams as they proceed in an antitrust lawsuit against the stock car series and chairman Jim France.
NASCAR's championship weekend shrouded in off-track drama from lawsuit to alleged race manipulation
Read full article: NASCAR's championship weekend shrouded in off-track drama from lawsuit to alleged race manipulationNASCAR heads into its championship weekend locked into a federal antitrust lawsuit with NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan.
Michael Jordan, fellow team owners head to federal court for hearing in antitrust fight vs. NASCAR
Read full article: Michael Jordan, fellow team owners head to federal court for hearing in antitrust fight vs. NASCARRetired NBA great Michael Jordan and his fellow owners of two NASCAR teams headed to federal court for a hearing in their antitrust fight against the stock car series over what they say is an unfair business model.
Garrett Wilson makes eye-popping TD catch, Jets beat Texans 21-13 to snap 5-game skid
Read full article: Garrett Wilson makes eye-popping TD catch, Jets beat Texans 21-13 to snap 5-game skidGarrett Wilson made a dazzling one-handed 26-yard go-ahead touchdown catch early in the fourth quarter and the New York Jets snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the Houston Texans 21-13.
Jets' Garrett Wilson makes a jaw-dropping, 1-handed TD catch vs. Texans
Read full article: Jets' Garrett Wilson makes a jaw-dropping, 1-handed TD catch vs. TexansGarrett Wilson made an acrobatic one-handed 26-yard touchdown catch that gave the New York Jets the lead against the Houston Texans in the fourth quarter and sent the MetLife Stadium crowd into a frenzy.
Jordan's belief in Reddick pays off, and 23XI team will have a shot at NASCAR title
Read full article: Jordan's belief in Reddick pays off, and 23XI team will have a shot at NASCAR titleThe hardest hit that Tyler Reddick took at Homestead-Miami Speedway wasnโt from a bounce into the wall or from another driver crashing into him.
Father-and-son team Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. explore generations in 'Poppa's House'
Read full article: Father-and-son team Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. explore generations in 'Poppa's House'Boundaries between work and family donโt just blur in the new CBS sitcom โPoppaโs Houseโ starring father-and-son comedy duo Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. They shatter.
Spike Lee's 1st trip, Michael Jordan's welcome to newcomers and more from basketball Hall of Fame
Read full article: Spike Lee's 1st trip, Michael Jordan's welcome to newcomers and more from basketball Hall of FameSpike Lee had a memorable first trip to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and Michael Jordan welcomed a couple newcomers to it.
2 teams suing NASCAR ask court to recognize them as chartered while antitrust case proceeds
Read full article: 2 teams suing NASCAR ask court to recognize them as chartered while antitrust case proceedsThe two teams suing NASCAR have asked for a court order to compete under the 2025 charter agreement as their antitrust case moves through federal court.
NASCAR playoffs roll into Talladega with cloud of lawsuit hanging over sport
Read full article: NASCAR playoffs roll into Talladega with cloud of lawsuit hanging over sportItโs most fitting that NASCAR this weekend races at Talladega Superspeedway, site of one of the first major disputes between drivers and the top stock car series in the United States.
Amid Hurricane Helene's destruction, sports organizations launch relief efforts to aid storm victims
Read full article: Amid Hurricane Helene's destruction, sports organizations launch relief efforts to aid storm victimsSports teams and organizations have launched their own relief efforts to help those impacted by the devastation from Hurricane Helene.
NASCAR season hits final 6 weeks under shadow of antitrust lawsuit filed by 2 of its teams
Read full article: NASCAR season hits final 6 weeks under shadow of antitrust lawsuit filed by 2 of its teamsThe final six weeks of the NASCAR season will play out under the shadow of a lawsuit filed by the 23XI team and Front Row Motorsports against the series.
Joe Wolf, who played for North Carolina and 7 NBA teams, dies at 59
Read full article: Joe Wolf, who played for North Carolina and 7 NBA teams, dies at 59Joe Wolf, a former North Carolina captain for Dean Smith who went on to play for seven teams in an 11-year NBA career before becoming a coach, has died.
Michael Jordan's NASCAR team skips the deadline to sign a new revenue model with racing series
Read full article: Michael Jordan's NASCAR team skips the deadline to sign a new revenue model with racing series23XI Racing says it skipped a deadline to sign a new charter agreement with NASCAR because โit did not have an opportunity to fairly bargainโ for a new contract.
Chase Briscoe holds off Kyle Busch in Southern 500 to advance to NASCAR Cup playoffs
Read full article: Chase Briscoe holds off Kyle Busch in Southern 500 to advance to NASCAR Cup playoffsChase Briscoe went three-wide to pass Kyle Larson and Ross Chastain for the lead, then outran two-time series champion Kyle Busch to win the Southern 500 and make the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.
Bubba Wallace confident he and team can have success at Darlington to make NASCAR playoffs
Read full article: Bubba Wallace confident he and team can have success at Darlington to make NASCAR playoffsBubba Wallace believes he can have success at Darlington this weekend and make the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs for a second straight season.
Democrats set their convention roll call to a soundtrack. Hereโs how each song fits each state
Read full article: Democrats set their convention roll call to a soundtrack. Hereโs how each song fits each stateThe traditional roll call at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago became a boisterous dance party, with each stateโs delegation announcing their votes for presidential nominee Kamala Harris to a song befitting their state.
Tyler Reddick wins rain-delayed NASCAR Cup race at Michigan, his 2nd victory of 2024
Read full article: Tyler Reddick wins rain-delayed NASCAR Cup race at Michigan, his 2nd victory of 2024Tyler Reddick took the lead on a restart in the second overtime to win at Michigan International Speedway, opening up another spot for a driver in NASCARโs playoffs.
NASCAR Cup race at Michigan suspended until Monday after rain, rain wouldn't go away
Read full article: NASCAR Cup race at Michigan suspended until Monday after rain, rain wouldn't go awayNASCAR suspended the FireKeepers 400 until Monday, running out of time Sunday to run a race that was delayed and interrupted by rain.
Jalen Brunson becomes fourth NBA player with 4 consecutive 40-point games in the postseason
Read full article: Jalen Brunson becomes fourth NBA player with 4 consecutive 40-point games in the postseasonJalen Brunson has become the fourth player to score 40 or more points in four consecutive postseason games, the first since Michael Jordan in the 1993 NBA Finals.
MJ for the win: Reddick pulls off a Talladega buzzer-beater for Michael Jordan
Read full article: MJ for the win: Reddick pulls off a Talladega buzzer-beater for Michael JordanTyler Reddick stole a victory at Talladega Superspeedway when front-runner Michael McDowell, swerving up and down the track trying to block Brad Keselowski, wound up crashing with the finish line in sight.
'Almost NASCAR champion' Hamlin feuds with track owner in social media spat that turned personal
Read full article: 'Almost NASCAR champion' Hamlin feuds with track owner in social media spat that turned personalOne of NASCARโs top track owners deleted social media posts he made in a back-and-forth spat with top driver Denny Hamlin that began when Hamlin criticized the repaving of Sonoma Raceway in California.
1 icon, 6 shoes, $8 million: An auction of Michael Jordan's championship sneakers sets a record
Read full article: 1 icon, 6 shoes, $8 million: An auction of Michael Jordan's championship sneakers sets a recordA collection of sneakers that basketball superstar Michael Jordan wore as he and the Chicago Bulls won six NBA championships has fetched $8 million at a New York auction.
Bulls fans boo when Jerry Krause honored during Ring of Honor ceremony, leaving widow upset
Read full article: Bulls fans boo when Jerry Krause honored during Ring of Honor ceremony, leaving widow upsetChicago Bulls fans booed former general manager Jerry Krause on Friday night during a halftime ceremony to honor the organizationโs greats, seemingly moving his widow to tears and drawing criticism from former players.
76ers' Daryl Morey mixes basketball with shot at Broadway in absurdist musical 'Small Ball'
Read full article: 76ers' Daryl Morey mixes basketball with shot at Broadway in absurdist musical 'Small Ball'Philadelphia 76ers President Daryl Morey is the executive producer of a basketball-themed musical called โSmall Ball.โ.
Brendan Malone, former Detroit 'Bad Boys' assistant and father of Nuggets coach, dies at 81
Read full article: Brendan Malone, former Detroit 'Bad Boys' assistant and father of Nuggets coach, dies at 81Brendan Malone, father of Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone and champion of โThe Jordan Rulesโ that helped the Detroit Pistons beat the Chicago Bulls on the way to two championships, has died at 81.
Michael Jordan's sale of majority ownership of Hornets to Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall is finalized
Read full article: Michael Jordan's sale of majority ownership of Hornets to Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall is finalizedThe Charlotte Hornets say the sale of the majority stake in the franchise from six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan to Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall has been finalized.
Hornets' Miles Bridges apologizes for 'pain and embarrassment' from domestic violence investigation
Read full article: Hornets' Miles Bridges apologizes for 'pain and embarrassment' from domestic violence investigationCharlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has apologized for โthe pain and embarrassmentโ caused by the domestic violence investigation that kept him out of the league last season.
Michael Jordan's decision to sell the Hornets leaves some team decisions in flux
Read full article: Michael Jordan's decision to sell the Hornets leaves some team decisions in fluxThe timing of Michael Jordanโs decision to sell his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets leaves the franchise in flux, with several key personnel decisions upcoming.
Michael Jordan selling majority ownership stake in Charlotte Hornets
Read full article: Michael Jordan selling majority ownership stake in Charlotte HornetsMichael Jordan is finalizing a deal to sell the majority share of the Charlotte Hornets, a move that will end his 13-year run overseeing the organization, the team announced Friday.
Former Rockets player Carmelo Anthony retires from NBA, after 19-year career, NCAA title, 3 Olympic gold medals
Read full article: Former Rockets player Carmelo Anthony retires from NBA, after 19-year career, NCAA title, 3 Olympic gold medalsCarmelo Anthony, the star forward who led Syracuse to an NCAA championship in his lone college season and went on to spend 19 years in the NBA, announced his retirement on Monday.
Michael Jordan's famed 'Dream Team' Olympic jacket heading to auction
Read full article: Michael Jordan's famed 'Dream Team' Olympic jacket heading to auctionThe jacket that Michael Jordan famously and grudgingly wore while receiving an Olympic gold medal has been in Brian McIntyreโs possession for more than three decades now.
NBA, players still talking about new deal as deadline looms
Read full article: NBA, players still talking about new deal as deadline loomsNBA Commissioner Adam Silver says he's hopeful that a new collective bargaining agreement between the league and its players can get done by the end of this week, though he stopped short of predicting that a deal would actually get struck.
Durant, Nets pound Knicks 112-85 after promoting Vaughn
Read full article: Durant, Nets pound Knicks 112-85 after promoting VaughnKevin Durant had 29 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists, becoming the first player since Michael Jordan to score at least 25 points in his teamโs first 12 games, and the Brooklyn Nets routed the New York Knicks 112-85 after making Jacque Vaughn their head coach.
New this week: Lena Dunham, Mila Kunis and Charlie Puth
Read full article: New this week: Lena Dunham, Mila Kunis and Charlie PuthThis weekโs new entertainment releases include albums from Charlie Puth and The Cult, Mila Kunis starring in the Netflix thriller โLuckiest Girl Alive,โ and โ30 Rockโ star Jack McBrayer leading the second season of โHello, Jack.
Federer on GOAT debate in AP Interview: How can you compare?
Read full article: Federer on GOAT debate in AP Interview: How can you compare?Roger Federer says in an interview with The Associated Press that he thinks impossible to compare the careers of top players such as him, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.