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$1 million In-Season Challenge prize sets up the Brickyard 400 for split-screen racing
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Brickyard 400 viewers will be tuning into pure split-screen racing Sunday. On…
Following Venus Williams’ comment on health insurance, here’s what to know about athlete coverage
Venus Williams’ recent singles win at the D.C. Open showcased her longevity and brought attention…
Denny Hamlin’s 2-year contract extension with Joe Gibbs Racing could be his last in Cup series
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Denny Hamlin never wanted to drive for a team other than Joe…
USC-Notre Dame rivalry expires in ’26, with no sure bet it will go beyond that
LAS VEGAS (AP) — All the reshuffling of schedules, conferences and playoff formats in college…
NYC pawn shop owner pleads guilty to fencing luxury items stolen from homes across US
NEW YORK (AP) — A Manhattan pawn shop owner pleaded guilty Friday to serving as…
Florida point guard Boogie Fland sidelined for summer workouts following sports hernia surgery
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida point guard Boogie Fland is recovering from sports hernia surgery,…
MLS commissioner discusses season shift, Messi absence before All-Star game
Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber says the league continues to look at shifting to…
USC top recruit Alijjah Arenas needs surgery for knee injury and will be out 6 to 8 months
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alijah Arenas ‘ college basketball career is on hold before the…
Be like Mike? Jalen Hurts gets championship tip from Michael Jordan on how to win another Super Bowl
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts calls Michael Jordan a friend — the two cigar aficionados…
Rogers looks for cost savings in sports portfolio after becoming MLSE majority owner
TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. hopes to find “revenue and cost synergies” in its expanded…
Pacers All-Star Pascal Siakam is selected as pace car driver for Sunday’s Brickyard 400
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Brickyard 400 fans will get their own glimpse into a Pacers and…
Kyle Filipowski becomes 1st Utah Jazz player to earn NBA Summer League MVP
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Kyle Filipowski became the first Utah Jazz player to earn…
Bradley Beal’s unexpected gift to Chris Paul: A number with meaning
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Paul will be wearing his No. 3 jersey in his…
Prominent Miami defense attorney Roy Black dies, represented William Kennedy Smith in rape trial
Prominent Miami defense lawyer Roy Black, who gained national attention by winning an acquittal in…
Injured Damian Lillard is grateful to be ‘back home’ with the Trail Blazers
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — It hit Damian Lillard as he drove home with his kids…
Beloved ballpark therapy bunny, Alex The Great, has died after complications from cancer
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A beloved therapy bunny named Alex The Great, who provided snuggles…
Chris Paul returns to Clippers for what’s expected to be his 21st and final NBA season
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Paul is rejoining the Los Angeles Clippers for what’s expected…
Doug McDermott signs $3.6M contract with Sacramento Kings
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Doug McDermott agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million contract on Monday…
Venus Williams wins a doubles match at Washington in her first tournament in more than a year
WASHINGTON (AP) — Competing at a tournament for the first time in more than a…
Hollywood meets NBA hardwood: A look inside the rise of the Summer League Film Festival
LAS VEGAS (AP) — While Bronny James and other young talent were lighting up the…
City of Hamilton to hold ‘Shai Rally Day’ for NBA’s Gilgeous-Alexander on Aug. 7
HAMILTON — The City of Hamilton has big plans to honour hometown NBA superstar Shai…
Marcus Smart will sign with the Lakers after getting a buyout from Wizards, AP source says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Veteran guard Marcus Smart will sign with the Los Angeles Lakers…
Denny Hamlin vows 23XI Racing will go on, answers will come in December in court battle with NASCAR
DOVER, Del. (AP) — NASCAR race team owner Denny Hamlin remained undeterred in the wake…
Damian Lillard returns to the Trail Blazers on a 3-year deal worth $42 million, AP source says
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard is back where he started. Lillard signed a three-year…