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Window World 450 qualifying rained out; Ryan Blaney placed in pole
NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C.-"Great lap," quipped Ryan Blaney on Saturday as he addressed reporters in the North Wilkesboro Speedway media center.,Of course, there was no lap, after rain drenched the 0.625-mile short track and forced cancellation of qualifying for Sunday's Window World 450 (7 p.m. ET on T...
Cup Series' return to North Wilkesboro 'something you don't want to miss'
The most recent NASCAR Cup Series winners at North Wilkesboro Speedway are a veritable who's who of racing stars -- not from the recent past, but from the sport's 1990s heyday.,The fourth-most recent driver to earn checkers on the 5/8th-mile speedway? Dale Earnhardt.,Not Dale Earnhardt Jr., who neve...
ACC notebook: Bill Belichick says UNC 'way ahead' of '25 team
Bill Belichick has plenty of reasons to be upbeat about his second season at the helm of North Carolina, including 40 true freshmen entering the program, a new offensive coordinator in Bobby Petrino and a new starting quarterback.,Following a 4-8 campaign last year that featured 70 newcomers, includ...
ACC notebook: Dabo Swinney trusts Clemson's QB options
Clemson didn't bring a quarterback to ACC media days, but the Tigers' most important position battle still followed Dabo Swinney to Charlotte on Thursday.,Christopher Vizzina remains the favorite to replace Cade Klubnik, though Swinney stopped short of formally ending a competition that also include...
ACC notebook: Miami enters 2026 determined to prove title run was no fluke
Miami came within one victory of completing its return to college football's biggest stage last season.,The Hurricanes' message entering 2026, however, is that getting close does not mean they have arrived.,At the Atlantic Coast Conference Kickoff media event in Charlotte on Wednesday, Hurricanes co...
Adam Scott wins inaugural R&A Spirit of Golf award
Adam Scott of Australia received the inaugural R&A Spirit of Golf award on Wednesday ahead of the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.,R&A chief executive Mark Darbon made the announcement during his news conference in Southport, England.,"This new award is designed to recognize an i...
NFL suspends Cowboys DE Charles Snowden 3 games
The NFL suspended Dallas Cowboys defensive end Charles Snowden for the first three games of the 2026 regular season on Tuesday.,NFL Network reported the suspension is related to a violation of the league's personal conduct policy.,Snowden, now 28, was arrested while a member of the Las Vegas Raiders...
Manfred disputes MLBPA's notion that CBA ads are 'perverse'
While Major League Baseball celebrates with the 96th annual All-Star Game in Philadelphia on Tuesday, storm clouds continue to gather regarding whether the 97th edition will take place in 2027.,MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and MLB Players Association interim executive director Bruce Meyer spoke sepa...
Conor McGregor Should Never Fight in the UFC Again After Latest Injury
Conor McGregor says he plans to return, but after another serious injury, his future may be better suited for boxing than the UFC....
Clemson's 2026 Season Could Define Dabo Swinney's Future
Dabo Swinney enters a pivotal 2026 season as Clemson looks to rebound after a disappointing campaign and return to ACC contention....
Ranking Three No. 2 Wide Receivers Better Than Stefon Diggs
Stefon Diggs believes he'd be the NFL's best No. 2 receiver, but Tee Higgins, Jameson Williams and George Pickens make a strong case otherwise....
Why the Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Trade to the 76ers Still Doesn’t Make Sense
The Celtics' decision to trade Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George and draft picks leaves major questions about Boston's championship future....
Big 12 notebook: K-State's Collin Klein begins HC tenure at alma mater
As a former Heisman Trophy candidate and Big 12 champion at his new (old) school, Collin Klein would seem to be ideally suited for success as a first-year head coach at Kansas State this fall.,However, at Big 12 media days in Frisco, Texas, on Wednesday, Klein was quick to acknowledge the advantages...
Former Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland had CTE
Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has been diagnosed posthumously with Stage 1 chronic traumatic encephalopathy.,Kneeland's family released the results of a brain tissue analysis performed by the Concussion & CTE Foundation. He died by suicide on Nov. 6, 2025, at the age of 24.,B...
Red Sox activate LHP Patrick Sandoval 2 years after TJ surgery
Left-hander Patrick Sandoval's long road back to the major leagues -- two years after undergoing Tommy John surgery -- resulted in him being activated from the 60-day injured list by the Boston Red Sox on Monday.,Per MassLive, Sandoval will start on Thursday against the Chicago White Sox, replacing ...
Flavio Cobolli tops Alex de Minaur, advances to face British wild card Arthur Fery
Italian Flavio Cobolli reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon for the second year in a row, defeating Australia's Alex de Minaur 7-5, 7-6 (4) 6-3 on Monday in London.,Cobolli, the No. 9 seed, is in the midst of a breakout season, climbing into the top 10 of the rankings. The 24-year-old reached his ...
Flavio Cobolli tops Alex de Minaur, advances to Wimbledon quarters
Italian Flavio Cobolli reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon for the second year in a row, defeating Australia's Alex de Minaur 7-5, 7-6 (4) 6-3 on Monday in London.,Cobolli, the No. 9 seed, is in the midst of a breakout season, climbing into the top 10 of the rankings. The 24-year-old reached his ...
Boston Celtics' Eastern Conference Reign May Be Coming to an End
Boston's decision to trade Jaylen Brown and reshape its roster could redefine the Celtics' championship outlook for years to come....
No. 2 Alexander Zverev through to 4th round at Wimbledon
Alexander Zverev is showing no hangover effects after capturing his first Grand Slam event.,The French Open champion, who typically struggles on the grass at Wimbledon, reached the fourth round with a convincing 6-2, 7-6 (4), 6-4 victory over Marcos Giron on Saturday at the All England Club.,The Ger...
Alexander Zverev through to 4th round at Wimbledon
Alexander Zverev is showing no hangover effects after capturing his first-ever Grand Slam event.,The French Open champion, who has typically struggled on the grass at Wimbledon, reached the fourth round with a convincing 6-2, 7-6 (4), 6-4 victory over Marcos Giron on Saturday.,The German served bril...