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NFL owners unanimously OK the Commanders sale to Josh Harris; Dan Snyder fined $60M on the way out

NFL owners have unanimously approved the sale of the Washington Commanders from Dan Snyder to a group led by Josh Harris.

Martin Truex Jr. 'bad at making big decisions' as he ponders NASCAR retirement

Martin Truex Jr. says his struggle with making big decisions is one reason why he hasn't decided if he will retire or return to NASCAR for a 2024 season.

Logano celebates 2nd NASCAR Cup title already wanting 3rd

Joey Logano has a simple target for the future even as he celebrates the present.

Ty Gibbs declines to discuss sudden death of his father

Ty Gibbs on Thursday declined to discuss the death of his father, which occurred just hours after the NASCAR driver clinched the Xfinity Series championship last month.

Ty Gibbs promoted to replace Kyle Busch in JGR's Cup car

Ty Gibbs was promoted to NASCAR’s top Cup series on Tuesday in an expected announcement that was void of any celebration as Joe Gibbs Racing continues to mourn the loss of Gibbs’ father.

Joey Logano wins at Phoenix to earn 2nd NASCAR championship

Joey Logano won his second NASCAR championship to give Roger Penske two titles in the same season with a victory in Sunday’s winner-take-all finale at Phoenix Raceway.

JGR co-owner Coy Gibbs, 49, dies hours after son wins title

Coy Gibbs, the vice chairman at Joe Gibbs Racing for his NFL and NASCAR Hall of Fame father, died Sunday morning.

No favorite among NASCAR championship 4 ahead of finale

The long and unpredictable NASCAR season comes to an end Sunday with a championship race fitting for a year that saw unprecedented parity and never a clear title favorite.

Gibbs faces consequences for wrecking way into title race

Ty Gibbs will race for his first NASCAR national championship on Saturday in the Xfinity Series finale at Phoenix Raceway.

Bell wins, Chastain rides the wall to earn title race spots

Christopher Bell worked his way into NASCAR’s championship round the only way he could, winning at Martinsville Speedway to claim a spot in the finale.

Fading fullbacks: Once NFL staple, position keeps declining

The fullback position in the NFL has been fading for years, but only in the last decade has it neared the brink of total extinction.

Under Dan Snyder, Washington sank from NFL elite to also-ran

Few NFL teams have managed to lose as much as Washington has since Daniel Snyder was part of a group that purchased the franchise for a then-record $800 million in 1999.

NASCAR hot topic shifts to retaliation as playoffs roar on

The focus in NASCAR has yet to shift to the actual playoff racing as only three events remain to crown a new Cup champion.

Bell says Wallace apologized on flight home from Las Vegas

Bubba Wallace and Christopher Bell shared a flight home from Las Vegas, and Wallace apologized during the trip to his fellow Toyota teammate for the incident that crippled Bell’s championship chances.

Logano wins at Las Vegas to earn spot in NASCAR title race

Joey Logano became the first driver to qualify for NASCAR’s championship finale by using fresh tires to chase down Ross Chastain and win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Bell wins Charlotte as champion Larson bumped from playoffs

Christopher Bell saved his title chances with an overtime win Sunday on the road course at Charlotte Motor Speedway in a stunning finish that knocked reigning NASCAR champion Kyle Larson from the playoffs.

Allmendinger remains undefeated on Charlotte road course

It took two overtimes Saturday for AJ Allmendinger to remain undefeated on The Roval at Charlotte Motor Speedway and seize the momentum for the next round of the Xfinity Series playoffs.

Trackhouse heads into 100th start in championship contention

Trackhouse Racing will make its 100th start on Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway with drivers Ross Chastain and Daniel Suarez still in the championship competition.

NASCAR teams call revenue model 'broken,' warn of layoffs

NASCAR heads into Sunday's playoff elimination race with another issue to address.

Tumultuous, tiring start to NASCAR's round of 12 at Texas

The 334 laps at Texas Motor Speedway provided quite a tumultuous start to the NASCAR playoff round of 12.

Buescher looks to be playoff spoiler at home track Texas

Chris Buescher's win at Bristol last week marked the first time in this version of NASCAR's playoffs that drivers who are not racing for the championship swept the three races of the first round.

Chastain watching his mirrors in playoff elimination race

Ross Chastain heads into the first elimination race of NASCAR’s playoffs in a pretty comfortable position above the cutline.

Busch leaving Gibbs, Toyota to drive for Childress in 2023

Kyle Busch will move to Richard Childress Racing next season, ending a 15-year career with Joe Gibbs Racing because the team could not come to terms with NASCAR’s only active multiple Cup champion.

Hamlin chasing NASCAR driver's title, owner's championship

Denny Hamlin the driver finds himself in the most enviable of positions heading into Saturday night’s race at Bristol.

Kyle Busch still seeking on-track success, job for 2023

It didn’t seem much could still go wrong this year for Kyle Busch until his engine blew with 22 laps remaining in NASCAR’s opening playoff race.

Injured Kurt Busch to miss start of NASCAR playoffs

Kurt Busch will miss the start of NASCAR’s playoffs with concussion-like symptoms that have sidelined him six weeks.

Elliott wins Cup pole at Watkins Glen International

Chase Elliott has won the NASCAR Cup pole at Watkins Glen International, edging Hendrick Motorsports teammate Kyle Larson for the top spot.

Blaney, Truex eyeing playoff spot on Sunday at Richmond

Ryan Blaney and Martin Truex Jr. are the favorites as they battle for position to make NASCAR’s playoffs.

Kyle Busch open to racing 'for under my market value' in '23

Kyle Busch is getting antsy about not having a contract next season.

Elliott won't celebrate gifted Pocono win after Hamlin DQ

Chase Elliott left Pocono Raceway as a third-place finisher and learned when he landed home in Georgia that he had been declared the race winner.

Elliott given Pocono win after Hamlin, Busch disqualified

First-place finisher Denny Hamlin was disqualified when his No. 11 Toyota failed inspection, giving Chase Elliott the NASCAR Cup Series victory Sunday at Pocono Raceway.

Busch gets antsy for contract resolution with Gibbs, Toyota

Kyle Busch faces an uncertain future after M&M Mars announced it would pull its marketing spend at the end of this season.

Bell crashes NASCAR playoff field with win at New Hampshire

Christopher Bell crashed the NASCAR playoffs, winning Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway to become the 14th Cup Series winner this season.

Chase Elliott needs nearly 7 hours to win at Nashville

Chase Elliott salvaged a crummy day for Hendrick Motorsports and interrupted a potential Toyota rout by winning the rain-drenched race at Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday night.

Hamlin to lead field to green at hot Nashville Superspeedway

Denny Hamlin was awarded the pole at Nashville Superspeedway when a surprise rain shower washed out the second round of qualifying.

Hamlin vows to get even with Chastain after Gateway wreck

Denny Hamlin has warned Ross Chastain that there's still some retribution due after the eighth-generation watermelon farmer wrecked him in Sunday's race at World Wide Technology Raceway.

Coca-Cola 600 long, unpredictable and immensely entertaining

NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 was many things.

Hamlin holds off Busch in OT in wild Coca-Cola 600

Denny Hamlin held off Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch in overtime to win the longest — and perhaps wildest — Coca-Cola 600 in history.

Logano bumps Byron on next-to-last lap for Darlington win

Joey Logano bumped leader William Byron from behind and into the wall on the next to last lap to win at Darlington Raceway on Sunday.

Chase Elliott wins at Dover to snap 26-race winless streak

Chase Elliott snapped a 26-race winless streak when the 2020 NASCAR champion pulled away down the stretch to win the rain-delayed Cup Series race at Dover Motor Speedway.

Rain postpones NASCAR Cup race at Dover to Monday

Rain postponed Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover Motor Speedway to Monday.

Hamlin respects NASCAR punishment for crass anti-Asian meme

Denny Hamlin says he's respects NASCAR's decision to begin sensitivity training after he posted a meme on Twitter that used a clip from the comedy “Family Guy” to mock reigning champion Kyle Larson.

Hamlin sent to sensitivity training after "Family Guy" tweet

NASCAR has ordered Denny Hamlin to begin sensitivity training this week after he posted a meme on Twitter that used a clip from the comedy “Family Guy” to mock reigning champion Kyle Larson.

Ross Chastain steals victory at Talladega Superspeedway

Ross Chastain surged into the lead as he closed in on the checkered flag Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway to steal his second career Cup Series win.

Christopher Bell leads Toyota lockout of Talladega front row

Christopher Bell won the pole at Talladega Superspeedway by turning the fastest lap as the final driver to qualify.

Busch uncertain about future during JGR sponsorship search

Kyle Busch is uncertain about his future with both Joe Gibbs Racing and in NASCAR.

Ty Gibbs wins races but is viewed as NASCAR's newest villain

Ty Gibbs is in his first full season of Xfinity Series racing and has quickly built a reputation as NASCAR's newest villain.

Kyle Busch steadily cementing a Hall of Fame NASCAR career

Kyle Busch won at Bristol Motor Speedway over the weekend to tie Richard Petty for at least one victory in 18 consecutive seasons.

Logano watches Ty Gibbs scrap with veteran bemusement

Joey Logano has had his share of conflict during a career that began with his appointment as “Sliced Bread” upon arrival.

Martinsville: Byron races to NASCAR Cup-leading 2nd victory

William Byron took the lead on pit road after Stage 2 pit stops and held it pretty much the rest of the way at Martinsville Speedway to become the first repeat winner this season in NASCAR’s Cup Series.

Hamlin finally finds the Next Gen formula, wins at Richmond

Denny Hamlin ran down William Byron with five laps to go and ended the slowest start to a season of his career with a victory in the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway.

Ryan Blaney recovers from spin to put Ford on pole at COTA

Ryan Blaney recovered from a spin in practice to win the pole for Sunday’s race at Circuit of the Americas.

Bowman edges Larson in OT to win NASCAR race at Las Vegas

Alex Bowman beat NASCAR champion Kyle Larson in a door-to-door overtime battle at Las Vegas Motor Speedway that sent Hendrick Motorsports to victory lane for the second consecutive week.

Put me in, Coach! Gibbs gets top ride on grandfather's team

Ty Gibbs is stepping into arguably the top ride in NASCAR’s second-tier Xfinity Series.

NASCAR veteran Aric Almirola to retire at end of 2022 season

NASCAR veteran Aric Almirola will retire from competition at the end of the 2022 season to spend more time with his young family.

Praise pours in for Kyle Larson following first NASCAR title

Before he headed onto the track for the biggest race of his career, Kyle Larson heard Mario Andretti praise him as one of the most well-rounded drivers in all of motorsports.

Larson wraps up comeback season with 1st NASCAR title

Kyle Larson closed out his comeback season in NASCAR with his first national title.

NASCAR championship pits best at Hendrick vs. best at Gibbs

Phoenix Raceway will finally get to host championship weekend in front of a packed house.

Truex quietly chases 2nd NASCAR Cup championship at Phoenix

Martin Truex Jr. is racing for his second career NASCAR Cup Series championship.

NASCAR's Bowman drives on, shrugs off Hamlin 'hack' label

Alex Bowman spun Denny Hamlin from the lead with six laps remaining at Martinsville Speedway and then went on to win his fourth race of the season.

NASCAR championship: Hendrick vs Gibbs, Chevrolet vs Toyota

NASCAR championship: Hendrick vs Gibbs, Chevrolet vs Toyota

The NASCAR championship will pit Rick Hendrick against Joe Gibbs as both team owners put a pair of drivers in the final four.

Bowman wins as tension builds ahead of NASCAR title race

Bowman wins as tension builds ahead of NASCAR title race

Alex Bowman spun Denny Hamlin out of the lead at Martinsville Speedway and then won in overtime as the field for NASCAR's championship race was set Sunday.

Keselowski seeks another title round in final Penske season

Keselowski seeks another title round in final Penske season

Brad Keselowski is in the final two races of his NASCAR career with Team Penske and would love nothing more than to close his 12-year run with another Cup championship.

Larson wins at Texas for 1st spot in NASCAR's championship 4

Larson wins at Texas for 1st spot in NASCAR's championship 4

Kyle Larson is the first driver in NASCAR's championship four.

Truex in tight NASCAR chase for start of round of 8 in Texas

Truex in tight NASCAR chase for start of round of 8 in Texas

The third round of NASCAR's playoffs are getting started in Texas.

Harvick out to stop earliest playoff elimination of career

Harvick out to stop earliest playoff elimination of career

Kevin Harvick has never been knocked out of the playoffs in the second round since NASCAR introduced the format in 2014.

Denny Hamlin winning early, often in Cup Series playoff race

Denny Hamlin winning early, often in Cup Series playoff race

Denny Hamlin will reach the third round of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs next month having faced the make-or-break pressure of the postseason only twice.

Hamlin holds off Elliott, takes first NASCAR win in Vegas

Hamlin holds off Elliott, takes first NASCAR win in Vegas

Denny Hamlin earned his first career victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday night.

Hendrick stars dodging playoff elimination at Bristol

Hendrick stars dodging playoff elimination at Bristol

Hendrick Motorsports is in a precarious position heading into first playoff elimination round.

Gibbs stable asserting itself 2 races into Cup playoffs

Gibbs stable asserting itself 2 races into Cup playoffs

Two races into the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, regular-season champion Kyle Larson is still the points leader.

Truex leads 1-2-3 finish for Joe Gibbs Racing at Richmond

Truex leads 1-2-3 finish for Joe Gibbs Racing at Richmond

Martin Truex Jr. assumed the lead when Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch was penalized with about 50 laps to go and won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway.

Denny Hamlin wins Southern 500 to open NASCAR Cup playoffs

Denny Hamlin wins Southern 500 to open NASCAR Cup playoffs

Denny Hamlin held off Kyle Larson after their cars hit nose to tail racing to the finish line Sunday night in the Southern 500 to open the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.

Kurt Busch moving Monster to Hamlin and MJ's team in 2022

Kurt Busch moving Monster to Hamlin and MJ's team in 2022

Kurt Busch will drive next season for 23XI Racing, the NASCAR team owned by Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan.

Blaney takes lead on final restart, holds on to win Michigan

Blaney takes lead on final restart, holds on to win Michigan

Ryan Blaney took the lead from William Byron on a late restart and bobbed and weaved his way across the final seven laps to win at Michigan International Speedway.

Kyle Larson wins at Watkins Glen, eyes regular-season title

Kyle Larson wins at Watkins Glen, eyes regular-season title

Kyle Larson won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International, building a big lead in the final stage and keeping Hendrick Motorsports teammate Chase Elliott at bay over the final laps.

Chasing history: Elliott goes for three-peat at Watkins Glen

Chasing history: Elliott goes for three-peat at Watkins Glen

Chase Elliott is going for a three-peat at Watkins Glen International.

NASCAR hiatus: Drivers would like to make it a regular thing

NASCAR hiatus: Drivers would like to make it a regular thing

Kevin Harvick headed into NASCAR’s two-week break during the Tokyo Olympics delighted to be away from his own race car, but with plans to be wrapped up in his young son’s fledgling career behind the wheel.

Under darkness, Almirola pulls off shocker at New Hampshire

Under darkness, Almirola pulls off shocker at New Hampshire

With darkness closing in, Aric Almirola sprung to life late Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and pulled off a surprise for Stewart-Haas Racing’s first victory of the year.

DiBenedetto could be out of Cup options after losing ride

DiBenedetto could be out of Cup options after losing ride

Matt DiBenedetto could be out of NASCAR Cup Series options for 2022 after losing his ride with Wood Brothers Racing.

Kyle Busch completes 5-for-5 Xfinity sweep with Atlanta win

Kyle Busch completes 5-for-5 Xfinity sweep with Atlanta win

Kyle Busch completed a 5-for-5 sweep of what might be his final season in the Xfinity Series with a late recovery at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Elliott wins at Road America to start new Hendrick streak

Elliott wins at Road America to start new Hendrick streak

Chase Elliott won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Road America on Sunday to continue his uncanny success on road courses and wrap up a playoff spot.

Kurt Busch chases NASCAR playoffs with future uncertain

Kurt Busch chases NASCAR playoffs with future uncertain

Kurt Busch has welcomed the uncertainty of this season as he chases a playoff berth while pondering his future in NASCAR.

Marks bypasses charters to buy entire Ganassi NASCAR team

Marks bypasses charters to buy entire Ganassi NASCAR team

Justin Marks is a former race car driver who just bought a seat at the table with NASCAR's biggest powerbrokers.

In the clutch: Kyle Busch ends Hendrick win streak at Pocono

In the clutch: Kyle Busch ends Hendrick win streak at Pocono

Kyle Busch won the NASCAR Cup Series race Sunday at Pocono Raceway.

NASCAR Hall of Famer Gordon ready for new role at Hendrick

NASCAR Hall of Famer Gordon ready for new role at Hendrick

Jeff Gordon is ready to assume a daily role at Hendrick Motorsports as vice chairman.

Gordon to leave Fox Sports booth for daily role at Hendrick

Gordon to leave Fox Sports booth for daily role at Hendrick

Jeff Gordon will leave the Fox Sports booth for a daily role at Hendrick Motorsports as vice chairman.

Kyle Busch races to 100th Xfinity win in return to Nashville

Kyle Busch races to 100th Xfinity win in return to Nashville

Kyle Busch raced to his 100th career Xfinity Series victory Saturday at Nashville Superspeedway, where he won for the fourth time.

Larson repays Urban Youth Racing School with virtual visit

Larson repays Urban Youth Racing School with virtual visit

NASCAR driver Kyle Larson made a virtual visit with students at the Urban Youth Racing School.

Martin Truex Jr. dominates at Darlington for 3rd win of year

Martin Truex Jr. dominates at Darlington for 3rd win of year

Martin Truex Jr. powered his way around Darlington Raceway, sweeping both stages and leading the final 105 laps Sunday.

NASCAR’s future is here: Next Gen car finally arrives

NASCAR’s future is here: Next Gen car finally arrives

NASCAR's first new car in seven years has finally arrived.

Bowman denies Hamlin with swift late move at Richmond

Bowman denies Hamlin with swift late move at Richmond

Alex Bowman passed Denny Hamlin on a restart with 10 laps to go and drove away at Richmond Raceway for his third career victory in the NASCAR Cup Series.

Truex outlasts teammate Hamlin to win again at Martinsville

Truex outlasts teammate Hamlin to win again at Martinsville

Martin Truex Jr. won a stirring, laps-long duel for the lead with teammate Denny Hamlin in the delayed NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday night.

Martin Truex Jr. wins NASCAR Cup race at Phoenix Raceway

Martin Truex Jr. wins NASCAR Cup race at Phoenix Raceway

AVONDALE, Ariz. – Joey Logano has won a few times at Phoenix Raceway and knows a good restart when he feels one. Truex blew past Logano on the final restart and pulled away for his first NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season and 28th overall. Logano — who led 143 laps — won the second stage after leading the final 35 laps during a long stretch of green-flag racing. But he couldn't hold back Truex, who won his ninth race with JGR. Hamlin was fast early in the race, leading for 31 laps until the competition caution midway through the first stage.

Kyle Larson celebrates return with 1st win since suspension

Kyle Larson celebrates return with 1st win since suspension

LAS VEGAS – Kyle Larson wasn’t sure he’d ever race again in NASCAR, and if he could, he didn’t know who would even hire him. On Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Larson raced to his first NASCAR victory since he was reinstated from a nearly yearlong suspension. “Thanks Mr. H. for believing in me,” Larson radioed to boss Rick Hendrick after crossing the finish line. Larson is considered one of the top talents in NASCAR but won just six times in six seasons with Chip Ganassi Racing. “He got in a great car, he's a great driver and he's going to make things happen,” runner-up Brad Keselowski said.

Byron gives NASCAR another surprise winner at Homestead

Byron gives NASCAR another surprise winner at Homestead

HOMESTEAD, Fla. – William Byron gave NASCAR its third surprise winner in three weeks, this one not quite as stunning as the first two at Daytona International Speedway. Byron controlled most of the final two stages at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday and won for the second time in 111 Cup starts. Byron entered the weekend as a 28-1 shot to win a race many expected would provide a return to normal for the racing series. When Byron’s former crew chief, Chad Knaus, moved up at Hendrick Motorsports, Rick Hendrick hired Fugle and paired him with Byron. The Roush Fenway Racing driver led five times for a total of 57 laps, but he started to fade when as sunset neared.

Byron gives NASCAR another surprise winner at Homestead

Byron gives NASCAR another surprise winner at Homestead

William Byron was the third surprise winner through three races this season with his victory Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Byron controlled most of the final two stages at Homestead to win for the second time in 111 Cup starts. Byron entered the weekend as a 28-1 shot to win a race many expected would provide a return to normal for the racing series. The Roush Fenway Racing driver led five times for a total of 57 laps, but he started to fade "when as sunset neared. He ended up getting X-rays, which were negative, and was cleared to work the Cup Series event.

NASCAR's 'unique' winners already altering playoff landscape

NASCAR's 'unique' winners already altering playoff landscape

Christopher Bell celebrates at the finish line after winning the NASCAR Cup Series road course auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)HOMESTEAD, Fla. – NASCAR’s postseason landscape has been altered after just two Cup Series races. “The number of unique winners is really going to change how many cars get in on points, right? Although Bell drives for powerhouse Joe Gibbs Racing, he was a rookie for that top team and in his second full season in the Cup series. The Cup Series opened on a superspeedway, then raced on a road course, and now heads to an intermediate track. Whether that’s different markets, different racetracks, it has to be different from year to year.

Bell snags first Cup victory in another surprise Gibbs win

Bell snags first Cup victory in another surprise Gibbs win

Bell won in his second race driving for Joe Gibbs Racing to give the team a pair of surprising victories at Daytona International Speedway. Ty Gibbs, the 18-year-old grandson of team owner Joe Gibbs, won the Xfinity Series race Saturday night in his first career national series start. “I've prepared my whole life for this moment to race in the Cup Series, last year was such a learning curve for me. Kevin Harvick finished sixth and AJ Allmendinger, in his first Cup race since the 2018 season finale, finished seventh. It was the highest finish in three Cup races for Kaulig Racing, an Xfinity Series team formed in 2016 that wants to be full-time Cup next season.

Bell snags first Cup victory in another surprise Gibbs win

Bell snags first Cup victory in another surprise Gibbs win

Michael McDowell was the surprise Daytona 500 winner and then Bell earned an earlier-than-expected first trip to victory lane. The 26-year-old Oklahoman is a longtime Toyota development driver who won 16 Xfinity Series races driving for Gibbs. Ty Gibbs, the 18-year-old grandson of team owner Joe Gibbs, won the Xfinity Series race Saturday night in his first career national series start. Kevin Harvick finished sixth and AJ Allmendinger, in his first Cup race since the 2018 season finale, finished seventh. It was the highest finish in three Cup races for Kaulig Racing, an Xfinity Series team formed in 2016 that wants to be full-time Cup next season.

Ty Gibbs stuns grandfather, wins in first career NASCAR race

Ty Gibbs stuns grandfather, wins in first career NASCAR race

It was the very first NASCAR national series race for Ty Gibbs, who jumped two steps from ARCA to Xfinity for his debut. Ty Gibbs is the second-youngest winner in Xfinity Series history. But as his grandson crossed the finish line, his glasses fogged and he hugged a Joe Gibbs Racing team member. JGR has yet to announce a full 2021 schedule for Ty Gibbs, but his grandfather said the details are decided by Coy Gibbs. They picked the Daytona road course for his debut because Ty Gibbs finished second here in last year's ARCA race.

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