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Brad Keselowski takes heavy hit, drops deep in Chase with Kansas crash

Brad Keselowski suffered a huge hit in the Chase after contact with Denny Hamlin at Kansas.

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Martin Truex Jr. fueling issues hamper Chase run at Kansas

Martin Truex Jr. was the favorite after the first round, but his race at Kansas was proving to be a struggle.

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Denny Hamlin again finds Chase race trouble, needs to rally at Talladega

Denny Hamlin just isn't having the best Chase so far.

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Brendan Gaughan's mad dash in Xfinity race draws social media reaction

Brendan Gaughan wasn't wasting time getting back in the championship hunt on Saturday.

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Victory is proof of Hendrick Motorsports resurgence success

Jimmie Johnson's early-season wins were the only ones for Hendrick until Charlotte. After months of frustration, trial and error, its time for Sprint Cup teams to beware.

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What to watch for at Kansas? Driver in Chase's bottom five who steps up big

Someone will take a chance, make a risky move or something desperate to avoid potential elimination in Sprint Cup's championship series — or face need of a big result at Talladega.

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Ryan Newman, Richard Childress Racing announce multi-year extension

Ryan Newman finished second in the series standings with RCR in 2014.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. makes his championship pick: Jimmie Johnson

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is a fan of Jimmie Johnson winning a seventh title.

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Who knew Charlotte race would cause most problems for Chase drivers?

Chase drivers found more than their share of trouble at Charlotte.

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Joey Logano wins Xfinity race at Charlotte as next Chase round set for series

Joey Logano stole the lead from Kyle Larson late and held on for the Xfinity win at Charlotte on Sunday.

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Matt Kenseth rallies from setbacks for strong showing in Chase round opener

Matt Kenseth started from the back, then endured an early penalty before rallying back for a top finish at Charlotte.

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Denny Hamlin's engine failure ends shot at top Charlotte finish

Denny Hamlin joined a growing list of Chase drivers finding trouble at the track.

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Austin Dillon, Chase Elliott involved in hard crash after late-race restart

Austin Dillon, Chase Elliott crashed hard late in the Bank of America 500 at Charlotte on Sunday.

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Chase contender Kevin Harvick falls out of Charlotte race for major title setback

Kevin Harvick has endured a rather eventful opening to his Chase.

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Chasers Kyle Busch, Joey Logano dealt early setbacks at Charlotte, but Busch rallied back

Kyle Busch dropped off the lead lap after pitting for a tire issue less than 100 laps into the race.

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Alex Bowman crashes, ending stellar opening run at Charlotte

Alex Bowman was again turning in a strong performance in relief of Dale Earnhardt Jr. before his crash.

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Drivers will roll off soon in rain-delayed Charlotte showdown

Charlotte is set to host both the Sprint Cup and Xfinity series races on Sunday.

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Alex Bowman having fun in Hendrick fill-in role at rain-delayed Charlotte

Alex Bowman will make the most of his shot as NASCAR fans enjoy rare double-header on Charlotte.

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Sunday is perfect time for Kyle Busch to finally win Cup race at Charlotte

Kyle Busch and other drivers want to lock up a spot in the Round of 8 with a Charlotte win.

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Daytona International Speedway suffers 'moderate damage' from Hurricane Matthew

The track issued a statement saying it was working with officials on recovery efforts after the hurricane.

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Kevin Harvick will add current Tony Stewart sponsor in 2017

Stewart-Haas Racing announced a multi-year extension with the company on Friday.

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Kevin Harvick showcasing speed in opening runs of Chase's second round

Kevin Harvick is off to a fast start in the Chase's second round.

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Atlanta Motor Speedway opens campgrounds for people fleeing Hurricane Matthew

The track is trying to help those fleeing from the path of the storm.

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Carl Edwards finds confidence in fellow Toyota driver Martin Truex Jr.'s success

Carl Edwards expects greater success in second round of Chase for the Sprint Cup.

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Martin Truex Jr. returns to site of rare dominance as Chase's second round starts

Martin Truex Jr. dominated at Charlotte in May. Can he do it again with even more at stake?

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Martin Truex Jr. looks to carry momentum into Chase's second round

Martin Truex Jr. is quickly emerging as the Chase favorite.

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Jimmie Johnson's shot at Dover win falters with latest pit-road penalty

Jimmie Johnson looked on track to win Sunday's race at Dover - until his team drew a pit-road penalty.

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Tony Stewart eliminated from Chase in his final season

Tony Stewart was the first driver outside the cutoff as the top 12 advanced to the next round at Dover.

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Jamie McMurray's engine woes at Dover end Chase bid

Jamie McMurray found little more than setbacks at Dover.

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Good thing Kevin Harvick won at N.H.; he had problems early at Dover

Kevin Harvick had bad luck at Dover. He was one of the few who could afford it.

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Daniel Suarez wins delayed Dover race, advances in Xfinity Chase

Add Daniel Suarez to the list of championship contenders advancing to the next round in the Xfinity Series.

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Xfinity drivers find altered conditions in rain-delayed Dover race

NASCAR fans get a double dose of racing on Sunday.

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Dover starting lineup: Qualifying washout put Chase drivers up front

NASCAR's Chase drivers certainly know where to look for the competition.

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Rain could be a factor at Dover as Chase heats up for Cup, Xfinity drivers

NASCAR drivers will be keeping an eye on the forecast this weekend.

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Top Chase drivers have simple Dover mission: Avoid mistakes

The pressure is on for Chase drivers.

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Truck title contender John Hunter Nemechek penalized for N.H. infraction

John Hunter Nemechek's Chase standing was hampered by the penalty.

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Chase scenarios: Drivers know what they have to do at Dover

It all comes down to Sunday's race at Dover for Chase drivers not already locked into the Round of 12.

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Who is in Chase trouble? A closer look at drivers deep in championship field

Some of the Chase drivers are already in trouble — and we're only two races into the championship-determining segment of the season.

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Matt Kenseth loses race on final restart, still in heart of Chase battle

Matt Kenseth couldn't hold off Kevin Harvick late, but he ran a stellar race at New Hampshire.

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Chase drivers at New Hampshire blog: Kevin Harvick wins with late pass

NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup contenders are in their second race of the Round of 16. Keep up with their progress in Sunday's race.

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NASCAR rule change on post-race inspection draws driver reaction

Jeff Gordon, others react as NASCAR alters its post-race inspection policy for the remainder of the Chase for the Sprint Cup.

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Breaking down the Chase: Lagging contenders are in trouble at Loudon

Sunday's race at New Hampshire is critical to championship contenders at the low end of the points standings.

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Starting lineup at New Hampshire: Chase contender Carl Edwards tops qualifying

While Carl Edwards set a fast pace, some Chase drivers have a long Sunday awaiting.

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Joey Logano says athletes can influence people as drivers weigh in on Charlotte protests

Championship contender Joey Logano has grown up in the public eye, racing in one of NASCAR's three touring series since he turned 18.

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Chase contender Austin Dillon confident despite move to back-up car at New Hampshire

Austin Dillon and his Richard Childress Racing team will be trying to make up ground in the championship race this Sunday.

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NASCAR Chase pressure increases as drivers face second race in Round of 16

Several drivers are already in trouble when it comes to the Chase for the Sprint Cup.

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Cars of Martin Truex Jr., Jimmie Johnson fail post-race inspection at Chicagoland

The two drivers have reportedly failed post-race inspection, but not by enough to incur severe penalties.

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Chase Elliott finds positive side of coming close to opening Chase race win

The rookie challenged for his first Cup win in the first Chase race - but ultimately settled for third.

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Martin Truex Jr. suffers early Sprint Cup Chase setback at Chicagoland

Martin Truex Jr. lost a lap early but looked ready to rally in the opening segment of the race.

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Kevin Harvick endures up-and-down outing in opening Chase Cup race

Kevin Harvick's Stewart-Haas Racing team had ground to make up early at Chicagoland.

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Chicagoland challenges Chase contenders intent on not faltering early

The Chase for the Sprint Cup kicks off on Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway.

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Kyle Busch enters Chase with new position — defending Cup champion

Kyle Busch prepares for his first title defense in the Cup ranks.

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First-time Chase contenders balance aggression, caution as title run begins

Kyle Larson, Chris Buescher, Chase Elliott and Austin Dillon are new to the Chase for the Sprint Cup format.

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NASCAR drivers to carry Twitter handles on windshields early in Chase

Want to keep up with the Chase on social media? Here's how.

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No fines for Tony Stewart or Ryan Newman, but their snarl is not over yet

NASCAR official Steve O'Donnell says that the sanctioning body watches for trends.

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Matt Tifft set to return to racing after recovery from brain surgery

Matt Tifft is ready to get back on track this weekend.

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NASCAR officials to talk with Ryan Newman, Tony Stewart after 'disappointing' comments

NASCAR's Steve O'Donnell said that NASCAR will look at the Ryan Newman-Tony Stewart incident and "talk to both drivers."

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Rookie or former champion, driver focus turns to Chase for the Sprint Cup

One day of reflection will yield to feverish preparation for the 16 teams comprising the Chase. Whether with teammates or running solo, it's time to think championship.

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Kyle Busch, Brad Keselowski early leaders as points reset for Chase field

The Chase for the Sprint Cup field was set on Saturday night.

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Denny Hamlin wins wild showdown at Richmond as Chase field is set

Denny Hamlin won at Richmond on Saturday night as NASCAR's championship field was set.

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Bitter Ryan Newman takes shot at Tony Stewart's 'anger issues' after crash

Ryan Newman was racing for a berth in the championship field when he tangled with Tony Stewart at Richmond.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. wants to race again, again credits fiancée with role in recovery

Dale Earnhardt Jr. continued to be frank and open about his ongoing recovery process.

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It's Chase or bust at Richmond, with 10-race lament for those who miss out

Drivers who fail to qualify for the 16-man Chase for the Sprint Cup are left with the realization that their season has been a failure.

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Jeff Burton understands intense pressure Chase contenders feel at Richmond

Jeff Burton has been where those drivers trying to break into the Chase field are right now.

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Ryan Newman's Chase hopes take a hit with 15-point penalty

Ryan Newman just gave up more ground to Jamie McMurray in the Chase.

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Martin Truex Jr. wins Southern 500 after Kevin Harvick mistake

Martin Truex Jr. won the prestigious Southern 500, holding off a Kevin Harvick challenge in the closing laps.

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Brian Scott believes Tony Stewart wrecked him intentionally at Darlington

Brian Scott got the worst of a showdown with Tony Stewart.

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Kyle Larson's next challege: Keep hot streak going, make deep Chase run

Kyle Larson made huge strides in his NASCAR Sprint Cup career with his win. Can he capitalize more on it?

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On track too tough to tame, Cup drivers must be mistake-free at Darlington

NBC TV analyst Steve Letarte shares his experience and insight on what to expect in the Southern 500. It's a race in which any and every flaw, on the track or in the pits, is magnified.

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The future has arrived for NASCAR, and it looks pretty good

When Kyle Larson won at Michigan, it launched a youth movement that is taking hold in NASCAR.

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Kyle Larson emotional after first Cup win, ready for run at title

Kyle Larson finally earned his first Sprint Cup win, one that locks him into the Chase field.

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Chase Elliott finds disappointment, lessons in finishing second at Michigan

Chase Elliott settles for another runner-up finish at Michigan.

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Chase hopeful Chris Buescher battling early Michigan setback

Chris Buescher was battling an early engine issue at Michigan in his bid to stay in the top 30 in the standings.

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Brett Moffitt, Michael McDowell wins add drama to NASCAR weekend

Michael McDowell and Brett Moffitt add dramatic wins to NASCAR's race weekend

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Starting lineup at Michigan: Joey Logano tops 201 mph to take pole position

Joey Logano continued his top runs at Michigan and will lead the field to green Sunday.

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Drivers found early speed at Michigan, so what will that mean on Sunday?

Kyle Larson, Austin Dillon and Chase Elliott have fast cars for a race in which speed is plentiful. Speed is expected; victory for some is critical as the Chase for the Sprint Cup nears.

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Young drivers' mission at Michigan? Like Elliott, stay in the Chase picture

Kyle Larson needs a strong finish to make the 16-driver championship field. Chase Elliott wants to win his first race. There's plenty at stake for young drivers this week, NBC's Dale Jarrett says.

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NASCAR unveils series of kid-friendly initiatives to educate, entertain fans

Among the announcements: Kids 12 and under will get in free to Xfinity and Truck series races in 2017.

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Who is Alex Bowman? Dale Earnhardt Jr. fill-in is no raw newcomer

Alex Bowman, 23, replaced NASCAR's most popular driver in the Hendrick Motorsports' No. 88 at New Hampshire and might be called to action again.

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Major crash hampers Chase hopes of Kyle Larson, Ryan Blaney at Bristol

A multicar pileup offered a further setback to the Chase for the Sprint Cup hopes of Kyle Larson and Ryan Blaney while Chris Buescher made up major ground.

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Kyle Busch watches dominating day at Bristol end with parts failure, crash

Kyle Busch was dominant at Bristol. Then it all went wrong.

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Kyle Busch dominates early in rain-delayed Bristol race despite headache

Kyle Busch reportedly asked his team for a headache powder while running among the leaders at Bristol.

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Bristol, fans honor Tony Stewart with tribute on Lap 14

Tony Stewart was honored by fans at Bristol on Saturday night.

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Rick Hendrick sees more than driving talent in young William Byron

William Byron has showcased his talent in the Truck Series this season, but Hendrick likes what he sees off the track as well.

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Rick Hendrick says Dale Earnhardt Jr. 'looks great,' Jeff Gordon out for Michigan

Rick Hendrick is patiently waiting on Dale Earnhardt Jr. to return, but isn't sitting idly by waiting on team to improve.

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Justin Allgaier to drive for Michael Annett at Bristol on Saturday night

Michael Annett will not race at Bristol tonight.

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Bristol starting lineup: Carl Edwards to start from pole position

Carl Edwards won at Bristol in April; he came back in August with a top qualifying effort.

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Sprint Cup drivers don't know what to expect in Bristol's Saturday night race

Carl Edwards says that he likes the challenge of a changing track. Expect in-race adjustments and high speeds in the low groove — if it works.

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Jeff Gordon will not drive for Dale Earnhardt Jr. at Michigan, even if needed

Jeff Gordon told NBC and ESPN that he will not drive at Michigan International Speedway next weekend, even if Dale Earnhardt Jr. is unable to do so.

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Starting lineup: Erik Jones leads Joe Gibbs Racing contingent in Xfinity qualifying

Erik Jones continued his stellar run in the Xfinity Series, taking the pole position for tonight's race.

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Drivers could see 'old-school Bristol' racing, NBC's Jeff Burton says

NASCAR drivers expect the unexpected at Bristol this weekend.

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Kyle Larson honoring late Bryan Clauson at Bristol

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Kyle Larson showcased their helmets honoring the late Bryan Clauson on Friday at Bristol.

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Jimmie Johnson enjoyed the off week – now he's looking for strong closing run

Jimmie Johnson has a history of getting hot at the right time - can he do it again this season?

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Drivers vying to get into their first Chase face different scenarios at Bristol

Bristol offers differing challenges for drivers trying to make the Chase.

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Timeline: How Ryan Lochte's Rio story evolved over the last few days

Take a look at how the Ryan Lochte story evolved since initial reports surfaced on Sunday.

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Ryan Lochte video surfaces, latest reports say two security guards pointed guns at U.S. swimmers

Surveillance video claims to show the athletes at the gas station, where they thought they were being robbed.

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Ryan Lochte, swimmers 'fabricated' robbery story, report says

Ryan Lochte and three other U.S. swimmers are involved in a controversial and confusing story about a possible robbery in Rio.

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Rio Olympics 2016: Madison Kocian takes silver in uneven bars; Gabby Douglas finishes seventh

Madison Kocian of the U.S. claimed silver in the individual event, while Aliya Mustafina of Russia won gold.

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Rio Olympics 2016: Simone Biles wins gold medal in the vault

Simone Biles continued her dominance in Rio with a third gold medal.

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Simone Biles, Aly Raisman give Team USA gold, silver medals in all-around

Simone Biles took the Rio Olympics all-around gold medal on Thursday. Teammate Aly Raisman took silver.

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NASCAR drivers to honor Bryan Clauson with decal

Bryan Clauson's life will be remembered by NASCAR Xfinity Series drivers this weekend.

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NASCAR's Austin Dillon engaged to former NFL cheerleader Whitney Ward

Austin Dillon posted his announcement on social media on Wednesday.

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Longtime ACC coach Bill Dooley dies at 82

Bill Dooley coached at UNC, Virginia Tech and Wake Forest in a career spanning 26 years and 161 wins.

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NASCAR considering crackdown on postrace celebrations

With drivers damaging their cars after winning a race, could NASCAR be on track for a change?

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Martin Truex Jr., Brad Keselowski talk out late-race contact at Watkins Glen

Brad Keselowski hit Martin Truex Jr. on the final lap at Watkins Glen, ending Truex's shot at the leader.

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Denny Hamlin wins in wild finish at Watkins Glen

Denny Hamlin holds off Martin Truex Jr., who spins late, for Sprint Cup win.

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Jimmie Johnson, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. suffer hard hits in big Watkins Glen crash

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. first hit the guard rail hard, then was slammed into by Jimmie Johnson in a scary crash at Watkins Glen.

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Erik Jones continues rapid ascent, anxious to start Sprint Cup career

Erik Jones will continue his rise through the NASCAR ranks next season, moving into Sprint Cup competition as Furniture Row Racing adds a second team.

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Rookie Chris Buescher faces new kind of pressure with Chase spot on the line

Chris Buescher has to break into the top 30 in the standings to make the Chase, which might sound easier than it is.

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Chris Buescher 'absolutely' believes he'll break into top 30, Chase field

Chris Buescher hasn't even had time to enjoy the first win of his career and he's talking about a championship battle.

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Chris Buescher's win puts more pressure on Chase contenders, NASCAR on NBC's Dale Jarrett says

For drivers trying to gain ground in the Chase, Watkins Glen is a formidable track.

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Kyle, Samantha Busch find family time along NASCAR circuit

Kyle Busch says impact of wins changes with son, Brexton, in victory lane.

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Chase Elliott blames self for string of poor luck, looks for turnaround

Rookie Chase Elliott has endured setbacks in a series of recent races.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. sidelined two more races, Jeff Gordon to drive

Four-time champion Jeff Gordon will drive in the next two Sprint Cup races, continuing his relief role for Dale Earnhardt Jr.

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UNC response argues jurisdiction in allegations in NCAA Notice of Allegations

North Carolina cites the constitution and bylaws governing the NCAA in its response to the amended Notice of Allegations.

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NASCAR says 'unprecedented' conditions at Pocono led to delay, shortening race

NASCAR officials dealt with changing conditions in Monday's rain-delayed Pocono race.

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Austin Dillon, Kyle Larson challenge but watch another young driver take win at Pocono

Austin Dillon and Kyle Larson had an epic showdown at Pocono, but when fog halted the race, another young driver went to victory lane.

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Chris Buescher scores big upset in fog-shortened race at Pocono

Chris Buescher stunned the field at Pocono on Monday.

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Fog — yes fog — halts NASCAR race at Pocono

In an unusual move, NASCAR had to red-flag the race at Pocono because of fog hovering over the track.

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Jeff Gordon has to refasten seat belts at 170 mph

Jeff Gordon had an unusual problem late in the race at Pocono.

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Chase Elliott's crash with Joey Logano could have playoff implications

Chase Elliott needed a solid day. He didn't get one at Pocono.

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Martin Truex Jr. suffers another setback, crashes early in rain-delayed race at Pocono

Martin Truex Jr.'s run of bad luck continued on Monday at Pocono.

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Pocono Raceway no stranger to rain, weather issues

Pocono has dealt with more than its share of rain issues this season - and in the past.

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Rain a problem at Pocono? Not if you're the 4-year-old son of Kevin Harvick

Keelan Harvick shows the fun side of rain delays.

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Kevin Harvick says team talking more in Rodney Childers' absence

Kevin Harvick is working with interim crew chief Dax Gerringer this weekend at Pocono.

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Remember that time a fan stood on the track during a Pocono race?

Kyle Petty remembers his surprising encounter with a fan — on the track.

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Jeff Gordon won't speculate on whether he'll drive more races for Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Jeff Gordon is driving his second consecutive Sprint Cup race in the No. 88 of Dale Earnhardt Jr.

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Paul Menard leads opening Pocono Cup practice with new crew chief

Richard Childress Racing made a change for Menard this week - and it paid off early.

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Pocono is a track of 'compromise,' NASCAR on NBC's Kyle Petty says

The so-called Tricky Triangle brings unique challenges for drivers, teams.

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Can anyone make a run at Joe Gibbs Racing this season?

Kyle Busch is the cream of the crop, but every JGR driver is a threat to win every weekend. Can they be stopped?

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Kevin Harvick's crew chief Rodney Childers suspended for lug nut violations

Rodney Childers is suspended one race and fined for violations from Indy.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. finding positives in Jeff Gordon's advice, not rushing return

Dale Earnhardt Jr. says he's going to continue listening to his doctors before making a decision on whether to race at Watkins Glen.

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Sprint Cup race at Indy shakes up Chase standings — who needs to make a move now?

The Indy race was hard on some drivers, so who dropped in the Chase standings now?

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Stewart-Haas Racing to add NASCAR Xfinity team in 2017

Stewart-Haas Racing is expanding for the 2017 season.

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Tony Stewart finishes 11th in final, 'most relaxing' Brickyard race

Tony Stewart said this was a "relaxing" weekend for him at Indy.

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Jeff Gordon spends extra time on track at Indy, laments restart style

Jeff Gordon said that he was both relieved it was over and wishing for more at Indy.

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Carl Edwards, Ryan Newman among those in late-race crash at Indy

Carl Edwards took responsibility for the late-race crash that red-flagged the Sprint Cup race.

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Tony Stewart keeps sentiment at bay, keeps focus on Indy win

Tony Stewart refuses to let emotion interfere with his final race at track he loves.

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Tony Stewart to wear unique helmet honoring hero A.J. Foyt at Indy

Tony Stewart is making his final start at Indianapolis in stylish fashion.

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Jeff Gordon up to speed quickly in opening Indy Cup practice

Jeff Gordon was ninth fastest in the opening Sprint Cup practice session at Indianapolis, his first practice since last November.

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Tony Stewart focused solely on winning, not final run, at Indy

Tony Stewart says he's as prepared for this weekend's race at the Brickyard as he's ever been at the track.

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Timeline: How Jeff Gordon went from vacation to driving at Indy

Jeff Gordon was vacationing in the South of France – and then the phone rang.

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Rick Hendrick, Jeff Gordon confident team can regain lost ground

Rick Hendrick says that with all the recent crashes, team's shop looks like a "salvage yard."

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Jeff Gordon faces challenges in return, but looks forward to them

Jeff Gordon says he found confidence in Rick Hendrick's decision to put him in the No. 88 to fill in for Dale Earnhardt Jr.

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Winning at Indianapolis can change a career, NASCAR on NBC's Steve Letarte says

NASCAR on NBC analyst Steve Letarte says it's the win, not the points, that really matters this Sunday.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s absence has unexpected impact on Sprint Cup team

When Dale Earnhardt Jr. missed two races in 2012, the impact went beyond having a fill-in driver.

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Matt Kenseth, team penalized after failing post-race inspection at Loudon

Matt Kenseth's crew chief, Jason Ratcliff, must pay $25,000 for a post-race inspection issue after their win at New Hampshire.

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Jeff Gordon brings impressive history, knowledge of Hendrick to Indy

Can Jeff Gordon win in his first outing in Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s car? Former crew chief Steve Letarte weighs in.

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Secret to racing at Eldora dirt? Driver must read the dirt, Kenny Wallace says

NASCAR's Truck teams will race on the dirt on Wednesday, a challenging experience they face once a year.

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Jeff Gordon to drive next two races for injured Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. will miss the upcoming races at Indianapolis and Pocono because of concussion-like symptoms. Jeff Gordon comes out of retirement as his replacement.

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Greg Biffle mourns loss of father with touching tribute

Greg Biffle's father died on Tuesday morning, and the driver remembered him fondly on Twitter.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. could still make Chase despite missed races

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s health is the top priority for everyone at Hendrick right now, but fans are still following his potential for a Chase berth.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. needs time and space to heal from concussion, former driver Ricky Craven says

Ricky Craven, who missed races in 1998 after being diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome, says that only Dale Earnhardt Jr. knows when he's ready to return to racing.

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Tony Stewart says drivers impressed by NASCAR safety, despite Dale Earnhardt Jr. concussion

Tony Stewart says that NASCAR has done a lot with safety behind the scenes that "really impresses you."

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Tony Stewart shows veteran's savvy, increasing confidence in top run

Tony Stewart is second at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday. After his return from back surgery, Smoke is signaling his final season will include a championship run.

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Alex Bowman thrilled with run at New Hampshire despite late crash

Alex Bowman's chance for a top-10 finish ended when he had a flat tire and hit the wall late at New Hampshire.

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Rick Hendrick: Decision by Wednesday on Dale Earnhardt Jr. at Indy

Hendrick told NBCSN that a decision on whether Dale Earnhardt Jr. will race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway will be made by Wednesday morning.

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New Hampshire starting lineup: Jimmie Johnson goes off No. 1 at Loudon

Jimmie Johnson and Kyle Busch are on front row at New Hampshire, ready to push for victory in Sunday's Sprint Cup race.

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What Jeff Burton knows about New Hampshire, others wish they did

Jeff Burton has four career Cup wins at New Hampshire. One of them was perfect ... except it wasn't. Remember 2000, and what it takes at Loudon.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. made right, but tough, call, rival Ryan Newman says

Ryan Newman respects Dale Earnhardt Jr. for putting his health in perspective.

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Kyle Busch: Hard for people to understand what drivers feel through a race

Kyle Busch says he already feels like he did at season's end in his 25-race 2015 season.

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NASCAR community reacts to Dale Earnhardt Jr. missing Cup race

Drivers across the sport offer support to Dale Earnhardt Jr. after it was announced Thursday that he would miss this weekend's race with concussion-like symptoms.

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Jeff Gordon to replace Dale Earnhardt Jr. for Indianapolis race, if needed

Junior's health problem, believed related to previous concussions, could land Jeff Gordon back in Sprint Cup for one race.

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If Dale Earnhardt Jr. still sidelined, Jeff Gordon will drive at Indy

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is currently sidelined after suffering concussion-like symptoms.

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Pit strategy challenging at New Hampshire, NASCAR on NBC's Steve Letarte says

New Hampshire is a relatively short race on a flat track; what will make the difference for the winner on Sunday?

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Ronda Rousey hints at UFC comeback in 'perfect' new commercial

Ronda Rousey offers striking take on perfect in new ad campaign.

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NASCAR exec on Martin Truex Jr. penalty: 'We had to make that call'

Truex's pass of Kevin Harvick on pit road in Saturday's race was definitely against NASCAR rules, an official tells SiriusXM.

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Kentucky opens with crashes, ends in fuel-mileage showdown

Drivers find Kentucky Speedway to be challenging during Saturday night's NASCAR Sprint Cup race.

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Carl Edwards challenges, settles for second at Kentucky

Carl Edwards thought he had a shot at the win, but he settled Saturday night for second at Kentucky.

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Chase Elliott, Ryan Blaney and other rookies caught in Kentucky crashes

It's been a hard night for NASCAR Sprint Cup rookies at Kentucky Speedway.

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Jimmie Johnson, Joey Logano in crashes early at Kentucky Speedway

Johnson's team had some extra work as he hit the wall early during Saturday night's NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Kentucky Speedway.

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Drivers' challenges at Kentucky: slick track, less control with little preparation

Rain on Friday didn't help Sprint Cup drivers, because they won't know how their cars will react in the Quaker State 400 with less downforce and new tires.

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NASCAR announces plans to celebrate Cup, Xfinity and Truck champs

The annual awards ceremonies will be held in Las Vegas and Miami Beach this year.

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Kentucky starting lineup: Kevin Harvick on pole after qualifying rainout

The weather has been a factor at Kentucky Speedway throughout the weekend.

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Tony Stewart chasing personal history in Kentucky Sprint Cup race

Tony Stewart has only two track on which he has not won a Cup race — and Kentucky is one of those.

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Three key changes tax teams at Kentucky, NASCAR on NBC's Kyle Petty says

Network analyst Petty weighs in on the trio of changes facing drivers at Kentucky Speedway this weekend.

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For some, wild Daytona race makes Chase seem much nearer

Surprise top finishers, disappointments and a big wreck — typical Daytona helped some and hurt more in the Chase standings.

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Kyle Busch, Kurt Busch challenge at Daytona, with differing results

Kyle Busch finished second, while Kurt Busch spun across the grass on the final lap.

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Tony Stewart crashes at Daytona, loses chance at major points gain

Stewart won last week at Sonoma Raceway, but his Daytona race ended in a crash on Saturday night. He still managed to move into the top 30.

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Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Danica Patrick collected in massive Daytona crash

The 22-car wreck included many drivers who were expected to contend for the win in the Coke Zero 400.

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Serena Williams takes out frustration on her racket — and cameraman

Williams was not pleased after dropping the first set against Christina McHale.

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Pat Summitt once took over the Tennessee men's team's practice

Summitt proved to be tough on the team that already had a heavy dose of respect for her.

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Caitlyn Jenner put back on her 1976 Olympic gold medal for SI cover

Jenner details path to Olympics, life since the Games, in in-depth story and documentary on magazine's website.

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NASCAR changes its rules to help out small teams, if they get lucky

Any non-charter team that makes the Chase will be guaranteed a slot in each race under new rule.

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Denny Hamlin loses epic road-course battle to three-time champ Tony Stewart

Denny Hamlin briefly had the lead on the final lap, but faltered to Tony Stewart in the final turns to settle for second.

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NASCAR chairman Brian France: Racing, cooperation with teams improved

NASCAR is always a work in progress, Brian France says, making a pitch for racing being better than ever.

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U.S. Olympic rowing team to debut anti-bacterial training suit, report says

The new protective training suit is set to be unveiled on Monday and addresses potential water pollution problems in Rio.

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Jimmie Johnson ready to return to winning ways, conquer road course

Surprised by his lack of road-course wins, Jimmie Johnson seeks his third victory of 2016.

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NASCAR team battles ransomware, gains sponsorship through setback

Circle Sport-Leavine Family Racing partnered with Malwarebyte after a recent data hack and effort to regain it.

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SEC Twitter account gets hacked, reportedly posts inappropriate photos

The SEC has issued a statement after a Twitter hack, according to reports.

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NASCAR drivers to race with same rules for Daytona, Talladega

NASCAR will not alter the cars for the upcoming restrictor-plate race at Daytona, reports say.Same goes for the other superspeedway, Talladega.

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Baylor, Art Briles officially terminate relationship after suspension

Briles, Baylor have officially terminated their relationship, acknowledge serious shortcomings in response to reports of sexual violence in program.

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Tony Stewart seeks win, points gain at track he can dominate

To make the Chase for the Sprint Cup, Tony Stewart must win a race. Sonoma could be his best chance. Don't forget, he also must finish in the top 30 in points.

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Eagles long snapper stuns with magical 'America's Got Talent' act

Eagles long snapper Jon Dorenbos stunned the "America's Got Talent" judges with his magical card act.

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Alabama assistant coaches get raises approved

Alabama's assistants were rewarded following a national-championship winning season.

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Mike Wallace offers chilling account of brutal beating

Mike Wallace offers an in-depth account of the alleged post-concert attack that left he and his daughter with injuries.

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Veteran NASCAR driver Mike Wallace allegedly attacked, beaten after concert

Mike Wallace and his daughter, Lindsay, were allegedly attacked after a Rascal Flatts concert in Charlotte.

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Charles Tillman knows where he'd like to play after ACL recovery

Cornerback Tillman reportedly wants to return to the Panthers once he completes his ACL recovery.

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Whereabouts of O.J. Simpson's Heisman Trophy still a mystery

Where is Simpson's 1968 Heisman Trophy? ESPN's "Made in America" documentary explores the issue.

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Peyton Manning honored by Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame

The hall's director says they've honored many over the years "but none greater than Peyton."

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