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Christopher Bell leads Brickyard 400 practice; Bubba Wallace and SVG …

Christopher Bell leads Brickyard 400 practice; Bubba Wallace and SVG hit wall

As part of an extended race weekend, NASCAR Cup teams got a 50-minute practice on Friday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
William Byron set the early pace with a 49.753s lap (180.893mph) around the historic speedway. Later, it was Hendrick Motorsports teammate went fastest of all with a 49.279s lap (182.633mph). But the Toyotas soon flexed their muscles, and Christopher Bell of Joe Gibbs Racing ...Keep reading

What next for Alex Bowman after NASCAR retirement in 2027?

No, Alex Bowman doesn’t have a future in broadcasting after his retirement from full-time NASCAR Cup Series competition after the 2027 season.
“I don't know that anybody wants to listen to me on the broadcast, if I'm being honest,” said Bowman during a press conference on Friday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. “I don't know. I don't know that I would be any good at that. That looks ...Keep reading

‘Sometimes you just can’t lose’: Red Sox ride their winning streak

LeBron James to 76ers: Fit Over Sentiment

Philadelphia wasn't the obvious destination for LeBron James, but that may be exactly why it makes perfect sense for a player who has always prioritized fit over sentiment. xsportfeed.quest

LeBron avoided other potential destinations: the aging Golden State Warriors would have been a losing gamble, the Cleveland Cavaliers lack championship greatness, and the Giannis Antetokounmpo-led Miami Heat remain too unproven. His decision to consider Philadelphia reflects his calculated approach to finding the right team fit rather than following obvious paths.

Martin Brundle sets major target for Aston Martin's F1 Hungarian GP upgrades

Sky Sports pundit and former Formula 1 driver Martin Brundle has argued that Aston Martin's extensive list of upgrades must successfully halve its current qualifying deficit to the leading four teams.
The Silverstone outfit has introduced a huge upgrade package for the Hungarian Grand Prix, essentially bringing a B-spec car.
Speaking about the scale of the updates, Brundle claimed that ...Keep reading

In brief

F1 Hungarian GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch Formula 1 heads into Saturday at the Hungaroring with Ferrari on top after Lewis Hamilton led Charles Leclerc in second practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix.Hamilton ended Friday fastest as drivers struggled with low grip, gusty wind and a difficult track surface around the twisty Budapest circuit. Franco Colapinto a…

Drew Allar signs rookie contract with Steelers And then there was one.

Mike Vrabel: Christian Gonzalez is here, I expect him to participate Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez has been seeking a new contract throughout the offseason.