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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, left, and Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico lead at the start during the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
US, Belgium named among hosts for 6 F1 sprint races in 2023

Dec. 07, 2022 07:13 AM EST

Christopher Bell (20) poses with the trophy in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Martinsville Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Martinsville, Va. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Wall-hugging Chastain, red-hot Bell eye 1st NASCAR title

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 04, 2022 05:13 PM EDT

NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain speaks during the NASCAR Championship media day, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Chastain's video game-inspired ride puts more eyes on NASCAR

By John Marshall Nov. 03, 2022 06:46 PM EDT

Ross Chastain walks the track before practice for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Martinsville Speedway, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Martinsville, Va. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Column: Chastain rides the wall into NASCAR's title race

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 31, 2022 02:50 PM EDT

Christopher Bell (20) poses with the trophy in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Martinsville Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Martinsville, Va. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Bell wins, Chastain rides the wall to earn title race spots

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 30, 2022 06:26 PM EDT

Vips stays in Red Bull young driver program after slur

Jul. 06, 2022 03:10 PM EDT
MILTON KEYNES, England (AP) — Jüri Vips remains part of the Red Bull young driver program after he was dropped as the reserve driver for its Formula One team for...

Red Bull fires reserve driver Vips for using racial slur

Jun. 28, 2022 01:04 PM EDT
MILTON KEYNES, England (AP) — Red Bull terminated the contract of Formula One test and reserve driver Jüri Vips on Tuesday for using a racial slur during an online...

NASCAR's preseason Clash returns to LA Coliseum in 2023

By Greg Beacham Jun. 12, 2022 03:44 PM EDT
SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — NASCAR's preseason Clash race is rolling back to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in 2023. NASCAR said Sunday it will return the...

The Caesars Sportbook Lounge at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is shown during the final practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race in Indianapolis, Friday, May 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Yard of Picks: Indy boosts gambling ties with sports lounge

By Dan Gelston May. 27, 2022 02:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, July 18, 2009, file photo, Hershel McGriff stands next to his car at Portland International Raceway in Portland, Ore. McGriff was elected to NASCAR's Hall of Fame on Wednesday, May 4 2022. (Ross William Hamilton/The Oregonian via AP, File)
Kenseth, McGriff and Shelmerdine join NASCAR Hall of Fame

By Steve Reed May. 04, 2022 05:29 PM EDT

A glance at the reaction of sports to Russian invasion

By The Associated Press Mar. 08, 2022 07:16 AM EST
ARCHERY World Archery banned Russia and Belarus athletes and officials. ATHLETICS Russia and Belarus athletes and officials...

IndyCar adds 4 musical acts to Iowa Speedway festival

Mar. 07, 2022 09:47 AM EST
NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — IndyCar's return to Iowa will be celebrated as a three-day festival with a quartet of musical acts. Tim McGraw, Florida Georgia...

A glance at reaction of sports to Russian invasion

By The Associated Press Mar. 04, 2022 03:11 PM EST
ARCHERY World Archery banned Russia and Belarus athletes and officials. ATHLETICS Russia and Belarus athletes and officials...

A glance at reaction of sports to Russian invasion

By The Associated Press Mar. 03, 2022 07:26 AM EST
ARCHERY World Archery banned Russia and Belarus athletes and officials. ATHLETICS Russia and Belarus athletes and officials...

FILE - A general view of the St. Petersburg Stadium prior to the Confederations Cup soccer match between New Zealand and Portugal, in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 24, 2017. The British government led calls Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022 for the Champions League final to be taken off Russia by European football's governing body to punish its deepening intervention in Ukraine. The showpiece men's game is due to be played in St. Petersburg on May 28 for the biggest sporting event in Russia since the 2018 World Cup.(AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin, file)
AP source: Russia to no longer host Champions League final

By Rob Harris Feb. 24, 2022 09:47 AM EST

Ball State, Letterman's racing team form esports partnership

Feb. 12, 2022 10:48 AM EST
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — David Letterman's IndyCar team is partnering with Ball State University to provide opportunities and financial assistance for students in the...

Virginia judge issues injunction in skill games lawsuit

By Sarah Rankin Dec. 06, 2021 07:41 PM EST
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Virginia judge issued a temporary injunction Monday blocking the enforcement of a law that banned a type of electronic betting machine that...

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico steers his car during the second practice session prior to the Formula One Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Spa, Belgium, Friday, Aug. 27, 2021. The Belgian Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
2 W Series drivers discharged from hospital after crash

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 28, 2021 07:06 AM EDT

Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll of Canada steers his car during the second practice session prior to the Formula One Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Spa, Belgium, Friday, Aug. 27, 2021. The Belgian Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
6 drivers from W series need medical checks after big crash

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 27, 2021 01:23 PM EDT

Fans of Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrate on the stands during the qualifying session for the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix, at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, Hungary, Saturday, July 31, 2021. The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (David W Cerny/Pool via AP)
Verstappen focused on catching Hamilton after losing F1 lead

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 26, 2021 12:11 AM EDT