SCHUYLER DIXON
John H. Nemechek (54) celebrates after winning a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Larry Papke)
Nemechek's Xfinity win in Texas leaves final four spots open

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 16, 2021 06:11 PM EDT
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — All four spots in the championship round of the NASCAR

Trucks dry off the track during a red flag delay due to inclement weather during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)
Misty, drizzling day postpones Cup race in Texas on Lap 52

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 25, 2020 04:56 PM EDT
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — NASCAR's Cup playoff race in Texas was postponed

NASCAR Texas Trucks Series driver Sheldon Creed (2) celebrates with a burnout after winning an auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)
Creed gets in Truck Series' final four with victory in Texas

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 25, 2020 02:53 PM EDT
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Sheldon Creed got a little bump from a friend who was

FILE - In this June 27, 2020, file phohto, Chicago Red Stars' Julie Ertz, second from left, holds Casey Short, center, while other players for the team kneel during the national anthem before an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match against the Washington Spirit at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Utah. The National Women's Soccer League revised its anthem policy after most players knelt during the anthem before season-opening games last weekend at the Challenge Cup. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Discourse over national anthem looms for NBA, other leagues

By Schuyler Dixon Jul. 03, 2020 02:55 PM EDT
Rick Carlisle isn't sure what to expect from players during the national anthem

Josef Newgarden (2) leads Alexander Rossi (27) during the IndyCar auto race at Texas Motor Speedway, Saturday, June 8, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. Newgarden won the race. (AP Photo/Larry Papke)
Rossi chasing Newgarden for IndyCar lead after Texas duel

By Schuyler Dixon Jun. 09, 2019 04:48 PM EDT
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Alexander Rossi will start the second half of the IndyCar

Josef Newgarden (2) leads Alexander Rossi (27) during the IndyCar auto race at Texas Motor Speedway, Saturday, June 8, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. Newgarden won the race. (AP Photo/Larry Papke)
Josef Newgarden's 1st Texas IndyCar win is series-best 3rd

By Schuyler Dixon Jun. 08, 2019 06:46 PM EDT
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Josef Newgarden figured if his team could get him out front,