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Former first lady Melania Trump, left, and Rep. Madison Cawthorn, R-N.C., center, listen as former President Donald Trump announces he is running for president for the third time as he speaks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Cawthorn broke rules over 'meme' crypto, told to pay $14K

By Gary D. Robertson Dec. 06, 2022 06:22 PM EST

FILE - A sign is posted during a demonstration outside a General Motors facility in Langhorne, Pa., on Sept. 23, 2019. Reform-minded candidates won several races Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, as members of the United Auto Workers union voted on their leaders in an election that stemmed from a federal bribery and embezzlement scandal involving former union officials. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Reformers take 6 of 14 UAW board seats, could win majority

By Tom Krisher Dec. 04, 2022 11:58 AM EST

Aston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany burns the tires as he finished his last race in career at the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Sunday, Nov.20, 2022. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili, Pool)
F1 champion, activist Vettel bids farewell after final race

Nov. 20, 2022 11:10 AM EST

FILE - Nashville Superspeedway President Erik Moses presents the trophy after the NASCAR Cup Series auto race on June 26, 2022, in Lebanon, Tenn. Moses has been hired by the Fiesta Bowl as its new executive director and CEO, the organization announced Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Fiesta Bowl Organization hires Erik Moses as new CEO

Nov. 15, 2022 01:36 PM EST

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain smiles during a press conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Hamilton will compete Sunday in the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix at Sao Paulo's Interlagos circuit. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Hamilton sad to see 'unexpected' friend Vettel retire

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 09, 2022 06:06 PM EST

British Mercedes Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton acknowledges the crowd at the Chamber of Deputies during a ceremony where he received the title of Honorary Citizen of Brazil in Brasilia, Brazil, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)
Hamilton becomes honorary citizen of Brazil before race

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 07, 2022 03:05 PM EST

FILE - Jimmie Johnson speaks about joining the team of Chip Ganassi for the IndyCar series at a press conference during the IndyCar race weekend in St. Petersburg, Fla., in this Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, file photo. The Seven-time NASCAR champion is retiring from full-time racing and will turn his focus toward spending time with family. He figures his future schedule will include no more than 10 bucket list events and has his sights set on the 24 Hours of Le Mans. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson, File)
Column: Johnson will chase challenges long into retirement

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 26, 2022 03:34 PM EDT

Editorial Roundup: Kansas

By The Associated Press Aug. 17, 2022 12:39 AM EDT
Kansas City Star. August 15, 2022. Editorial: Republicans are supposedly good with money. Why waste it on Kansas abortion recounts? ...

Faber new Texas Motor Speedway GM after Ramage SMI promotion

Aug. 11, 2022 04:33 PM EDT
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Mark Faber was named general manager of Texas Motor Speedway on Thursday after the promotion of Rob Ramage to a senior vice president role...

Rob Walton, back, joins his daughter Carrie Walton Penner, center, and limited shareholder Mellody Hobson, all members of the Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group that purchased the Denver Broncos, during a news conference at the NFL football team's headquarters Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos sport NFL's richest, most diverse ownership group

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 10, 2022 06:58 PM EDT

Kurt Busch drives down the front stretch during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, Saturday, July 23, 2022, in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Busch to miss 4th NASCAR race with concussion-like symptoms

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 10, 2022 05:09 PM EDT

Noah Gragson celebrates after he won the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, Saturday, July 23, 2022 in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Noah Gragson to move to Cup Series in 2023 with Petty GMS

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 10, 2022 03:22 PM EDT

James Bromsey III, a sixth-grader at LeBron James' I Promise School in Akron, Ohio, looks at NASCAR driver Chris Buescher's car, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022 in Brooklyn, Mich. Bromsey was given an all-access tour of Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., on Sunday. Chris Buescher’s No. 17 Ford had a paint job that highlighted the LeBron James Family Foundation. (AP Photo/Larry Lage)
LeBron James school student treated to VIP access by NASCAR

By Larry Lage Aug. 09, 2022 02:29 PM EDT

Bubba Wallace (23) leads the field to the start during an NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Kevin Harvick ends 65-race drought with 6th win at Michigan

By Larry Lage Aug. 07, 2022 07:50 PM EDT

Kyle Busch watches during NASCAR Cup Series auto race qualifying at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
NASCAR's Kyle Busch thankful family escaped mall shooting

By Larry Lage Aug. 06, 2022 05:12 PM EDT

Josef Newgarden waits in the pits before a IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Rested Newgarden seeking IndyCar lead at home in Nashville

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 05, 2022 11:04 AM EDT

Kyle Busch sits on pit wall during qualifications for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
NASCAR's Kyle Busch, family escape Mall of America shooting

Aug. 04, 2022 10:59 PM EDT

Alpine driver Esteban Ocon of France steers his car during the first free practice for the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, near Budapest, Hungary, Friday, July 29, 2022. The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Piastri says won't drive for Alpine despite promotion to F1

Aug. 02, 2022 01:41 PM EDT

Alex Palou, of Spain, left, talks with a crew member during qualifications for a IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, July 29, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
NASCAR and IndyCar intersect at Indianapolis extravaganza

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 29, 2022 03:40 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands talks to a reporter during an interview with the Associated Press at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, near Budapest, Hungary, Thursday, July 28, 2022. The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
AP Exclusive: Verstappen says drivers limited in taming fans

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 28, 2022 02:25 PM EDT