Automobile racing
Ecclestone arrested in Brazil for carrying pistol on plane
By Mauricio Savarese 19 minutes ago
SAO PAULO (AP) — Former Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone was arrested in Brazil for having a gun while boarding a plane, police said Thursday.
He was...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press 23 minutes ago
May 27
1823 — A $20,000 match race between American Eclipse (representing The North) and Henry (representing The South) is held at Union Course, Long...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press 23 minutes ago
May 31
1927 — Detroit first baseman Johnny Neun records an unassisted triple play in the ninth inning to end the 1-0 win over the Cleveland Indians....
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press 23 minutes ago
May 27
1823 — A $20,000 match race between American Eclipse (representing The North) and Henry (representing The South) is held at Union Course, Long...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press 24 hrs ago
May 26
1925 — In Detroit’s 8-1 win over the Chicago White Sox, Ty Cobb becomes the first to collect 1,000 career extra-base hits. He finished his...

Back home again: McLaughlin family reunites after 31 months
By Jenna Fryer May. 24, 2022 04:31 PM EDT
Pitbull, Marks provide international drivers path to NASCAR
May. 24, 2022 02:27 PM EDT
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Trackhouse Entertainment Group, a venture of former driver Justin Marks and Grammy Award-winning rapper Pitbull, launched a program Tuesday that...

IndyCar star Newgarden chasing elusive Indianapolis 500 win
By Michael Marot May. 24, 2022 01:38 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press May. 24, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
May 25
1948 — Ben Hogan wins the PGA championship, beating Mike Turnesa in the final round, 7 and 6.
1965 — Muhammad Ali knocks out Sonny...

AUTO RACING: Celebrated weekend for 3 top racing series
By The Associated Press May. 24, 2022 09:12 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press May. 23, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
May 24
1905 — Harry Payne Whitney’s Tanya becomes the second filly to win the Belmont Stakes. Ruthless was the first filly to win the Belmont, in 1867....

Blaney wins $1M NASCAR All-Star race after caution, net
By Stephen Hawkins May. 23, 2022 03:57 AM EDT

Quick qualifying run gives Palou another 2nd at Indianapolis
By Michael Marot May. 22, 2022 07:57 PM EDT