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North Carolina sports betting legislation falters in House

By Gary D. Robertson Jun. 22, 2022 09:09 PM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Legislation that would have authorized sports betting across all of North Carolina fell apart late Wednesday as the House narrowly rejected a...

FILE -New Hampshire Motor Speedway Chairman of the Board Bruton Smith speaks during a news conference at the track, Friday July 15, 2011, in Loudon, N.H. Bruton Smith, a North Carolina native and entrepreneur who fell in love with auto racing and parlayed it into a career as an eccentric and successful promoter, died Wednesday, June 22, 2022 of natural causes. He was 95. His death was confirmed by Speedway Motorsports, the company he founded and owns and operates 11 race tracks across the United States. (AP Photo/Jim Cole, File)
Speedway Motorsports founder Bruton Smith dies at 95

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 22, 2022 04:45 PM EDT

AlphaTauri driver Pierre Gasly of France arrives prior to the third free practice at the Baku circuit, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Saturday, June 11, 2022. The Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
Gasly to return to AlphaTauri as F1 "silly season" begins

Jun. 18, 2022 01:59 PM EDT

FILE - The new Ferrari, named LaFerrari, is presented during the first media day of the 83rd Geneva International Motor Show, Switzerland, March 5, 2013. Italian luxury sports car maker Ferrari on Thursday, June 16, 2022 outlined its electrification strategy that calls for 40% full-electric and 40% hybrid models by 2030. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani, File)
Ferrari to make 80% hybrid and full-electric range by 2030

Jun. 16, 2022 10:09 AM EDT

Sergio Garcia of Spain smiles as he walks off the driving range just prior to the start of the first round of the inaugural LIV Golf Invitational at the Centurion Club in St Albans, England, Thursday, June 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Column: Golf's civil war likely to produce no real winners

By Paul Newberry Jun. 13, 2022 06:00 PM EDT

Daniel Suarez pours wine on his face from the winner's goblet at a NASCAR Cup Series race, Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Column: Suárez's win at last delivers a Mexican Cup winner

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 13, 2022 04:46 PM EDT

Kyle Larson to start on pole for 5th straight year at Sonoma

By Greg Beacham Jun. 11, 2022 07:37 PM EDT
SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Larson can't be beaten lately in qualifying at Sonoma Raceway, and he hopes his recent superiority leads to a similar stretch of dominance...

Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain steers his car during the third free practice at the Baku circuit, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Saturday, June 11, 2022. The Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
Hamilton, Russell question safety of bouncing F1 cars

Jun. 11, 2022 02:45 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico celebrates with Team chief Christian Horner of Red Bull Racing after winning the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix, at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole)
Budget cap dispute splits teams as F1 heads to Azerbaijan

Jun. 09, 2022 10:01 AM EDT

Editorial Roundup: Indiana

By The Associated Press Jun. 07, 2022 04:25 PM EDT
Jeffersonville News and Tribune. June 1, 2022. Editorial: Indiana lawmakers should suspend gas tax The price we pay at the pump is truly...

Joey Logano (22) races alongside Denny Hamlin (11) during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway, Sunday, June 5, 2022, in Madison, Ill. Logano ended up winning the race. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Hamlin vows to get even with Chastain after Gateway wreck

By Dave Skretta Jun. 06, 2022 02:31 PM EDT

Josef Newgarden drives during qualifying for the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix auto race on Belle Isle in Detroit, Saturday, June 4, 2022. Newgarden won the pole position. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
IndyCar looks to close out Belle Isle's run with a bang

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 04, 2022 03:14 PM EDT

Marco Andretti, left, talks with Michael Andretti during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, May 19, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Camping World returns as title sponsor for SRX summer series

By Jenna Fryer May. 31, 2022 09:33 AM EDT

Tyrone Garrison plugs in a semi that is battery operated at the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 20, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indy 500 waves green flag on sustainability with lofty goals

By Mark Long May. 28, 2022 04:15 PM EDT

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

Roger Penske responds to questions during an interview on the victory podium before practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, May 19, 2022, in Indianapolis. Penske took ownership of Indianapolis Motor Speedway just two months before the pandemic closed the country and only now, in his third Indianapolis 500 as promoter, can he throw open the gates and host more than 300,000 guests at “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Going green: IndyCar to use renewable fuel beginning in 2023

May. 27, 2022 10:33 AM EDT

Conor Daly waits climbs in his car during practice for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indy 500 drivers find crypto craze fuels needed sponsorship

By Dan Gelston May. 27, 2022 03:26 AM EDT

FILE - Stefan Wilson, of England, waits for the start of practice session for the IndyCar Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 18, 2018, in Indianapolis. The IndyCar veteran will return to the cockpit for this month's Indianapolis 500. Cusick Motorsports and DragonSpeed announced Thursday, May 5, 2022, they've hired the 32-year-old British driver, virtually assuring race organizers they'll fill the traditional 33-car starting grid. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
IndyCar, teams look at solutions for labor shortage in pits

By Michael Marot May. 26, 2022 11:54 AM EDT

Pato O'Ward, left, of Mexico, gets a high-five from a fan before qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 22, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
With Indianapolis 500 at full throttle, business is booming

By Michael Marot May. 25, 2022 03:43 PM EDT

Pato O'Ward, left, of Mexico, gets a high-five from a fan before qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 22, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Gainbridge extends deal as presenting sponsor of Indy 500

By Jenna Fryer May. 25, 2022 03:00 PM EDT