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Chase Briscoe stands for the national anthem prior to a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Briscoe heads into playoffs with Xfinity Series-high 7th win

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Sam Mayer celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Truck Series auto race, Thursday Sept. 17, 2020, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Ryan Blaney hopes to avoid playoff elimination at Bristol

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 18, 2020 03:02 PM EDT

Oakland Athletics outfielders Mark Canha (20) and Ramon Laureano, second from right, wear masks as they greet teammates after they defeated the Seattle Mariners in the second baseball game of a doubleheader, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in Seattle. Both games were played in air smoky from wildfires in Oregon, Washington, and California. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
The Latest: Irish rugby ‘under threat’ without spectators

By The Associated Press Sep. 18, 2020 02:38 PM EDT

Sam Mayer celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Truck Series auto race, Thursday Sept. 17, 2020, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Teen ace Sam Mayer goes 2-for-2 in big night at Bristol

Sep. 17, 2020 09:35 PM EDT

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By The Associated Press Sep. 17, 2020 02:15 PM EDT
Sept. 24 1950 — Philadelphia’s Russ Craft has four interceptions to lead the Eagles in a 45-7 rout of the Chicago Cardinals. Chicago...

Brad Keselowski collects the checkered flag after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Richmond, Va. (James H. Wallace/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2020 06:15 PM EDT

Colton Herta (88) holds the lead early at an IndyCar Series auto race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Lexington, Ohio. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
IndyCar headed to Nashville for urban street course event

Sep. 16, 2020 01:15 PM EDT

FILE - Sebastien Bourdais waves before the IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Madison, Ill. Sebastien Bourdais will return to IndyCar with A.J. Foyt Racing — a full-time job for 2021 that begins with the final three races of the season. Bourdais will begin his new job with a doubleheader at Indianapolis and the season finale at St. Petersburg. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Bourdais to return to IndyCar with full-time Foyt ride

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 15, 2020 01:54 PM EDT

FILE - Daniel Suarez talks to the media before practice for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. Suarez, who landed his ride two weeks before the season-opening Daytona 500, will not return to Gaunt Brothers Racing next season. The team said Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, it was a mutual decision for the Mexican driver to leave the team. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)
Suarez on the move again after parting with Gaunt Brothers

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 15, 2020 10:25 AM EDT

Austin Dillon (3) drives into turn one during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Column: Dillon out to bust brackets with fast playoffs start

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 14, 2020 04:33 PM EDT

Colton Herta (88) leads the field as Santino Ferrucci (18) runs in the grass during the start of an IndyCar Series auto race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Lexington, Ohio. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Colton Herta leads 1-2-3 Andretti sweep at Mid-Ohio

Sep. 13, 2020 03:11 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands stands next to his car following a crash during the Formula One Grand Prix of Tuscany, at the Mugello circuit in Scarperia, Italy, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, Pool)
Hamilton wins hectic Tuscan GP, demands justice for Taylor

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 13, 2020 11:44 AM EDT

Brad Keselowski collects the checkered flag after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Richmond, Va. (James H. Wallace/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
NASCAR: Keselowski dominates in playoff win at Richmond

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 12, 2020 11:44 PM EDT

Scott Dixon (9) of New Zealand enters his car before a qualifying run before an IndyCar Series auto race, at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Lexington, Ohio. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Power picks up 1st victory of season by winning from pole

Sep. 12, 2020 07:00 PM EDT

Justin Allgaier (7) celebrates after winning a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Richmond, Va. Allgaier swept the two days of racing in the Xfinity Series. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Justin Allgaier completes Xfinity weekend sweep at Richmond

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 12, 2020 05:39 PM EDT

Justin Allgaier celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Allgaier outruns Haley for NASCAR Xfinity win at Richmond

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 11, 2020 09:52 PM EDT

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland steers his car during the second practice session ahead of the Grand Prix of Tuscany, at the Mugello circuit in Scarperia, Italy, Friday, Sept. 11, 2020. The Formula One Grand Prix of Tuscany will take place on Sunday. (Miguel Medina, Pool Photo via AP)
Bottas has cause for optimism after strong day at Tuscan GP

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 11, 2020 10:56 AM EDT

Grant Enfinger gets out of his car as he celebrates after winning a NASCAR Truck Series auto race Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Enfinger rallies to win truck race at Richmond Raceway

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 10, 2020 10:21 PM EDT

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany attends a media conference at the Mugello racetrack, in Scarperia, Italy, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, ahead of Sunday's Formula One Grand Prix of Tuscany. (Clive Mason, Pool Photo via AP)
Ferrari's 1,000th F1 GP no cause for celebration in Tuscany

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 10, 2020 02:23 PM EDT

Bubba Wallace (43) runs during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Wallace leaving Richard Petty Motorsports at season's end

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 10, 2020 01:42 PM EDT