Automobile racing
Friesen gets NASCAR trucks win at Texas Motor Speedway

3 hrs ago
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Stewart Friesen muscled his way past Christian Eckes in overtime Friday night to win at Texas Motor Speedway for his first NASCAR trucks...

Jimmie Johnson rides his scooter out of the pit area during practice for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
INDY DAY 4: Sato delivers statement with fast lap in wind

By Michael Marot 8 hrs ago

Kyle Larson, center, signs autographs a he heads to pit road before the start of a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, May 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Runner-up Keselowski in different spot for NASCAR All-Star

By Stephen Hawkins 8 hrs ago

Romain Grosjean, of France, prepares to drive during practice for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Windy Indy: Speeds hit 243 mph as weather disrupts 500 prep

By Jenna Fryer 8 hrs ago

Aston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany steers his car during practice session at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Friday, May 20, 2022. The Formula One race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Aston Martin cleared of suspicion it copied Red Bull design

By Joseph Wilson 16 hrs ago

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press 17 hrs ago
May 21 1881 — A small group of tennis club members meets at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York City to form the world’s first national governing body...

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco touches his balaclava at pits during practice session at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Friday, May 20, 2022. The Formula One race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Leclerc leads practices for Spanish GP, Mercedes holds hope

By Joseph Wilson 17 hrs ago

Alpine driver Fernando Alonso of Spain, left, flanked by Alfa Romeo driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland address to the media during a conference at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Friday, May 20, 2022. The Formula One race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Alonso accuses FIA race stewards in Miami of incompetence

By Joseph Wilson 17 hrs ago

Romain Grosjean, of France, waits to practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
INDY DAY 3: Grosjean flirts with wall in Indy 500 practice

By Jenna Fryer May. 19, 2022 08:40 PM EDT

Colton Herta drives into the first turn during practice for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Thursday, May 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indy 500 drivers eager to crank up power for qualifications

By Michael Marot May. 19, 2022 06:17 PM EDT

Marco Andretti climbs into his car during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, May 19, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
A happier Andretti returns to Indy 500 as part-time racer

By Jenna Fryer May. 19, 2022 05:39 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 19, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
May 20 1900 — The second modern Olympic games open in Paris. 1919 — Babe Ruth of the Boston Red Sox wins a game on the mound and at the...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 19, 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....

With umbrellas and ponchos, IndyCar fans walk down a rain-soaked pit area at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, in Indianapolis, as wet weather postponed practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race. (Mykal McEldowney/The Indianapolis Star via AP)
INDY DAY 2: Chips, dip and paper boats on washout day

By Jenna Fryer May. 18, 2022 05:59 PM EDT

Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, waits in his pit box during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Dixon looking to jumpstart season with strong Indy 500

By Jenna Fryer May. 18, 2022 05:07 PM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain leads Alfa Romeo driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland during the third practice session for the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race at the Miami International Autodrome, Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
F1 not replacing Russian GP, season reduced to 22 races

May. 18, 2022 09:11 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands takes the stage wearing a football helmet after winning the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race at the Miami International Autodrome, Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Leclerc has lead, Verstappen momentum before Spanish GP

By Joseph Wilson May. 18, 2022 05:32 AM EDT

Takuma Sato, of Japan, leaves the pits during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
INDY DAY 1: Sato, Honda strong on opening day of practice

By Jenna Fryer May. 17, 2022 07:00 PM EDT

Rinus VeeKay, of The Netherlands, climbs into his car during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Castroneves starts record Indy 500 quest with 'perfect' car

By Michael Marot May. 17, 2022 06:48 PM EDT

Jimmie Johnson stands on pit lane during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Jimmie Johnson feels 'at home' in Indy 500 preparations

By Jenna Fryer May. 17, 2022 06:23 PM EDT