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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

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 26, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
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 May. 26, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
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 May. 26, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
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...

Roger Penske talks with Barbara Hellyer in the plaza before practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, May 19, 2022, in Indianapolis. wld(AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Penske ready for 300,000 guests in a full-capacity Indy 500

By Jenna Fryer May. 25, 2022 02:51 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

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...

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....

Scott McLaughlin, of New Zealand, pulls into the pits during testing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, April 21, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Sarah Fisher selected as Indy 500 celebrity pace car driver

May. 10, 2022 12:23 PM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, of Britain, arrives at the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race at Miami International Autodrome, Friday, May 6, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Hamilton visited by Michelle Obama, speaks on Roe v. Wade

By Jenna Fryer May. 08, 2022 10:35 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)
Stefan Wilson hired to drive 33rd car at Indianapolis 500

By Michael Marot May. 05, 2022 10:00 AM EDT

McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain celebrates on the podium his third place at the Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack, in Imola, Italy, Sunday, April 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
McLaren takes Miami in bid to become North America's team

By Jenna Fryer May. 05, 2022 02:06 AM EDT

Enders wins all-female Pro Stock duel in Baytown NHRA finale

Apr. 24, 2022 08:47 PM EDT
BAYTOWN, Texas (AP) — Houston native Erica Enders closed Houston Raceway Park with a victory, beating Camrie Caruso on Sunday in the final NHRA SpringNationals in...

Beth Paretta, left, Team Principal, Paretta Autosport, speaks during a news conference at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as Ed Carpenter listens, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in Indianapolis. Paretta, announced today at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway that Paretta Autosport will return to the NTT INDYCAR Series to campaign in multiple races in 2022. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
All-female IndyCar team announces 3-race schedule, no 500

By Michael Marot Apr. 19, 2022 02:20 PM EDT

FILE - McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain signs autographs as he arrives at the track ahead of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, April 7, 2022. Exhaustive fan surveys showed McLaren was voted the most popular F1 team, while Lando Norris won favorite driver among female fans and all fans aged 25 or younger. In IndyCar, a similar survey found Arrow McLaren SP the second most popular team and Pato O'Ward the most popular driver among female voters. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake, File)
McLaren planning for a future that includes Pato O'Ward

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 15, 2022 04:59 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Apr. 14, 2022 11:26 AM EDT
April 19 1897 — John J. McDermott wins the first Boston Marathon in 2 hours, 55 minutes, 10 seconds. 1930 — Clarence DeMar wins the...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Apr. 14, 2022 11:05 AM EDT
April 19 1897 — John J. McDermott wins the first Boston Marathon in 2 hours, 55 minutes, 10 seconds. 1930 — Clarence DeMar wins the...

Female engineer earns 1st victory as lead of Ganassi team

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 23, 2022 05:24 PM EDT
Exhausted after closing out the win in the Twelve Hours of Sebring, Earl Bamber gave the shoutout heard 'round racing when engineer Danielle Shepherd was one of the...

IMSA sports car driver Taylor Hagler, right, looks at data with engineer Stefano Galante on Wednesday March 16, 2022, at Sebring International Raceway in Sebring, Fla. Hagler drives for Bryan Herta Autosport and is the second female champion in IMSA history. She races Thursday at Sebring in The Michelin Pilot Challenge race. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)
Hagler sets sights on winning more races, another IMSA title

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 16, 2022 06:33 PM EDT

A glance at the reaction of sports to Russian invasion

By The Associated Press Mar. 08, 2022 07:16 AM EST
ARCHERY World Archery banned Russia and Belarus athletes and officials. ATHLETICS Russia and Belarus athletes and officials...