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Scott McLaughlin, right, of New Zealand, talks with his parents Wayne and Diane McLaughlin, and his wife Karly McLaughlin, second from left, in Gasoline Alley before qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 22, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Back home again: McLaughlin family reunites after 31 months

By Jenna Fryer 3 hrs ago

Josef Newgarden drives during practice for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
IndyCar star Newgarden chasing elusive Indianapolis 500 win

By Michael Marot 6 hrs ago

Miles Teller and his wife Keleigh Sperry pose for the media during the 'Top Gun Maverick' UK premiere at a central London cinema, on Thursday, May 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
Need for speed: Indy 500 tabs 'Rooster' to wave green flag

10 hrs ago

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press 10 hrs ago
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...

Helio Castroneves, of Brazil, puts on his helmet during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 20, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
AUTO RACING: Celebrated weekend for 3 top racing series

By The Associated Press 10 hrs ago

Scott McLaughlin, of New Zealand, talks with a team member during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 20, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
INDY DAY 7: Kellett is first to crash in Indy 500 prep

By Jenna Fryer May. 23, 2022 05:16 PM EDT

Josef Newgarden waits in the pits area for the start of practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Column: Indy 500 a showcase of IndyCar's growing strength

By Jenna Fryer May. 23, 2022 04:08 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

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....

Alex Palou, of Spain, drives through the first turn during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Quick qualifying run gives Palou another 2nd at Indianapolis

By Michael Marot May. 22, 2022 07:57 PM EDT

Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, puts on his equipment during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 21, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Scott Dixon blazes to Indy 500 pole in record 234 mph run

By Jenna Fryer May. 22, 2022 06:28 PM EDT

Jimmie Johnson, center, and Tony Kanaan, right, of Brazil, look at the speeds during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 22, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Johnson uses huge save to prevent 230 mph crash at Indy

By Jenna Fryer May. 22, 2022 05:32 PM EDT

Jimmie Johnson takes off his helmet during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 21, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Johnson makes Indy 500 pole shootout in 1st qualifying run

By Michael Marot May. 21, 2022 06:28 PM EDT

The crew for Marcus Ericsson, of Sweden, push his car back to Gasoline Alley during a weather delay during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 21, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Blistering speeds at fastest Indy 500 qualifying since 1996

By Jenna Fryer May. 21, 2022 01:48 PM EDT

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 May. 20, 2022 07:03 PM EDT

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 May. 20, 2022 06:31 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 20, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
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...

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...