Men's sports
Sportlight-Week Ahead, Aug. 12-18

By The Associated Press Aug. 11, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 12 1876 — Madeleine wins two straight heats over Canada’s Countess of Dufferin to defend the America’s Cup. 1936 — Rosalind, driven...

James Bromsey III, a sixth-grader at LeBron James' I Promise School in Akron, Ohio, looks at NASCAR driver Chris Buescher's car, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022 in Brooklyn, Mich. Bromsey was given an all-access tour of Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., on Sunday. Chris Buescher’s No. 17 Ford had a paint job that highlighted the LeBron James Family Foundation. (AP Photo/Larry Lage)
LeBron James school student treated to VIP access by NASCAR

By Larry Lage Aug. 09, 2022 02:29 PM EDT

Kevin Harvick celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR intensity, Dixon eyeing IndyCar history

By The Associated Press Aug. 09, 2022 11:16 AM EDT

SHR restructures as Frood leaves NASCAR team for lacrosse

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 02, 2022 07:50 AM EDT
Stewart-Haas Racing restructured its leadership department of the NASCAR team to replace president Brett Frood, who was announced as commissioner of the National...

NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch answers questions at a news conference between series races and Cup qualifying at Pocono Raceway, Saturday, July 23, 2022 in Long Pond, Pa. Busch's deal with Joe Gibbs Racing expires at the end of the season and the two-time Cup Series champion is getting antsy for a new deal. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Kyle Busch open to racing 'for under my market value' in '23

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 30, 2022 10:56 AM EDT

Grant Enfinger wins wild NASCAR Truck Series playoff opener

Jul. 30, 2022 12:42 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Grant Enfinger grabbed the lead with four fresh tires after a wild overtime restart and pulled away to win the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series...

Josef Newgarden waves after winning the IndyCar Series auto race Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Kurt Busch to miss Indy with concussion-like symptoms

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 27, 2022 05:06 PM EDT

Josef Newgarden waves after winning the IndyCar Series auto race Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR Cup Series, IndyCar head to Indianapolis

By The Associated Press Jul. 26, 2022 09:45 PM EDT

Josef Newgardenk, third from left, climbs out of his car after hitting a wall during an IndyCar Series auto race, Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Column: NASCAR and IndyCar speed into shared Indy weekend

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 26, 2022 02:35 PM EDT

Sportlight-USA’s men’s basketball lose to France 83-76

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
July 25 1902 — Jim Jeffries knocks out Bob Fitzsimmons in the eighth round to retain the world heavyweight title. 1941 — Lefty Grove of...

Chris Buescher (17) zips around the track during NASCAR Cup Series qualifying to take the pole at Pocono Raceway, Saturday, July 23, 2022 in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Hamlin takes Pocono pole, Kyle Busch makes 1-2 start for JGR

By Dan Gelston Jul. 23, 2022 04:54 PM EDT

A person leaps across a puddle in the garage area after a rain storm cancelled practice and qualifying for Saturday's NASCAR Truck Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, Friday, July 22, 2022, in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Larson reflects on 2nd chance offered by Philly race school

By Dan Gelston Jul. 22, 2022 05:40 PM EDT

Sportlight-Week Ahead, July 22-28

By The Associated Press Jul. 21, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
July 22 1921 — Jim Barnes wins the U.S. Men’s Open golf championship by edging Walter Hagen, Leo Diegel, Jock Hutchinson and Fred McLeod. ...

Johnny Weissmuller breaks 1 minute in the 100m freestyle.

By The Associated Press Jul. 18, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
July 19 1877 — Spencer Gore beats William Marshall in 48 minutes (6-1, 6-2, 6-4) in the first men’s singles tennis championship at the All England Club...

NASCAR Cup Series drivers Corey LaJoie (7) and Kurt Busch (45) crash on the last lap of the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Sunday, July 10, 2022, in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/Bob Andres)
LaJoie wants to prove strong end at Atlanta was no fluke

By Dan Gelston Jul. 15, 2022 05:41 PM EDT

Sportlight: Week Ahead, July 15-21, Take Two

By The Associated Press Jul. 14, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
July 19 1877 — Spencer Gore beats William Marshall in 48 minutes (6-1, 6-2, 6-4) in the first men’s singles tennis championship at the All England Club...

NASCAR Cup Series drivers Chase Elliott (9), left, and Ryan Blaney (12), right, lead the field out of Turn 4 during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Sunday, July 10, 2022, in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
In wild NASCAR year, Chase Elliott is steady as a rock

By Paul Newberry Jul. 11, 2022 01:12 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jul. 10, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
July 11 1914 — Babe Ruth makes his major league pitching debut for the Boston Red Sox against Cleveland, getting the 4-3 victory over the Indians. ...

Driver Chase Elliott speaks to the media during a weather delay before qualifying the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga., on Saturday, July 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Bob Andres)
Home boy: Chase Elliott hopes for breakthrough at Atlanta

By Paul Newberry Jul. 09, 2022 03:12 PM EDT

FILE - Matt Kenseth holds the trophy after winning the pole position for Saturday's NASCAR All-Star auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Friday, May 18, 2018 in Concord, N.C. Kenseth doesn't race very often anymore, but when he does, he still likes to go fast. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)
Competitive Matt Kenseth still chasing wins, makes SRX debut

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 08, 2022 02:36 PM EDT