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Thursday Sports in Brief
By The Associated Press Dec. 06, 2019 02:49 AM EST
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa said being assured he'd likely remain a high NFL draft pick could make “the biggest...
South Carolina fan wins Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award
Jenna Fryer Dec. 05, 2019 08:16 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Joe Vaughn, a longtime volunteer and leader with the South Carolina-based Project HOPE Foundation that serves the autism community, won...
NASCAR signs 4 premier partners to sponsor Cup Series
By Jenna Fryer Dec. 05, 2019 08:50 AM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — NASCAR has signed Busch Beer, Coca-Cola, Geico and Xfinity as its “premier partners" in a change to its traditional sponsorship model.
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7-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson to retire after 2020
By Jenna Fryer Nov. 20, 2019 01:01 PM EST
Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson to retire from full-time racing after next season
Nov. 20, 2019 12:57 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson to retire from full-time racing after next season.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. named honorary starter for Daytona 500
Nov. 18, 2019 05:09 PM EST
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be the honorary starter for the 2020 Daytona 500, making him part of the pre-race ceremonies for the third...
Kyle Busch wins second NASCAR Cup Series championship, taking season finale at Homestead
Nov. 17, 2019 06:21 PM EST
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Kyle Busch wins second NASCAR Cup Series championship, taking season finale at Homestead.
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NASCAR touts gains but knows short track racing needs work
By Jenna Fryer Nov. 17, 2019 02:51 PM EST