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Cole Custer (41) celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, July 12, 2020, in Sparta, Ky. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
NASCAR Cup rookie Cole Custer wins in upset at Kentucky

By Gary B. Graves an hour ago

Torrence wins at Indy in NHRA's return from virus break

2 hrs ago
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Billy Torrence won in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series return, beating Doug Kalitta in the Top Fuyel final Sunday in the NHRA...

Mechanics prepare the car of Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel prior of the Germany the Styrian Formula One Grand Prix race at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Sunday, July 12, 2020. (Leonhard Foeger/Pool via AP)
Ferrari already in trouble just 2 races into new F1 season

By Jerome Pugmire 5 hrs ago

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates on the podium after winning the Styrian Formula One Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Sunday, July 12, 2020. (Joe Klamar/Pool via AP)
F1 star Hamilton raises right fist in fight against racism

By Jerome Pugmire 6 hrs ago

IndyCar driver Felix Rosenqvist (10) corners on Turn 3 during the REV Group Grand Prix auto race Sunday, July 12, 2020, at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis. (Gary C. Klein/The Sheboygan Press via AP)
Rosenqvist surges at Road America for 1st IndyCar victory

By Steve Megargee 8 hrs ago

El piloto de Mercedes Lewis Hamilton tras vencer en el Gran Premio de Estiria en Spielberg, Austria, el domingo 12 de julio de 2020. (Mark Thompson/Pool vía AP)
Hamilton wins Styrian GP ahead of Mercedes teammate Bottas

By Jerome Pugmire 9 hrs ago

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton wins Formula One's Styrian GP in Austria

9 hrs ago
SPIELBERG, Austria (AP) — Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton wins Formula One's Styrian GP in Austria. ...

Drivers run past an empty grandstand during a NASCAR Truck Series race Saturday, July 11, 2020, in Sparta, Ky. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Creed wins rain-shortened Trucks race at Kentucky Speedway

By Gary B. Graves 23 hrs ago

Johnson op top again in NHRA's return from coronavirus

Jul. 11, 2020 06:37 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tommy Johnson Jr. topped Funny Car qualifying Saturday at the NHRA Nationals in the the series' return from a more than four-month break...

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman, left, leaves the field after a bullpen session with catcher Gary Sanchez after a bullpen session during a baseball summer training camp workout Sunday, July 5, 2020, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
The Latest: Pop keeping eye on Japan, and Olympic hopes

By The Associated Press Jul. 11, 2020 03:07 PM EDT

Kevin Harvick, on far side of wall, celebrates with his crew after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, July 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Day trippers: Familiarity key for drivers at Kentucky oval

By Gary B. Graves Jul. 11, 2020 02:23 PM EDT

IndyCar driver Scott Dixon (9) is a blur of speed as he exits Turn 5 during the REV Group Grand Prix auto race one, Saturday, July 11, 2020, in Elkhart Lake, Wis. Dixon went on to win the event. (Gary C. Klein/The Sheboygan Press via AP)
With fans back, Dixon wins at Road America for 3rd straight

By Steve Megargee Jul. 11, 2020 12:51 PM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the qualifying session for the Styrian Formula One Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Saturday, July 11, 2020. The Styrian F1 Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic, Pool)
Hamilton shows he's the best in the rain with a superb pole

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 11, 2020 06:29 AM EDT

Austin Cindric (22) celebrates after winning a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race Friday, July 10, 2020, in Sparta, Ky. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Austin Cindric completes Xfinity sweep at Kentucky Speedway

By Gary B. Graves Jul. 10, 2020 10:53 PM EDT

NASCAR clears Justin Allgaier to race after Xfinity wreck

Jul. 10, 2020 06:44 PM EDT
SPARTA, Ky. (AP) — NASCAR cleared Justin Allgaier to race in Friday’s Xfinity Series race at Kentucky Speedway afer he was released from a hospital for “non...

IndyCar Rev Group Grand Prix winner Alexander Rossi enters Victory Lane Sunday, June 23, 2019, at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis. The IndyCar series will welcome fans for the first time of the year during the REV Group Grand Prix doubleheader Saturday and Sunday, July 11-12, 2020, at Road America in Plymouth, Wisconsin.(Gary C. Klein/The Sheboygan Press via AP)
IndyCar drivers grateful to have fans back this weekend

By Steve Megargee Jul. 10, 2020 04:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 11, 2007 file photo, the Dixie Chicks, Emily Robison, left, Natalie Maines, center, and Martie Maguire arrive for the 49th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. The Grammy-winning country group, who recently changed their name to The Chicks, have a new album "Gaslighter" out July 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)
How The Chicks dropped the word 'Dixie' from their name

By Kristin M. Hall Jul. 10, 2020 01:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 28, 2020, file photo, Jimmie Johnson stands near the start-finish line before the start of the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa. This year has hardly been the farewell tour Jimmie Johnson envisioned when he said 2020 would be his final season of full-time NASCAR racing. The seven-time champion has had to say his goodbyes at empty race tracks absent of all fanfare and now his streak of 663 consecutive races has ended because Johnson tested positive for the coronavirus.(AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Jimmie Johnson confused, frustrated after virus scare

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 10, 2020 11:49 AM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jul. 10, 2020 10:06 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...

Renault driver Daniel Ricciardo of Australia crashes into the barriers during the second practice session for the Styrian Formula One Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Friday, July 10, 2020. The Styrian F1 Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (Leonhard Foeger/Pool via AP)
Verstappen shows speed in Styria; Hamilton off practice pace

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 10, 2020 07:23 AM EDT