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The Latest: NASCAR driver Austin Dillon tests positive

By The Associated Press 17 minutes ago
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ NASCAR driver Austin Dillon has...

Spanish GP: Hamilton tops final practice ahead of qualifying

3 hrs ago
MONTMELO, Spain (AP) — Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton was fastest in final practice for the Spanish Grand Prix ahead of qualifying later on Saturday,...

Marco Andretti packs up his gear following practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Rahal drivers gain advantage with Indy 's qualifying draw

By Michael Marot 15 hrs ago

James Davison, of Australia, climbs into his car during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Double-duty debate will keep Davison busy at Indianapolis

By Michael Marot 17 hrs ago

Graham Rahal climbs into his car during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, Aug. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Penske cars struggle with speed as Andretti tops 233 mph

By Jenna Fryer 18 hrs ago

FILE - In this Feb. 12, 2020, file photo, Bubba Wallace takes part in an interview during NASCAR Daytona 500 auto racing media day at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Corporate interest in Bubba Wallace has picked up momentum and NASCAR’s only black full-time driver has signed a new sponsor that includes funding for his Richard Petty Motorports team. Columbia Sportswear signed a multiyear sponsorship with Wallace as a brand ambassador that will also put the company on the No. 43 at Dover later this month. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace adds another sponsorship deal

22 hrs ago

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press 24 hrs ago
Aug. 15 1914 — The United States beats Australia 3-2 in matches to take the Davis Cup. 1948 — Babe Didrikson Zaharias...

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during a practice session prior to the Formula One Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Friday, Aug. 14, 2020. (Albert Gea, Pool via AP)
Spanish GP: Hamilton fastest ahead of Bottas in 2nd practice

Aug. 14, 2020 07:16 AM EDT

Simon Pagenaud, of France, drives through the third turn during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Hanley, crew work overtime after slow start in Indy practice

By Michael Marot Aug. 13, 2020 07:04 PM EDT

The car driven by Fernando Alonso, of Spain, hits the wall in the fourth turn during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Kirk Stierwalt)
Alonso first driver to crash in Indianapolis 500 practice

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 13, 2020 06:31 PM EDT

Cole Pearn looks at information on his computer screen for the Conor Daly car during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
NASCAR champion Pearn up to speed with Daly at Indy 500

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 13, 2020 02:42 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Aug. 13, 2020 11:38 AM EDT
Aug. 20 1921 — Molla Bjurstedt Mallory beats Mary Browne, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 to win the U.S. women’s national tennis title at the Germantown...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Aug. 13, 2020 11:32 AM EDT
Aug. 16 1920 — Cleveland shortstop Ray Chapman is hit in the head with a pitch by New York’s Carl Mays. Chapman suffers a fractured skull...

F1 driver Perez will race in Spain after negative virus test

Aug. 13, 2020 06:43 AM EDT
MONTMELO, Spain (AP) — Sergio Perez will race at the Spanish Grand Prix this week after testing negative for the coronavirus. Governing...

Helio Castroneves, of Brazil, leaves the pit area during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Castroneves gets refresher course in quest for 4th Indy win

By Michael Marot Aug. 12, 2020 07:44 PM EDT

Pato O'Ward, of Mexico, walks back to the garage area during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Drivers get on track at empty Indianapolis Motor Speedway

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 12, 2020 07:30 PM EDT

Kevin Harvick celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Aug. 12, 2020 02:23 PM EDT

Driver Bubba Wallace stands during the national anthem before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Bubba Wallace, Columbia Sportswear sign sponsorship deal

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 12, 2020 10:32 AM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2020, file photo, Ryan Newman stands on pit road after his run during NASCAR auto racing qualifying at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Roush Fenway Racing announced a 12-race sponsorship deal Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, with Guaranteed Rate to fund Ryan Newman's car throughout the remainder of this season. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)
Roush Fenway signs 12-race sponsorship deal for Ryan Newman

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 12, 2020 09:48 AM EDT

FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo, Mid-American Conference commissioner Jon Steinbrecher speaks to the media in Cleveland. The Mid-American Conference on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, became the first league competing at college football’s highest level to cancel its fall season because of COVID-19 concerns. With the MAC’s 12 schools facing a significant financial burden by trying to maintain costly coronavirus protocols, the conference’s university presidents made the decision to explore a spring season. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
The Latest: Asian football cancels Oct., Nov. qualifiers

By The Associated Press Aug. 11, 2020 10:07 PM EDT