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By The Associated Press Sep. 20, 2020 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 21 1940 — For the first time in the history of photo finishes a triple dead heat for first place is recorded, at Willow’s Park,...

Oakland Athletics outfielders Mark Canha (20) and Ramon Laureano, second from right, wear masks as they greet teammates after they defeated the Seattle Mariners in the second baseball game of a doubleheader, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in Seattle. Both games were played in air smoky from wildfires in Oregon, Washington, and California. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
The Latest: Irish rugby ‘under threat’ without spectators

By The Associated Press Sep. 18, 2020 02:38 PM EDT

Colton Herta (88) holds the lead early at an IndyCar Series auto race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Lexington, Ohio. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
IndyCar headed to Nashville for urban street course event

Sep. 16, 2020 01:15 PM EDT

FILE - Sebastien Bourdais waves before the IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Madison, Ill. Sebastien Bourdais will return to IndyCar with A.J. Foyt Racing — a full-time job for 2021 that begins with the final three races of the season. Bourdais will begin his new job with a doubleheader at Indianapolis and the season finale at St. Petersburg. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Bourdais to return to IndyCar with full-time Foyt ride

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 15, 2020 01:54 PM EDT

Colton Herta (88) leads the field as Santino Ferrucci (18) runs in the grass during the start of an IndyCar Series auto race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Lexington, Ohio. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Colton Herta leads 1-2-3 Andretti sweep at Mid-Ohio

Sep. 13, 2020 03:11 PM EDT

Scott Dixon (9) of New Zealand enters his car before a qualifying run before an IndyCar Series auto race, at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Lexington, Ohio. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Power picks up 1st victory of season by winning from pole

Sep. 12, 2020 07:00 PM EDT

FILE - Jimmy Johnson is at left in a 2019 file photo. Scott Dixon is at right in a 2020 file photo. Jimmie Johnson will transition from NASCAR to IndyCar with Chip Ganassi Racing in a partnership that could pair two of the most dominant drivers of this generation on one team. The seven-time NASCAR champion will work with the Ganassi organization to finalize sponsorship on a two-year program for Johnson to run the road and street course races on IndyCar's schedule. If funding is secured, Johnson would be teammates with five-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon. (AP Photo/File)
Jimmie Johnson teams with Ganassi on 2-year IndyCar program

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 09, 2020 10:45 AM EDT

Josef Newgarden pits during the IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, in Madison, Ill. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
IndyCar champion Newgarden wins at Gateway under caution

By Ken Roberts Aug. 30, 2020 06:23 PM EDT

Fans socially distance in the stands due to COVID-19 as they watch the IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Madison, Ill. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Dixon beats Sato at Gateway in reverse finish of Indy 500

By Ken Roberts Aug. 29, 2020 07:52 PM EDT

Alexander Rossi prepares to drive before practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, Aug. 21, 2020. The 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 auto race is scheduled to run on Sunday. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
IndyCar drivers seeking wins as season winds down

Aug. 28, 2020 06:10 PM EDT

Kevin Harvick (4) does a burnout after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Dover International Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Jason Minto)
AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 05:03 PM EDT

Takuma Sato, left center, of Japan, celebrates with car owners Michael Lanigan, left, David Letterman, center right, and Bobby Rahal after winning the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Sato content after winning 2nd Indy 500 under caution

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 24, 2020 03:22 AM EDT

Graham Rahal makes his final pit stop during the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Sato, Rahal give Rahal Letterman Lanigan banner Indy 500

By Dave Skretta Aug. 23, 2020 07:12 PM EDT

Takuma Sato wins his second Indianapolis 500 after late caution ends race

Aug. 23, 2020 05:41 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Takuma Sato wins his second Indianapolis 500 after late caution ends race. ...

Takuma Sato, of Japan, leads Marco Andretti into turn one during the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
The Latest: Sato wins 2nd Indy 500 as race ends under yellow

By The Associated Press Aug. 23, 2020 02:09 PM EDT

Takuma Sato, center, of Japan, kneels along the start-finish line after winning the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Takuma Sato wins his second Indianapolis 500 at empty track

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 23, 2020 12:36 PM EDT

Rinus VeeKay, of the Netherlands, takes off his helmet during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indy 500 rookies bring cosmopolitan flair to the Brickyard

By Dave Skretta Aug. 22, 2020 02:47 AM EDT

Jack Harvey, of England, stands on the "Yard of Bricks" before the final practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Hanley handling late entry, last row for Indianapolis 500

By Dave Skretta Aug. 21, 2020 03:54 PM EDT

Rinus VeeKay, of the Netherlands, left foreground, talks with Arie Luyendyk before the final practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Penske to give command to start engines for Indy 500

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 21, 2020 03:15 PM EDT

Pato O'Ward, of Mexico, left, talks with Helio Castroneves, of Brazil, before the final practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indy 500 does its best to shine as show goes on in pandemic

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 21, 2020 03:10 PM EDT