DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Tony Stewart won a chaotic Nationwide Series race at Daytona International Speedway that ended with a frightening last-lap crash. Regan Smith was leading coming to the checkered flag when he was turned sideways into the wall. Cars began wrecking all over the track, and rookie Kyle …
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Barcelona, Manchester United and Bayern Munich are devaluing their own success by making it look too easy. Although it is still winter in Europe, they are already 99 percent certain of winning their leagues in Spain, England and Germany. Their leads are so large — 15 points for Bayern, 12 …
Read More »LeBron James rebounds from sluggish home opener, leads Cavaliers past Bulls
CHICAGO – Never mind that sluggish opener. LeBron James scored 36 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers rebounded from a home loss to New York to beat Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls 114-108 in overtime Friday night. “It was an opportunity to go out and redeem ourselves,” James said. James …
Read More »California school board meeting descends into emotional clash amid trans volleyball player controversy
A school board meeting in California descended into explosive debate after a girls’ volleyball team forfeited to an opponent with a transgender player. The players on the Riverside Poly High School girls’ volleyball team chose to forfeit last Friday’s game against Jurupa Valley High School. Multiple parents previously told Fox …
Read More »Former NFL star Jason Kelce reveals why he dyed his beard after social media stir
Jason Kelce revealed why he decided to dye his beard during the latest episode of his podcast this week after fans previously called out the former Philadelphia Eagles star for his new look. Kelce, 37, caused a stir on social media when fans noticed he dyed his facial hair during …
Read More »ESPN star Ryan Clark says Steelers' Aaron Rodgers snubbed him in recent interaction amid long-running feud
Ryan Clark and Aaron Rodgers share a history filled with criticism. The latest twist in the Clark-Rodgers saga took place during the retired safety’s recent visit to Pittsburgh Steelers training camp. During a guest appearance on the “Football America!” podcast, Clark detailed how the four-time NFL MVP gave him the …
Read More »Jets lose major piece to offense days before season begins
New York Jets star right guard Alijah Vera-Tucker tore his triceps and will be out for the season, head coach Aaron Glenn announced Thursday. Vera-Tucker, 26, sustained the injury in practice on Tuesday. He will undergo surgery and faces a seven-month rehabilitation. “He was a big player for us, but …
Read More »49ers backup tight end Jake Tonges makes miracle catch to stun Seahawks in fourth quarter season opener
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy needed a touchdown late in the game against the Seattle Seahawks, and he trusted his tight end to make a play in the end zone. No, it wasn’t the usual suspect, George Kittle, but Jake Tonges, who made the game-winning touchdown grab in a …
Read More »Super Bowl champion DD Lewis dead at 79
D.D. Lewis, a former Dallas Cowboys linebacker who was on the team for their two Super Bowl championship seasons in 1971 and 1977, has died, the team announced. He was 79. Lewis was a Cowboys lifer – having been selected by the team in the sixth round of the 1968 …
Read More »NHL star reveals fiancée received heart transplant after suffering 'major heart failure' during vacation
Buffalo Sabres star Rasmus Dahlin revealed in an open letter to hockey fans that his fiancée, Carolina Matovac, received a heart transplant after she experienced “major heart failure” while the couple was vacationing in France early this summer. The Sabres captain detailed the traumatic experience in a letter shared by …
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