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Martin Truex Jr. wins NASCAR Cup race at Phoenix Raceway

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AVONDALE, Ariz. — Martin Truex Jr. pulled away in the final laps Sunday at Phoenix Raceway for his first NASCAR Cup Series victory of...

Column: Suarez makes historical mark for himself, NASCAR

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bubba Wallace is the face of NASCAR diversity. Daniel Suarez plays an equally important role. ...

Bill Lester returning to a more welcoming, diverse NASCAR

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bill Lester, one of only a handful of Black drivers to ever race full-time in NASCAR, will return to competition 14...

Report: James becomes partner in group that owns Red Sox

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BOSTON — LeBron James has become a partner in Fenway Sports Group, making the Los Angeles Lakers star a part-owner of the Boston Red...

Verstappen leads last day of testing to give Red Bull hope

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Having won the last race of the 2020 Formula One season, Red Bull showed it might be a strong challenger to Mercedes this year...

Todd wins Gatornationals to end streak, spoil Force’s return

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — J.R. Todd’s victory at the season-opening Gatornationals ended the NHRA’s longest winning streak by one juggernaut and spoiled the much-hyped return...

Cindric holds on in final restart, wins again at Phoenix

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AVONDALE, Ariz. — Austin Cindric used a dominant performance and a good restart with two laps left Saturday for his second straight victory at...

Who’s that big kid? Daytona 500 winner McDowell goes karting

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GLENDALE, Ariz. — Michael McDowell gripped the wheel of his kart and hung on the best he could as an elementary-school aged boy bumped...

Bottas leads Day 2 of F1 testing as Mercedes finds its form

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SAKHIR, Bahrain — It was finally back to business as usual for Mercedes on the second day of pre-season testing on Saturday, with the...

Formula One commentator Murray Walker dies at 97

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LONDON — Murray Walker, the voice of Formula One as a commentator on British television with a high-octane style, has died. He was 97. ...