CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR driver Alex Bowman will retire from full-time racing following the 2027 season.Bowman, who had been in the final year of his contract at powerhouse Hendrick Motorsports, signed a one-year extension before announcing his future plans on Thursday.AdvertisementThe 33-year-old Bowman missed four races earlier this season because of vertigo and also was sidelined in 2022 because of a concussion and the following year because of a back injury. He drives the No. 48 Chevrolet for Hendrick and currently sits 29th in points, well below the 16-driver cutline for the postseason.“I’ve spent a lot of time thinking…
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The dog days of summer, and those of the NBA offseason, are officially upon us. While the World Cup gave general sports fans a longer lease on that golden spring-to-early-summer stretch where playoff basketball and hockey run wild, baseball returns, and dew points are manageable, we’re now well past that.The Brooklyn Nets also concluded their Summer League run last week. From this point and until training camp in late September, most access to the team’s players will come via the various social platforms they’re active on.AdvertisementBut First, a FarewellBefore we get into the current Nets, a former one had some…
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Here’s the latest Yankees news and buzz ahead of the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline…July 23, 5:10 p.m.The Yankees are in the market for a catcher, but they will have competition.Will Sammon and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic report that the White Sox are looking for a backstop after losing Kyle Teel to injury. Chicago will join a thin catching market already inhabited by the Yankees, Rays and Dodgers.AdvertisementHowever, while the Yankees have been linked to Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers and a tad to Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman, another option could present itself.Sammon and Rosenthal point to the Reds’ Tyler…
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On Wednesday, the Montreal Canadiens’ social media posted an exclusive interview with the director of hockey development, Adam Nicholas. While it’s a short read, it’s an interesting one not only for how he assesses some of the players he has had the opportunity to work with since joining the organization,…
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Kevin Kisner has revealed that one LIV Golf caddie has suggested to a player that he would be wise to leave now amid doubts over the league’s future. The situation appears to be very bleak for LIV right now. The golfing world is still waiting to learn whether Scott O’Neil…
Welcome to the banana-peel weekend of heavyweight boxing.No, neither Anthony Joshua nor Tyson Fury have been sponsored by Chiquita or Dole at the time of writing, but both are embarking on their final boxing hurdles before a potential “Battle of Britain” later this year.AdvertisementYou know the deal by now.This fight…
Interest in off-roading has nearly doubled in the past year. SUVs remain the vehicle of choice for off-road adventures. Gas-powered vehicles are still overwhelmingly preferred over EVs. America’s love affair with off-roading isn’t slowing down anytime soon. A new study shows that nearly two-thirds of US drivers are interested in…
CHICAGO — Patrick Kane has rejoined the Chicago Blackhawks, agreeing to a two-year, $16 million contract with his first NHL team.The deal, which includes a full no-movement clause, was announced by the Blackhawks.AdvertisementKane, 37, became one of the NHL’s most dynamic players while spending his first 15-plus seasons in Chicago,…
The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg will return on March 5-7, 2027, with IndyCar and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series once again sharing the weekend.The event will once again feature IndyCar and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, with the trucks returning for a second appearance on the 1.8-mile, 14-turn…
Aston Villa have completed the season-long loan signing of winger Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea.The 22-year-old was told in early July that new manager Xabi Alonso could not guarantee him regular playing time, prompting his departure. He subsequently did not report for Chelsea’s pre-season, with his exit being finalised.AdvertisementGarnacho endured a…
LIV Golf is likely to see its season finale cancelled, in what would be a disaster for the tour. That’s according to one of their own players, Martin Kaymer, who said there is a 95% chance the final event of the year will not go ahead.Advertisement2026 has been disastrous for…
Whenever Errol “The Truth” Spence was asked to discuss his welterweight title fight with Terence Crawford in 2023, he did as just about every boxer has done since time immemorial.He lied.Only these were not the kind of lies that break up friendships or marriages, or the kind that will lose…
The 2027 Toyota Crown will go on sale with the automaker’s latest hybrid system. The Crown receives a restyled rear bumper and other exterior tweaks. The 2027 Crown is $200 more to start than the outgoing model. You’ll have to look closely to spot the changes Toyota made…
FRISCO, Texas — Jason Robertson is happy to be with the Dallas Stars for another season, and not too concerned about the process that led to a $12 million contract to avoid a salary arbitration hearing only weeks after the team had a deal to trade him.“What happened from then…
This is Part III and the final column for my fantasy football top-36 rankings. You can read 1-12 and 13-24 to get you caught up to what I view as a pretty clear tier down from the second round. All of these players in the third round are very good…
NASCAR has announced a new practice format for the Cup Series. Starting at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, NASCAR will double how much practice time Cup Series teams get most weeks. Several within NASCAR have pushed for more on-track time, specifically in the midpack of the Cup Series.The sport is increasing…
