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Hamlin out 6 weeks with fractured vertebra
Denny Hamlin will be sidelined at least six weeks because of a fractured vertebra sustained in a last-lap crash at California. Hamlin was evaluated ...
No NASCAR penalties issued after California race
NASCAR Chairman Brian France said Tuesday the contact between Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin as they battled for the win at California over the weekend ...
Hamlin won't appeal fine for criticizing new car
Denny Hamlin and NASCAR settled their censorship flap Thursday when he announced he would not appeal the $25,000 fine levied against him for ...
NASCAR reinstates driver Jeremy Clements
NASCAR has reinstated Jeremy Clements following completion of stipulations set after the driver made insensitive remarks in an interview. Clements is ...
Michael Jordan wants paternity lawsuit dismissed
Basketball hall of famer Michael Jordan asked a Georgia court on Monday to dismiss a paternity suit against him, calling it a "shameless, bad faith ...
$1 million bonus offered in NASCAR's All-Star race
NASCAR's All-Star race format has been changed again, but this time to discourage drivers from riding around at the back of the field. Charlotte Motor ...
Kyle Larson has no hesitation about racing again
Kyle Larson won't have a second thought about getting back in a race car following his frightening crash at Daytona International Speedway. More than ...
Airline merger could squeeze some hub airports
A merged American Airlines and US Airways will carry more passengers around the world than any other, but even the biggest airline flying doesn't need ...
Little overlap in American, US Airways routes
In the jigsaw puzzle of airline routes, American Airlines and US Airways are two pieces that fit together almost perfectly. Of the 50 busiest domestic ...
Start 'em up: NASCAR season arrives with a buzz
There's a buzz about NASCAR and the season-opening Daytona 500 that has nothing to do with an exploding jet dryer or a well-timed tweet from a driver.
Mullens, Bobcats end Celtics' win streak 94-91
All in all, Monday proved to be a painful night for the Boston Celtics. Not only did the Celtics have their seven-game losing streak snapped at the ...
Bryant leads Lakers over Bobcats 100-93
Kobe Bryant barely shot the ball in the first half Friday night against the Charlotte Bobcats. Almost no one else shot for the Los Angeles Lakers in ...
Wallace calls induction biggest day of career
Rusty Wallace touched on his early days trying to make it as a professional race car driver, the lessons he learned from NASCAR's pioneers and his ...
Penske to test Allmendinger in an IndyCar
Penske Racing supported AJ Allmendinger through his drug suspension from NASCAR and vowed to help the driver resurrect his career. His opportunity ...
Wallace and famed car Midnight headed into Hall
Rusty Wallace will headline the fourth class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame and his famed car "Midnight" will be part of his induction. Wallace, winner ...
SC man pleads guilty to illegal gun sales in NC
In a case prosecutors say highlights weaknesses in the nation's gun laws, a South Carolina man admitted Wednesday he sold dozens of powerful ...
Reince Priebus re-elected GOP national chairman
Reince Priebus has been elected to lead the Republican National Committee for another two years. The 40-year-old RNC chairman ran unopposed in his bid ...
Jindal: GOP must stop being 'stupid party'
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal called on the Republican Party to "stop being the stupid party" on Thursday as GOP leaders promised fundamental changes ...
Soul-searching in focus as GOP gathers in NC
Republican soul-searching begins in earnest this week as GOP officials from every state in the nation come together for the first time since their ...
Daytona International unveils plans for upgrade
Daytona International Speedway could be getting a facelift. The speedway unveiled artist renderings Tuesday that show what a proposed redevelopment ...
NASCAR satisfied with progress of new Gen-6 car
With just over three weeks remaining until the debut of the Gen-6 race car, NASCAR is convinced its product will be better this season. Much of the ...
Panthers hire Giants' David Gettleman as new GM
The Carolina Panthers hired New York Giants senior pro personnel analyst David Gettleman as their new general manager to end their lengthy search to ...
Son of US Sen. Rand Paul arrested at NC airport
Police say U.S. Sen. Rand Paul's son was arrested after a flight from Kentucky to North Carolina. The Charlotte Observer reports http://bit.
Panthers announce Rivera will be back next season
Ron Rivera will return as coach of the Carolina Panthers next season following his team's strong finish. Panthers spokesman Charlie Dayton said Rivera ...
No. 1 Duke tops Davidson 67-50 to remain unbeaten
It was supposed to be Seth Curry's homecoming — then Ryan Kelly stole the show. Kelly scored 18 points to help top-ranked Duke remain unbeaten with ...