
The Basketball Tournament Shrinks to 16 Teams in Bold Format Overhaul
The Basketball Tournament is cutting its field in half, adopting best‑of‑three series and a $2 million prize pool, while enlisting Fox Sports for a two‑year broadcast deal.
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The Basketball Tournament is cutting its field in half, adopting best‑of‑three series and a $2 million prize pool, while enlisting Fox Sports for a two‑year broadcast deal.

Denny Hamlin is the favorite for the 2026 Coca‑Cola 600, with Ross Chastain’s 2025 win and Katherine Legge’s ambitious double attempt adding intrigue to the upcoming Memorial Day weekend race

The Big Ten, ACC, Big 12 and Notre Dame are pushing a 24‑team playoff to offset $250 million in lost championship revenue, while ESPN warns of regular‑season fallout and Fox Sports eyes more marquee games.

A radio outburst forced Natalie Decker to quit mid‑race at Dover, prompting veteran driver Kevin Harvick to question the impact on women competing in NASCAR.
The upcoming induction ceremony will celebrate the careers of Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton and the late Larry Phillips, alongside the legacy of Dale Earnhardt Sr., as NASCAR reveals its 2027 Hall of Fame class.
The 2027 NASCAR Hall of Fame class celebrates a Missouri native, a former champion analyst, a beloved former driver, and a visionary executive, setting the stage for a landmark ceremony in Charlotte.

Kevin Harvick, a former NASCAR Cup champion and FOX Sports analyst, has been voted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame as a first‑ballot inductee for the 2027 class, preparing to be enshrined with Jeff Burton and Larry Phillips on Jan. 22.

After a promising beginning to the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, Bubba Wallace’s performance has slipped to 10th in the standings, yet his contributions to 23XI Racing remain pivotal, making his return to the No. 23 car next year all but certain.

Uncertainty surrounds Alex Bowman's 2027 plans as Hendrick Motorsports evaluates roster changes, while Spire Motorsports emerges as a credible alternative.

Joel Klatt defends ESPN's stance against a 24‑team College Football Playoff, citing the network's billion‑dollar investment and the need to protect its broadcasting rights.

After a mixed performance in key demographics, NASCAR announced a return to panel‑only audience measurement for the remainder of the season, citing a 1% uplift in Fox Sports ratings and ongoing discussions with Nielsen about future methodology.

During NASCAR’s All‑Star weekend, a runaway cart threatened a media team member. Pit crew veteran Donovan Williams intervened, taking the brunt of the impact and securing a swift rescue that highlighted the hidden dangers of pit road.

Bubba Wallace’s early 2026 breakthrough gave way to a slump, but the driver remains slated to return to the No. 23 car for 2027, a testament to his lasting impact on the team.

A detailed look at the upcoming schedule, broadcast details and track specifics for the weekend’s races at Charlotte.

Kyle Busch, the Truck Series’ all‑time win leader, is weighing a full‑time comeback after 2026, while his son Brexton prepares for his debut. With Spire Motorsports poised to field two entries and the upcoming Charlotte race looming, the veteran could chase another title.

Wallace entered the 2026 season with high hopes, but a recent slump has not altered expectations that he will remain with 23XI Racing through 2027.

The 2026 NASCAR All‑Star Race will make its debut at Dover Motor Speedway, offering a $1 million winner‑take‑all prize and a $3.09 million total purse, with supporting Xfinity and Truck Series events adding depth to the weekend.

The NFL has unveiled a travel schedule for the San Francisco 49ers that addresses jet‑lag concerns, while Fox Sports predicts the team as the top NFC contender heading into a season marked by strategic rest periods and high‑profile Thursday night games.

The league has unveiled a strategy to protect the 49ers from travel fatigue, while Fox Sports predicts their dominance in the NFC for 2026.

The conference reveals a revamped bracket for its May 19‑24 tournament, featuring a new double‑elimination opening stretch and a path to an automatic NCAA berth.

Illinois enters the 2026 Big Ten Baseball Tournament as the ninth seed, set to face Iowa in Omaha with all games streamed on the Big Ten Network and FOX Sports App.

During the build‑up to the NASCAR Cup Series All‑Star race at Dover International Speedway, a runaway pit box threatened Fox reporter Amanda Busick. Tire carrier Donovan Williams stepped in, sustaining only minor injuries, and his quick action prevented a potentially catastrophic accident.

A routine pit stop at Dover Motor Speedway turned perilous when a runaway cart threatened Fox Sports reporter Amanda Busick. Pit crew member Donovan Williams stepped in, sustaining injuries while protecting her, and both reflect on the narrow escape and the support that followed.

Kyle Busch led 147 laps to claim his fifth victory at Dover Motor Speedway, while Dystany Spurlock made history as the first Black woman to start a NASCAR national series race.