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The North Hamilton Hibos clinched the District 2 American Legion Tournament with a 7‑5 win, overcoming a 4‑1 deficit to secure a spot in the state Final Four.
The University of Illinois has offered a scholarship to AJ Williams, the consensus top-ranked prospect in the Class of 2028, sparking excitement about the program's recruiting trajectory.
Ryan Blaney led 171 laps and claimed his second win of the season at Atlanta Motor Speedway after a rain‑induced marathon that stretched into early Monday. The race ended with controversy over a late‑lap penalty on Bubba Wallace, who finished 29th, while Carson Hocevar, who led the final lap, settled for third. Christopher Bell finished second for the fifth time this year, and the next event at North Wilkesboro will mark the track’s first points race in three decades.
Ryan Blaney dominated the EchoPark Speedway race, winning all stages and leading 171 laps, while his strategic choices kept him in the hunt for the championship.
Ryan Blaney won all stages, led 171 laps, and navigated a rain‑delayed race to move within 65 points of the championship lead.
Ryan Blaney’s commanding drive at EchoPark Speedway featured a 3‑hour weather delay, a late‑race wall contact, and a decisive crew‑chief call that helped him secure victory and climb to third in the points standings.
Ryan Blaney led every stage and 171 laps at EchoPark Speedway, overcoming a brush with the wall to claim victory. The performance propelled him to third in the championship standings, just 65 points behind Denny Hamlin, as his crew chief’s bold strategy paid off.
Ryan Blaney’s flawless run at EchoPark Speedway, marked by stage wins, a daring crew‑chief gamble and a final‑lap showdown, propels him into championship contention.
The University of Georgia announced that 13 players from its 2026 roster were selected in the MLB Draft, marking the program's most prolific draft year. The achievement caps a season that saw the Bulldogs win the SEC regular season and tournament, reach the College World Series, and finish with a school-record 53 victories.
Ryan Blaney captured the NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta after a final‑lap pass aided by Christopher Bell, while Bubba Wallace’s penalty dropped him to 29th and reshaped the championship standings.
Ryan Blaney emerged victorious from a rain‑delayed overtime showdown at Atlanta Motor Speedway, with Christopher Bell second and a host of drivers sharing their thoughts on the night’s events.
Ryan Blaney dominated the second 2026 NASCAR race at EchoPark Speedway, leading 171 of 263 laps. A late push from Christopher Bell sealed the win, positioning Blaney against Bell in the semifinals while Denny Hamlin and Tyler Reddick have already locked their spots in The Chase.
NASCAR stripped Bubba Wallace of a second‑place finish in the Quaker State 400 after a double yellow line violation on the final lap, promoting Christopher Bell and igniting a discussion about race‑control enforcement.
Four Houston players were chosen on the second day of the MLB Draft, bringing the total to five and marking the most selections since 2019 while tying for the 21st spot nationally.
Ryan Blaney captured the NASCAR Cup Series victory at Atlanta after a last‑lap pass aided by Christopher Bell, while Bubba Wallace’s penalty dropped him 27 points and AJ Allmendinger fell 50 points out of the Chase.
Ryan Blaney won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta’s EchoPark Speedway after a rain delay, securing victory in a thrilling three-wide finish that concluded just before 2 a.m.
A sudden lightning storm interrupted the EchoPark Speedway Cup Series event at lap 108, prompting officials to pause the race and evacuate fans. Leaders Ryan Blaney and Tyler Reddick jockeyed for position before the delay, and the series will next head to North Wilkesboro, North Carolina.
Ryan Blaney won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta after a 3‑hour weather delay, leading 171 laps and holding off Bubba Wallace despite a late‑lap challenge and a penalty that dropped Wallace to 29th.
Ryan Blaney won the NASCAR Cup race at EchoPark Speedway in a storm‑delayed overtime finish, while Bubba Wallace’s penalty dropped him to 29th and Christopher Bell finished second.
Ryan Blaney captured his second 2026 NASCAR Cup Series win at EchoPark Speedway in overtime, while a last‑lap penalty dropped Bubba Wallace to 29th.
Ryan Blaney held off Bubba Wallace and Christopher Bell to win the Quaker State 400 in overtime, a race delayed by rain and concluded after midnight.
A rain‑soaked night at Atlanta Motor Speedway reshaped the standings, with Bubba Wallace's penalty dropping him from a podium position to 29th, while Ryan Blaney secured the win.
Ryan Blaney won a storm‑soaked, overtime Cup Series race at Atlanta after a three‑wide battle on the final lap, while penalties and wrecks reshaped the standings.
Four drivers advance to the NASCAR in‑season tournament semifinals after winning their quarterfinal matchups at the Quaker State 400 Cup Series race in Atlanta on July 13. The semifinal bracket will be decided at North Wilkesboro Speedway on July 19, featuring a showdown between Chase Elliott and Todd Gilliland for one spot and a clash between Christopher Bell and Ryan Blaney for the other.