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Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton and Larry Phillips join Lesa France Kennedy in the 2027 NASCAR Hall of Fame class, with the induction set for Jan. 22 in Charlotte, N.C.
Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton, and Larry Phillips were selected for the 2027 NASCAR Hall of Fame, recognized for their championship achievements, race victories, and pioneering contributions.
An inside look at the 2027 NASCAR Hall of Fame selections, highlighting the criteria and stories behind the induction of Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton, Larry Phillips and Lesa France Kennedy.
The 2027 inductees include three drivers whose careers reshaped modern racing and a leader whose influence extended beyond the track.
Harvick, Burton, Phillips and Kennedy will be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2027, celebrating on-track triumphs and off-track innovation
The North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway will see a full field of 38 trucks, with two missing from the final lineup. Notable drivers include Kyle Busch, Brandon Jones, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ross Chastain and others, while teams from Spire Motorsports, Niece Motorsports and others bring a wide range of sponsors.
Kentucky’s pursuit of top 2027 recruit CJ Rosser highlights a strategic push to secure elite talent amid a competitive landscape
The University of North Carolina announced the signing of Neoklis Avdalas, a 6‑foot‑9 combo guard whose collegiate journey spans Greece, Virginia Tech and a promising statistical profile, signaling a strategic addition to the program’s backcourt.
The Hurricanes will open the 2026 Eastern Conference Final on May 21 at Lenovo Center, facing either Montreal or Buffalo after sweeping their first two rounds. The series promises a historic rivalry renewed.
Josh Tyson, a top Ohio recruit in the class of 2027, toured the University of Cincinnati, praising Coach Jerrod Calhoun and drawing crowds of nearly 8,000, while keeping his decision timeline open until August.
The annual Coca‑Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway stands as NASCAR’s longest race, honoring fallen soldiers while offering teams a pivotal points opportunity. This year’s edition features a rare double‑duty experiment, a bid for back‑to‑back victories, and storylines that capture the sport’s evolving narrative.
Pro Football Focus has named former Florida linebacker Ventrell Miller to its all‑breakout team, highlighting his 2025 performance and the new opportunities that await him with the Jacksonville Jaguars after Devin Lloyd’s departure.
A new gas and convenience store in Kohler, Wisconsin, will bear the name Big Joe’s Fuel & Go, commemorating the life and career of basketball legend Joe Wolf.
The 2026 ACC baseball tournament will run from May 19 to May 24 at Truist Field in Charlotte, featuring all 16 conference teams competing for an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.
The Boston College Eagles concluded their regular season with a 15-2 loss to No. 3 Georgia Tech, establishing a new attendance high and finishing the year with a program-best 36 victories and a 17-13 ACC record, setting the stage for the upcoming ACC Tournament in Charlotte.
The sudden death of coach Casey McMillen before a playoff game has prompted postponement, heartfelt condolences, and a wave of support from local schools and authorities.
Dystany Spurlock is set to become the first Black woman to compete in a NASCAR national series, debuting in the Craftsman Truck Series at Dover Motor Speedway on May 15.
Dystany Spurlock became the first Black woman to compete in a NASCAR national series, crashing on lap 39 at Dover Motor Speedway while driving for MBM Motorsports. She previously shone in the ARCA Menards Series East and is set to debut in pro stock motorcycle racing in 2025.
Michael Malone is shaping his first coaching staff at the University of North Carolina, enlisting Bryan Tibaldi, whose extensive background spans college and NBA roles, to bolster the program’s development and scouting capabilities.
To mark the 100th anniversary of Kenan Stadium, UNC football will wear 1980 throwback jerseys in 2026, honoring former players and launching a series of stadium enhancements.
North Carolina and NC State will launch their 2026 campaigns abroad, facing TCU in Dublin and Virginia in Rio de Janeiro as part of an ESPN doubleheader that marks the first FBS game in South America.
Airbnb has struck a multi‑year deal to become the official lodging sponsor for five NASCAR tracks, integrating its platform into the venues’ websites and targeting rural markets.
Rett Johnson, a freshman with a .404 batting average and a 24‑game hitting streak, has been invited to the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp in North Carolina. The camp will feature 56 top college players and culminate in a World Championship in Taiwan later this summer.
The NBA Draft Combine opens in Chicago, where teams evaluate the season’s most promising talents while athletes grapple with pivotal choices about their professional futures.