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One NASCAR driver is as hot as the weather. Considering how this epic heatwave could melt asphalt, Kyle Larson must be sizzling. Fresh off a repeat victory at Michigan International Speedway, the young NASCAR sensation returns to his home state on a roll. Heading into Sunday’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, Larson has two Monster Energy Cup victories this season plus six runner-up finishes (including the All-Star race). Atop…

Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print comment Our experts weigh in on four of the biggest questions in motorsports as the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series gears up for Sonoma Raceway: Turn 1: Aric Almirola says he’ll return to the track as soon as late July. Should he be in a rush to get back in the car? Ricky Craven, ESPN NASCAR analyst: Almirola should return when he’s medically…

After all, as Chelsea Manager Antonio Conte said last year, this is soccer’s “crazy” age. “Prices are too high in general; the market is crazy,” he said. “When you try to buy a player, the cost is very expensive. It is not the real valuation of the player. It is a very strange situation.” Events so far this summer — before the window has even opened — have only compounded…

More recently, across the river at New York City F.C., Frank Lampard lingered with sister club Manchester City for half a season longer than planned, missing the start of the team’s inaugural season and damaging a relationship that never truly recovered. Andrea Pirlo and Mix Diskerud did arrive, only to disappoint, and then disappear. Advertisement Continue reading the main story To fill this affection vacuum, fans of both teams have…

How you commute to work can often play a role in determining your stress quotient at work. A recent study suggests cycling to office can help reduce stress and improve your work performance. Researchers Stephane Brutus, Roshan Javadian and Alexandra Panaccio compared how different modes of commuting – cycling, driving a car and taking public transport – affected stress and mood at work. Its results indicate that cycling to work…

x Embed x Share CLOSE U OF L BASEBALL SEASON ENDS IN LOSS TO TCU AT COLLEGE WORLD SERIESCJ’s Danielle Lerner wraps up U of L’s season ending loss to TCU in College World Series | 4:11 The CJ’s Danielle Lerner talks about the controversial calls that lead to U of L’s season ending loss to TCU in the College World Series. Sam Upshaw Jr./C-J x Embed x Share CLOSE…

The Negro League Baseball history is huge. That was quite evident on Wednesday when the Major League Baseball Players Association and Major League Baseball announced that they are jointly contributing $1 million to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Mo. The grant should serve as inspiration for future generations of minority kids to play baseball by helping the NLBM sustain and preserve the history…

FRIDAY ON TV COLLEGE BASEBALL 3 p.m. ESPN — NCAA College World Series, Oregon State vs. LSU 8 p.m. ESPN — NCAA College World Series, Florida vs. TCU-Louisville winner HORSE RACING 8:30 a.m. NBCSN — Royal Ascot, at Ascot, England MLB BASEBALL 7 p.m. MLB — L.A. Angels at Boston FOX OHIO — Cincinnati at Washington NHL HOCKEY 7 p.m. NBCSN — 2017 NHL Draft, at Chicago AUTO RACING 8:30…

Women’s sport sometimes seems to run along a parallel timeline, one that lags behind the rest of life. It was 2012 before women were able to compete in every event on the Olympic programme, 2014 before they could play professional cricket in England, 2016 before they could play professional rugby, and in 2017 they were finally allowed to join Muirfield golf club, the latter providing the best excuse yet to…

Editor’s Note: As part of WFAN’s 30th anniversary celebration, from May 29-June 9, we asked you to vote on the best local sports moments overthe past 30 years. Over the course of two weeks, we are revealing the top-10 vote getters. NEW YORK (WFAN) — If we’ve learned one thing while conducting three polls for WFAN’s 30th anniversary, it’s that New Yorkers have a giant place in their hearts (pun…

History repeated itself for the Sergio Perez as the Force India man crashed out in practice once again Max Verstappen led a Red Bull one-two in a disjointed and unrepresentative first practice session at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The title contenders, Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel and Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton, were third and fifth, not setting times on the quickest tyre. Force India’s Sergio Perez had a sizeable accident after misjudging the…

Image copyright PA/EPA Image caption Flintoff and Beckham are the latest former sportsmen to embark on acting careers Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff may not be the first name that springs to mind when you think of musical theatre – but that could be about to change. The former cricketer is to make his stage debut this autumn in a musical version of the Fat Friends TV show. Flintoff’s casting sees him…

One NASCAR driver is as hot as the weather. Considering how this epic heatwave could melt asphalt, Kyle Larson must be sizzling. Fresh off a repeat victory at Michigan International Speedway, the young NASCAR sensation returns to his home state on a roll. Heading into Sunday’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, Larson has two Monster Energy Cup victories this season plus six runner-up finishes (including the All-Star race). Atop…

FRIDAY ON TV COLLEGE BASEBALL 3 p.m. ESPN — NCAA College World Series, Oregon State vs. LSU 8 p.m. ESPN — NCAA College World Series, Florida vs. TCU-Louisville winner HORSE RACING 8:30 a.m. NBCSN — Royal Ascot, at Ascot, England MLB BASEBALL 7 p.m. MLB — L.A. Angels at Boston FOX OHIO — Cincinnati at Washington NHL HOCKEY 7 p.m. NBCSN — 2017 NHL Draft, at Chicago AUTO RACING 8:30…

The Washington Post recently published an alarming story detailing the shortages of referees for youth sports in the D.C. region. Sports like baseball, soccer and football have all been impacted. The head of a Mid-Atlantic officials association said the baseball umpire shortage was the worst in 25 years. In football, the referee pool dropped a grim 40%. Officiating youth sports isn’t a glamour job, to say the least. The pay…

BOSTON (CBS) — 98.5 The Sports Hub and The Boston Bruins announced Thursday that they have reached a new multi-year agreement extending the contract for the station to continue to air Bruins games. CBS RADIO Boston has been the radio home of the Boston Bruins since the 1995-96 NHL season. Alongside Bruins games, 98.5 The Sports Hub (WBZ-FM) will also air 30-minute pre and post-game shows along with the two-hour weekly…

The latest crop of NBA talent officially made its way into the league during Thursday night’s draft, and many players made sure to wear something eye-catching for the life-changing occasion. While Lonzo Ball and his outspoken dad LaVar went with a classic black-on-black look, other prospects added a bit more color to their ensembles. Here are some of the best fashion statements from the draft festivities.

Image copyright PA/EPA Image caption Flintoff and Beckham are the latest former sportsmen to embark on acting careers Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff may not be the first name that springs to mind when you think of musical theatre – but that could be about to change. The former cricketer is to make his stage debut this autumn in a musical version of the Fat Friends TV show. Flintoff’s casting sees him…

One NASCAR driver is as hot as the weather. Considering how this epic heatwave could melt asphalt, Kyle Larson must be sizzling. Fresh off a repeat victory at Michigan International Speedway, the young NASCAR sensation returns to his home state on a roll. Heading into Sunday’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, Larson has two Monster Energy Cup victories this season plus six runner-up finishes (including the All-Star race). Atop…