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As the International Olympic Committee embarks this week on tours of the two cities competing to host the 2024 Olympics, there’s growing sentiment that a consolation prize will be looming. To the victor: The 2024 Summer Games. And to the runner-up: Wait four years and host the 2028 Olympics. While the arrangement could be viewed as a testament to the strength of the bids put forth by Los Angeles and…

Photo credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images Pack it up, overbearing sports dads of the world. You’ve just been outdone. You will never achieve this level of Sports Dad. And no, it’s not the officials’ fault this time (or most of the time, come to think of it). Y’all lack even half the dedication of Sports Dad of the Century Ricky Stenhouse Sr. Stenhouse Sr. watched his son win at NASCAR’s iconic…

Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print comment THE RACE: Go Bowling 400TRACK: Kansas Speedway Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Race #11 of 36<!– THE CHAMPIONSHIP RACE –> Sections on page:Schedule | TV Info | Radio | Prac/Qual Times | Track/Race Info | Race ResultsEntry/Prac/Qual Info | Local Info | Weather | Tire Notes | Odds Date: Saturday, May 13, 2017 in Kansas, KS Title Sponsor: Go Bowling Scheduled Green…

Photo credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images Pack it up, overbearing sports dads of the world. You’ve just been outdone. You will never achieve this level of Sports Dad. And no, it’s not the officials’ fault this time (or most of the time, come to think of it). Y’all lack even half the dedication of Sports Dad of the Century Ricky Stenhouse Sr. Stenhouse Sr. watched his son win at NASCAR’s iconic…

Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print comment With one head-snap motion, Nick Bonino of the Pittsburgh Penguins reminded everyone about hockey’s dirty little secret of embellishment. It’s not the same kind of flopping that occurs in, say, the NBA, and it’s certainly not done as frequently as in soccer, where diving is used effectively at the highest levels even as it is ridiculed and (occasionally) penalized. In hockey, exaggerating…

BUY TICKETS: See the races at Pocono | See the races at Dover SEE: Inaugural event in photos   It’s that time of the year again. On Tuesday, May 9, Pocono Raceway, Dover International Speedway and Comcast are coming together for the second year in a row to bring NASCAR to the city in a major way for the NASCAR XFINITY Philadelphia Takeover. For the entire day, fans are invited to…

Photo credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images Pack it up, overbearing sports dads of the world. You’ve just been outdone. You will never achieve this level of Sports Dad. And no, it’s not the officials’ fault this time (or most of the time, come to think of it). Y’all lack even half the dedication of Sports Dad of the Century Ricky Stenhouse Sr. Stenhouse Sr. watched his son win at NASCAR’s iconic…

Noah Hanifin’s Twitter page has an American flag in the header, so you know how he feels about playing hockey for the U.S. “It’s always an honor putting on your country’s jersey,” Hanifin said. After completing his second season with the Carolina Hurricanes, the defenseman has joined Team USA for the 2017 IIHF World Championship in Germany and France. Hanifin is one of seven Canes competing in the Worlds —…

CLOSE x Embed x Share Stenhouse Jr., famously known for dating Danica Patrick, captured his first win in NASCAR’s Monster Energy Series. USA TODAY Sports Ricky Stenhouse Jr. celebrates winning the Geico 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.(Photo: Peter Casey, USA TODAY Sports) TALLADEGA, Ala. — NASCAR left Talladega Superspeedway Sunday night with a new race winner, a junkyard of crumpled race cars and a boost from a relatively large crowd on…

CLOSE x Embed x Share Tony Formosa wants Metro to give him a long-term contract to run the fairgrounds racetrack Wochit Buy Photo Darrell Waltrip, Scott Borchetta and Bill Freeman support Tony Formosa’s proposal for a long-term contract to operate the racetrack. Tuesday May 2, 2017, in Nashville, TN (Photo: Larry McCormack / The Tennessean)Buy Photo Backed by three prominent Nashville businessmen with long ties to racing, promoter Tony Formosa is…

NASCAR fans will soon be able to enjoy the souvenir trailer experience once again. Dale Earnhardt Jr. fueled the rumor mill following the Geico 500 on Sunday night when he spilled a nugget on Periscope. “I heard a rumor that the big souvenir tent was going away, and the trailers were coming back,” Earnhardt said prior to taking off on a turkey hunting trip. “I don’t know if…

CHICAGO (May 8, 2017) – U.S. Soccer has selected the city of Orlando to host USA-Panama, presented by Volpi Foods. The ESPN and Univision Networks will broadcast live from Orlando City Stadium, with the kickoff time still to be determined. Fans can also follow the game live on Twitter at @ussoccer and @ussoccer_esp, and Facebook. POTENTIAL CLINCHER?This World Cup Qualifier is the last home match of Final Round Qualifying…

Caption Close Orlando City SC midfielder Kaka (10) visited James Harden and the Rockets during their playoff game against the Spurs on Sunday night. The game came one day after Orlando City lost to the Dynamo, 4-0, at BBVA Compass Stadium. less Orlando City SC midfielder Kaka (10) visited James Harden and the Rockets during their playoff game against the Spurs on Sunday night. The game came one day after…

9:00 PM ET Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print comment TALLADEGA, Ala. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. earning big cheers at Talladega Superspeedway? No surprise. Such was the case Sunday. Dale Earnhardt Jr. finding his way near the front at Talladega? No surprise, too, right? Such was not the case Sunday. Earnhardt’s 22nd-place finish is just the way it appears: A distasteful day for a driver who has six career…

8:58 PM ET Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print comment TALLADEGA, Ala. — Aric Almirola faces a potentially pivotal points penalty after his fourth-place car at Talladega Superspeedway failed postrace measurements on Sunday. The Richard Petty Motorsports driver could lose 35 points — the amount Brad Keselowski lost for his car failing the laser inspection station in March — as well as see crew chief Drew Blickensderfer suspended for…

CLOSE x Embed x Share USA TODAY Sports’ Brant James previews the upcoming Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race. USA TODAY Sports Brad Keselowski (2) leads a pack of drivers en route to winning the 2016 GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.(Photo: Marvin Gentry, USA TODAY Sports) Sunday’s GEICO 500 has the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series back at a restrictor-plate track for the second time this season. Some essential information…

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The worst-kept secret in Iowa spring practice involved defensive end Matt Nelson’s potential move to defensive tackle. Nelson and defensive line coach Reese Morgan discussed it before practice began. It kept popping up in interview sessions in March and April before defensive coordinator Phil Parker came out and said what everyone was thinking. “He’d be a guy,” Parker said about Nelson possibly sliding from end to tackle. It makes sense…

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Saturday night’s 250SX and 450SX Main Events at the Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas may have been the craziest races of all time. In 450SX, Eli Tomac started the last lap one spot ahead of championship rival Ryan Dungey. However, that would still give Dungey the title so Tomac tried to back him up into the traffic behind. In the end, it didn’t work in Tomac’s favor, as…

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