IndyCar’s Josef Newgarden NASCAR Pace Car Driver At Bristol Chase Race

IndyCar’s Josef Newgarden NASCAR Pace Car Driver At Bristol Chase Race

Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner and two-time IndyCar Series Champion Josef Newgarden will drive the Pace Car for the NASCAR Bass Pro Shops Night Race on September 19. Bristol Motor Speedway Photo

Bruce Martin, Contributor

Mercedes boss Wolff slams 'brainless' claims team would favor Antonelli over Russell

SINGAPORE (AP) — Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says any claims the team would favor Kimi Antonelli over George Russell in the Formula 1 title race are “brainless”.

Verstappen on pole for F1's Singapore sprint as Russell makes up ground on teammate Antonelli

Max Verstappen snatched pole position for the Formula 1 Singapore sprint race in a hectic qualifying session Friday, while George Russell seized a chance to make up ground on standings leader Kimi Antonelli.

With confident Penix at QB, Falcons will look to continue turnaround against Ravens

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons will be looking to build upon their dramatic turnaround since Michael Penix Jr. took over at quarterback when they play the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night.

Colts CB Sauce Gardner calls his effort and pursuit 'embarrassing' and wants to leave it in London

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner was his own worst critic on Wednesday.

Bears have opportunity to show again they've gained the upper hand in their rivalry with Packers

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — After beating the Green Bay Packers for the NFC North title and knocking them out of the playoffs last season, the Chicago Bears have one more opportunity to show definitively that a new chapter has started in the NFL’s most-played rivalry.

'Pretty surreal': Stamkos still filling the net and climbing NHL's all-time goal list

Steven Stamkos remembers being a rookie without a point through his first seven NHL games.

Singing `New York, New York,' Rays revel in recognition as they head to AL Championship Series

NEW YORK (AP) — Belting out “Theme from New York, New York” as they locked arms in the visitors' clubhouse at Yankee Stadium, the Tampa Bay Rays reveled with satisfaction after sweeping baseball's most storied team.

Dortmund CEO confirms Niko Kovac contract extension is 'only a matter of time' as new long-term deal looms

Borussia Dortmund hierarchy are moving swiftly to secure the long-term future of head coach Niko Kovac following an exceptional transformation on the pitch. With his existing agreement due to expire at the conclusion of the campaign, club chiefs intend to reward the tactician with fresh terms that would extend his Westfalenstadion stay until 2029.

Brewers celebrate clinching win over Padres with an eye on looming NLCS showdown with Dodgers

SAN DIEGO (AP) — After yet another businesslike victory in a season full of them, the Milwaukee Brewers celebrated their National League Division Series clincher inside Petco Park on Wednesday night amid beer showers, wafting cigar smoke and countless bottles of sparkling wine individually labeled with the names of various Wisconsin cities.

Lando Norris 'hopeful' McLaren has sorted issue costing him straight-line speed

SINGAPORE (AP) — Lando Norris says he's “hopeful” McLaren has identified and fixed a car problem which deprived him of straight-line speed, with his Formula 1 title defense all but mathematically over ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix.

Jerry Jones' Cowboys have plenty of reason for concern after home loss to winless Buccaneers

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jerry Jones had his fingers entwined in front of him as he glanced up toward the big video board with a concerned look on his face. Right after his Dallas Cowboys fell behind against winless Tampa Bay, Dak Prescott threw an interception.

Jaguars want to 'stay firm on the plan' to use Travis Hunter primarily on defense

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A public service announcement: Don’t ask Jacksonville Jaguars coach Liam Coen about 2024 Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter playing receiver.

By the Numbers: Jags QB Trevor Lawrence's milestones and mistakes on London stage

LONDON (AP) — Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence got his first professional victory in London. He’s also celebrated a birthday here.

Kenneth Walker's fast start with the Chiefs comes after uncertain offseason for the Super Bowl MVP

Kenneth Walker III had moments of uncertainty after the Super Bowl MVP helped the Seattle Seahawks win the Lombardi Trophy in February.

Jaguars CB Jarrian Jones relives Saquon Barkley's backward hurdle two years later

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones remembers a steady stream of messages and questions about Saquon Barkley’s extraordinary backward hurdle.

Jefferson aims to rejoin the Vikings this week, with a long-awaited trip to play his hometown Saints

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Justin Jefferson began developing his exceptional pass-catching skills as the youngest of three boys in a football-loving family in the New Orleans area, before following both of his older brothers to LSU a little more than an hour up the road.

Garrison Rippa makes field goal with 51 seconds left as Jacksonville State tops Kennesaw State 27-26

KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) — Garrison Rippa made a go-ahead field goal in the final minute, and Rob Billings IV intercepted a pass seconds later as Jacksonville State beat Kennesaw State 27-26 on Wednesday night in a rematch of the 2025 Conference USA championship game.

McCarthy is staying the course as uneven Steelers try to steady themselves vs. the improving Colts

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike McCarthy spent the weekend after Pittsburgh’s uneven performance in a Thursday night loss to Cleveland poring over tape to find areas where the Steelers could improve.

Robert Czeremcha makes career-high 5 field goals as FIU beats New Mexico State 22-3

MIAMI (AP) — Robert Czeremcha made a career-high five field goals to tie a program record and Florida International beat New Mexico State 22-3 on Wednesday night.

No. 7 Indiana faces road test against Nebraska before showdown with Ohio State

With a huge home game on deck next week against Ohio State, Indiana coach Curt Cignetti hasn't had to get creative to find a way to keep his players locked in on the immediate task at hand. Not with a visit to Nebraska up next on Saturday.