NATE RYAN

Kyle Larson (5) leads Ryan Preece (60), Joey Logano (22), and Denny Hamlin (11) during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin renew rivalry at Bristol with their seventh 1-2 finish
Kyle Larson fended off several challenges for the lead by Denny Hamlin as they ran in the top two positions for 251 of 500 laps at Bristol Motor Speedway.
 
Kyle Larson (5) leads Ryan Preece (60), Joey Logano (22), and Denny Hamlin (11) during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Kyle Larson dominates and claims an emotional Cup victory at Bristol Motor Speedway
Kyle Larson led 411 of 500 laps and scored an emotional win on Sunday with a dominating NASCAR Cup Series victory at Bristol Motor Speedway.
 
NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) waves to fans before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)
Denny Hamlin goes for 3 consecutive wins amid history at Bristol
At a track where he has enjoyed more success than any active NASCAR driver, history awaits Denny Hamlin at Bristol Motor Speedway.
 
Joey Logano gets into his car before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Joey Logano recovers from bout with norovirus at Darlington
Defending NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano said a bout of norovirus sent him to the Darlington Raceway infield care center for medical treatment after last week’s race.
 
Denny Hamlin (11) celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race in Martinsville, Va., Sunday, March 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Denny Hamlin reveled in his zest for trash talk after ending a long winless drought at Martinsville
To a familiar mixture of cheers and boos, Denny Hamlin climbed onto his No. 11 Toyota’s doorsill and unfurled a blue flag emblazoned with “11 Against The World.”
 
Josh Berry celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Wood Brothers Racing makes triumphant return to Martinsville
Wood Brothers Racing is back at its hometown track of Martinsville Speedway this weekend, enjoying a spirited welcome while celebrating its 75th anniversary season.
 
Los Angeles Kings' Phillip Danault (24) celebrates after his goal with Carolina Hurricanes' Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) nearby during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)
Fiala scores 2, Danault has goal and assist as Kings beat Hurricanes 4-2
Kevin Fiala scored twice, Phillip Danault had a goal and an assist, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 to snap a four-game skid. Trevor Moore also scored.
 
Carolina Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov (37) chases the puck between Minnesota Wild's Jonas Brodin (25) and goaltender Filip Gustavsson (32) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)
Filip Gustavsson makes 20 saves in the Wild’s 4-0 victory over the Hurricanes
Filip Gustavsson made 20 saves for his third shutout this season, Marco Rossi had four assists and the Minnesota Wild beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-0 on Saturday night.
 
Stanford wide receiver Elic Ayomanor (13) catches the ball in front of North Carolina State's Aydan White (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
N.C. State blasts Stanford 59-28 behind explosive offense led by CJ Bailey
Hollywood Smothers and Jordan Waters each rushed for two touchdowns, and quarterback CJ Bailey added three more while being nearly perfect through the air as North Carolina State crushed Stanford 59-28.
 
James Madison running back Jobi Malary (28) celebrates with fans after an NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
North Carolina coach Mack Brown says ‘embarrasing’ 70-50 loss to James Madison is his fault
Alonza Barnett III’s five touchdown passes led a quick-strike offense that helped James Madison beat North Carolina 70-50 on Saturday for a signature road win under first-year coach Bob Chesney.