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Reed wins in Mexico City; Hovland first Norwegian champion
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Patrick Reed made it hard for anyone to question his moxie. A week that began with Brooks Koepka saying he thought Reed cheated when he was penalized for swiping sand in the Bahamas ended with Reed delivering clutch moments down the stretch Sunday to win the Mexico Championship. Then again, Reed …
FINAL LAPS: Joey Logano holds off the field after late caution to win at Vegas
<!– –> Video Details Feb 23, 2020 at 7:19p ET | NASCAR | Duration: 5:28 After a late caution with 2 laps to go, Joey Logano’s team running 4th decided to stay out and not pit which turned out to be the right call and win Sunday’s Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas 90001-90068+90070-90084+90086-90089+90091+90093-90096+90099+90189 803 26496 …
Newman suffered head injury, no internal injuries in crash
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ryan Newman said he suffered a head injury in his crash on the last lap of the Daytona 500 but did not disclose details in a statement from the driver read before Sunday’s race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. “I was fortunate to avoid any internal organ damage or broken bones. …
Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick are on a mission to spice up the Truck Series
As they say, “haters gon’ hate,” especially when you’re winning. But are those same “haters” ready to put their money where their mouth is? Indeed, NASCAR driver Kyle Busch won the Las Vegas Truck Series on Friday night, extending his victory streak to seven consecutive Truck Series races — and fellow Cup driver Kyle Larson had something …
Thomas builds 1-shot lead in Mexico as Rahm makes his move
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Justin Thomas started and ended his round with bogeys. He was at his best in the 16 holes between, running off eight birdies for a 6-under 65 that gave him a one-shot lead Saturday in the Mexico Championship. At this World Golf Championship, that doesn’t mean all that much going into …
Viktor Hovland shoots 64 to take Puerto Rico Open lead
RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico (AP) — PGA Tour rookie Viktor Hovland shot an 8-under 64 on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead into the final round of the windy Puerto Rico Open. “Hopefully, I just continue doing what I have been doing the first three days,” Hovland said. “It would be unbelievable to have won …
NASCAR drivers sliding back into rhythm after Newman wreck
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Some levity returned to NASCAR on a rainy Saturday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. As drivers idled inside waiting for the eventual cancellation of qualifying for Sunday’s race, Kevin Harvick went on Twitter to defend reigning Cup Series champion Kyle Busch’s participation in the Truck Series. Busch won Friday night at …
NASCAR drivers sliding back into rhythm after Newman wreck
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Some levity returned to NASCAR on a rainy Saturday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. As drivers idled inside waiting for the eventual cancellation of qualifying for Sunday’s race, Kevin Harvick went on Twitter to defend reigning Cup Series champion Kyle Busch’s participation in the Truck Series. Busch won Friday night at …
NASCAR had paramedic in Newman’s car 35 seconds after crash
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A paramedic was treating Ryan Newman inside his car 35 seconds after the ruined and flaming vehicle came to rest after a crash on the last lap of the Daytona 500. NASCAR gave a brief timeline Saturday of the response to Monday night’s airborne accident that was so startling many drivers …
NASCAR had paramedic in Newman’s car 35 seconds after crash
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A paramedic was treating Ryan Newman inside his car 35 seconds after the ruined and flaming vehicle came to rest after a crash on the last lap of the Daytona 500. NASCAR gave a brief timeline Saturday of the response to Monday night’s airborne accident that was so startling many drivers …