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Tyler Reddick wins at Darlington in 4th NASCAR win this season for Michael Jordan's team
The Associated Press | Updated March 22 - 5:25 p.m. | Save Story
A malfunctioning battery, a cool suit that got very hot and a big deficit to the leader with less than 50 laps remaining at Darlington Raceway.

NASCAR suspends Daniel Dye after livestream mockery of IndyCar's David Malukas
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Updated March 18 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
for mocking IndyCar driver David Malukas during a recent livestream.

Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes repeats as champion of the grueling Iditarod sled dog race
The Associated Press | Updated March 18 - 10:07 a.m. | Save Story
Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes cruised to a repeat victory in the Iditarod, the roughly 1,000-mile (1,609-kilometer) sled dog race in Alaska.

Denny Hamlin storms back to win at Las Vegas after early penalty
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Updated March 15 - 6:04 p.m. | Save Story
Denny Hamlin returned to victory lane at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday for his first win since he lost the NASCAR championship four months ago, and first since the death of his father in a December house fire.

McLaren launches investigation after Norris and Piastri unable to start F1's Chinese Grand Prix
James Ellingworth, Associated Press | Posted March 15 - 5:28 a.m. | Save Story
McLaren has launched an investigation with engine supplier Mercedes to investigate why both of its cars suffered terminal electrical faults that ruled them out of the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday, as Formula 1 champion Lando Norris said the team must rule out a repeat.

Kimi Antonelli takes his first F1 win with victory in China to extend Mercedes' dominant start
The Associated Press | Updated March 15 - 4:53 a.m. | Save Story
He's been defined by being Lewis Hamilton's successor and George Russell's teammate. Now Kimi Antonelli is a Formula 1 race-winner in his own right, and the second-youngest in history.

Formula 1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to Iran war
The Associated Press | Updated March 14 - 4:31 p.m. | Save Story
Formula 1 and its governing body FIA said the Grand Prix races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will not happen in April because of safety concerns related to the Iran war.

Antonelli on pole for F1's Chinese Grand Prix after teammate Russell wins sprint
The Associated Press | Updated March 14 - 2:53 a.m. | Save Story
Kimi Antonelli stepped up Saturday when his Mercedes teammate George Russell hit trouble in qualifying to become the youngest-ever driver on pole position for a Formula 1 Grand Prix.

Verstappen sees 'a jungle' in F1 but still hopes for 'simple solutions'
The Associated Press | Posted March 12 - 1:30 a.m. | Save Story
Max Verstappen's blunt assessment: "It's a jungle" in Formula 1.

After training in deep snow and bitter cold, ex-reality show star seeks to win the Iditarod again
Mark Thiessen, Associated Press | Posted March 9 - 10:03 p.m. | Save Story
Riches and paid appearances haven't followed Jessie Holmes since he won the world's most famous sled dog race, the Iditarod, last year.

Blaney ends Reddick's streak to give Team Penske a Phoenix weekend sweep
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Updated March 8 - 6:21 p.m. | Save Story
a victory that denied Tyler Reddick a fourth consecutive win to start the NASCAR season.

George Russell wins Formula 1's Australian GP as Mercedes goes 1-2
Stewart Bell, Associated Press | Updated March 8 - 12:31 p.m. | Save Story
George Russell wins a dramatic season-opening Australian Grand Prix, and Mercedes seals a 1-2 with Kimi Antonelli. Mercedes says this was its 132nd GP victory overall and 61st 1-2 finish. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc jumps into the lead at the first corner and then trades positions with pole sitter Russell. On lap 12, a virtual safety car comes out after Isack Hadjar stops on track. Mercedes pits both cars and gains an edge. Leclerc finishes third as Ferrari's slow reaction during the yellow flags cost the team. Lewis Hamilton takes fourth. Oscar Piastri crashes before the start and misses his home race.

Lowdon: Cadillac has earned rivals' respect after its first F1 race in Australia
Associated Press | Posted March 8 - 1:51 a.m. | Save Story
After a strong Australian debut, Cadillac principal Graeme Lowdon says the team has earned its rivals' respect and plans to build on a "really solid platform" for future success.

What to know: Downtown Anchorage braces for a canine takeover as the Iditarod's 54th run begins
Mark Thiessen, Associated Press | Updated March 7 - 2:46 p.m. | Save Story
Hundreds of barking dogs took over downtown Anchorage as the ceremonial start of the world's most famous sled dog race got underway Saturday. As snow fell, fans lined up near the starting line in frigid, 19 degree F (minus 7.2 degree C) weather to see and cheer their favorite mushers. The competitive start to the race begins Sunday.

For better or worse, Tony Stewart vows to keep his competitive edge while racing against his wife
Mark Long, Associated Press | Posted March 7 - 11:40 a.m. | Save Story
Tony Stewart walked into the interview room a little late and quickly blamed his wife.

Max Verstappen gets X-rays on hands after crash at Australian GP qualifying
The Associated Press | Posted March 7 - 5:17 a.m. | Save Story
Max Verstappen was cleared by Formula 1's medical team after X-rays on his hands following his crash in qualifying that will see him start from 20th place on the grid in Sunday's Australian Grand Prix.

Ahead of F1's 1st race, Red Bull welcomes 21-year-old Hadjar to the hot seat with Verstappen
Stewart Bell, Associated Press | Updated March 7 - 12:36 a.m. | Save Story
Isack Hadjar has no lack of confidence going into his debut season at Red Bull Racing, despite having arguably the most difficult ride in Formula 1.

Russell, Antonelli lead Mercedes in one-two qualifying positions for F1's Australian GP
Stewart Bell, Associated Press | Updated March 7 - 12:30 a.m. | Save Story
Mercedes has revealed its dominant hand during qualifying for Sunday's Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix.

Formula 1 appears to delay decision on two Middle East races in April affected by Iran war
Stewart Bell, Associated Press | Updated March 6 - 10:17 p.m. | Save Story
Formula One appears to have delayed a decision on whether to cancel its races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in April which have been placed in doubt due to the Iran war.

