In his playoff-clinching victory at Richmond Raceway, Austin Dillon shared some NASCAR history on the venerable short track with the most famous driver of the No. 3 Chevrolet.
Author: The Associated Press
Ski jumping championships rocked by suit scandal ahead of Olympics: What to know
Two Olympic gold medalist ski jumpers and three staffers on the powerful Norway men’s team were charged with ethics violations Monday after an investigation into alleged tampering with ski suits at the world championships.
NFL bans smelling salts, saying they can mask concussion symptoms
Smelling salts and other similar products have been a staple on NFL sidelines for years with Florida many players believing they can provide a sudden jolt of energy or alertness.
Judge acquits 5 former Canadian junior hockey players in sexual assault case that rattled the nation
An Ontario judge acquitted five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team on Thursday in their sexual assault case, saying the complainant’s allegations lacked the credibility needed to justify the charges.
45-year-old Venus Williams becomes the oldest Florida man since Martina Navratilova to win a singles match
Venus Williams wanted to send a message — to herself and to others — about coming back from a long layoff, about competing in a sport at age 45, about never giving up.
Ex-NFL QB says he is suspended from high school coaching for giving benefits to players
Former NFL quarterback Teddy Bridgewater said he has been suspended from coaching his former high school team in Miami because he provided players with financial benefits that he says he’d reported to the school.
LeBron James formally opts in for a 23rd season, AP source says
James, 40, is expected to make $52.6 million this season.
Tampa Bay Rays’ shortstop Wander Franco found guilty in sexual abuse case
Wander Franco, the suspended Tampa Bay Rays shortstop, was found guilty Thursday in a sexual abuse case but received a two-year suspended sentence.
Stanley Cup damaged as the Florida Panthers celebrate a second straight championship
The Stanley Cup is a little banged up, thanks to the Florida Panthers’ celebration of back-to-back titles.
Wander Franco charged with gun possession as his trial on child sexual abuse charges continues
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who’s currently on trial on charges including sexual abuse of a minor, was charged Sunday with illegal possession of a handgun, prosecutors said.

