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NASCAR Insider Considers Moving Cup Championship Race from Phoenix

12 hours ago

NASCAR insider urges moving Cup race from Phoenix.
- Episode on 'The Teardown' podcast spurs track debate.
- Tracks like Homestead, Vegas, and Charlotte suggested.
- Jordan Bianchi names four tracks for championship hosting.
- Recent performances at Homestead praised by Bianchi.
- Kevin Harvick suggests rotating the final race track.
- Homestead and Phoenix potential hosts due to location.
- Insiders argue for diverse tracks to boost viewer interest.
- Driver ability best showcased at specific tracks.
- NASCAR plans championship return to Phoenix in 2025.

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Michael Schumacher: Legacy, Tragedy, and Unseen Battles

21 hours ago

Schumacher unseen since 2013 ski accident in French Alps.
- Seven-time F1 champion, his legacy unrivaled and protected.
- Family maintains strict privacy, he resides in Swiss Alps.
- 2013 skiing accident caused severe brain injury.
- Schumacher recently seen at daughter's wedding in Mallorca.
- Three charged over blackmail plot involving his photos.
- Images allegedly obtained from former family security guard.
- 30th anniversary of Schumacher-Hill F1 crash just passed.
- Hill reflects on '94 title crash, 'a blemish on' Schumacher's career.
- He shares F1 title record with Lewis Hamilton at seven.

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UFC Fight Night: Magny vs Prates Thrills Vegas with Explosive Finishes

1 day ago

Carlos Prates KO'd Neil Magny in Round 1.
- Reinier de Ridder submitted Gerald Meerschaert, Round 3.
- Gaston Bolanos won by unanimous decision in main card.
- Brazil's Denise Gomes won decision over Kowalkiewicz.
- DaMon Blackshear submitted Cody Stamann, Round 1.
- Melissa Mullins earned TKO win in second round.
- Charles Radtke secured a 1-round TKO victory.
- Elizeu dos Santos clinched a quick TKO in Vegas.
- Tresean Gore secured a fast guillotine choke.
- UFC Vegas action packed with quick finishes.

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Kevin Harvick Reacts to Stewart-Haas Closure and Potential New NASCAR Manufacturer

18 hours ago

Stewart-Haas Racing closes after 16 years in NASCAR.
- Kevin Harvick calls the closure 'surreal.'
- The team's last race was in Phoenix this month.
- Tony Stewart reflects on team's legacy of success.
- Rumored: Honda might enter NASCAR as a new manufacturer.
- Kevin Harvick backs the idea of a new manufacturer.
- NASCAR President hints at potential new entrant.
- New manufacturer could boost team opportunities.
- Additional competition expected among existing brands.
- Harvick sees new entrant as opening opportunities.

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Kansas News Roundup: Legal Verdicts, Sports Triumphs, and Trending Topics

1 day ago

Kansas cult leaders convicted for child labor abuse.
- Hunter Dickinson leads Kansas in win against Michigan State.
- Rajah Caruth advances in NASCAR Truck Series playoffs.
- Kansas State victory over Oklahoma State lifts team morale.
- Children worked 16-hour days for Kansas cult without pay.
- Dickinson's performance seals Kansas's Champions Classic win.
- Caruth achieves P7 finish, continues playoff journey.
- K-State's tactical game play turns tide in football clash.
- Cult leaders sentenced for exploiting children at work.
- Caruth's strategic racing maneuvers earn playoff spot.

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Joey Logano Wins Third NASCAR Championship Amidst Pit Crew Drama

21 hours ago

Joey Logano clinched his third NASCAR Cup Series Championship in Phoenix, showcasing a strategic prowess.
- Amidst his victory, a surprise pit crew change was revealed by Kevin Harvick, unknown to Logano until later.
- Despite the pit crew shake-up, Logano's team demonstrated remarkable adaptability, ensuring seamless performance.
- Roger Penske's strategic framework was instrumental, aligning perfectly with Logano's competitive edge.
- Ryan Blaney faced challenges in restart strategies, preventing him from capitalizing during crucial race moments.
- Joey Logano maintained control during the pivotal final race restart, solidifying his championship stature.
- Team manager Paul Wolfe commended the pit crew's ability to adjust without hindering race performance.
- Logano triumphed over teammate Ryan Blaney, among others, in a tight race to secure his third Cup title.
- The NASCAR community engaged in heated debate over the current playoff format following Logano's win.
- NASCAR to review playoff format by 2025, questioning automatic qualifications and final round race structure.

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Kevin Harvick Supports Revamping NASCAR Playoff System After Logano's Win

1 day ago

Kevin Harvick comments on NASCAR's playoff format.
- Joey Logano wins third NASCAR title in Phoenix.
- Logano's title sparks debate on playoff system.
- Harvick supports restructuring the playoff format.
- He suggests giving more weight to the regular season.
- Harvick agrees not reverting to old point standings.
- He proposes potential inclusion in Championship 4.
- Focus on enhancing regular season's importance.
- NASCAR's format aims for balance and competition.
- Logano's win highlights playoff format discussions.

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Mengesha and Ketema Claim Ethiopian Victory at 2024 Berlin Marathon

2 days ago

Ethiopians win Berlin Marathon on September 29, 2024.
- Mengesha secures men's title at 2:03:17, a personal best.
- Ketema wins women's race with 2:16:42, two minutes ahead.
- Mengesha edges out Kenya's Kotut by five seconds.
- All-Ethiopian podium in women's marathon in Berlin.
- Berlin Marathon known for flat, fast course ideal for records.
- Top athletes were absent, such as Eliud Kipchoge.
- Live streams available globally, enhancing accessibility.
- Race is part of the Berlin Marathon's 50th anniversary.
- Ethiopian strategy: fast start and maintaining lead.

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NASCAR Playoff Format Stir Debate: Experts Weigh In

2 days ago

NASCAR's playoff sparks renewed debate.
- Critics question motorsport playoff dynamics.
- Insider Jeff Gluck plays down comparison.
- Joey Logano wins third Cup Series title.
- Logano defends current playoff system.
- Format aims for increased excitement.
- Critics argue non-playoff driver impacts.
- Tweaks to format still under discussion.
- NASCAR's playoff roots in adaptation.
- Current format remains for 2024 championship.

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Former Kickboxer Found at Scene of Fatal Stabbing at Sydney Hotel

2 days ago

Shirley So, 50, found dead in Penrith hotel.
- Darren John Berry discovered injured near crime scene.
- Berry has history of apprehended violence orders.
- Berry has yet to be interviewed by investigators.
- Courtnie Donlan stabbed neighbor claiming self-defense.
- Donlan pleaded guilty to multiple charges in court.
- Donlan received community sentence for excessive self-defense.
- Both incidents occurred in Sydney's eastern suburbs.
- Berry's involvement in So's death still undetermined.
- Police continue investigations into both stabbing cases.

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