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Bees and Polar Bears make mark at AAA Cross Country State Championship

FAIRMONT — Cross country runners from Fairmont Senior and East Fairmont secured Top 10 individual finishes and First-Team All-State honors in their final race of the season, the 2026 Class AAA Cross Country State Championship. On the girls side, Fairmont Senior junior Sadie Kirkland set the standard, finishing as the state Class AAA state runner-up with a mark of 19:01.70, which etched her ...

Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
Carson Hocevar Suspended After Martinsville Controversy

Carson Hocevar will not be behind the wheel for the final race of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season after Spire Motorsports announced Tuesday that it was suspending its driver following a controversial afternoon at Martinsville Speedway. The decision comes after Hocevar became involved in multiple incidents during Sunday’s race, including a series of collisions…

Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
Should Georgia Be the Favorite to Win the College Football Playoff?

The College Football Playoff race is beginning to heat up, and Georgia is making a strong argument that it should be considered the team to beat. Despite already suffering one loss, the Bulldogs have continued to show why they remain one of the most dangerous programs in the country. Georgia enters November with a 7-1…

Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
John Daly's latest appearance is on a race car

Two-time major champion John Daly will watch as his face goes 180 mph while plastered on the hood of Daniel Suárez's No. 7 Chevrolet car in Sunday's NASCAR Cup championship race.

Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
Countdown to the Startling Line

This year's special highlights a marathon milestone: 2026 marks the 50th Anniversary of the 5-borough race. Watch Saturday on Channel 7 and wherever you stream ABC 7 New York.

Yahoo Sports · 10h ago
Today in Motorsport History, November 3: Hamilton Clinched a Sixth Title in Austin in 2019 as Bottas Won

The Circuit of the Americas in Austin, seen from the observation tower, with turns 3 through 9 and the infield in view. Illustrative image from the 2016 US Grand Prix weekend, not from the 2019 race. Photo: Pedro Mendes / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0) Lewis Hamilton finished second behind Valtteri Bottas at the Circuit of the Americas on November 3, 2019, and that was enough to win his sixth Formula 1 world championship. The post Today in Motorsport History, November 3: Hamilton Clinched a Sixth

Yahoo Sports · 13h ago
Manchester United rival Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal and Liverpool for Atletico Madrid star Pablo Barrios following Champions League scouting mission

Manchester United have joined the race alongside European heavyweights Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal and Liverpool to monitor Atletico Madrid midfielder Pablo Barrios ahead of the 2027 transfer windows. Old Trafford officials made an initial enquiry for the 23-year-old Spain international after watching him score against them in Europe recently.

Yahoo Sports · 17h ago
Final years of career left me 'numb' - Rea

Six-time World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea says his victory at this year's Suzuka 8 Hour race gave him the chance to end his racing career on a high, admitting the final years of his full-time career had left him "numb".

Yahoo Sports · 19h ago
Could Keisha Lance Bottoms Put Georgia Football at a Disadvantage in the NIL Arms Race?

ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia football cannot afford to fall behind financially. In the modern college football landscape, recruiting, player retention and NIL resources are increasingly important to championship contention. That makes Georgia’s next governor an important voice in the state’s broader economic future. Keisha Lance Bottoms has proposed pausing construction of new data centers, a…

Yahoo Sports · 19h ago
Georgia’s NIL Arms Race Is Here to Stay. Rick Jackson Has a Plan to Fix it.

ATHENS — Georgia football is no longer competing only on the recruiting trail. The Bulldogs are competing in a rapidly changing college sports economy. Name, image and likeness opportunities, direct athlete compensation and revenue sharing have changed how major programs build rosters. Georgia has the resources, brand recognition and alumni network to remain a national…

Yahoo Sports · 20h ago
Michigan Speedway Could Be Cooked If Abdul El-Sayed Wins, and NASCAR Fans Should Be Worried

BROOKLYN, Mich. — NASCAR fans might want to pay attention to Michigan’s political future. Michigan International Speedway is one of the sport’s most important venues. It represents decades of racing history, supports local businesses and brings thousands of fans into the Brooklyn area. But what happens if Michigan elects a governor whose economic priorities create…

Yahoo Sports · 20h ago
Georgia Football Could Be in Serious Trouble If Georgia Goes Blue on Tuesday

ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia football fans have spent years worrying about Alabama, Texas and the occasional quarterback controversy. But Tuesday could introduce a completely different opponent. Politics. If Georgia goes blue in the governor’s race, Bulldogs fans might start wondering whether Kirby Smart’s recruiting machine is about to face an entirely new set of challenges.…

Yahoo Sports · 20h ago
King Charles's former horse Point of Law wins Melbourne Cup

Short-priced favourite Point of Law on Tuesday surged to victory at the Aus$10 million (US$7.2 million) Melbourne Cup, earning jockey Ethan Brown a debut win in Australia's "race that stops a nation".With 1,000m to go, the lead was 20 lengths, but it began tiring and was slowly reeled in down the home straight with Point of Law surging past with 150m to go.

Yahoo Sports · 22h ago
Point Of Law storms to a Melbourne Cup win after late surge past Royal Supremacy

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Ethan Brown steered Point Of Law to victory in the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday after overhauling frontrunner Royal Supremacy down the stretch to take Australia's greatest horse race.Zahrann placed second and Juja Kibo was third to complete a trifecta for trainer Ciaron Maher, who had seven horses among the 23 starters at Flemington.

Yahoo Sports · 22h ago
Melbourne Cup 2026: Point of Law storms home to win ahead of Zahrann and Juja Kibo

Jockey Ethan Brown salutes after chasing down Royal Supremacy Winning trainer Ciaron Maher fills top three places at Flemington Favourite Point of Law won the 2026 Melbourne Cup after chasing down Royal Supremacy in a thrilling feature race at Flemington Racecourse. Jockey Ethan Brown guided the Ciaron Maher-trained horse to victory in the $10m race after Royal Supremacy – another in Maher’s stable – had led by 20 lengths at one point. Continue reading...

The Guardian · 22h ago
Rockies hire ex-Astros, White Sox assistant as pitching coach

The Colorado Rockies are coming off another horrible season. They finished the year at 58-104, sitting in last place in the NL West and 42 games out in the division race. It was a fourth straight season of losing 100-plus games. This has led the Rockies to already make a move on their coaching staff . The Rockies have let go of Alon Leichman, the […] The post Rockies hire ex-Astros, White Sox assistant as pitching coach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · Nov 3
Colts rumors: Indianapolis ‘open’ to trading Jonathan Taylor for Christian McCaffrey-level package

Coach Shane Steichen’s Indianapolis Colts are reeling after a 42-7 blowout loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars that saw DJ Giddens lead the team in rushing and a call for Jonathan Taylor to demand a trade afterward . Steichen made a cryptic comment on the starting QB race and chose Daniel Jones over Anthony Richardson with his team preparing for the […] The post Colts rumors: Indianapolis ‘open’ to trading Jonathan Taylor for Christian McCaffrey-level package appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · Nov 3
ClutchPoints’ NBA MVP Mondays: Is Cooper Flagg on his way to becoming top 10 player?

The 2026-27 NBA MVP race is wide open this year, and after two weeks, there is still plenty of opportunity for stars around the league to make their early-season case. Although Luka Doncic, Victor Wembanyama, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continue to stake their claim at the top of the rankings, several young stars continue to raise eyebrows across […] The post ClutchPoints’ NBA MVP Mondays: Is Cooper Flagg on his way to becoming top 10 player? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · Nov 2
Fans Fume After Luka Doncic Still Trails Victor Wembanyama in MVP Race

Luka Doncic is leading the NBA in scoring early in the 2026-27 season, but that production has not put him at the top of the latest MVP prediction-market rankings. Victor Wembanyama currently holds the lead in the snapshot shared by Fullcourtpass, leaving Doncic behind despite his impressive start with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Yahoo Sports · Nov 2