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Like Johnson before him, has Logano cracked the playoff format?

It's shocking to think NASCAR's playoff format has been around for 20 years. Its Chase for the Cup, the original 'new' playoff format, kicked off in 2004. In its first three years, it produced three champions from three different organizations. It seemed to be accomplishing exactly what NASCAR intended it…

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NBA Cup Returns With Exciting Second Season

Get ready for the NBA Cup's second season with all 30 teams competing for pride, a trophy, and monetary rewards. Follow the action on TNT, ESPN, and NBA TV!

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A look inside the race for the NASCAR Championship

On Thursday at Phoenix Raceway, Tyler Reddick began one of the biggest weekends of his career: his first true shot at a NASCAR Cup Series championship. Forty drivers showed up to Phoenix, yet all but the Championship Four — Reddick, William Byron, and past Cup champions Joey Logano and Ryan…

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The ends of eras in this year's NASCAR Phoenix finale

The season finale is not just for crowning the series champion, but it also signifies the end of careers, partnerships and in some cases, race teams. The 36th and final points-paying race of the 2024 NASCAR Cup season at Phoenix Raceway was no different. While all the focus was on…

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Logano slams critics questioning legitimacy of third NASCAR Cup title

Joey Logano has called criticism of his run to a third NASCAR Cup championship as "bull****" after defeating Penske Ford team-mate Ryan Blaney in last weekend's Phoenix title decider.

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Joey Logano Wins Third NASCAR Cup Title After Dominating the Playoffs Once Again

The 34-year-old driver peaked during the postseason and held off his Penske teammate Ryan Blaney during the championship race to capture another trophy.

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Logano holds off Blaney to become three-time NASCAR Cup champion

Joey Logano was fading late and Team Penske teammate Ryan Blaney was closing fast in a dramatic showdown at Phoenix. Blaney battled his way by Hendrick Motorsports drivers Kyle Larson and William Byron before slicing away at the 2.3 second margin to Logano.

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Steven Alker wins 2024 Charles Schwab Cup, the PGA Tour Champions season-long points race

Alker joined a select group Sunday.

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NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Allison dies aged 86

Bobby Allison, 1983 Cup Series champion, three-time Daytona 500 winner and 2011 NASCAR Hall of Famer, has died aged 86, his family has announced.

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Blaney: A second Cup title "would mean more than the first"

No driver has won back-to-back Cup titles since the end of Jimmie Johnson's unprecedented five-year run in 2010, and it's never been done in this volatile knockout format. What would it mean to Ryan Blaney to accomplish such a feat? According to the Team Penske driver, it would be even…

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How Hamlin’s car went from crashed to racing chariot in just a few hours at Martinsville

Denny Hamlinwas sitting atop the speed charts after 30 laps of the early afternoon Cup practice at Martinsville Speedway. But his day quickly went sour when a piece of rubber jammed his throttle open, and in order to scrub speed from the car, he turned the steering wheel, sending his…

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J-Mac, Via Sistina round out Cup carnival in style

Via Sistina, Australia's best racehorse, has produced another dominant performance under James McDonald in the Group 1 Champions Stakes at Flemington.

AAP

Stewart Cink keeps lead at 2024 Charles Schwab Cup Championship, Steven Alker takes over points lead

Two down, two to go, a second lucky break and a new No. 1.

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NASCAR President Defends Cup Series Championship Finalists

NASCAR President Steve Phelps addresses Cup Series championship finalists, penalties, and future rule changes in annual address.

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Title contender Ryan Blaney dominates NASCAR Cup practice at Phoenix

In the final chance to tune their cars before battling it out for the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series championship, all 40 drivers drivers filed onto the track for the combined session. Joey Logano, Tyler Reddick, Ryan Blaney, and William Byron are set to battle for the Cup title.

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Here’s why strategy at Phoenix Country Club will be a bit different at the 2024 Charles Schwab Cup Championship

The 14th tee box at Phoenix Country Club can be quite the scare, especially from the tips.

AAP

Brimson set to escape sanction for betting post

Gold Coast star AJ Brimson has been told he won't face any sanction over his Melbourne Cup day post, with the NRL confident he didnt bet on league games.

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These 10 golfers still have a shot to win the 2024 Charles Schwab Cup

As the circuit reaches the season finale, there are 10 golfers who have a chance to win the Cup.

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Knight's Choice an omen for thousands of Hunter punters in the Melbourne Cup

More than 60,000 bets were placed per minute on Melbourne Cup Day.

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How the dream of a Cup title ended for three NASCAR heavyweights

Hendrick Motorsports will have a driver in the final four, but it won't be either of their champions as both Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott were eliminated Sunday. Denny Hamlin's title hopes also came to end, leaving the seasoned veteran Cup-less in his 19-year quest for the biggest prize in NASCAR.

AAP

How Robbie Dolan celebrated Melbourne Cup success

Irish jockey Robbie Dolan has delivered another stunning performance alongside pop star Ronan Keating as he revelled in his Melbourne Cup success.

AAP

J-Mac continues hot Flemington form on Cup day

Red-hot jockey James McDonald was left without a ride in the $8.5 million feature but didn't leave Flemington empty handed on Melbourne Cup day.

The Guardian - AU

Jockey Robbie Dolan goes from star turn on The Voice to live out Melbourne Cup dream

Irish-born Dolan better known for singing on the talent show than his horsecraft until riding Knight’s Choice to victory at Flemington

AAP

'Carnival of cruelty': protests amid call to cancel Cup

Animal welfare advocates are calling for an end to horse racing, with the Greens labelling the Melbourne Cup a 'carnival of cruelty'.

AAP

Dolan singing after huge Cup upset on Knight's Choice

Rank outsider Knight's Choice has won the Melbourne Cup in a photo finish from Warp Speed, with Okita Soushi third in the $8.5 million feature at Flemington.

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