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Denny Hamlin leads NASCAR points race ahead of Iowa’s short-track weekend
Denny Hamlin walks near his car before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Sunday, July 12, 2026, in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)ASSOCIATED PRESS All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol Site: Newton, Iowa. Track: Iowa Speedway. Race distance: 350 laps, 306.25 miles. Schedule: Saturday, practice, 2:05 p.m., qualifying, 3:10… Continue reading
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In NIL stalemate, Cruz insists new $48M cap would be a hard cap. SEC, Big Ten not convinced
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, left, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, speaks with Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., right, before a hearing Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson,File) EDDIE PELLS | Associated Press One key difference between Senate negotiators and the conferences still holding out on proposed… Continue reading
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LeBron James signing with 76ers on 2-year $8M deal
Dave McMenamin | ESPN LeBron James, after seriously considering retirement, is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers for his final run at another NBA championship, he announced Friday. James is signing a two-year, $8 million contract with a player option, Klutch Sports Group CEO Rich Paul told ESPN’s Shams Charania. In a series of posts on X, James… Continue reading
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GPAC Commissioner Corey Westra tabbed NAIA Commissioner of the Year
After more than two decades leading the Great Plains Athletic Conference, Ireton native Corey Westra has received national recognition from those who best understand the demands of his position. He’s held the position the past 23 years, making him the longest-tenured conference commissioner in the NAIA. Throughout his tenure, he has guided the conference through… Continue reading
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Goals, technology and hydration breaks: How the biggest World Cup in history will be remembered
Argentina fans gather for a rally on the eve of the World Cup final soccer match in New York’s Times Square, Saturday, July 18, 2026 (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) JAMES ROBSON | Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The World Cup final between Spain and defending champion Argentina marks the end of the biggest tournament in the competition’s history. At… Continue reading
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Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1
Argentina’s Lautaro Martinez (22) celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman) JAMES ROBSON | Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Lionel Messi sent in the cross that sent Argentina to the World Cup final after another improbable comeback.… Continue reading
