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Milwaukee, WI

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Another late-season IndyCar race, another set of grid penalties for unapproved engine changes. This time, IndyCar has announced a nine-position starting grid penalty for the first race of this weekend’s Milwaukee doubleheader for the entries of No. 2 Team Penske Chevrolet driven by Josef Newgarden, the No. 6 Arrow McLaren Chevy of Nolan Siegel, No. 11 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda of Marcus Armstrong, and the Nos. 30 and 45 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Hondas of Pietro Fittipaldi and Christian Lundgaard for unapproved engine changes following last weekend’s race at Portland International Raceway.

Arrow McLaren, Ganassi, Penske and RLL take Milwaukee grid penalties

The 2025 NASCAR Cup schedule will feature something that has not happened in the last 50 years. The series will race 28 consecutive weekends — more than half a calendar year. The previous record in the modern era (since 1972) was 23 consecutive weekends, set this season when the...

2025 NASCAR Cup schedule will feature something not seen in 50 years

NTT IndyCar Series championship leader Alex Palou will be crowned if he can push his lead to 55 points by the end of Sunday. If his closest title rival Will Power can overtake Palou by the end of the Milwaukee Hy-Vee 250 doubleheader, a fun fight will move to the season finale at Nashville Speedway where he’ll give everything he has to become IndyCar’s newest title winner.

Doubled stakes for IndyCar title contenders at Milwaukee Mile

As the NTT IndyCar Series heads to the Milwaukee Mile, championship leader Alex Palou is on the verge of securing his third title, needing to extend his lead over rival Will Power to 55 points. With three races left, Power must overtake Palou, who boasts a remarkable consistency this season, having finished in the top five 12 times out of 14. While Palou’s performance has set a high bar, Power, Herta, and McLaughlin are determined to exploit any weaknesses. The competitive landscape highlights the dynamic between seeking victory and hoping for Palou's missteps as the championship race intensifies.

IndyCar Championship Battle: Palou and Power Face Milwaukee Duel

Racing News

NASCAR schedule for the 2025 season announced with two new additions. The new NASCAR schedule has been released. For the first time, NASCAR is heading across the border for a points race in the NASCAR Cup Series. Additionally, the series will race at Bowman Gray Stadium Speedway in The Clash.

2025 NASCAR schedule released

Michigan International Speedway will host the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series on June 7-8 next year with drivers battling it out in the Irish Hills. The picturesque two-mile D-shaped track’s race weekend will move from August to June as it will help set the stage before NASCAR kicks off its first ever in-season tournament for the Cup Series, with fans experiencing some intense racing in the early summer days. Additionally, the fan-favorite CRAFTSMAN Truck Series returns to MIS for the first time since 2020.

CRAFTSMAN Truck Series returns to Michigan International Speedway in 2025

Darlington, SC

The Cup regular season comes to an end Sunday night in Darlington. The regular season champion will be decided and the playoff field will be set. Tyler Reddick leads the points entering the event. He’s 17 points ahead of Kyle Larson and 18 points ahead of Chase Elliott. Martin...

Where to watch Sunday’s Southern 500 NASCAR Cup race at Darlington Raceway

Los Angeles, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

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Lakeland, FL

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If you’ve been keeping an eye on the local grocery scene in Florida, you might have heard the buzz: some Winn-Dixie stores are making the switch to Aldi. This transition is happening as Aldi snaps up 400 Winn-Dixie locations, including several in Florida cities like Panama City and Lakeland.

A Major Grocery Store Has Closed and Laid Off 48 Employees in Florida

North Carolina State

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Biscuitville, a North Carolina-based chain, has been named the No. 1 fast-food breakfast spot in the nation by USA Today's 10Best. This accolade comes after a month-long voting period where people across the country chose their favorite breakfast destinations.

North Carolina-based chain ranks No. 1 in the nation for fast-food breakfast. Here’s why

Minnesota State

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Savannah, GA

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The Harris-Walz campaign opened its Savannah-area bus tour Wednesday with political pundits across the nation pondering weighty issues of whether the events showed Georgia to be either a red or blue state.

Harris, Walz make barbecue stop in Sandfly

Keegan Bradley was supposed to just be a vice captain on Jim Furyk’s U.S. Presidents Cup team this year. But then the BMW Championship happened. Bradley’s BMW win, the seventh of Bradley’s PGA Tour career, snapped a skid of seven starts outside the top 20 while putting Bradley firmly in the discussion for one of six captain’s picks, which will be determined following this week’s Tour Championship.

Keegan Bradley: There are pros and cons of playing Presidents Cup

Chase Elliott Stands Up for Harrison Burton: Chase Elliott‘s defense of Harrison Burton following his unexpected victory at Daytona highlights a critical dialogue within the NASCAR community regarding the legitimacy of race wins amidst evolving competitive dynamics. By articulating the necessity of seizing opportunities, Elliott challenges the skepticism surrounding Burton’s success and reinforces the significance of solidarity among drivers. This incident raises vital questions about how victories are perceived in a sport governed by complex rules and shifting narratives. As the implications of this defense unfold, one must consider what it means for the future of both Burton and the broader NASCAR landscape.

Chase Elliott Stands Up for Harrison Burton Amid NASCAR Community Criticism

Seattle, WA

Maria Shimizu Christensen

So the big holiday weekend is here and the weather forecast is fantastic. If you haven’t already decided what you’re going to do, there’s plenty to choose from. Of course, there are some big events that we look forward to all year, but if huge crowds aren’t your thing, there are smaller happenings all over the region.

Big Events and Other Things To Do for Labor Day Weekend

Wyoming State

Pinedale, WY

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PINEDALE—Rep. Albert Sommers (R-Pinedale) lost to a political newcomer in a close-fought contest for a state Senate seat Tuesday, an upset that ousts one of the most influential figures in Wyoming politics in recent years.

Speaker of the House Sommers loses bid for Senate seat

Ann Arbor, MI

Fresno, CA

It’s Fresno State vs No. 9 Michigan this Saturday night on NBC and Peacock as the two schools meet for the first time in program history. Live coverage begins at 7:00 PM with B1G College Countdown. See below for additional information on how to watch and live stream the game.

How to watch Fresno State vs Michigan college football: TV, live stream info, start time for Saturday matchup

Cheyenne, WY

WHITE MOUNTAIN—“That’s a lot of horses,” lamented Cheyenne resident Robyn Smith from a high-desert ridgeline. It wasn’t her first exasperated exclamation. “Argh, oh crap,” was her immediate reaction to learning a federal judge had given the Bureau of Land Management the OK to proceed with plans to fully remove two wild horse herds from the landscape in southwest Wyoming.

BLM wins two lawsuits, clearing way for elimination of two Wyoming wild horse herds

San Francisco, CA

Stephen Curry has said he wants to retire as a Golden State Warrior. He is taking a $62 million step in that direction. Curry has agreed to a one-year, $62.6 million max contract extension to stay with the Warriors through the 2027 season when he will be 39, a story broken by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Stephen Curry agrees to one-year, $62.6 million extension to stay with Warriors

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New additions for NASCAR in 2025 include an international trip and an old favorite in North Carolina

NASCAR Cup Series 2025 schedule: Mexico City, Bowman Gray Stadium among major additions for next season

New Hampshire State

FOX Sports

The 2025 NASCAR schedule has been revealed, with a host of changes, including new playoff race locations in the Cup Series.

2025 NASCAR schedule: Where and when NASCAR national series will race

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Wisconsin State Fair gambling on IndyCar’s return to the Milwaukee Mile

WEST ALLIS, Wisconsin — IndyCar racing returned to the historic Milwaukee Mile Friday afternoon as teams practiced for a Labor Day weekend doubleheader. It was the...

Wisconsin State Fair gambling on IndyCar’s return to the Milwaukee Mile

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