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The Sporting News fills you in on the final results from Sunday's Cup Series race at Pocono, The Great American Gateway 400.

Who won the NASCAR race today? Full results, standings from The Great American Gateway 400 in Pocono

Pocono Raceway is something of an outlier in the NASCAR Cup Series. The field gets spread out and pit strategy plays a big role. A lot of people don’t like that, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that a race there isn’t enjoyable to watch. Compared to last...

Couch Potato Tuesday: Pocono Throws Up a Dud

Indianapolis, IN

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

Jimmie Johnson is returning to the NASCAR Cup Series for his first start since the Coca-Cola 600 in late May. On Sunday afternoon, Johnson will attempt to win his fifth Brickyard 400 as NASCAR returns to the oval layout at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. NASCAR has run the road course layout in the Cup Series since the 2021 season.
Johnson’s last race at Indianapolis occurred in 2019, as he was forced to sit out in 2020 due to COVID-19. Johnson has won the Brickyard in 2006, 2008, 2009, and 2012. The seven-time Cup Series dominance at Indianapolis ended after the 2013 season, only leading four laps in his last six races. However, Johnson will look to turn it around at Indianapolis on Sunday.
In fact, the Legacy Motor Club co-owner wants to improve on his personal best in the NextGen car. Johnson’s best finish is 28th place in the NextGen car at the 2024 Daytona 500 and Dover Motor Speedway. The NASCAR Hall-of-Famer may be running upfront as much, but anything is possible at the Brickyard 400 as NASCAR returns to the oval.

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Jimmie Johnson returns to NASCAR seeking his fifth Brickyard 400 victory

The Associated Press

LOND POND, Pa. (AP) — Ryan Blaney still feels like the “silly, quiet kid” he was at 23 when he blazed past Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch over the final 10 laps in 2017 at Pocono Raceway to win a NASCAR Cup race for the first time. At times, not much in life has changed for Blaney. “I still drink a lot of beer,” Blaney said, before waiting a beat, “probably more.” Blaney chuckled at the thought, but the reality is, at the track he’s long outgrown the mold of a rising NASCAR star. At 30, he’s a certified one as a NASCAR champion and serves as a bit of an elder statesman, promoting the sport this week coast-to-coast from the ESPYS to the “ Today ” show.

Ryan Blaney wins at Pocono to complete NASCAR-IndyCar sweep for Team Penske

Missouri State

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Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are pretty much unified in their expectations of what will happen between Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) and Paris Buckingham (Diamond White), who recently announced their engagement.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans believe Thomas will dump Paris for Hope

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

The Bold and the Beautiful shocker: Dr. Li Finnegan broke her Hippocratic Oath by watching Tom die

Shenandoah, PA

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The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

SHENANDOAH – Two long-abandoned buildings in the southeast section of town will be coming down...
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Long-abandoned Martin Shirt, Abbatoir to come down

Covington, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Part 1 of an occasional series about Casual & Fine Dining. The White Horse Tavern in Park Hills, just outside the city limits of Covington, was a Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area dining experience. Located at 1501 Dixie Highway (US 25/42), the White Horse was one of more than a dozen restaurants along what was once called the “Gourmet Strip.”

Our Rich History: White Horse Tavern, a fine dining experience on the ‘Gourmet Strip’

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Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Houston, TX

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Kiwi, a one-year-old mixed breed (believed to be a cattle mix), is currently looking for her forever home, according to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts. This cheerful dog, who weighs 38 lbs, is known for her constant smile and enthusiastic tail wagging whenever she meets someone new. Despite her young age, Kiwi is described as being on the quieter side.

Meet Kiwi: The Happy Dog Abandoned In A Park Now Looking For Love

Denny Hamlin Betrayed by Martin Truex Jr. in Pocono: In NASCAR, where every split-second decision can make or break a race, Denny Hamlin‘s sense of betrayal by teammate Martin Truex Jr. at Pocono serves as a compelling case study in the intricate balance of teamwork and individual ambition. Truex’s critical restart blunder cost Joe Gibbs Racing a potential victory and introduced a palpable tension within the team, raising questions about internal dynamics and future collaborations. As the dust settles, the incident invites a deeper examination of how JGR will navigate the fallout and recalibrate their strategies moving forward.

Denny Hamlin Betrayed by Martin Truex Jr. in Pocono: JGR’s Winning Chances Ruined

Ty Gibbs will lead the field to the green flag in Sunday’s Cup race at Pocono Raceway after claiming the pole in Saturday’s qualifying session at the 2.5-mile speedway. Gibbs earned his second career Cup pole with a lap of 170.039 mph. “It was really, really fun and...

Pocono Cup starting lineup: Ty Gibbs claims second career pole

On3.com

The NASCAR playoff standings and overall Cup Series points have been updated following The Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway on Sunday. For the second time in the last month, Ryan Blaney carved out some time in Victory Lane. Pocono was the site of his first Cup Series victory, back when he was driving […]
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NASCAR playoff standings, Cup points updated after Pocono Raceway

Iowa State

IndyCar team owner Ed Carpenter called for IndyCar to make changes to the short oval package following two lackluster races at Iowa Speedway. Watch the full interview below:

WATCH: Ed Carpenter calls for improvement from IndyCar on oval product after Iowa

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

Now that we have all had our fill of grilled burgers and fireworks, let's look at some unsung Americans--cats. Did you know that there are nearly 100 million cats living in the United States? I'm not sure who counted all of them, but that's a lot of cats. Enough to sway an election were they given the right to vote (which, of course, they should be). Unfortunately, many of those cats don't have a place to call home. Here are six cats, all in the greater Kanas City area, who would love it if you might consider giving them a bed, a litter box, and a bowl full of kibble.

One of these six spectacular cats may be your next pet

The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series makes its way to Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park for its 15th race of 2024, and there are 35 trucks for 36 positions. All 35 trucks will qualify, barring any entry list changes. William Sawalich is in the No. 1 for TRICON Garage. It’s his...

Entry List: 2024 TSport 200

Richmond, VA

Adam Cheek and Anthony Damcott talk about the crash initiated by contact between Kyle Busch and Corey LaJoie, as well as Blaney hitting his stride and more. Adam Cheek joined Frontstretch as a contributing writer in January 2019. A 2020 graduate of VCU, he covered sports there and later spent a year and a half as a sports host on 910 the Fan in Richmond, VA. He's freelanced for Richmond Magazine and the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and also hosts the "Adam Cheek's Sports Week" podcast. Adam has followed racing since the age of three, inheriting the passion from his grandfather, who raced in amateur events up and down the East Coast in the 1950s.

Stock Car Scoop: Breaking Down Kyle Busch vs. Corey LaJoie at Pocono

All of these cats are currently looking for a place to call home and have heard it through the grapevine that you've got some pretty nice digs. If you fancy any of them, consider clicking on their links and getting in touch with their respective shelter. All of these cats are in the greater Kansas City area.

Five cats that would love to move in with you

NEWTON, Iowa — Will Power of Team Penske proved why he is one of IndyCar’s all-time best drivers with his victory in Sunday’s Hy-Vee Homefront 250. He started 22nd in the race and advanced all the way through the field until he was running second behind race-leader Alex Palou before the final pit stop with 45 laps to go.

Power Surges In Iowa For First Oval Win Since 2019

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Stat Sheet: Odds Point to 1st-Time Brickyard 400 Winner

The Brickyard 400 will return this Sunday (July 21) for the first time since 2020, just in time for the 30th anniversary of the race’s inaugural...

Stat Sheet: Odds Point to 1st-Time Brickyard 400 Winner

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