Richmond, VA

FanSided

Richard Childress Racing's Austin Dillon looked to be well on his way to his first NASCAR Cup Series win since August 2022 and thus a 2024 playoff berth on Sunday night at Richmond Raceway before JTG Daugherty Racing's Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Stewart-Haas Racing's Ryan Preece made contact on lap 399 of 400.

NASCAR changes Richmond results shortly after the race ends

Richmond, MI

The Spun

Austin Dillon aggravated a pre-existing injury while celebrating Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series win at Richmond. Dillon came into the race with an injured oblique/rib and aggravated it when crew member Paul Swan smacked Dillon while celebrating. Dillon was grimacing a bit when he was in Victory ...

NASCAR Driver Austin Dillon Injured While Celebrating Sunday's Win

Shell Pennzoil-sponsored driver Joey Logano is not best friends with Bass Pro Shops-sponsored driver Austin Dillon right now. He let his frustration get the best of him. The Connecticut driver — who now calls North Carolina home – was taken out by Dillon on the final lap of the Cook Out 400 on Sunday night at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Virginia. NASCAR has drama in their first post-Olympic break.

Logano does burn out near Dillon’s pit box; frustrated after the Cook Out 400

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

Austin Dillon needed to win to make the 2024 NASCAR playoffs entering Richmond Raceway, and found a way to pull off one of the biggest upsets of the year. Dillon dumped Joey Logano in the final corners and made contact with Denny Hamlin en route to victory lane. However, the driver of the No. 3 car could be facing a NASCAR suspension after Richmond.
NASCAR will review Dillon’s actions on the final lap at Richmond and determine if any penalties need to be issued. The sport will specifically look at Dillon’s contact with Hamlin to determine if the No. 3 car...

Austin Dillon faces possible NASCAR suspension after Richmond in 2024

Whiskey Riff

Dale Jr. doesn’t think his dad would have done it that way. Of course all the chatter after this past weekend’s race at Richmond Raceway has been about the controversial finish, with Austin Dillon going full bull in a china shop to win his first race since August 2022.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says Austin Dillon “Crossed A Line” Wrecking Joey Logano & Denny Hamlin During Richmond Finish

New Haven, CT

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Herbie J Pilato

He was born on April 2, 1949, in New Haven, Connecticut, and died of a heart attack at only 63 on August 14, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens. His birth name was Ronald Gabriel Paolillo, but his stage name was Ron Palillo who was best known as Arnold Dingfelder Horshack on TV's hit 1970s sitcom, Welcome Back, Kotter.

The Tragic Death of 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Actor Ron Palillo: A Look Back

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Orange County, FL

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Akeena

On July 14th, an unsettling incident occurred in Orange County that has captured the community’s attention and sympathy. Two dogs were abandoned in a most distressing manner, pushed out of a moving vehicle. The situation took a turn for the worse when one of the dogs was hit by the car, resulting in serious injuries.

Two dogs were dumped and pushed out of a car in Florida, and one of them screamed

Los Angeles, CA

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Long Beach, CA

L.A. TACO

Hey, NBC. Real Angelinos can tell Long Beach and Venice Beach are apart. Even though Los Angeles’ hosting of the 2028 Olympics was established in 2017 , news networks and media outlets proved yesterday that they still can’t tell the difference between two notable seaside cities in Los Angeles.

Five Ways L.A. Locals Knew Right Away That the Olympics Closing Ceremony Was Filmed in Long Beach, Not Venice

Denver, CO

David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Mediaite

NASCAR driver Austin Dillon has been almost universally lambasted by his colleagues after taking out two cars en route to a win Sunday. On the final lap of the Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond Raceway, Dillon was in second place behind Joey Logano. Needing a win to secure a spot in the NASCAR Cup […]
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‘He’s a Piece of Crap!’ NASCAR’s Austin Dillon Under Fire by Fellow Drivers for Taking Out Multiple Cars in Controversial Win

Bubba Wallace moved into the final playoff spot after Sunday’s race at Richmond Raceway as the NASCAR Cup playoff picture tightened. Austin Dillon’s win secured a spot in the playoffs, making him the 13th driver to earn a spot via a win. That leaves three positions left with three races left in the regular season.

NASCAR Cup playoff race tightens heading into final three regular season races

The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

Bristol, TN

Dale Jr.’s Take on Bristol’s MLB Dream: Dale Earnhardt Jr.‘s subtle stance on Bristol’s ambitions to become a Major League Baseball venue reveals the complexities of sports loyalties and community vision. While he supports Denny Hamlin, a key figure in a public rivalry, his endorsement of Bristol’s potential as a dual-sport destination highlights a broader strategy for local development and engagement. This contrast raises questions about the intersection of competitive dynamics and collaborative opportunities in sports. What implications does this have for the future of both NASCAR and MLB in the region?

Dale Jr.’s Take on Bristol’s MLB Dream, Despite Supporting Hamlin’s Rival

Fernandina Beach, FL

Jacksonville Today

Fernandina Beach’s skateboard park will be officially named for local Olympics skater Poe Pinson on Friday afternoon. Then the city will celebrate the 19-year-old competitor’s homecoming with a parade at 6 p.m..

Fernandina names skate park after Poe Pinson

Kansas State

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

Richmond, IN

On3.com

Kyle Petty isn’t willing to listen to Joey Logano’s sour grapes after being wrecked by Austin Dillon coming to the checkered flag at Richmond over the weekend. While Petty was willing to admit Logano out-drove Dillon to takeover the lead on the restart, the No. 3 bumping Logano out of the way on it’s way […]
The post Kyle Petty tells Joey Logano not to whine about Richmond wreck: ‘We’ve seen you do it before’ appeared first on On3.

Kyle Petty tells Joey Logano not to whine about Richmond wreck: ‘We’ve seen you do it before’

NewsBreak

The Slow Lane: Ring. Ring. Hello, Pot? Yeah, It’s Pot. Hey, This Is Kettle Calling.

So, just like nearly every other NASCAR fan or media member, I saw what happened Sunday night and after watching the replay, I posted on X...

The Slow Lane: Ring. Ring. Hello, Pot? Yeah, It’s Pot. Hey, This Is Kettle Calling.

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