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Ryan Truex drove one of the best races of his NASCAR career on Friday. The 32-year-old grabbed the third victory of Xfinity Series career in Friday's WaWa 250 at Daytona, holding the race lead in overtime as AJ Allmendinger spun from second place on the final lap.
.@Ryan_Truex does it again!  pic.twitter.com/oiVtHJ4S6r— NASCAR Xfinity (@NASCAR_Xfinity) August 24, 2024
Allmendinger and Truex were two of the best cars of the night, and on the race's final restart, it was Truex who cleared Allmendinger for the lead and stayed up front when the caution flag flew. The win is the second for Truex in 2024,...

Ryan Truex wins chaotic Xfinity Series race at Daytona

The NASCAR Xfinity and Cup Series will be on track Friday at Daytona International Speedway. Xfinity teams will qualify, followed by Cup qualifying. The Xfinity Series will race Friday night. Austin Hill has won three consecutive February Daytona races but has never finished better than 14th in the track’s summer...

Friday schedule for NASCAR Xfinity, Cup at Daytona International Speedway

Daytona Beach, FL

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Front Row Motorsports captured the front row for Saturday night’s NASCAR Cup race at Daytona International Speedway (7:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock), as Michael McDowell won the pole and teammate Todd Gilliland will start second. The pole is the fourth of the...

Daytona starting lineup: Michael McDowell scores pole, teammate Todd Gilliland second

The Spun

Paige Spiranac will attend Saturday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona International Speedway. The track announced Thursday morning that the popular golf personality will serve as an honorary pace car rider and event official for the Coke Zero Sugar 400. Spiranac won't be the only big name from ...

Paige Spiranac Lands Special NASCAR Gig For Saturday's Daytona Race

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The intensity level is unmistakable as the NASCAR Cup Series nears its regular season conclusion with two races remaining to set the 16-driver 2024 Playoff field and the always exciting superspeedway edition of the Coke Zero Sugar 400 on tap Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway (7:30 p.m. ET on NBC, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

NASCAR Weekend Preview: Daytona International Speedway & Milwaukee Mile Speedway

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Herbie J Pilato

In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

Sam Burns was awfully nervous while paired with Tiger Woods on Sunday at the 2018 Cognizant Classic, but a birdie and a perfect icebreaker helped him through it. He tells Smylie Kaufman the story at the BMW Championship.

Burns tells story of hilarious icebreaker to Tiger

Detroit, MI

The Lions made an addition to their defensive backfield on Wednesday. The team announced the signing of cornerback Rachad Wildgoose to their 90-man roster. They had an open spot at their disposal, so they didn’t have to make any corresponding move. Wildgoose was a Bills sixth-round pick in 2021,...

Lions sign CB Rachad Wildgoose

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

With out-of-region games and inter-conference matchups, and even an old rivalry or two, Week 1 of the high school football season in Northern Kentucky is often as interesting and attractive as any all season. The 15 games for all 21 teams this weekend make that clear.

15 games get high school football off to a flying start this weekend

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

Ohio State

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

Lake Mary, FL

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Akeena

If you're a fan of hearty breakfasts and brunches in Florida, you might have had Keke’s Cafe on your radar. Known for its generous portions and friendly service, Keke’s has been a go-to spot for many. However, the Lake Mary location recently hit a bump in the road, resulting in a temporary shutdown following a state inspection that uncovered 15 violations.

Breakfast Eatery Closed in Florida for Roaches, Dirty Hands, and Cold Foods Over 41 Degrees

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

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Joey Gase competed in select NASCAR Cup Series races each year from 2014 to 2021, but he hasn't been back since. That is set to change this weekend at Daytona International Speedway. The 31-year-old Cedar Rapids, Iowa native is set to drive the No. 44 Chevrolet for NY Racing Team in Saturday night's Coke Zero Sugar 400. He is set to compete with primary sponsorship from National Fire Protection Association.

NASCAR driver set to return with new team, first start since 2021

Tyler Reddick’s Fabulous Marriage with Alexa Deleon: Tyler Reddick‘s recent nuptials to Alexa DeLeon during NASCAR’s off-season have not only marked a personal milestone for the couple but have also shown the deep-rooted fellowship within the racing community. Celebrated by fellow drivers and friends, the wedding represented joyous moments and the spirit of support that characterizes NASCAR. As prominent figures like Denny Hamlin and Bubba Wallace extended their heartfelt congratulations, the event raised questions about how personal milestones impact the broader racing environment.

Tyler Reddick’s Fabulous Marriage with Alexa Deleon: NASCAR Family Celebrates

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Most of the Hendrick Motorsports driving stable won’t have to look far for drafting help once the green flag drops at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday night. That’s because three of them –- William Byron, Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott -- qualified in the...

Byron, Larson, Elliott claim top-10 starting spots in Daytona qualifying

Miami, FL

Dolphins assistant Jon Embree will get some experience handling the head coach’s duties during tonight’s preseason finale against the Buccaneers. Embree, whose title is assistant head coach and tight ends coach, will serve as head coach for the second half of the game, according to Mike Cugno of CBS 4 in Miami.

Dolphins assistant Jon Embree will serve as head coach for second half of preseason finale

MBM Motorsports missed the entire 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season, marking their first season without any starts at the sport's top level since they first entered the series in 2017. But in 2024, the Carl Long-owned team have returned and competed on a part-time basis. So far this year, they...

NASCAR Cup Series team opts not to return for Daytona race

Veteran linebacker Malik Jefferson is back on the open market. The Lions placed Jefferson on injured reserve earlier this week, but he’s now a free agent. The Lions announced Jefferson’s release on Friday afternoon. Jefferson signed with the Lions in July and made two tackles in preseason action....

Hill collected in Lap 1 wreck after Clements spins

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