When it was announced Aug. 31 that Christian Eckes will take over the No. 16 for Kaulig Racing next season in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, it was with subdued fanfare. Yet Eckes brings more to the table than may initially meet the eye. Team owner Matt Kaulig was not present...

Beyond the Cockpit: Christian Eckes Chases Title, Reflects on Career Comeback

After his second win of the season at Michigan International Speedway on Aug. 17 and a seventh-place, 50-point day at Daytona International Speedway on Aug. 23, Justin Allgaier took a commanding 33-point lead over Cole Custer in the NASCAR Xfinity Series regular season point standings. It’s the first time that...

Justin Allgaier Discusses Recent Surge, 2025 Xfinity Schedule & JRM’s Young Talent

Who won’t advance to the NASCAR Cup Series Round of 12?. Luken Glover: I’m fully prepared to come back to this and see how poorly my picks aged, but that’s part of the fun. Harrison Burton shouldn’t be completely ruled out given that the playoffs start on a drafting track, but if he doesn’t cash in, he is very likely on his way to a quick exit. And while Austin Cindric has a little more stability by running more consistently as of late, the pace just isn’t there for him to be a sleeper. This pick should not be as surprising given his recent results, but Martin Truex Jr.‘s momentum is completely flat. We saw when that happened in last year’s playoffs, and this round doesn’t suit up well for him aside from Watkins Glen International. Lastly, my somewhat bold prediction is Alex Bowman. Bowman enters the playoffs with no top 10s since a third at Pocono Raceway, and the Round of 16 tracks have produced a mixed bag of results for him. Hendrick Motorsports is no stranger to flexing in the playoffs after a summer slump, but this one feels off.

Friday Faceoff: Who Will Be Eliminated in the Round of 16?

The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs get underway this weekend. However, the schedule crafters have concocted a nasty start to the Round of 16. The playoffs will start with an ultra-stressful superspeedway race in Georgia. Where to Watch NASCAR This Weekend. This weekend, the NASCAR Cup Series will make their second...

NASCAR on TV This Week: Sept. 5 – 8

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Milwaukee, WI

Have you noticed anything about the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series since it last hit the track at the Milwaukee Mile on Aug. 25?. Yeah, me neither. And that’s a problem. Aside from Christian Eckes‘ promotion to the NASCAR Xfinity Series with Kaulig Racing, there has been virtually zero news out of the Truck Series since Milwaukee.

Truckin’ Thursdays: The 2025 Schedule Is the Best in Years

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It can be frustrating when you’re trying to give a business your money and they won’t acknowledge you—especially when hunger is added to the mix. That’s what TikToker Karina Heredia (@esthiekary_31) says happened to her during a recent visit to Buffalo Wild Wings.

Buffalo Wild Wings customer wait 10 mins for server to take their order. So they call the restaurant

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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

Well folks, here we are. After a seven-month road trip from Daytona Beach, Fla., to Darlington, S.C. — by way of Sonoma, Calif., Loudon, N.H. and 18 other scenic stops — this weekend we’ll whittle the field down from 34 to 16 at the start of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. But first, I’d be remiss if we didn’t take a moment to reflect on what is, in my mind, the most memorable regular season in NASCAR’s playoff era. I’ll be honest: I don’t think the playoffs are going to top it.

The Thrills of the Regular Season & the Repetition of the Playoffs

Heading into the doubleheader weekend at the Milwaukee Mile, the focus should have been on NTT IndyCar Series first visit in nine years to the oldest motorsports track in the world, hosting its first auto race back in September of 1903. IndyCar’s storied history at Milwaukee goes back to 1937...

Upon Further Review: Milwaukee’s Crowd Was Great, Now Let’s Get Smarter to Grow It

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On this week’s Happy Hour, the four hosts — Trey Lyle, Michael Massie, Davey Segal and Caleb Barnes — assemble to give their predictions for the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. Each of the hosts, along with a surprise guest, give their playoff brackets. But first, the quartet...

Happy Hour: The Smartest NASCAR Playoff Preview

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According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

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It's been decades since actor/stuntman Scott Newman died of a drug overdose onNovember 20, 1978. He was the only son and the eldest child of actor Paul Newman. Here's what happened.

In Memory of Scott Newman (Son of Hollywood Icon Paul Newman): Decades After His Tragic Death

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They're shaped like a potato and tend to bake in hot weather, biologists say. That's why you will find cheeky little pikas in Colorado's mountains. But climate change could cause these critters' numbers to dwindle, according to wildlife experts. Like polar bears, Pikas may predict warmer temperatures, scientists say.

Potato-shaped critter visible now may predict climate change in Colorado

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According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

It's been 25 years since TV personality the five-times Emmy-nominated Gene Rayburn who, from the 1960s to the 1980s, hosted The Match Game game show, died from congestive heart failure at 81. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Match Game' TV Host Gene Rayburn: 25 Years After His Tragic Death

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Command Sergeant Major Veronica E. Knapp was the command sergeant major of the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region and U.S. Army Military District of Washington (JTF-NCR/MDW) per her official biography. However effective Tuesday she was released from command.

Command Sergeant Major Veronica E. Knapp Released from Command in D.C.

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Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

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Aurora, Colo. -- Angry Aurorans on social media poked fun at the local news media Friday as more information came out about Venezuelan gangs on the Front Range. Mike Coffman, Aurora mayor, posted on Facebook that the city will use court orders to shut down additional apartment complexes that have been infiltrated by the gangs. It contradicted comments made by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, who told the New York Post the gang problem was a figment of Aurora council member Danielle Jurinsky’s imagination.

Migrant gang crisis underrated? Denver media criticized

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Cats of Kansas City

Could you and your family use an adorable companion that will bring you love and joy for years and years? These six cats are adoptable right now from local Kansas City shelters. Just click on the link provided with each to get in touch with their shelters.

Six wonderful cats to adopt this Labor Day weekend

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Disneyland is making significant changes to one of its classic attractions, Peter Pan’s Flight, in an effort to remove insensitive racial stereotypes and to better represent indigenous cultures. Walt Disney Imagineering released plans to update the portrayal of Tiger Lily and the Never Land Tribe, ensuring that the characters are depicted with dignity and cultural authenticity and released the below photo of the changes.

Disneyland to Make Big Changes to a Classic Ride

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What to Look for in ARCA in 2024 & Beyond

In one month, the ARCA Menards Series season will be complete. With only four races remaining, the series wraps up its season on Oct. 5 at...

What to Look for in ARCA in 2024 & Beyond

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