Saturday’s race will be the third this season on a 1.5-mile track (after Atlanta and Las Vegas) and fourth on a down-force track (Fontana was the other), and Harvick led 292 laps between those three races, capturing a win and two second-place finishes. His excellence on these tracks gives all the creditability he needs to be considered the favorite, even though several drivers showed more speed in practice this week....
Earnhardt hit the wall when he collided with Jimmie Johnson on Lap 343 of Sunday’s Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Speedway. Just 13 laps later, he spun out again. MORE: Live NASCAR updates from Richmond The first wreck came when Johnson apparently didn’t see Earnhardt, who was riding the high-side of the track. After Johnson and Earnhardt had work done to repair the damage, Earnhardt blew a rear tire and brought out another caution....
Harvick is coming off yet another victory at Dover’s Monster Mile last week and will start in front once again Saturday at Kansas. This is his 23rd career pole. LIVE RACE UPDATES: KC Masterpiece 400 highlights This does not bode well for all of the other drivers on the course as Harvick has been great on 1.5-mile tracks already this season. Harvick won back-to-back races at Atlanta and Las Vegas early in the season and is primed for a win once again this week....
The pole for the Quaker State 400 seemed to be well-decided late in qualifying Friday after Aric Almirola took it from Brad Keselowski, but Daniel Suarez had plans. The 27-year-old driver ran the last lap of the day and took the pole from Almirola. Suarez will start up front at Kentucky Speedway on Saturday night. MORE: Kentucky odds, predictions, sleepers Keselowski will start third while Kurt Busch will be fourth and Kevin Harvick fifth....
Still, Hendrick might have outdone even himself Friday, paying $1.2 million to buy the first production 2017 Acura NSX hybrid sports car. MORE: Daytona 500 winners | Best races | Memorable Daytona crashes Hendrick made the winning bid at the Barrett-Jackson Collector-Car Auction in Scottsdale, Ariz., FOX Sports reports. Don’t expect to see Hendrick motoring to the grocery store or race track in his pricey new car. It will join his clutch of first-edition collectible cars that includes the first production model of the 2010 Camaro, 2011 Camaro convertible, 2014 Corvette and 2015 Corvette convertible....
Although they are being thrown into the starting lineup immediately, there is a plan in place. For instance, Steve Nash will play the first 6-8 minutes of each half and then rest, Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni told reporters. Nash has not played in a game since Nov. 10, and in between he dealt with a number of nerve issues and worked to overcome a leg injury from last season. Nash signed a two-year deal but hasn't played through much of it, and he has worked hard to get back on the court....
Two senior law enforcement officials who have seen the investigation reports confirmed to Newsweek on Saturday that federal investigators were searching the residence and locating the mother of Warner, who is allegedly involved in the explosion of a recreational vehicle in downtown Nashville at around 6:30 a.m. on Christmas morning. The incident would likely be a suicide bombing if the DNA of the suspect’s mother is determined to be linked to remains found in the RV, one law enforcement official said....
"For me, I just didn’t want to be mixed in a situation where any of the accusations seemed like it was true. Because it wasn’t," Little told ESPN on Wednesday. “Every school I was considering was because I had a genuine interest in them. North Carolina had been the school I wanted, regardless. I just block it out. They can say they want. I just focus on myself, and do what my heart desires....
The Los Angeles Times reported late Thursday night that Diaz will return to battle top lightweight contender Dustin Poirier at UFC 230 at Madison Square Garden in New York on November 3. Sources confirmed the matchup to Sporting News. An official announcement is expected to be made on Friday at a press conference in Los Angeles. No main event has been announced as of this writing. Diaz (19-11), who is one of the top attractions in the sport, hasn’t competed since he lost the rematch to McGregor via majority decision in August 2016 at UFC 202....
Wallace was shot Monday night after police responded to an emergency call from Wallace’s family, who told that Wallace was having a mental health episode. When police arrived, Wallace allegedly came towards officers holding a knife. In a video taken by an eyewitness, Wallace’s mother can be seen attempting to hold Wallace back. Although the actual shooting was not captured by the video, gunshots could be heard. Wallace was pronounced dead at a local medical facility....
About 500 National Guard troops are already deployed in Minnesota, some helping with COVID-19 testing. It is unclear exactly how many troops could be sent to the state Capitol in St. Paul. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said the public should expect “an appropriate presence of folks there to ensure that there’s peaceful gatherings, to make sure that the intent to do damage to any of the buildings will not happen....
Organizations such as Google and the Huffington Post consider napping to be an important part of the working day. Both companies have the EnergyPod, a chair designed for napping in the workplace. But is napping—whether at work or at home—really that good for your health? Newsweek checks out the latest research from across the world to put this question to bed. Is napping good for your health? Daily naps could potentially lead to a stroke Research conducted by the Department of Critical Care Medicine, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China, found a link between those who had frequent, long naps and a higher risk of having a stroke....
The potato chip was invented by George Crum in 1853. Crum was working in the kitchen of the Moon Lake Lodge resort in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., when a customer complained that the French-fried potatoes were cut too thickly. Crum responded by cutting the potatoes as thinly as he could before frying them in grease. The customer ended up loving the “chips,” as did the other customers. The “Saratoga Chips” became one of the lodge’s most popular menu items....
Here’s a schedule of when they will announce and where SN recruiting contributor Brian McLaughlin predicts they’ll sign: MORE: Top 25 recruits | Best uncommitted | 5-star QB rankings since 2005 | Recruiting Central Dates and times are subject to change Feb. 2 No. 68 CB DeChaun Holiday: UCLA, Arizona State, Washington | BRIAN’S PICK: UCLA (UPDATE: Holiday picked UCLA) No. 82 DE Arden Key: South Carolina, LSU, Auburn: | BRIAN’S PICK: South Carolina (UPDATE: Key picked LSU)...
Arnold’s Country Kitchen Established in Nashville, Tennessee in 1982, Arnold’s Country Kitchen serves up classic Tennessee dishes like Meat and Three, fried catfish, pork chops and brisket. Christie Cookies Christie Cookies is a Nashville-based bakery serving cookies, brownies and holiday gifts. Christie Cookies also sells Tennessee-themed tins, like “I believe in Nashville,” a tin honoring ice hockey outfit the Nashville Predators, and a tin celebrating Nashville’s music culture. Goo Goo Cluster A Goo Goo is made with chocolate, nougat, caramel and peanuts, and was invented in Nashville back in 1912....
What is National Waffle Day? Separate from International Waffle Day (March 25), this particular celebration marks the day the first U.S. patent for a waffle iron was granted. It was issued to Cornelius Swarthout of Troy, New York, on this day in 1869. In his letter that accompanied the patent, Swarthout wrote: “The nature of my invention consists in providing a handle, connected with and forming part of a waffle iron, by means of which the same may be readily turned over without danger of slipping and without the possibility of burning the hand....
Rendon will join outfielder Jayson Werth, first baseman Ryan Zimmerman and backup outfielders Nate McLouth and Reed Johnson on Washington’s growing disabled list. PHOTOS: Bryce Harper’s hype, hair and hair-raising skills | MLB’s most infamous moments The Nationals called up infielder Emmanuel Burriss from Triple-A Syracuse to play in Rendon’s absence. He’s hitting .278/.354/.392 with eight doubles, five triples, three home runs, 25 walks, 10 stolen bases and 21 RBIs in 62 games with Syracuse this season....
The Nationals closer had allowed nine men to reach safely when he headed to the mound in the ninth inning with the Nationals leading the Phillies, 15-0. The lack of pressure might have been what Rosenthal needed — although he walked Rhys Hoskins to start things off Wednesday. However, Rosenthal struck out Andrew Knapp on a 100 mph fastball to get the elusive first out of the season. MORE: Watch ‘ChangeUp,’ a new MLB live whiparound show on DAZN...
