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But NASCAR fans do have their favorites, drivers they have respected and cheered for years. Some they loved because of their hard-charging style, others because of their outgoing personality and fan-friendly nature. SN’s list of NASCAR’s most beloved drivers Some they respect because they raced clean and respectful, others because they raced with an edge, stirred up controversy or simply beat the hated competition. Some who used to be hated wound up being loved....

The first impression was obvious. When reigning Cup champion Chase Elliott drove the Chevrolet Camaro, Joey Logano the Ford Mustang and Denny Hamlin the Toyota Camry roughly 30 yards in the Wednesday afternoon unveiling of the much-anticipated Next Gen car, the most striking aspect was how much the new race cars resembled their production counterparts — and how easy it was to differentiate the new vehicles from one another....

Entering Sunday’s race in Atlanta, 18 of the 21 NASCAR Sprint Cup telecasts had declines in ratings and 16 have had declines in viewership (that excludes rainouts). The latest decreases came for last week’s race from Bristol, which earned a 3.2 final rating and 5.1 million viewers on ABC — down 18 percent in ratings and 20 percent in viewership from last year’s 3.9 and 6.3 million. Several races have not just declined but hit multi-year lows....

He grabbed the top spot for the race on the 0.75-mile track in Richmond, Va., with a speed of 127.071 mph, slightly faster than hometown favorite Denny Hamlin (126.796 mph). MORE: Memorable Richmond photos | Weather a factor this weekend | SN Power Rankings after Bristol | Odds Hamlin owns the series-best driver rating (110.7), fastest laps run (597) and green flag speed (116.498 mph). He also owns two wins, two poles, seven top fives and nine top 10s at the D-shaped oval....

Kevin Harvick won the pole for Saturday night’s Digital Ally 400, and he’ll have some familiar faces beside and behind him, with Stewart-Haas driver Aric Almirola on the outside of the front row and teammates Clint Bowyer and Daniel Suarez starting third and fourth, respectively. It’s Harvick’s third pole this season and the 28th of his career. MORE: Kansas odds, prediction, sleeper, driver to watch “The mile-and-a-half race tracks have been a handful for us this season … but this is the next step, and (our team) has done a great job,” Harvick told FS1 afterward....

Perak are in for a fight of their lives on Sunday when they take on heavy favourites Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) in the first leg of the Malaysia Cup semi-final. The Bos Gaurus have an injury crisis in midfield and it’s a real dampener on their chances to reach the final. Since Mehmet Durakovic took over the duties at Perak, he has found a working formula in midfield. One which comprised of Hafiz Kamal and Leandro Dos Santos at the base of the midfield, with Nasir Basharuddin and Nazrin Nawi on either side of the central duo....

The USA fell to a 2-1 loss on the road against Trinidad & Tobago which, coupled with wins for both Panama and Honduras, saw Bruce Arena’s side fall short of reaching the sport’s seminal event next summer. While Arena has shouldered his share of the blame for the team’s failure, Commisso believes that the issues that lead to the USA’s elimination from World Cup contention falls at the feet of those even higher up the chain, starting with USSF president Sunil Gulati....

States and municipalities across the country have shuttered restaurants, bars, gyms, cinemas, schools, and public gatherings, while ordering all non-essential workers to stay home in a bid to curb the rapid spread of the COVID-19. Due to the uncertainty, the stock market has tanked and unemployment has surged, with millions of workers expecting to go without paychecks for at least the next few weeks. In an effort to address the economic and public health concerns, Congress is currently working on a massive stimulus package to the tune of $1....

Why not go shopping for products that support your local farms? Alternatively, you could attend farmers’ markets and buy products directly. Some farms will be hosting special events to mark the day. You’ll be supporting farmers and the U.S. industry—and get to enjoy tasty foods and products, too. Top Farming Facts According to Business Insider, farming contributed $132. 8 billion to the U. S. economy in 2017. One U. S....

Gen. Joseph Lengyel made the comments as states continued to deploy National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. in response to protests sparked by the death of George Floyd, a black man who died on May 25 after a white police officer, Derek Chauvin, kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes during an arrest. In a statement published on Twitter on Wednesday, Lengyel said he was “sickened by the death of George Floyd” and “horrified that his 6-year-old daughter will grow up without a father....

Some big chains are offering top-notch deals for those looking for a tasty cool treat at low prices. You can get creative at Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip where you can choose two freshly baked cookies and then choose an Edy’s Ice Cream flavor to place in between, all at a cost of only $2. At CREAM, you can buy a mini ice-cream sandwich for one penny between 1 p....

Subaru will work closely with The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA®) to support dogs that don’t often get adopted. Approximately 3.3 million dogs enter shelters each year. Subaru will specifically be helping special needs dogs, senior dogs, amputees, visually and hearing-impaired dogs, and dogs with birth defects and physical challenges, as these dogs find it much harder to get adopted. To support National Make a Dog’s Day, you can share a photo of your happy dog on social media with the hashtag #MakeADogsDay, consider adopting a dog from a shelter, or volunteer at an animal shelter....

Today is the ninth annual National Voter Registration Day, which is always celebrated on the fourth Tuesday in September. It is a nonpartisan holiday that encourages U.S. citizens to register to vote—and Google is making the process a little easier. The Google tool shows users how to register to vote by state, complete with links, and offers a guide to useful information like mail-in voting and deadlines. As well as the Google tool, there are numerous organizations that help Americans vote, and that will be hosting special events today....

Martinez jumps back into the thick of a postseason race with 11 games to go in the regular season. The Nationals (83-68) enter Friday’s play leading the NL wild card race, having gone 1-2 in a three-game series in St. Louis in Martinez’s absence. Washington opens a three-game series against the Marlins a game up on the Brewers, who hold the second wild card spot, and two games ahead of the Cubs....

The operation was shocking in its brazenness, prompting condemnation from the international community and threats of additional sanctions against Lukashenko and his authoritarian regime, clinging to power in spite of mass protests that erupted after last year’s disputed presidential election. Lukashenko has retained power through brutality and fear. Security forces, keen to suppress the simmering revolution, arrested and tortured thousands. Backed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Lukashenko has resisted calls for fresh elections and dialogue and is now intensifying an assault on the country’s surviving free media....

Speaking from NATO headquarters in Belgium on Sunday, Stoltenberg unveiled his NATO 2030 initiative, outlining the alliance’s strategy over the next decade. After his opening remarks in the virtual event, during which he described how China was “fundamentally shifting the global balance of power,” he was asked if he viewed Beijing as “the new enemy.” Demurring on such a description, Stoltenberg said that the alliance had to respond to China’s heavy investment in modern military capabilities, “including missiles that can reach all NATO-allied countries....

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the Ukraine “special military operation” in that began on February 24, 2022, aiming for a quick victory against his smaller Eastern European neighbor. The invasion was met with sharp rebuke from the West, including NATO-member states that have provided Ukraine with billions of dollars in aid, including the delivery of powerful missiles that allowed it to retake thousands of square miles of formerly occupied territory, blunting Russian military gains....

However, and generally speaking, the research supporting these remedies is weak. Some natural solutions, like diet changes, may, in and of themselves, be low risk. But there’s danger in using such options in place of standard medical care. Other natural remedies have associated risks that must be considered. It is important, therefore, to speak with your healthcare provider to fully understand the benefits, risks, and limitations of any natural therapy you intend to pursue....

Laryngitis can be either short-term (acute) or chronic. If you have persistent laryngitis (lasting more than 2 weeks) or worsening laryngitis you should see an ear, nose and throat doctor as this can sometimes be a sign of larynx or another type of cancer. Causes In many cases, laryngitis is caused by overuse of your voice. The condition can also result from the following health problems: The common coldThe fluAllergiesBronchitisExposure to irritants and chemicalsBacterial infectionInjuryPneumoniaGastroesophageal reflux disease...

This article discusses common natural approaches for managing menopause symptoms—and also lets you know that some haven’t been shown to be helpful. Talk to your healthcare professional about which symptoms you are experiencing, and you might want to consider whether any of these strategies would be right for you. Safety Note About Natural Remedies Always remember that natural does not necessarily mean safe. Many herbal, plant, and dietary supplements interact with medications or may have a negative impact on medical conditions....