One of the things that makes the NASCAR playoffs different from other sports is the possibility of non-playoff drivers playing spoiler. Two weeks ago, Chris Buescher won at Watkins Glen. On Sunday at Kansas Speedway it was Ross Chastain’s turn, winning the Hollywood Casino 400 despite being eliminated from championship …
Read More »Arkansas, Auburn Hope To Open SEC Play Strong
The Arkansas Razorbacks (2-1) will travel to Auburn to take on the Tigers (2-1) Saturday afternoon to open conference play for both teams. 2023 Blowout Looms Large Last season, Auburn went into Fayetteville and left with a 48-10 win over the Razorbacks. Such a drastic result could impact how players …
Read More »NASCAR Playoff Contenders Struggle As Buescher Wins Watkins Glen
NASCAR is no stranger to non-playoff drivers winning races after they’ve been eliminated from contention. Neither is Chris Buescher. This is his second time doing so. Buescher’s first playoff-crashing win was at Bristol in the 2022 Bass Pro Shops Night Race. However, since the current format was introduced in 2014, …
Read More »Logano Wins Wild NASCAR Race At Atlanta
In the 10 seasons since the current playoff format was introduced to the NASCAR Cup Series, two-time series champion Joey Logano has made the Championship five times. His quest to add a sixth appearance began with a bang Sunday, winning the Quaker State 400 at Atlanta to punch his ticket …
Read More »Texas, Michigan Gear Up For Top Ten Showdown
Regular season non-conference games between two blue bloods don’t happen very often. Texas and Michigan would know. Despite their shared history as college football royalty, the 2005 Rose Bowl is the only time they’ve ever met on the gridiron. Texas won that game 38-37, a prelude to their thrilling BCS …
Read More »No. 11 Missouri Looks To Stay Grounded Ahead Of Season Opener
Missouri has plenty to be excited about entering the 2024 season. Last year, the Tigers went 11-2 and won their first New Years’ Six bowl game in program history against Ohio State. Many key pieces from that team are returning, including first team AP preseason All-American wide receiver Luther Burden …
Read More »Gators Women’s Tennis Faces South Carolina, Then SEC Tournament
With one game left in the regular season, the Florida women’s tennis team is ready for a chance at the SEC regular-season title and the conference tournament to come. The No. 13 Gators (14-7, 10-2 SEC) boast five ranked singles players and one ranked doubles pair. Singles The highest-ranked player …
Read More »South Carolina Takes On NC State In Women’s Final Four
Top overall seed South Carolina will face No. 3-seeded NC State in the Final Four of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament in Cleveland, Ohio, on Friday. This is South Carolina’s sixth overall appearance in the Final Four and fourth consecutive, and NC State’s second overall. Will History Repeat Itself? South …
Read More »Clemson Upsets Arizona 77-72 In Sweet Sixteen
In the opening game of the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet Sixteen, 6-seed Clemson continued its tournament run, knocking off 2-seed Arizona 77-72. Clemson advanced to its second Elite Eight in program history, with their last appearance coming in 1980. Survive And Advance Aside from a brief scare midway through the second …
Read More »Michigan State Dominates Mississippi State In NCAA Men’s Hoops Tournament Opener
In the opening game of the 2024 men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament, 9-seed Michigan State never trailed in a 69-51 win over 8-seed Mississippi State. Spartan coach Tom Izzo, who holds the record for most consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances at one school, improved to 20-6 in the first round. Spartans Roll …
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