Author: Tim Runn

The sonic blast of racing engines returned to World Wide Technology Raceway for the first time in two months Thursday, just business as usual as IndyCar teams tested the track in preparation for the series’ upcoming race.But business as usual has been altered somewhat since 57,000 fans attended the first NASCAR Cup race at the facility.Owner Curtis Francois saw WWTR thrust into a new dimension as worldwide became an accurate descriptor for the visibility that was gained in a matter of one weekend of racing in early June.“NASCAR elevated the entire name recognition of the track to a whole other…

For an in depth breakdown of Friday’s betting action, be sure to catch the VSiN Market Insights Podcast with Josh Appelbaum. It will be posted by 3 p.m. ET. I’ll also be co-hosting Betting Across America with Mike Pritchard from 3 to 4 p.m. ET.  In the meantime, let’s dive into a trio of MLB games receiving sharp action today…   7:05 p.m. ET: San Diego Padres (63-51) at Washington Nationals (37-76) These NL opponents are at opposite ends of the standings. The Padres just took two of three at home agains the Giants and currently occupy the third and…

BALLYMENA, Northern Ireland — Scotland’s Ewen Ferguson set the course record at Galgorm Castle Golf Club with a 9-under 61 to open with a four-shot lead after the first round of the ISPS Handa World Invitational on Thursday. Ferguson chipped in for eagle on the 10th and 18th and added five birdies in his flawless opening day at Galgorm Castle, one of two courses used for the event that features men’s and women’s tournaments taking place simultaneously. Richard Bland of England, Felix Palson of Sweden and Spain’s Borja Virto were all five under par. Men’s full-field scores from the ISPS…

The Canadian men’s soccer team has formed a players association as compensation negotiations continue with Canada Soccer.The players and their governing body are attempting to strike a deal in advance of the November World Cup in Qatar.The men are following the lead of the Canadian women’s team, which is represented by the Canadian Soccer Players Association (CSPA).The news came in a release Thursday from Canada Soccer, which said it had “agreed to voluntarily recognize” the Canadian Men’s National Soccer Team Players Association (CMNSTPA).Canada Soccer said the association covers players who have been called into any men’s national team camp since…

File photo of Mel Jones© TwitterCricket Australia on Friday confirmed that former Australia cricketer Mel Jones will be stepping down from the Cricket Australia Board at the next Annual General Meeting in October. “Jones has decided not to stand for re-election due to her extensive media and other work commitments in Australia and overseas,” stated an official media release. Jones had joined the board as a Director in December 2019, bringing her substantial experience and expertise in playing, game development, high performance, media and international relations.”It has been an honour to serve for three years on the CA Board but…

The Usyk vs Joshua 2 heavyweight title event from Saudi Arabia has no United States TV home with just over a week remaining. That shocking scenario is because investors decided to sell the rights separately for Oleksandr Usyk’s first championship defense against Anthony Joshua. Usyk vs Joshua US TV rights DAZN, who signed an exclusive deal with Joshua before Saudi investors secured the fight, was expected to broadcast the clash outside of the UK. Once Sky Sports Box Office made a record bid to claim Pay Per View privileges on their side of the pond, US TV should have followed.…

Former First Lady Michelle Obama congratulated Serena Williams on a great tennis career and wished her all the best in the next chapter of her life. Williams, 40, announced her retirement in a piece published for Vogue. After being active for more than two decades, Williams is set to say goodbye to professional tennis at the US Open. “Serena, thank you for everything that you’ve done to break barriers and to be a positive light in this world,” Obama wrote on Instagram. “We’ve all watched you wear the crown of greatness with the kind of humility, grace, and integrity that…

David Banks-USA TODAY SportsWelcome to the newest edition of The THN Hot Seat, an ongoing series of THN.com columns where we zero in on one member of each NHL team who has major pressure on him in the 2022-23 season. The Hot Seat subject could be an NHL player, GM, coach, or franchise owner. In this file, we’re looking at the Chicago Blackhawks.BLACKHAWKS HOT SEAT: KYLE DAVIDSON, GMWHY: The Blackhawks, under Davidson, are tanking like there’s no tomorrow and putting on a basement-to-penthouse rebuild, and as a result, it’s likely to get exceptionally ugly this coming season. Davidson, who will…

PITTSBURGH, PA – AUGUST 24: Quarterback Randall Cunningham #12 of the Philadelphia Eagles passes against the Pittsburgh Steelers during a preseason game at Three Rivers Stadium on August 24, 1995 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Steelers 16-6. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images)George Gojkovich/Getty ImagesRandall Cunningham stunned a lot of people when he suddenly resigned as the Las Vegas Raiders’ team chaplain last month.Nobody knew why he decided to step down until now. Cunningham has finally broken his silence about the resignation and told Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press that he felt unwelcomed by the new front…

According to recent reports, the Philadelphia 76ers find themselves in the middle of the Kevin Durant sweepstakes. Along with the Boston Celtics, the former MVP listed Philly as a desired landing spot. From earlier: some notes on the Nets, Celtics, Kevin Durant, Marcus Smart and the Sixers’ interest in Durant here: sny.tv/articles/sourc…From earlier: some notes on the Nets, Celtics, Kevin Durant, Marcus Smart and the Sixers’ interest in Durant here: sny.tv/articles/sourc… Durant is looking to add more titles to his resumé, so it’s no surprise the 76ers have caught his interest. They have a formittable star duo in Joel Embiid…