NASCAR opens its 76th season with Daytona 500 intrigue
Daytona Beach sees a crowded start as 23XI Racing led by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin faces a legal showdown with NASCAR over charter terms. Tyler Reddick and others aim to contend amid court rulings on chartered entries and a new seven year TV package with Amazon and Warner Bros Discovery. The weekend also features a revamped 41-car potential field and Helio Castroneves NASCAR debut, with Jimmie Johnson and Martin Truex Jr. among those vying for one of four open Daytona spots.
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2025 NASCAR season outlook with field reshuffles and viewership shifts
Penske ends Logano Blaney title run with Logano tying Busch for most championships. Trackhouse 23XI and Front Row expand to three cars as SHR ends four car program. Haas fields one car for Cole Custer. Spire partners with TWG to Cadillacs and new IndyCar ownership. Byron defends Daytona 500, Larson hot across sprint cars. NASCAR reviews playoff format amid fan boredom and a penultimate race controversy. Fox NBC and new partners share 2025 coverage. drivers must guide fans to where to watch.
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Young Leads Hawks Past Magic In Fourth Quarter Rally
Trae Young scored 11 of his 19 in the final period as Atlanta defeated Orlando 112 106 on Monday night. LeVert added 18 points for the Hawks who climbed to 4 1 in five after an eight game skid, while Wagner led Orlando with 35 and Banchero added 31.
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Cavs fall short as Edwards powers Timberwolves past Cleveland
Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 44 points while Cleveland’s Isaac Okoro fouled early and Darius Hunter drew cheers. Evan Mobley led the Cavs with 28 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks as Cleveland dropped to 43-10 and heads to a Feb. 21 home game.
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Cavaliers overwhelm Timberwolves 128 107 in Cleveland
Cleveland built a 66 44 halftime lead and held on to beat Minnesota 128 107. Donovan Mitchell scored 23 with eight assists, Jarrett Allen 14 and 13 rebounds, Jaylon Tyson hit a late 3 as Cleveland closed the third quarter strong. Minnesota struggled early scoring 2 of 21 in the first quarter and nine minutes without a field goal.
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Ole Miss tops No. 8 Kentucky in women’s hoops stun
Madison Scott scores 22 as Ole Miss rallies from an eight point second half deficit to beat No. 8 Kentucky 66-57 in Oxford. Rebels surge with an 18-4 run in the third period to seize control and never trail in the final minutes. Kentucky drops to 19-3, 8-2 SEC while Ole Miss improves to 16-7, 7-4.
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