NASCAR Power Rankings: Ryan Blaney leads Championship 4 drivers into Phoenix season finale

After winning at Martinsville, the reigning Cup champion stands atop the Power Rankings

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 hours ago

What drivers said after 2024 Martinsville NASCAR Cup playoff race won by Ryan Blaney

Here is what drivers were talking about after Sunday's controversial finish.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Top 5 things to know about NASCAR Cup season finale at Phoenix Raceway

A season that started Feb. 4 and has covered 12,421.5 miles on the track comes to a close Sunday at Phoenix Raceway.

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Good news, bad news for NASCAR Cup teams heading into season finale at Phoenix

Sunday's Cup season finale airs on NBC and Peacock.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 15 hours ago

NASCAR playoffs at Las Vegas starting lineup: Christopher Bell wins pole, Ryan Blaney crashes in practice

Bell took the early upper hand among the playoff drivers, while the defending Cup champ didn't get a chance to qualify

Sports - CBS Sports - October 19

NASCAR: Ryan Blaney wins at Martinsville for the second straight year to earn a chance at the title

The race ended in controversy as NASCAR took over 15 minutes to decide that William Byron made the final four over Christopher Bell.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

NASCAR's championship field heads to Phoenix with no clear favorite to win Cup title

There is no clear favorite among NASCAR's four championship contenders as they had to Phoenix Raceway for Sunday's winner-take-all finale

Sports - ABC News - Yesterday

Joey Logano seizes fresh chance in NASCAR playoffs to take spot in championship finale

Knocked out of the playoffs this time last week, Joey Logano seized on his reversal of fortune to become the first driver locked into NASCAR’s championship finale

Sports - ABC News - October 20

Results, points, Championship 4 picture after NASCAR 2024 Cup playoff race at Las Vegas

Joey Logano became the first playoff driver to advance to the championship round.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

Results, points, Championship 4 picture after NASCAR 2024 Cup playoff race at Homestead-Miami Speedway

Tyler Reddick joined Joey Logano in the Championship 4 field.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

Blaney wins Martinsville; Byron gets final spot

Ryan Blaney earned a chance to defend his Cup Series championship with a victory Sunday at Martinsville Speedway, where a controversial finish forced NASCAR to decide if Christopher Bell or William ...

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

NASCAR Power Rankings: Kyle Larson back at No. 1 as he takes major step towards second Cup title

Larson's win at the Charlotte Roval gave him double the amount of any other driver this season

Sports - CBS Sports - October 16

NASCAR Power Rankings: Christopher Bell takes No. 1 spot after dominant Las Vegas performance

Bell just missed out on clinching a Championship 4 spot, but earns the top spot in this week's Power Rankings

Sports - CBS Sports - October 22

NASCAR Power Rankings: Tyler Reddick surges ahead after rising to the occasion at Homestead-Miami

Reddick is nearly at the top of the Power Rankings after taking a Championship 4 spot in epic fashion

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

Larson dominates at The Roval to lead 3 Hendrick cars into next round of NASCAR playoffs

Kyle Larson raced to his Cup Series-high sixth victory of the season Sunday to easily advance to the third round of NASCAR’s playoffs, winning on the hybrid road course/oval at Charlotte Motor ...

Sports - ABC News - October 13

Blaney lost sleep after last week's loss, needs a big showing at Martinsville to defend NASCAR title

Ryan Blaney had the checkered flag in sight and a spot in NASCAR’s title-deciding race within his grasp last week on the last lap of a contentious battle

Sports - ABC News - 4 days ago

Blaney gets shot at back-to-back NASCAR titles after controversial finish at Martinsville Speedway

Ryan Blaney earned a chance to defend his NASCAR championship with a victory Sunday at Martinsville Speedway that pushed the Team Penske driver into the winner-take-all season finale

Sports - ABC News - 2 days ago

NASCAR: Who will advance to Phoenix out of a strong third-round field?

Seven of the eight drivers still alive in the playoffs are multi-time winners while the eighth driver has the best average finish of any driver in 2024.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

NASCAR Playoffs: How real are Kyle Larson's chances of elimination before Phoenix?

Larson has six wins this season but is fifth in the standings ahead of Sunday's race at Martinsville.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

NBA Power Rankings: Vibe check on all 30 teams

As we look at the teams who are setting the tone early in the season, it's clear that the Celtics and Thunder are a cut above their peers. Plus, the Bucks are a bummer.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Washington State's breakout season creates conundrum; Liberty drops from Group of Five Power Rankings

A look at the hottest Group of Five teams across college football heading into Week 10

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

Power Rankings: Edwards and Jokic hit early-season struggles while Cavs climb

Two weeks into the season, some teams have had surprising slips while others are ascending the ranks.

Sports - ESPN - 3 hours ago

Women's college basketball Power Rankings: South Carolina starts 2024-25 season at No. 1, UConn right behind

The reigning champion Gamecocks are the team to beat as the season tips off

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College Football QB Power Rankings: Colorado's Shedeur Sanders rises after leading Buffaloes to milestone

At six wins, Colorado has reached bowl eligibility for the first time since 2020, and the Buffaloes stellar QB is a big reason why

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

NHL Power Rankings: Martin Necas leads surging Hurricanes on seven-game win streak; Lightning tumble

The Hurricanes are the class of the NHL right now

Sports - CBS Sports - 8 hours ago

Friday 5: Key questions for NASCAR drivers heading into Homestead playoff weekend

Tyler Reddick looks to bounce back after his car rolled over last week at Las Vegas, leaving him outside a transfer spot with two races left in the Round of 8.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

NASCAR Truck Series driver hospitalized after apparent intentional crash

Matt Mills' truck caught fire after he got punted by Conner Jones and he hit the wall.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

NASCAR Truck Series driver suspended for intentionally crashing competitor

Matt Mills was hospitalized for two nights after Conner Jones bumped him into the wall and Mills' truck caught fire.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

Season still a success without drivers' title - Norris

Lando Norris says he and McLaren will be able to call 2024 a success even if they do not succeed in beating Red Bull’s Max Verstappen to the title.

Harris leads Trump by 4 points in final PBS News/NPR/Marist poll; gender gap closes

Vice President Harris leads former President Trump by 4 percentage points, according to the final PBS News/NPR/Marist poll before the election. In their national survey of likely voters, Harris has ...

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Clemson; Texas A&M ranked too low, mid-season Heisman favorites & could Georgia somehow miss playoffs? | College Football Power Hour

Caroline Fenton & Jason Fitz wrap up Week 7 of college football, review the latest AP rankings, make mid-season Heisman and playoff predictions, and preview the Week 8 slate of games.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

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