SPORTS

The Charlotte native is just the fifth driver to win the prestigious race in consecutive years. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Legendary NASCAR careers are defined by whether or not a driver won the Daytona 500. The elite race has been a cornerstone of motorsports for over 60 years and its winners list is essentially a who’s … Read more

Shaq’s OGs win the 1st NBA All-Star mini-tournament, topping Chuck’s Global Stars 41-25 in the final. SAN FRANCISCO — The winning total last year: 211 points. The winning total this year: 41 points. An All-Star Game like none other — since it was three games, not one — still had plenty of flash and not … Read more

The U.S. women’s ski team won multiple awards at the world championships as they gear up for the 2026 Winter Olympics. SAALBACH-HINTERGLEMM, Austria — A year before the Winter Olympics, the U.S. Ski Team just had a performance to remember. The women’s squad won medals in four out of five events at the world championships in Austria … Read more

James’ first All-Star Game was in 2005 and he’s been a pick every year since, so Sunday’s game would have been his 21st. SAN FRANCISCO — LeBron James wanted to play in yet another All-Star Game. His left foot and ankle didn’t let him. The NBA’s career scoring leader announced about 90 minutes before the … Read more

The US wrapped up a spot in the championship game by winning a game against Canada that started with three fights in nine seconds. MONTREAL, QC — Dylan Larkin scored the go-ahead goal in the second period and the United States beat Canada 3-1 in the 4 Nations Face-Off on Saturday night, wrapping up a … Read more