John Hunter Nemechek will drive the No. 42 car in the NASCAR Cup Series starting in 2024, Legacy Motor Club announced on Wednesday. Nemechek will be the permanent replacement for Noah Gragson. The driver and the team parted ways after Gragson liked a George Floyd meme on social media. CLICK
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US Open heat draws complaints from Daniil Medvedev, John McEnroe
The heat has been a major factor at the US Open this year. As the New York City area experienced a bit of a heatwave after weeks of cooler temperatures, tennis legend John McEnroe and current star Daniil Medvedev complained about the conditions. McEnroe on Wednesday was at a remote
NPR CEO John Lansing will leave in December, capping a tumultuous year
NPR must be “digital first,” says CEO John Lansing, who announced his departure on Tuesday. “Otherwise, we’re really consigning NPR to a very difficult future as the audience ages.” Allison Shelley/NPR hide caption toggle caption Allison Shelley/NPR NPR must be “digital first,” says CEO John Lansing, who announced his departure
John Isner's tennis career comes to a close following US Open defeat: 'It's tough to say goodbye'
North Carolina native John Isner once rose to the No. 8 spot in the tennis world rankings. Thursday marked his final match as a professional tennis player. Isner suffered a loss against fellow American Michael Mmoh in the second round of the U.S. Open at the Billie Jean King National
John Isner Says Goodbye to Pro Tennis at the U.S. Open
Josh Zipin of Manhattan rushed over from Arthur Ashe Stadium to the Grandstand court of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Thursday hoping to catch the final set of John Isner’s singles match. Zipin, 34, said he had never seen Isner play live, and wanted to see what
John Eliot Gardiner Withdraws From Performances After Accusations He Struck Singer
The renowned conductor John Eliot Gardiner, who drew criticism this month when he was accused of hitting a singer in the face after a performance in France, said on Thursday that he would withdraw from performances for the rest of the year as he sought counseling. “I am taking a
For John Green, the Battle Over Access to Books has Gotten Personal
For about as long as he’s been a published author, John Green has faced efforts to censor his books. His debut novel, “Looking for Alaska,” a coming-of-age story that includes references to drug use and sex, has been challenged in schools for at least 15 years, and has frequently landed
Kentucky's John Calipari says transfer portal is 'the same as one-and-done'
Kentucky Wildcats coach John Calipari was the face of the one-and-done era in men’s college basketball after the NBA changed its draft eligibility requirements as he acquired high school talent who were ready to make the leap to the pros after just one season. Calipari on Tuesday said the advent
Throwback clip of John Smoltz getting hit by a pitch prompts roast from ex-Braves teammate Chipper Jones
Former Atlanta Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur typically handles television analyst duties during the team’s broadcasts on Bally Sports. But, this week he was joined by a trio of former Braves and Hall of Famers — John Smoltz, Tom Glavine and Larry “Chipper” Jones. Sequels are usually difficult to pull off
Athletics owner John Fisher says Oakland fell short on financial commitments, submits relocation application
The Oakland Athletics have taken another step towards moving to a different city. The franchise formally submitted an application for relocation to Las Vegas, team owner John Fisher told ESPN. Major League Baseball’s relocation committee will review the A’s application. Kansas City Royals CEO John Sherman, Phillies CEO John Middleton