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NASCAR’s Bubba Wallace finds voice
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bubba Wallace can count Spike Lee and Demi Lovato in his corner since he became the leader of NASCAR’s push for change. Where he has failed to find support is from […]
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Area athletes, coaches react to Floyd protests
The protests in cities across the nation following George Floyd’s death at the hands of police impacted North Carolina, with demonstrations in most of the state’s major cities. Many of the biggest names in sports […]
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100 in 100: Cabarrus County’s Dale Earnhardt, The Intimidator
North State Journal’s 100 in 100 series will showcase the best athlete from each of North Carolina’s 100 counties. From Alamance to Yancey, each county will feature one athlete who stands above the rest. Some […]
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Versatile race-car driver John Andretti dies at 56
INDIANAPOLIS — John Andretti carved out his own niche in one of the world’s most successful racing families. He became the first driver to attempt the Memorial Day double. He won on dirt tracks, street […]
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Jimmie Johnson to retire after 2020
CHARLOTTE — Jimmie Johnson sat down next to Jeff Gordon at a 2001 driver meeting and asked the champion if he had time to offer any career advice. Gordon was so impressed with the fellow […]
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CHAMP STAMP: Wallace says he’ll get tattoo of Richard Petty
LONG POND, Pa. — Bubba Wallace is committed to getting a “champ stamp ” of Richard Petty. Wallace says he’ll get a tattoo somewhere on his body of an autograph of Petty’s signature after losing […]
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What we’ve learned through six Cup races
The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series took a week off after starting the season with races in six consecutive weeks. The series returns Sunday in Texas with the O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 (2 p.m., FS1) […]