1980 — Dale Earnhardt wins his first NASCAR Winston Cup championship ... his mentor throughout his professional career. 2014 ...

Princeton beats Harvard 1-0 in a college football game held in New Jersey. The Tigers unveil the concept of using blockers to help advance the ball. 1890 — Minnesota and ...

So, NASCAR responded with playoff points designed to marry regular season success with the small sample size dramatics of a ...

Joey Logano entered rarified air on Sunday at Phoenix Raceway as the Team Penske driver officially became a three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, joining a pre ...

Is it time to revamp NASCAR's method of crowning a champion? After another year with a winner who struggled during the season ...

For proof, witness the superstars who’ve missed the Championship 4 in the last decade: Logano, Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Ryan ...

Despite a mediocre regular season that saw him sneak into the playoffs, Joey Logano believes his Cup Series title is more ...

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Four of the last eight NASCAR Cup Series champions won the first semifinal race, earning a potentially trophy-tilting edge ...

A champion will be crowned at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday in a one-and-done race for the title that is sure to bring the drama.

The victory secured his sixth title race appearance, as he’s made it in every even-numbered year since this format debuted in ...

In case you need a refresher on the NASCAR playoff system, a win automatically advances a driver to the next round. That’s why Logano and Reddick are guaranteed a shot at the title in Phoenix on ...