IndyCar Power Rankings: Alex Palou first in many categories as series reaches Indy 500
The biggest race of the IndyCar season is here, and the top-ranked driver in NBC Sports’ power rankings has big momentum on his side.
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Alex Palou talks Indy 500 pole, why he loves going 234 mph and a Chip Ganassi surprise
INDIANAPOLIS – On the pole position of an oval race for the first time in his life, Alex Palou will start the Indy 500 knowing that his lead will be short-lived.
U.S. men’s hockey team wins first 7 games of worlds for first time
The U.S. men’s hockey team won its first seven games of a world championship for the first time in history, running the table in group play to reach Thursday’s quarterfinals.
Notre Dame 99-to-0: No. 84 Kevin Bauman, senior tight end coming off a torn ACL
Listed measurements: 6-foot-4 ½, 252 pounds. 2023-24 year, eligibility: A senior, Bauman has three years of eligibility remaining. Yes, he could end up playing a sixth year somewhere in 2025, if he so chooses. The universal pandemic eligibility waiver meant Bauman’s injury-shortened 2022 could serve as his traditional season preserving eligibility. Depth Chart: A year ago, Bauman was considered Notre Dame’s second tight end, but he may be as low as No. 4 entering 2023, in part due to his injury and in part due to junior Mitchell Evans and sophomore Holden Staes making the most of their opportunities last season. Recruiting: Bauman had the misfortune of being the same age as Michael Mayer, the latter ranked No. 3 among tight ends in the class of 2020 while Bauman was the No. 5, per rivals.com. Michigan gave late pursuit to Bauman, but the New Jersey native stuck with the Irish, the only program he genuinely considered.
U.S. Ski and Snowboard adds Paralympic Alpine, snowboard teams
U.S. Ski and Snowboard is integrating Para Alpine skiers and snowboarders onto its roster in the latest move to unite the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movements.
NBC Sports NASCAR Power Rankings: Kyle Larson surges to No. 1
The NBC Sports Power Rankings typically don’t get too excited about the All-Star Race as it might relate to a driver’s positioning in the top 10, but it’s impossible to ignore Kyle Larson’s spectacular drive to victory Sunday night at North Wilkesboro Speedway.
Graham Rahal will race the Indy 500 in place of injured Stefan Wilson with No. 24 Chevrolet
Graham Rahal, who had failed to qualify two days earlier, will replace the injured Stefan Wilson in the 107th Indy 500.
Is LeBron really considering retirement in wake of Lakers’ playoff exit?
LOS ANGELES — With the retirement of Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James is the lone member of the 2003 draft class in the league, and he’s still going strong. LeBron remains one of the top 10-15 players in the NBA — he made Third Team All-NBA this season — and can summon up epic efforts like the 31-point first half he put together Monday night in the Western Conference Finals.