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25+ min ago (330+ words) Michael Jordan's new arena? A courtroom. Literally. The NBA legend has spent a lifetime dominating every arena he steps into " NBA hardwood, sneaker culture, golf courses, even tequila shelves. And now? Add federal courtroom to the list. The six-time NBA champion and co-owner of 23XI Racing showed up in a North Carolina courtroom on Monday as jury selection began for his blockbuster antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR. Analysts are calling it one of the most consequential legal battles in the sport's history. Jordan, unsurprisingly, is not exactly tiptoeing into this one. The lawsuit " filed jointly with Front Row Motorsports after both teams refused to sign NASCAR's new charters last year " accuses NASCAR and CEO Jim France of operating the sport like their personal fiefdom. According to the complaint, NASCAR's leadership has "stifled competition," hoarded control, and made decisions that conveniently benefit the…...

41+ min ago (343+ words) Dec 1, 2025 | 9:05 PM EST The new year is expected to be an innovative turning point for NASCAR. Especially for the Craftsman Truck Series, as Ram is making a comeback. The new OEM has already partnered with Kaulig Racing, which will likely involve adding a legendary NASCAR veteran to its roster of drivers. But while this news has thrilled fans, the announcement of another Truck driver did not elicit the same reaction. Niece Motorsports had an eventful 2025 season, with Kaden Honeycutt's abrupt mid-season departure. Rookie Andr's P'rez de Lara fetched impressive finishes like three top-ten results. Matt Mills was also there in the mix, posting improved milestones. But 2026 may be a little different " as their new teammate comes with an infamous resume. Now catching up on some other news " Conner Jones will drive select events in the Niece No. 42 truck in 2026. Tyler…...

50+ min ago (699+ words) Denny Hamlin opened the first day of the long-anticipated NASCAR antitrust trial with emotional testimony that set the tone for what could become one of the most consequential legal battles in the sport's history. The three-time Daytona 500 champion'who, alongside Michael Jordan, co-owns 23XI Racing'told jurors that NASCAR's business model leaves teams fighting simply to stay afloat. Hamlin said owners are trapped in a system where generating tens of millions in sponsorship dollars is a prerequisite just to break even. Even 23XI, buoyed by Jordan's global star power and commercial reach, had to raise roughly $45 million in sponsor funding to produce a modest profit. "We're essentially just professional fundraisers," Hamlin said, arguing that team costs aren't meaningfully covered despite the show they help produce. The veteran driver struggled through tears early in his testimony as he recounted his start in racing and the…...

1+ hour, 39+ min ago (659+ words) The fallout from the Qatar Grand Prix has rumbled on, with Red Bull admitting they were "clearly incorrect" to suggest Mercedes" Kimi Antonelli deliberately allowed McLaren"s Lando Norris to overtake him late in the season"s penultimate race. Red Bull added their "regret" at over 1000 messages of online abuse " including death threats " the Mercedes driver has received since the controversial race which may have a decisive influence on the destination of the F1 drivers" title. Norris was in fifth place behind Antonelli towards the end of Sunday"s race when the Italian slid wide and Norris overtook him for fourth place. That allowed the McLaren driver to stay 12 points in front of Red Bull"s Max Verstappen ahead of the season finale this weekend in Abu Dhabi. The extra two points Norris gained from the manoeuvre could yet prove crucial…...

1+ hour, 57+ min ago (324+ words) Dec 1, 2025 | 7:50 PM EST The NASCAR lawsuit trial has officially begun, pulling the entire industry into a courtroom showdown that's been building for months. What started out as a simple dispute over the NASCAR charter system evolved into a high-stakes drama over the months. Leaked emails, tense negotiations, scathing accusations " you name it, and the NASCAR lawsuit has delivered it. Once composed after a few minutes, Hamlin took the court through the origin story of 23XI Racing. He detailed how the idea formed, how Michael Jordan came on board, and what it took to turn that vision into a fully operational Cup Series team. But sentiment quickly gave way to hard numbers. Numbers, he argued, prove how unsustainable the current charter system is for modern teams. Denny Hamlin was first witness called " didn't get through his testimony and will continue tomorrow. Began…...

2+ hour, 22+ min ago (396+ words) Formula One F1 - United States Grand Prix - Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, U.S. - October 17, 2025 Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff during a press conference REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein DOHA, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Mercedes boss Toto Wolff accused Red Bull's Helmut Marko of "total, utter nonsense" in suggesting Kimi Antonelli moved aside for McLaren's Formula One leader Lando Norris in Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix. Mercedes driver Antonelli was fourth with Norris fifth until the Briton went past on the penultimate lap of a race won by Red Bull's Max Verstappen. The overtake meant Norris, whose car has a Mercedes engine, goes to the final round in Abu Dhabi with a 12-point lead over Verstappen rather than 10. Verstappen's race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase informed him over the radio what had happened and said it looked like Antonelli just pulled over to let Norris through. Marko, Red Bull's…...

2+ hour, 36+ min ago (500+ words) McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain enters the box in the pitlane during the Qatar Formula One Grand Prix in Lusail One week after losing all their points from the Las Vegas Grand Prix, McLaren threw away a bunch more in an increasingly tense Formula 1 title race by botching a strategy call at the Qatar GP yesterday [Macau time]. Red Bull's Max Verstappen took full advantage of the unexpected gift to clinch a seventh win this season " his 70th overall " as he closed the gap on championship leader Lando Norris from 24 points at the start of the weekend to 12 points, heading into next Sunday's title decider in Abu Dhabi. McLaren still has two drivers in contention, with Oscar Piastri four points behind Verstappen in third, but must stop the slide. Last Sunday, the two drivers lost a combined 30 points after both…...

2+ hour, 48+ min ago (12+ words) Quade Cooper carves up for the Reds against the Force in 2007....

2+ hour, 48+ min ago (16+ words) Quade Cooper carves up for the Reds against the Force in 2007. The Sydney Morning Herald...

3+ hour, 4+ min ago (334+ words) THE new "70million HQ of F1 giants Mercedes was hit by a "60,000 tool theft raid. Dozens of tradespeople on the site " currently being transformed into a motorsports hub " had equipment stolen from supposedly safe security boxes. Bosses at the 12-time F1 constructors" champions have passed CCTV footage to police after tools were snatched from what will become a library and the boardroom at the complex in Brackley, Northants. A source told The Sun: "The tools were kept in lock boxes, they were broken into, and everything had been taken. "You can imagine over 50 tradespeople, four weeks before Christmas" "Their tools are their livelihood. Read More on Sport How ten-man Chelsea shackled Arsenal with 'double-vacuum' move Isak told to smile more by Liverpool team-mate after muted goal celebration "It"s how they buy presents for their kids. "The noise it would have generated would…...