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Colby Colwell

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Colby Colwell is a freelance contributor with a bachelor’s in Computer & Information Technology and a minor in Psychology from Western Kentucky University. With a deep passion for sports, especially NASCAR, he offers his substantial knowledge along with his adept writing skills. When he’s not writing, Colby enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with his family.

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Joey Logano discusses lashing out at teammate Austin Cindric, Chipper Jones' criticism

Another storyline that emerged from Logano's radio outburst was what former Atlanta Braves star Chipper Jones had to say about the situation.

Hendrick Motorsports makes notable accomplishment at Talladega for first time in 14 years

Hendrick Motorsports is one of the most decorated organizations in all of NASCAR, but it recently accomplished something it hadn't in 14 years prior.

One stat shows how unpredictable Talladega continues to be

Even without some of the chaos fans have come to expect at the track, Talladega continued to produce unpredictability.

Packers take care of remaining needs to cap solid NFL Draft

The Green Bay Packers added to a solid draft on Saturday on the final day of the NFL Draft, taking advantage of their five remaining picks. 

Packers add more offensive weapons on Day 2 of NFL Draft

The Packers addressed positions of need on Day 2.

NASCAR Cup Series is producing rare number of winners so far in 2025

Nine races into the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, only five drivers have won a race.

Golden ticket? Assessing Packers' historic first-round NFL Draft pick

The Green Bay Packers picked up a key addition to their offense in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night. 

Watch: 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson crashes during prep for Indianapolis 500

Thursday marked the first time he had crashed an Indy car, so he at least knows what to expect if a similar situation arises during the lead-up to "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."

Which organizations have overachieved as the NASCAR Cup Series returns to action at Talladega?

Through improved speed, consistent finishes, a win or combination of the three, these three organizations have surpassed expectations.

49ers RB Christian McCaffrey provides encouraging health update after injury-filled 2024

After battling through numerous injuries throughout the 2024 season, San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey arrived on the first day of the team's offseason program on a positive note.

As NASCAR Cup Series returns to action, which organizations are looking to right ship after slow starts?

As the NASCAR Cup Series returns from its lone off weekend on the high-banks of 2.66-mile Talladega Superspeedway, some organizations are in need of a reset more than others.

With NASCAR return behind him, where does Kasey Kahne go from here?

Now that his only scheduled start of the season is behind him, does Kasey Kahne have any intention of returning to the sport for another race?

Drubbing of Orioles puts pair of Reds teammates in exclusive company

The Cincinnati Reds continue to make history during the early portion of the 2025 MLB season.

Magic's league-leading defense a major letdown in Game 1 loss to Celtics

Even with stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown mostly held in check in Sunday's Game 1, the Orlando Magic fell short in a 103-86 loss.

Who's hot, who's not as NASCAR Cup Series heads into lone off weekend

As the NASCAR Truck Series and Xfinity Series prepare for a return trip to Rockingham Speedway, the NASCAR Cup Series enters its only off weekend of the season.

Why Ryan Blaney should be feeling confident going into off weekend

Until the last two races at Darlington and Bristol, Team Penske's Ryan Blaney was likely counting down the days leading up to Easter weekend, but things have turned around.

Why the on-track rivalry between Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin is not going away

As the NASCAR Cup Series sits idle on Easter weekend, Hendrick Motorsports' Kyle Larson and Joe Gibbs Racing's Denny Hamlin are likely wishing there was a race to get ready for.

Reds OF Austin Hays accomplished rare feat in Tuesday's win over Mariners

It was Hays' team debut after a stint on the injured list.

With Bristol dominance, Kyle Larson achieves feat not seen in over half a century

Larson's mastery of Bristol should not go unnoticed.

NASCAR Food City 500 preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

Here's what you need to know ahead of Sunday's Food City 500 at Bristol.

The two Cup Series teams without a DNF this season might surprise you

Eight races into the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, three different teams (Hendrick Motorsports, Joe Gibbs Racing, Wood Brothers Racing) have found victory lane while few have been running at the finish of every race.

With so much youth in NASCAR, Denny Hamlin proving age is just a number

Denny Hamlin has been one of the few exceptions to NASCAR's youth movement and appears as competitive and dangerous as ever.

William Byron heads to Bristol looking to buck surprising trend

Eight races into the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, Hendrick Motorsports' William Byron has been the model of consistency.

Ross Chastain is quietly having a solid start to the 2025 NASCAR season

He may not have a win or the outright pace each weekend eight races into the Cup Series season, but that does not tell the entire story for Trackhouse Racing's Ross Chastain so far.

What national title win means for Florida after thrilling comeback

Depending on the way everything shakes out in the offseason, Florida still could be positioned for success for years to come.