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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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Austin Cindric penalized following Sunday's Cup Series race at COTA

Following Sunday's run-in between Team Penske's Austin Cindric and Kaulig Racing's Ty Dillon as the drivers exited Turn 20, NASCAR penalized the Penske driver.

Five key storylines to watch for women's Champ Week

Ahead of what is sure to be a thrilling week of games and edge-of-your seat finishes, here are five storylines for women's Champ Week.

How No. 19 Kentucky picked up its largest conference win of the season

No. 19 Kentucky returned to form behind the arc and used a strong transition game in a 95-64 rout of LSU on Tuesday.

Five takeaways from AP Top 25 men's basketball poll

This week's Associated Press Top 25 men's basketball poll, released on Monday, features some movement among the top five and some risers and fallers throughout the poll as the final week of the regular season arrives for most teams and conference tournaments get underway for others.

Five takeaways from AP Top 25 women's basketball poll

In this week's Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll, released on Monday, one program achieves its highest ranking in 39 years while other teams jockey for position with conference tournaments right around the corner.

NASCAR EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix takeaways: Thrilling COTA finish provides season's first repeat winner

After a thrilling battle between Kyle Busch, Christopher Bell, William Byron and Tyler Reddick following the race's last restart with 13 laps to go, it was Bell who came away with the win at Circuit of The Americas, scoring his second win in as many weeks.

History repeats itself as No. 4 USC women handle No. 2 UCLA

With No. 4 USC's 80-67 win over its crosstown rival No. 2 UCLA on Saturday night, the Trojans completed the season sweep of the Bruins and clinched the Big Ten regular-season title in their first season in the conference.

No. 1 Auburn picks up rare win at Rupp Arena against No. 17 Kentucky

For the first time since 1988, No. 1 Auburn went into Rupp Arena and came away victorious with a 94-78 win over No. 17 Kentucky on Saturday.

NASCAR EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

After back-to-back races on drafting-style tracks to open the 2025 season, NASCAR's best will race at the Circuit of the Americas on Sunday in Austin, Texas. 

No. 15 Kentucky women set multiple records in blowout win

No. 15 Kentucky played its final home game of the season on Thursday night and set multiple records in the process in an 82-58 rout of No. 11 Tennessee.

Watch: No. 17 Kentucky escapes with win over Oklahoma after wild finish

No. 17 Kentucky went into a tough road environment and escaped with a thrilling 83-82 win over Oklahoma on Wednesday to keep the Sooners' NCAA Tournament hopes in jeopardy.

No. 17 Baylor women hand rare home loss to No. 14 Kansas State

No. 17 Baylor extended its winning streak to nine and handed No. 14 Kansas State its first home loss of the season with a 79-62 win on Monday.

Five takeaways from AP Top 25 men's basketball poll

Although the No. 1 team remains the same in this week's Associated Press Top 25 men's basketball poll, released on Monday, one program moved closer to the top after a dominant showing while several ranked teams dropped after losing to unranked opponents.

Five takeaways from AP Top 25 women's basketball poll

A new No. 1 emerges following a major upset on Sunday.

NASCAR Ambetter Health 400 takeaways: Same old story for one manufacturer after dominant performance

Although Fords dominated Sunday's Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, it was Joe Gibbs Racing's Christopher Bell escaping the carnage throughout the race to pick up his first career win on a superspeedway-style track.

How Louisville women pulled off another ranked win on the road at No. 11 Duke

On Thursday, unranked Louisville took advantage of its sharp-shooting from deep and a near-perfect night from the charity stripe to upset No. 11 Duke, 70-62, and pick up its second consecutive ranked win on the road.

How Indiana women took advantage of No. 8 Ohio State's weakness in shocking upset

The Indiana women had an efficient shooting night and became the latest team to expose No. 8 Ohio State's poor rebounding.

No. 17 Kentucky surprises with how it got back on track against Vanderbilt

Following a late collapse against Texas, No. 17 Kentucky bounced back with a monster second-half performance.

How unranked TCU pulled off shocking upset of No. 9 Texas Tech

The TCU Horned Frogs slowed down No. 9 Texas Tech's high-scoring offense with a massive 69-66 upset on Tuesday.

How No. 14 Michigan State extended No. 13 Purdue's losing streak

No. 14 Michigan State took advantage of transition opportunities and had a field day in the paint to hand No. 13 Purdue a third straight loss.

Five takeaways from AP Top 25 men's basketball poll

In this week's Associated Press Top 25 men's basketball poll, released on Monday, the No. 1 team stays put after an impressive showing while a lot of movement occurred throughout the rest of the rankings.

Five takeaways from AP Top 25 women's basketball poll

It features a new No. 1 team and a pair of programs dropping after suffering rare setbacks.

Daytona 500 takeaways: Thrilling race ends with familiar winner

After a lengthy rain delay that forced Sunday's 67th running of the Daytona 500 into the night, it was Hendrick Motorsports' William Byron claiming his second consecutive win in the "Great American Race."

How No. 16 Wisconsin made a statement in upset win over No. 7 Purdue

Senior guard John Tonje had a team-high 32 points.

Five Daytona 500 storylines: Unknowns aplenty at the 'World Center of Racing'

With the unpredictability and unknowns of Daytona each year, that is likely the beginning of what is sure to be an action-packed Sunday in Daytona Beach.