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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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Assessing each active Cup Series champion's shot of winning first Daytona 500

There are six Cup Series champions racing in Sunday's Daytona 500 that have never hoisted the Harley J. Earl Trophy before. With that in mind, here is how each of them stack up before the green flag waves on Sunday.

Five notable changes ahead of 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season

With a new season on the horizon, here are five of the most notable changes ahead of the 2025 campaign.

Why this year's Wooden Award could be a two-player race

The men's Wooden Award late midseason top 20 list was announced on Tuesday night and it included two familiar names at the top.

Indiana pulls off shocking upset of reeling No. 11 Michigan State

The Indiana Hoosiers shocked the 11th-ranked Michigan State Spartans on Tuesday night with a 71-67 win.

Kansas State picks up sixth straight win, upsets No. 13 Arizona

Kansas State picked up its sixth straight win on Tuesday night with a 73-70 victory over No. 13 Arizona.

Career nights from freshmen help No. 15 Kentucky sweep No. 5 Tennessee

No. 15 Kentucky pulled off a season sweep of No. 5 Tennessee on Tuesday night with a 75-64 win.

Stacked entry list for Daytona 500 sets stage for action-packed week

As the NASCAR Cup Series prepares for its annual trip to the Sunshine State for its premier event, the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, there will be some added pressure for the drivers trying to make the field for Sunday's race.

Absurd stat key to Ole Miss women upsetting No. 8 Kentucky

The Ole Miss women recorded their second win in program history over a top 10 opponent on Monday night with a 66-57 win over No. 8 Kentucky.

Five takeaways from AP Top 25 men's basketball poll

While this week's Associated Press Top 25 men's basketball poll, released on Monday, features the same No. 1 team, there is a lot of movement following an upset-filled week that saw each of the top two teams go down.

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, there is a shakeup in the top five following a rare conference loss from a powerhouse program.

Which celebrities were in attendance to watch Super Bowl LIX?

The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas Chiefs, 40-22, to win their second Super Bowl in franchise history on Sunday night.

Takeaways from Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show

Grammy Award-winning rapper and hip-hop star Kendrick Lamar had an electric performance at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.

Watch: No. 25 Ole Miss caps epic comeback vs. LSU with game-winning tip-in

No. 25 Ole Miss appeared to be on its way to a road loss in Baton Rouge on Saturday night until a frenetic run in the final three minutes flipped the script.

Austin Reaves' historic performance carries short-handed Lakers past Pacers

Even with LeBron James (left ankle soreness) and recently acquired Luka Doncic (left calf strain) out of the lineup on Saturday, the Los Angeles Lakers took advantage of their fast start to beat the Indiana Pacers, 124-117.

Watch: No. 10 Texas A&M hits game-winning three in closing seconds to take down No. 15 Missouri

No. 10 Texas A&M won a 67-64 thriller over No. 15 Missouri on Saturday thanks to some last-second heroics.

Longtime NBA analyst set to call final game

At the age of 91 and after spending 35 years as a national TV and radio analyst for various networks, he will call his final game on Sunday when the Philadelphia 76ers take on the Milwaukee Bucks.

No. 4 Texas women shoot lights-out in comfortable win over No. 24 Vanderbilt

On Thursday, No. 4 Texas won its seventh straight game with an 87-66 win over No. 24 Vanderbilt. The Longhorns got out to an early 21-10 lead after the first quarter.

Mavericks show encouraging signs in upset win over Celtics

Veteran Klay Thompson had the hot hand all night.

Heat add former first-round pick with latest trade

The No. 9 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft brings some versatility to the lineup.

No. 12 Kansas State women use big second-half rally to beat No. 9 TCU

No. 12 Kansas State was able to overcome an abysmal first-half performance with a 59-50 win over No. 9 TCU.

Josh Jacobs feels Packers are missing players at two key positions

Packers running back Josh Jacobs explained what he feels is missing for the team to take that next step in 2025.

Watch: Nets steal win from Rockets with late-game heroics

The heroics they showed against the Rockets were at least encouraging and provided a thrilling finish to a tightly contested game.

No. 14 Kentucky's defensive struggles on full display in loss to No. 25 Ole Miss

On Tuesday night, No. 25 Ole Miss picked up its largest win ever over No. 14 Kentucky, 98-84.

No. 14 NC State rally past No. 10 Duke behind Aziaha James' career night

On Monday night, the 14th-ranked NC State women's basketball team completed a huge second-half comeback in an 89-83 win over No. 10 Duke.

Five takeaways from AP Top 25 men's basketball poll

Following a stacked week of games filled with upsets and statement victories, this week's Associated Press Top 25 men's basketball poll, released on Monday, looks much different.