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Ryan McCafferty

Ryan McCafferty is a passionate sports fan from Herndon, Va, where he follows the Washington Commanders, Wizards.  Ryan particularly enjoys covering the statistical aspect of sports, and in his spare time, he manages RJMAnalytics, a blog in which he formulates and analyzes his own advanced metrics for NASCAR and basketball. He is a graduate of the University of Mary Washington, where he majored in communications and minored in sports management, and reports on local high school sports in Northern Virginia for the Falls Church News-Press

NASCAR delivers another road course dud, this time at Watkins Glen

NASCAR might have a road course issue after Sunday's snoozer at Watkins Glen.

Kevin Harvick, Brad Keselowski suddenly far from NASCAR playoff locks

Michael McDowell's win at the Indianapolis road course may have shaken up NASCAR's playoff picture much more than originally thought.

Front Row Motorsports no longer underdogs with dominant victory in Indy

Front Row Motorsports had won three times in the NASCAR Cup Series prior to Sunday's Indianapolis Road Course event, and each time, the story was that of the 'Little Team That Could' scoring an unlikely victory.

The only thing stopping Sam Howell's hype is his draft position

If Sam Howell hadn't already won over Commanders fans with his Week 18 performance against the Dallas Cowboys last year, then he did during Friday night's preseason game against the Browns.

Chris Buescher emerging as big winner of Brad Keselowski's leap of faith

Ironically, Buescher's breakout is somewhat reminiscent of Keselowski's in 2011, when he won at Pocono and then again a few weeks later at Bristol in what were considered surprising victories at the time.

NASCAR race at Richmond was not a thriller, and that's OK

Sunday's Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway was one of the least eventful NASCAR Cup Series races of the season, with only three caution flags and few on-track lead changes.

Harris and Co. making immediate impression with Commanders fan base

When Josh Harris and his investment group officially purchased the Washington Commanders, the bar wasn't very high in terms of satisfying the team's fans. Even so, Harris is making an effort and is seeing it pay off.

NASCAR playoff race exposing fatal flaw in current format

The problem here is simple: NASCAR has too many entries in its playoff system.

Reckless Pocono win further solidifies Denny Hamlin as NASCAR's most unpopular driver

For someone who never shies away from speaking his mind on how other drivers race him, Denny Hamlin sure seems like he could learn a lesson or two in practicing what he preaches.

It's time to hit the panic button on Chase Elliott

When Chase Elliott returned from a six-week leg injury earlier this year, his path towards still making the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs was simple: just win a race. 

Martin Truex Jr. dominates for long-overdue first New Hampshire win

Entering Monday's Crayon 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Martin Truex Jr. had never won at the Loudon, N.H. track in 29 Cup Series starts. That is no longer the case.

No, NASCAR does not need to shorten its races

With the past two NASCAR Cup Series races both shortened due to weather, the recurring debate over the series' race lengths has once again become a topic of discussion.

Rain-shortened Atlanta NASCAR race was completely avoidable

For the second consecutive weekend, Mother Nature interfered with NASCAR's plans on Sunday and forced the distance of Cup Series action to be altered. This time, William Byron was the beneficiary.

As NASCAR season hits halfway mark, here are big storylines

It's hard to believe that Sunday's historic Chicago street course race signaled the halfway point of the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season, but it did. Here's where things stand at the midpoint.

By the numbers: A historic perspective on Shane van Gisbergen's Chicago win

Just how big of a deal was Shane van Gisbergen's NASCAR Cup Series win in Sunday's Grant Park 220? Here's some numbers to put things into perspective.

Historic upset winner makes rain-filled NASCAR Chicago weekend worth it

NASCAR's highly-anticipated street course race weekend in Chicago seemed like it was doomed to be remembered for the wrong reasons, when heavy rain and storms cut Saturday's Xfinity Series race short and delayed Sunday's Cup Series race.

NASCAR's Chicago weekend is about much more than the racing

If this weekend results in a slew of new followers, then it's a win for NASCAR — and if the race is a memorable one for the right reasons, then that's just an added bonus.

Ross Chastain silences critics with statement win in Nashville

Ross Chastain has been in the NASCAR headlines a lot this season, but it hasn't been for winning races... until now.

Bilal Coulibaly trade continues befuddling offseason for Wizards

The Washington Wizards have made some questionable decisions already this offseason, and they didn't exactly redeem themselves on draft night, as their first-round selection came with mixed reviews.

Don't look now, but the Commanders are D.C.'s most exciting team

It wasn't all that long ago that Washington, D.C.'s NFL team was the goofy-eyed dragon of major professional sports in the nation's capital.

Stewart Haas Racing announces Kevin Harvick replacement

After months of speculation, it appears Josh Berry will officially replace the retiring Kevin Harvick in 2024. Berry is expected to be announced as the new driver of the Stewart-Haas Racing No.

Bradley Beal trade is even worse than expected for Wizards

The trade offers that had been rumored for Wizards star Bradley Beal seemed underwhelming at the time, and yet somehow, Washington's return got even worse.

A Bradley Beal trade could be worth it for Wizards on one condition

After years of trade rumors regarding Washington Wizards star guard Bradley Beal, it feels increasingly likely this time that a deal may be imminent. Beal,

Chase Elliott remains wild card as NASCAR's playoff picture becomes clearer

While this season's NASCAR postseason picture is clearing up nicely, Chase Elliott still looms as a potential wild card over the final 10 races before the playoffs.