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Samuel Stubbs

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Hailing from the same neck of the woods as NASCAR Hall of Famer Mark Martin, Samuel has been covering NASCAR for Yardbarker since February 2024. He has been a member of the National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) since October of 2024. When he’s not writing about racing, Samuel covers Arkansas Razorback basketball for Yardbarker. He is also a member of the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA). Samuel will attend the University of Arkansas in the fall of 2025.

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Why Denny Hamlin will make a serious run at NASCAR title in 2026 after '25 heartbreak

The expectations will be the same as they always are for Hamlin: multiple wins and a run at the championship, which he's been chasing for two decades.

Kyle Larson looking to defend 2025 championship, get back to victory lane

The key for Larson in 2026? Keeping that same level of consistency while also translating consistently running up front to more wins.

Four young NASCAR stars to keep an eye on in 2026

With a new NASCAR season a little more than a month away, many young drivers are looking to stake their claim as one of NASCAR's next superstars. 

UTSA runs away from FIU, wins SERVPRO First Responder Bowl

At the end of the first quarter of Friday's SERVPRO First Responder Bowl in Dallas, Florida International and UTSA were tied at 14. But it was the Roadrunners of UTSA (7-6) that ended up running up the score.

Northwestern blows out Central Michigan in GameAbove Sports Bowl

Northwestern led 34-0 after three quarters, with CMU getting on the board late in the fourth. 

Four NASCAR drivers with the most to prove in 2026

As offseason preparations continue across the NASCAR industry, some Cup Series drivers go into 2026 needing to make a big splash.

What NASCAR drivers want for Christmas

Here is what a few of NASCAR's biggest stars would've like to have woken up to under their Christmas tree. 

Knicks get a Christmas miracle in form of comeback win over Cavaliers

With their Christmas Day tilt in the rearview mirror, the Knicks and Cavaliers are on different trajectories.

Hawai'i completes largest comeback in school history to win Hawai'i Bowl

Over the course of a single football game, the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors managed to get blown out, come back, nearly found a way to lose in heartbreaking fashion and then won on a wild touchdown pass with 10 seconds to go. 

Why Bobby Petrino-Bill Belichick pairing at North Carolina seems destined to flop

One of the most scrutinized college football programs in the country is about to be under an even bigger microscope.  On Monday, it was reported that Bobby

Baker Mayfield throws horrible interception as Buccaneers lose crucial game to Panthers

Mayfield's most consequential throw of the season was his worst.

Charlie Smyth, Tyler Shough lead Saints to win over Jets

The Saints have found two diamonds in the rough that may turn out to be superstars in the coming years.

No. 13 Vanderbilt stays unbeaten, keeps rolling as SEC play looms

The Vanderbilt Commodores have emerged as one of the best teams in men's college basketball, and they've done so in dominant fashion.

Chris Beard, Ole Miss searching for answers after myriad missed opportunities in non-conference play

After advancing to the Sweet 16 a season ago, expectations were high for Ole Miss and Beard.

Chiefs QB situation gets worse after Gardner Minshew injury

After losing Patrick Mahomes to a torn ACL, the Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback situation has gotten even worse.

Caleb Williams' heroics vs. Packers should silence doubters

On Saturday evening, Williams engineered a comeback victory over the Packers that should be much more memorable than the aforementioned Week 18 win over Green Bay in 2024. 

Penny Hardaway, Memphis off to miserable start in 2025

The Memphis Tigers (4-7) have had a miserable start to the 2025-26 season, and it continued with a 71-66 road loss to Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., on Saturday. 

Unorthodox assist gives No. 12 North Carolina win over Ohio State

Seth Trimble tripped, fell and somehow got the basketball to Henri Veesaar for the game-winning dunk in No. 12 North Carolina's 71-70 win over Ohio State on Saturday. 

Kentucky finally plays up to potential in win over No. 22 St. John's

The Kentucky Wildcats finally played like a team with a $22M price tag on Saturday.

Brad Keselowski broke leg in skiing accident, aiming to be recovered by Daytona

2012 NASCAR Cup Series champion and RFK Racing co-owner Brad Keselowski suffered a broken leg during a ski trip on Thursday. 

Details emerge on crash that killed ex-NASCAR driver Greg Biffle

The plane that crashed Thursday in Statesville, N.C., killing seven people, including former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, turned back toward the airport shortly after takeoff and did not issue a Mayday call, the National Transportation Safety Board said Friday.

NASCAR legends offer tributes to Greg Biffle

In the wake of the tragic death of former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle in a plane crash on Thursday, figures from around the NASCAR community are offering their thoughts, prayers and tributes to a man who was a staple of NASCAR racing for nearly two decades.