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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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Chandler Smith looking for Daytona 500 redemption with Front Row Motorsports

For the third time in four years, Smith will attempt to qualify for the Daytona 500.

Greg Biffle to be honored by two NASCAR teams at Daytona 500

Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle will be honored by a pair of NASCAR Cup Series teams during the 68th running of the Daytona 500 on Feb. 15. 

How 'weird' Clash at Bowman Gray differs from a normal NASCAR weekend

NASCAR Cup Series teams will converge on Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for a season-opening exhibition race at Bowman Gray Stadium. 

Richard Childress won't forget scathing words from Steve Phelps anytime soon

Richard Childress has not forgotten the personal attack levied on him by NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps that was unearthed during the antitrust lawsuit between 23XI Racing/Front Row Motorsports and NASCAR. 

Cup crew chief: NASCAR's horsepower increase for short tracks 'not a huge change'

NASCAR will increase horsepower to 750 for all tracks under 1.5 miles in length this season, as well as road courses, but that 80 HP increase may not go as far in improving the racing product as some fans may hope. 

Corey LaJoie touts himself as a top-10 NASCAR driver

You have to have confidence to succeed in professional sports, and NASCAR driver Corey LaJoie doesn't seem to be short on it. 

Can move back to NASCAR save Hailie Deegan's racing career?

To say Hailie Deegan's racing career has been tumultuous would be an understatement.

UCLA upsets No. 4 Purdue, hands Boilermakers first Big Ten loss

UCLA pulled off its biggest victory of the 2025-26 college basketball season on Tuesday.  

No. 21 Georgia scores last-second basket to topple Missouri

No. 21 Georgia (16-3, 4-2 SEC) escaped Columbia, Missouri, with a huge SEC victory over Missouri (13-6, 3-3 SEC) on Tuesday evening.

No. 20 Arkansas vs. No. 15 Vanderbilt takeaways: Razorbacks bully Commodores to earn huge SEC win

The win gets Arkansas back on track after losing two of three, while Vanderbilt has lost three games in a row after a 16-0 start. 

No. 25 Miami (Ohio) sneaks past Kent State in OT, gets to 20-0

No. 25 Miami (Ohio) just keeps finding ways to win basketball games. 

No. 16 Florida keeps rolling, grabs fifth straight victory in blowout win over LSU

After a slow start to the 2025-26 season, defending national champion No. 16 Florida has found its groove. 

Corey LaJoie running Daytona 500 with RFK Racing

For the first time since 2014, a No. 99 RFK Racing Ford will compete in a NASCAR Cup Series race.

Kurt Busch reveals that he ran Indy 500 to 'go beat' Roger Penske

Kurt Busch's racing career is one that most drivers can only dream of. On Friday, the 47-year-old from Las Vegas will be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

Burt Myers returning to Team AmeriVet to run Clash at Bowman Gray

For the second year in a row, Bowman Gray Stadium legend Burt Myers will compete against NASCAR's best in the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray.

Travis Pastrana running Truck Series race at Daytona with Niece Motorsports

A motorsports icon will return to NASCAR competition for the first time since 2023 at Daytona International Speedway.

Anthony Alfredo attempting 2026 Daytona 500 with Beard Motorsports

Another driver has been added to the entry list for the 68th running of the Daytona 500.

Curt Cignetti could follow in Nick Saban's footsteps and create a dynasty at Indiana

Cignetti and Indiana won Monday's national championship game over Miami, putting an exclamation point on a 16-0 season that delivered IU its first national championship. For the next 12 months, the Hoosiers will be known as the champions of college football. 

Short-handed Thunder take down Cavaliers as Donovan Mitchell struggles

Behind 30 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and 28 from Chet Holmgren, the Oklahoma City Thunder (36-8) flexed its muscle in a 136-104 road win over the Cleveland Cavaliers (24-20). 

Five most anticipated NASCAR races of 2026

There's less than two weeks until NASCAR unofficially begins its season with the exhibition Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium and less than a month until the 68th Daytona 500 officially kicks off the 2026 campaign on Feb. 15. Here are five of the most anticipated Cup Series races of 2026. 

History shows a positive precedent for Bills firing Sean McDermott

McDermott was a great head coach in Buffalo, but never pushed the Bills over the edge to a championship.

How Jeff Gordon denied Dale Earnhardt a second Daytona 500 win

In 1999, the Daytona 500 had plenty of storylines to follow as the 51st season of NASCAR competition got underway.

Bears HC Ben Johnson considered risky move in loss to Rams

After Caleb Williams threw an incredible touchdown pass to Cole Kmet with just 18 seconds to go in Saturday's NFC divisional-round game against the Los Angeles Rams, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson had a decision to make. 

Rams' Sean McVay reveals what he told Matthew Stafford before huge OT pass to Puka Nacua

A 16-yard completion from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua in overtime of Sunday's NFC divisional playoff game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Chicago Bears ended up being the biggest play of the night for Los Angeles. 

Nick Foles gives Broncos fans hope going into Bo Nix-less AFC Championship

Foles knows a things or two about leading a Cinderella playoff run as a backup QB.