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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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Three to watch, one to avoid as NASCAR heads to Texas

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to the Lone Star State on Sunday. Here are three drivers to watch and one to avoid in the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400.

Underdog NASCAR Xfinity Series team in line for a playoff spot through seven races

With the playoff standings shaking out through seven NASCAR Xfinity Series races, one underdog team remains amongst the heavyweights of the series. 

Watch: New Arkansas HC John Calipari 'jacked about another opportunity'

Arkansas fans descended upon Bud Walton Arena in droves on Wednesday night, though they weren't there to watch a Razorback basketball game.

Reynaldo Lopez posts shutout performance against the Mets

He was probably the biggest question mark in the Braves starting rotation this year, but through two outings, he's been just what Atlanta needed.

What should the expectations be for John Calipari, Arkansas next season?

John Calipari is leaving Kentucky for Arkansas. What should the expectations be for Calipari's first season leading the program?

Kyle Busch's slow start in 2024 more worrying than originally thought

What's up with NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch?

Consecutive top-fives show Chase Elliott may be turning the corner

After Chase Elliott failed to finish inside the top 10 in the first four NASCAR Cup Series races of the year, he and the No. 9 team appear to be turning the corner. 

Report: Arkansas finalizing deal with John Calipari to be next head coach

Less than a week after Eric Musselman left Arkansas for USC, a huge name is close to filling the position of head basketball coach.

Four things we learned after William Byron's storybook win at Martinsville

Hendrick Motorsports continues to own Martinsville Speedway. That, and other takeaways from William Byron's Sunday win in the NASCAR Cup Series.

What we learned after the Braves' sweep of the Diamondbacks

With a relatively calm 5-2 victory on Sunday, the Braves closed out a sweep of the reigning National League champions. Here's what we learned after a wild weekend in Atlanta.

Aric Almirola's Martinsville Xfinity win proves that nice guys can finish first

NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Aric Almirola does it the right way and was rewarded on Saturday.

Watch: Arkansas freshman hits two homers vs. Ole Miss

For an Arkansas program that is usually led by a multitude of experienced players, Nolan Souza is a massive outlier.

Watch: Braves walk-off Diamondbacks in wild ending

If there's one thing other MLB teams have learned from watching the Atlanta Braves over the past few years, it's that you never put dirt on them until the final strike is in the catcher's mitt. 

Watch: Arkansas shortstop blasts home run against Ole Miss

For the second straight night at Baum-Walker Stadium, Wehiwa Aloy made the home crowd go absolutely nuts.

Watch: Cam Waters' NASCAR debut goes up in in smoke at Martinsville

Running in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Martinsville, the 29-year-old Australia native was having a solid night, running inside the top 20 for much of the race. Unfortunately, a classic Martinsville chain-reaction incident took him out.

Denny Hamlin's Twitter feud with Marcus Smith is latest example of him playing the heel

Denny Hamlin's Twitter beef with Marcus Smith is another example of the driver embracing the villain role.

Watch: Arkansas launches two homers in the same inning to take lead vs. Ole Miss

After netting only one run through the first five innings, Arkansas' bats came alive in the sixth inning against Ole Miss on Thursday.

Coaching candidates Arkansas should consider after Eric Musselman's departure

Eric Musselman is off to USC, leaving the Arkansas basketball program without a head coach. Here are three candidates who the school would be wise to consider.

Why Martinsville is the most important race for Stewart-Haas Racing in a long time

Needless to say, it's been a rough stretch for Stewart-Haas Racing over the past few seasons. 

Matt DiBenedetto's solid run at Richmond proves he's not quite done

Coming into the 2024 season, Matt DiBenedetto's NASCAR career seemed dead in the water. Done. No qualms about it. After Saturday's Xfinity Series race at Richmond, it's still on life support, but DiBenedetto's future in the sport has a heartbeat.

Rising racing star Josh Pierson outlines career aspirations

He holds the title as the youngest driver to ever race in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and he is competing in the Indy NXT series for HMD Motorsports in 2024. But he already has big goals for the future. 

Joey Logano's second-place finish could be the turning point of his season

Going into Sunday night's Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway, Joey Logano was in desperate need of a good finish. He got it and then some, finishing second to Denny Hamlin in what could be the turning point of his season.

Despite coming up short of victory, Martin Truex Jr.'s  Richmond dominance proves veteran has plenty left in the tank

NASCAR Cup Series driver Martin Truex Jr. didn't quite score the win at Richmond, but that takes nothing away from his stellar performance this season.