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February 20, 2024: Worth the wait: Byron wins in wild Daytona 500

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William Byron edged out a win on a caution to emerge victorious in a hectic and delayed opening to the 2024 season. - Josh B.


	The best and the worst from a wild Daytona 500

	William Byron wins under caution
	Look: NASCAR releases photo used to determine the Daytona 500 winner
	Watch: 'The big one' clobbers drivers with eight laps to go at Daytona 500
	Watch: The Rock kicks off race
	Kyle Busch somehow avoids penalty despite a wheel issue

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"[Baseball's] never been a top priority for me. This is a job. I do this to make a living. My faith, my family come first before this job." - Anthony Rendon


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	Orioles acquire reliever in trade
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