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Kyle Larson had recently been unwary of Max Verstappen ‘s dominance as the former claimed he was an all-around better driver. The American received constant backlash over his statement from the Formula 1 community. However, multiple key figures from NASCAR have backed up Larson. In addition to others, 2014 Cup Champion Kevin Harvick has weighed in on the matter.
Tim Coronel claimed that Kyle Larson would ‘cry’ against Max Verstappen in just two sessions. Despite Larson’s strict words, Verstappen held a neutral stance and noted that it was pointless to argue on the matter. Kevin Harvick noted Larson would start driving Verstappen’s chassis fast in just two days. However, Harvick believed there was no way the Dutchman could do the same in NASCAR.
The thing I can tell you is that if Kyle Larson went to drive Max Verstappen's car, in one or two days, he'd be damn close to being as fast as Max Verstappen, but there is no way Max Verstappen comes over here and does that in a stock car. Kevin Harvick said on the Happy Harvick podcast
Additionally, Harvick accepted Verstappen was very talented and good in his discipline. Also, the Dutchman noted that drivers specialized in their fields and couldn’t excel in everything. However, according to Harvick, this wasn’t the case for Kyle Larson as he was better in all aspects.
Max is extremely talented and very, very, very good at what he does for his discipline and I heard him talk about drivers being specialised in their discipline, but that is not Kyle Larson. Kevin Harvick added
Kevin Harvick claims Max Verstappen can’t do ‘anything close’ to what Kyle Larson does
Kevin Harvick further took shots on Max Verstappen’s chances against Kyle Larson. The 48-year-old claimed Larson could go out and drive anything and excel in it. Additionally, Harvick asserted that Verstappen would do ‘just okay’ against the 32-year-old. However, the Dutchman couldn’t achieve a performance anywhere close to the NASCAR champion, according to the American.
Kyle Larson can go out and drive anything, he is very good at his discipline, but he has got multiple disciplines, and we saw what he did in an Indycar. I truly believe that Max would do okay, but he's not going to do anything close to what Kyle Larson does. Kevin Harvick noted
Both drivers have managed decorated careers in their respective fields. Additionally, both of them are highly unlikely to compete against each other in a similar category. Hence, it is best to assume that both are doing extremely well in their own categories. As a result, there is no point in discussing who’s better over whom as both of them are equally good.
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Carson Hocevar assigns blame in Michael McDowell incident, shares plan for reconciliation
Carson Hocevar once again turned heads when he doored Spire Motorsports teammate Michael McDowell after crossing the start/finish line at Watkins Glen. It was in apparent retaliation for an earlier spin he took at the hands of McDowell. Speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Hocevar didn’t seem in a hurry to patch things up. He noted McDowell wanted to catch up to iron things out, but the two have yet to speak. “No, we haven’t talked or whatever,” Hocevar said in a video interview shared by Toby Christie. “He wanted to sit down at Richmond. I’m gone racing and he’s gone as well. So it’s just, sometimes, maybe it’s best case scenario that we’re both gone. But it didn’t seem like that big of a deal to me.” Carson Hocevar got the worst of it from his teammate earlier in the race, when McDowell made contact and spun him out on lap 52. He was running in 17th place at the time. “Either he made a mistake or misjudged and obviously turned me,” Hocevar said. “And then we were just fighting for the last lap and last corner and felt like that was plenty OK to do considering the contact, right? I can play defense for one corner to try to get the spot.” The talented but enigmatic driver of the No. 77 rationalized his contact late by noting how important it was to the upcoming weekend’s action. Carson Hocevar explained. “I think Richmond being the next week with qualifying draw being so important, that one spot I think matters a lot for qualifying, especially for how tough that place is to pass,” he said. “But also it’s super easy to go a lap down at that place, so qualifying means everything. And especially going out late you’re going to have a massive advantage. So the later we could have got, the better. So I’m glad we at least got a decent position.” Could the two teammates patch things up before the race at Richmond? That remains to be seen. But at least one party is trying to make it happen. It might be up to Carson Hocevar whether he gets that opportunity. “Yeah, Michael wanted to sit down and talk about it a bit of just how we can move forward and just help each other next time to avoid that,” Hocevar said.
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The NHL offseason has slowed down a bit, but there are still moves to be made from a few teams. Every year, there are late offseason moves that tend to heavily impact the playoff race. One team that could still add is the Ottawa Senators, since they still need another piece for the upcoming season. Ottawa has been linked to a few players this summer, with the front office discussing different deals. The Senators were mentioned as a possible landing spot for Pittsburgh Penguins star Rickard Rakell by NHL writer Adam Gretz of Bleacher Report. Ottawa could be a solid place for Rakell if the Penguins do trade him. "The Senators finally played their way back into a playoff spot in 2024-25, earning their first trip to the postseason since their 2016-17 Eastern Conference Finals run. "The big hang-up might be Ottawa's lack of a first-round pick in 2026 and a weak farm system that is lacking in top prospects. From a hockey standpoint, the Senators are a good match for Rakell. Logistically, they may not have the assets the Penguins would want," wrote Gretz. Rakell could help boost the Senators' offense, helping the team become even more formidable in the Eastern Conference. Ottawa made a surprising playoff appearance last season, and the team should be going all-in to go after a Stanley Cup title. The Penguins star put up 35 goals and 35 assists last season for Pittsburgh, and he could massively boost this team. Nobody on the Senators came close to these totals, so this could be a real difference-maker of a trade. Ottawa is finally back to being relevant in the East, and the front office has wanted to keep adding pieces. Bringing Rakell to town could be the answer, especially with the Penguins reportedly acting as sellers this offseason.
Best fits for five notable NFL free agents
With training camp in full swing, NFL teams continue to tweak rosters. Fortunately for general managers, veteran free agents are available to bolster teams. Here are five of the best remaining free agents and the best fits for each: Wide receiver Amari Cooper | Best fit: San Francisco 49ers The 10-year veteran failed to provide much of a boost to the Buffalo Bills last season (44 catches for 547 yards) after they traded for him at midseason. Perhaps that lack of production was because of lingering injuries (wrist, back). Although the five-time Pro Bowl player is 31, he could return to form — especially considering he had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons before 2024. A receiver-needy team such as San Francisco, which is expected to be without Brandon Aiyuk (recovering from an ACL injury) for the first part of the season, makes sense. OLB Matthew Judon | Best fit: Dallas Cowboys Judon didn’t provide the expected boost to his new team after his trade from the New England Patriots, finishing with only 5.5 sacks for the Atlanta Falcons in 2024. He had back-to-back double-digit sack seasons in 2021 (12.5) and 2022 (15.5) for the Patriots. Perhaps he can return to form now that he is another season removed from the torn biceps he suffered in 2023. The Dallas Cowboys, who are navigating the Micah Parsons contract situation, would be a good landing spot for Judon. Parsons has yet to end his hold-in or rescind his trade request. Even if the Parsons saga is resolved before Week 1, Judon could provide depth for Dallas. Cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. | Best fit: Miami Dolphins Samuel, who is 25 and entering his physical prime, has 47 NFL starts and was productive during his 2021-24 tenure with the Los Angeles Chargers. He underwent neck surgery earlier this year, perhaps the reason he remains unsigned. Samuel is expected to be ready for the season and would provide an immediate boost to a CB-needy team — particularly one without CB Jalen Ramsey (traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers) and CB Kader Kohou, who's on injured reserve with a season-ending knee injury. Defensive end Za’Darius Smith | Best fit: Green Bay Packers Unlike Judon, Smith was effective last season (nine sacks). He was acquired by Detroit in November 2024 to help fill the hole left by the injury to edge-rusher Aidan Hutchinson. Now, he could do the same for another team that lacks a strong pass rush. Smith makes sense for Green Bay, where the team’s top pass-rusher (Rashan Gary) finished with just 7.5 sacks last season. Smith, who played for the Packers from 2019-21, felt slighted by the franchise for his release before the 2022 season, but this may be a case where mending fences could benefit both sides. Cornerback Stephon Gilmore | Best fit: Indianapolis Colts Gilmore has played for four teams (Panthers, Colts, Cowboys, Vikings) over the past four seasons. Despite showing signs of decline in recent seasons, he remains an above-average starter at a premium position. Gilmore has started at least 15 games in each of the past three seasons, proving his durability. The 2019 NFL Defensive Player of the Year would be a logical addition for cornerback-needy team. However, his age (34) and desire for significant playing time could turn off teams. A reunion makes sense with the Colts, who are dealing with injuries to cornerbacks Kenny Moore II (knee), Jaylon Jones (hamstring), JuJu Brents (hamstring) and Justin Walley (ACL, out for season).
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Who Makes the Raiders Roster on the Defensive Line?
The Las Vegas Raiders' strongest unit comes on the defensive side of the ball. The Raiders' defensive line is the strongest unit on this team, and they are ready to get better and get after the quarterback in 2025. This unit was good last season, but a couple of injuries occurred, and they had to overcome those. Now, going into the new season, the Raiders' defensive line is strong and has players looking to have career years. The Raiders' defensive line is going to be led by Pro Bowl Maxx Crosby and by veteran defensive tackle Adam Butler. When you have two players and guys like Butler and Crosby on your roster, you are in good hands. Butler and Crosby do so much for this team, both on and off the field. These guys are going to make sure the rest of the defensive line is ready to go this season, and they want to have the best season of their careers as well. The Raiders have one of the best defensive line coaches, if not the best one in the NFL, in Rob Leonard. Leonard has made the defensive line better each season. Leonard will now try to have a top defensive line group in the National Football League, and he has his players ready to go; they are better because of him. Our Hondo Carpenter talked about who makes the roster for the Raiders on the defensive line on a recent episode of the "Las Vegas Raiders Insider Podcast." Raiders Defensive Line "You turn your attention to the defensive line. Maxx Crosby is in. Malcolm Koonce is in. Tyree Wilson in. Charles Snowden in. Those are your four defensive ends," said Carpenter. But where it gets interesting on the defensive line is the defensive tackles. I think your starting tackles if the season started today are Thomas Booker IV and Adam Butler. Then I got Tonka Hemingway making it, JJ Pegues making it, and then either Jonah Laulu or Zack Carter." "Laulu is a player that I really like. I think he is ahead of Carter. I have him on my 53-man roster. He did not have a good game in Seattle; he needs to correct that quickly. But I got Jonah Laulu making it over Zack Carter, but I think it is very close. It is very close." Find us on X (formerly Twitter) @HondoCarpenter and Instagram @HondoSr and talk to us in 2025 about the Raiders and more. While here, check out our Facebook page WHEN YOU CLICK RIGHT HERE to discuss all Raiders content in 2025.
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