NASCAR Information Sunday, March 10, 2024

NASCAR CUP SERIES STATS HIGHLIGHTS THIS SEASON Last 11 winners: Christopher Bell 2, Ryan Blaney 2, William Byron 2, Kyle Larson 2, AJ Allmendinger 1, Ross Chastain 1 & Daniel Suárez 1 Last 2 races won by drivers ending 5-race winless streak – Ryan Blaney has a 5-race winless streak Phoenix 3/24 Christopher Bell Phoenix…

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NASCAR Bristol Sunday, March 10, 2024

Bristol NASCAR Cup Series Stats Highlights Christopher Bell: 2 Straight Bristol top 5 finishes Chris Buescher: 2 Straight Bristol top 5 finishes William Byron: Finished 9th or better last 3 Bristol races – Finished 3rd twice Denny Hamlin: 2023 Bristol winner – Finished 9th or better last 3 Bristol races Kyle Larson: Finished 6th or…

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The Daily Briefing Friday, March 1, 2024

THE DAILY BRIEFING NFC NORTH CHICAGO What will the Bears get for QB JUSTIN FIELDS from the Falcons or someone else?  Jeff Howe of The Athletic: It certainly seems Justin Fields’ days in Chicago are waning, with the Bears set to draft a quarterback and move on from their three-year starter.   And when they…

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The Daily Briefing Thursday, February 29, 2024

THE DAILY BRIEFING The NFLPA workplace survey is out – with the disparity in Kansas City between coach Andy Reid and owner Clark Hunt catching the eye of Chris Bumbaca of USA TODAY in his recap: Report cards for NFL teams are back, and the grades from members of the NFL Players Association are in.…

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The Daily Briefing Wednesday, February 28, 2024

THE DAILY BRIEFING A new and exciting, but different, kickoff.  The Competition Committee wants to make it happen.  Todd Archer of ESPN.com: When the NFL opens play next season, Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones — who is a member of the Competition Committee — expects a change in the kickoff rule.   Jones…

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The Daily Briefing Tuesday, February 27, 2024

THE DAILY BRIEFING The NFL makes its case to ban the “hop-drop” tackle – a term we only first heard in 2023.  Michael David Smith of ProFootballTalk.com: Hip-drop tackles are much more dangerous than other tackles, according to the NFL executive in charge of health and safety issues.   NFL Executive Vice President Jeff Miller…

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The Daily Briefing Monday, February 26, 2024

THE DAILY BRIEFING Eric Bienemy’s next job will not be in the National Football League per Pete Thamel and Adam Schefter of ESPN.com.  Their “sources” quite clearly include Bieniemy: Former Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is finalizing a two-year deal to join UCLA’s staff as the Bruins’ associate head coach/offensive coordinator, sources told ESPN…

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NASCAR Phoenix Sunday, March 3, 2024

Phoenix NASCAR Cup Series Stats Highlights Top 5 both Phoenix races last season: Ryan Blaney 2nd & 2nd, William Byron 1st & 4th, Kyle Larson 4th & 3rd Top 10 both Phoenix races last season: 4 Ryan Blaney, William Byron, Kevin Harvick (21st consecutive Phoenix top 10 finish) & Kyle Larson Ryan Blaney: 7 Straight…

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NASCAR Information Sunday, February 25, 2024

Atlanta 2/24 Daniel Suárez Atlanta Feb. winner – Lap 2 involved in crash, finished 19th in Stage 1 & 4th in Stage 2, only 9 of final 13 laps led Winner pit stops: Daniel Suárez – 8 Stops 2, 4, 7, 28, 55, 135 (G), 165, 202 Stage 1 winner: Michael McDowell 8th Stage 2…

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NASCAR Las Vegas Sunday, February 25, 2024

Las Vegas NASCAR Cup Series Stats Highlights Top 5 both Las Vegas races last season: Kyle Larson 2nd & 1st, Christopher Bell 5th & 2nd Top 10 both Las Vegas races last season: 4 Christopher Bell, William Byron, Kyle Larson, Martin Truex Jr. (3 Championship 4 drivers) Martin Truex Jr.: Finished 9th or better last…

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