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AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Feb. 21, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 22 1919 — The first dog race track to use an imitation rabbit opens in Emeryville, Calif. 1936 — Figure skater Sonja Henie wins her...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Feb. 17, 2022 11:13 AM EST
Feb. 22 1919 — The first dog race track to use an imitation rabbit opens in Emeryville, Calif. 1936 — Figure skater Sonja Henie wins her...

FILE - In this Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020 file photo, Takuma Sato, of Japan, celebrates with Bobby Rahal after Sato won the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. The future of two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Takuma Sato in the IndyCar Series was put in doubt Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021 when Rahal Letterman Lanigan said the Japanese racer would not return to the team.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Two-time Indy 500 winner Takuma Sato out at Rahal for 2022

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 05, 2021 07:13 PM EDT

Tony Stewart waves to fans before the debut race of Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) at Stafford Motor Speedway, Saturday, June 12, 2021, in Stafford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Column: Stewart realistic about SHR's current struggles

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 21, 2021 06:21 PM EDT

Simon Pagenaud, of France, practices for the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix auto racing doubleheader on Belle Isle in Detroit, Friday, June 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Rossi seeks end to 2-year losing streak at Road America

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 18, 2021 04:41 PM EDT

Jimmie Johnson practices for the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix auto racing doubleheader on Belle Isle in Detroit, Friday, June 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Palou shakes off Indy defeat, takes points lead to Detroit

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 11, 2021 07:23 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands jumps out of his car after winning the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 23, 2021. (Sebastien Nogier, Pool via AP)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR heads west for Sonoma race

By The Associated Press Jun. 02, 2021 06:24 PM EDT

Helio Castroneves of Brazil celebrates after winning the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Column: Age is a meaningless number for Indy's 4-time winner

By Jenna Fryer May. 31, 2021 05:10 PM EDT

Helio Castroneves wins his fourth Indianapolis 500 in front of 135,00 fans, most at a sports event since pandemic began

May. 30, 2021 03:26 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Helio Castroneves wins his fourth Indianapolis 500 in front of 135,00 fans, most at a sports event since pandemic began. ...

Helio Castroneves of Brazil celebrates after winning the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indianapolis 500 welcomes 135,000 fans in global benchmark

By Dan Gelston May. 30, 2021 02:20 PM EDT

Fans take a photo before the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Good company: Helio Castroneves wins Indy 500 for 4th time

By Jenna Fryer May. 30, 2021 01:50 PM EDT

Fans watch during the final practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indy fans, start your party! 500 is on, and crowds are back

By Dan Gelston May. 29, 2021 03:15 AM EDT

Today in History

By The Associated Press May. 29, 2021 12:00 AM EDT
Today in History Today is Saturday, May 29, the 149th day of 2021. There are 216 days left in the year. Today’s...

Fans yell from the stands as rain delayed the start of the final practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Buzzing again: Indy 500 is biggest sports event of pandemic

By Jenna Fryer May. 28, 2021 03:14 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2012, file photo, Mario Andretti, left, talks to Willy T. Ribbs before the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. IndyCar is making an improved push to diversify its fanbase and its driving field. Ribbs and George Mack are the only two drivers to ever start an Indianapolis 500. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
F1 US Grand Prix Auto Racing

May. 28, 2021 03:24 AM EDT

James Hinchcliffe, of Canada, drives down pit lane during a warm-up session for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 15, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
IndyCar courts Black fans, drivers in its push to diversify

By Dan Gelston May. 28, 2021 03:22 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2012, file photo, Mario Andretti, left, talks to Willy T. Ribbs before the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. IndyCar is making an improved push to diversify its fanbase and its driving field. Ribbs and George Mack are the only two drivers to ever start an Indianapolis 500. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
IndyCar courts Black fans, drivers in its push to diversify

By Dan Gelston May. 28, 2021 03:22 AM EDT

The home of Veronica and Beth Shook, mother and daughter, decorated as part of the Spectacle of Homes contest to be featured ahead of the Indianapolis 500 auto race, is shown Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Indianapolis. Because the traditional parade has been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, drivers will instead cruise by homes that have been decorated to celebrate the 105th running of the race. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)
Front Yard of Bricks: Fans embrace Indy 500 traditions

By Jenna Fryer May. 27, 2021 05:59 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 27, 2021 05:37 PM EDT
May 28 1901 — Parader, ridden by Fred Landry, overcomes a bad start to win the Preakness Stakes by two lengths over Sadie S. ...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 27, 2021 05:37 PM EDT
May 28 1901 — Parader, ridden by Fred Landry, overcomes a bad start to win the Preakness Stakes by two lengths over Sadie S. ...