Fights over charters loom over NASCAR as teams, series await key court rulings
Two teams -- one owned by retired NBA great Michael Jordan -- are suing NASCAR over antitrust allegations. 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports are awaiting a federal court ruling before Sunday's race in Delaware that could impact their ability to compete.
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No one forgot Clippers are still Clippers after Bradley Beal signing
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