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Henrico County Police A shirtless NASCAR fan that caused a ruckus by climbing the catch fence during this past weekend’s race in Richmond, Virginia, didn’t exactly get what he was after. 53-year-old James Richard Dennis told Henrico County police that he pulled the stunt because it was his birthday and he wanted to be on national TV, the News and Advance reports. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Dennis climbed to the top of…

Henrico County Police A shirtless NASCAR fan that caused a ruckus by climbing the catch fence during this past weekend’s race in Richmond, Virginia, didn’t exactly get what he was after. 53-year-old James Richard Dennis told Henrico County police that he pulled the stunt because it was his birthday and he wanted to be on national TV, the News and Advance reports. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Dennis climbed to the top of…

NASCAR Digital Media also enhancing coverage options for the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup RELATED: Play Perfect Chase Grid Challenge for chance at $100,000 prize DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup field was officially set following Saturday night’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™ regular season finale at Richmond International Raceway®. Now, until 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, Sept. 14, sports fans can log on to…

Henrico County Police A shirtless NASCAR fan that caused a ruckus by climbing the catch fence during this past weekend’s race in Richmond, Virginia, didn’t exactly get what he was after. 53-year-old James Richard Dennis told Henrico County police that he pulled the stunt because it was his birthday and he wanted to be on national TV, the News and Advance reports. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Dennis climbed to the top of…

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The reason why eight soccer players were disciplined at Summit Country Day remains a mystery Monday. Eight members of Ohio’s top-ranked boys’ soccer team were suspended after an incident at an away game. More The eight players were not permitted to take the field last Thursday against Seven Hills. Summit Country Day will not say why the players were disciplined, only that the roster for Tuesday night’s game will reveal…

Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse Chancellor Kent Syverud called the offensive words used by Syracuse women’s soccer player Hanna Strong “hate speech” in an e-mail sent out to Syracuse students on Sunday night. Syverud’s e-mail did not name Strong in the e-mail but referenced a video shared on social media that included offensive comments regarding race and sexuality. Strong has been suspended by the soccer team and identified in stories on…

Fans crowd a fence as cars race during the Federated Auto Parts 400 Saturday night at Richmond International Raceway.(Photo: Jared Wickerham, Getty Images) RICHMOND, Va. — Fan overboard. It thankfully didn’t get that bad Saturday night at Richmond International Raceway, where the indelible image from the most lackluster race of the Sprint Cup season was a half-naked man brazenly swinging his arms while sitting atop the turn 4 catchfence as…

It was a scary afternoon for some first graders and their parents after multiple shots were fired near a soccer game in Ferguson Saturday afternoon.

Though the sports and video gaming communities see far more overlap than they used to, there’s still that ever present “nerd vs. jock” rivalry that still rears up from time to time, even as the landscape of society has changed. That’s what happened this week when ESPN ESPN president John Skipper was asked about Amazon’s recent Twitch acquisition, and the general rise of eSports. “It’s not a sport — it’s…

Have you ever heard a joke or story that is so bad that after hearing it a few times it actually gets better? Well none of that applies to last nights race at Richmond International Raceway and I would strongly suggest that you do not continuously replay the race in hopes of it getting better. Richmond was supposed to be the culmination of NASCAR’s 26 race regular season and the…

SANTA CLARA — Early traffic to Levi’s Stadium appeared to run smoothly as soccer fans drove or took public transportation to an international match on a very busy Saturday afternoon in Silicon Valley. It was unclear late Saturday how the postgame exit turned out. “So far everything is going well — fantastic,” Santa Clara police Lt. Kirk Clarke said shortly after the brand-new stadium’s parking lots opened in midafternoon. He…

Tony Stewart waves to fans during driver introductions before the Federated Auto Parts 400 Saturday at Richmond International Raceway.(Photo: Steve Helber, AP) RICHMOND, Va. — Tony Stewart will not be part of NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup playoff for the second straight year. Despite getting a waiver to excuse his three-race absence in the wake of Kevin Ward Jr.’s death, Stewart failed to capitalize on two chances to win…

SANTA CLARA — Early traffic to Levi’s Stadium appeared to run smoothly as soccer fans drove or took public transportation to an international match on a very busy Saturday afternoon in Silicon Valley. It was unclear late Saturday how the postgame exit turned out. “So far everything is going well — fantastic,” Santa Clara police Lt. Kirk Clarke said shortly after the brand-new stadium’s parking lots opened in midafternoon. He…

Somehow, a fan climbed the catchfence at Richmond International Raceway on Saturday night. Yes. A person climbed the fence that is supposed to protect fans from debris and anything else that’s dangerous on the track. It is not a jungle gym. Caution is out…not sure why. I guess debris?— Jeff Gluck (@jeff_gluck) September 07, 2014 Apparently they’re saying a spectator climbed a fence!!! That’s why the caution!! WOW— Jeff Gluck…

An ill Jimmie Johnson collapsed and needed medical assistance following the Federated Auto Parts 400 Saturday night at Richmond International Raceway. After finishing eighth in hot and humid conditions, Johnson climbed from his car and proceeded to lie down on pit road experiencing cramps and dizziness. He was then lifted by his crew and walked over to an awaiting cart, according to video. Johnson was transported to the…

Tony Stewart waves to fans during driver introductions before the Federated Auto Parts 400 Saturday at Richmond International Raceway.(Photo: Steve Helber, AP) RICHMOND, Va. — Tony Stewart will not be part of NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup playoff for the second straight year. Despite getting a waiver to excuse his three-race absence in the wake of Kevin Ward Jr.’s death, Stewart failed to capitalize on two chances to win…

SANTA CLARA — Early traffic to Levi’s Stadium appeared to run smoothly as soccer fans drove or took public transportation to an international match on a very busy Saturday afternoon in Silicon Valley. It was unclear late Saturday how the postgame exit turned out. “So far everything is going well — fantastic,” Santa Clara police Lt. Kirk Clarke said shortly after the brand-new stadium’s parking lots opened in midafternoon. He…

Win And In null Keselowski unstoppable on march to pole By K. Lee Davis RICHMOND, Va. — How dominant was Brad Keselowski‘s run to the pole at Richmond International Raceway on Friday? The track was empty with three minutes to go in final qualifying as driver after driver shook his head over Keselowski’s lap at 126.618 mph on the three-quarter-mile oval. Several drivers eventually took a shot at Keselowski before…

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Tony Stewart, subdued and walking with a slight limp, made his way through the Richmond garage with a gaggle of fans trailing him from his car. He silently signed everything shoved in his hands and then disappeared into his team transporter. Continue reading   Stewart returned to racing a week ago for the first…