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Colby Colwell

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Colby Colwell is a freelance contributor with a bachelor’s in Computer & Information Technology and a minor in Psychology from Western Kentucky University. With a deep passion for sports, especially NASCAR, he offers his substantial knowledge along with his adept writing skills. When he’s not writing, Colby enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with his family.

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Which organizations have overachieved as the NASCAR Cup Series returns to action at Talladega?

Through improved speed, consistent finishes, a win or combination of the three, these three organizations have surpassed expectations.

49ers RB Christian McCaffrey provides encouraging health update after injury-filled 2024

After battling through numerous injuries throughout the 2024 season, San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey arrived on the first day of the team's offseason program on a positive note.

As NASCAR Cup Series returns to action, which organizations are looking to right ship after slow starts?

As the NASCAR Cup Series returns from its lone off weekend on the high-banks of 2.66-mile Talladega Superspeedway, some organizations are in need of a reset more than others.

With NASCAR return behind him, where does Kasey Kahne go from here?

Now that his only scheduled start of the season is behind him, does Kasey Kahne have any intention of returning to the sport for another race?

Drubbing of Orioles puts pair of Reds teammates in exclusive company

The Cincinnati Reds continue to make history during the early portion of the 2025 MLB season.

Magic's league-leading defense a major letdown in Game 1 loss to Celtics

Even with stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown mostly held in check in Sunday's Game 1, the Orlando Magic fell short in a 103-86 loss.

Who's hot, who's not as NASCAR Cup Series heads into lone off weekend

As the NASCAR Truck Series and Xfinity Series prepare for a return trip to Rockingham Speedway, the NASCAR Cup Series enters its only off weekend of the season.

Why Ryan Blaney should be feeling confident going into off weekend

Until the last two races at Darlington and Bristol, Team Penske's Ryan Blaney was likely counting down the days leading up to Easter weekend, but things have turned around.

Why the on-track rivalry between Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin is not going away

As the NASCAR Cup Series sits idle on Easter weekend, Hendrick Motorsports' Kyle Larson and Joe Gibbs Racing's Denny Hamlin are likely wishing there was a race to get ready for.

Reds OF Austin Hays accomplished rare feat in Tuesday's win over Mariners

It was Hays' team debut after a stint on the injured list.

With Bristol dominance, Kyle Larson achieves feat not seen in over half a century

Larson's mastery of Bristol should not go unnoticed.

NASCAR Food City 500 preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

Here's what you need to know ahead of Sunday's Food City 500 at Bristol.

The two Cup Series teams without a DNF this season might surprise you

Eight races into the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, three different teams (Hendrick Motorsports, Joe Gibbs Racing, Wood Brothers Racing) have found victory lane while few have been running at the finish of every race.

With so much youth in NASCAR, Denny Hamlin proving age is just a number

Denny Hamlin has been one of the few exceptions to NASCAR's youth movement and appears as competitive and dangerous as ever.

William Byron heads to Bristol looking to buck surprising trend

Eight races into the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, Hendrick Motorsports' William Byron has been the model of consistency.

Ross Chastain is quietly having a solid start to the 2025 NASCAR season

He may not have a win or the outright pace each weekend eight races into the Cup Series season, but that does not tell the entire story for Trackhouse Racing's Ross Chastain so far.

What national title win means for Florida after thrilling comeback

Depending on the way everything shakes out in the offseason, Florida still could be positioned for success for years to come.

Only Caitlin Clark left off this amazing 2020 recruiting list

That is as stacked of a recruiting class as you will ever see.

Why the last two races prove how strong Denny Hamlin and the No. 11 team can be

The way he got there may have been different, but the last two races ended the same for Joe Gibbs Racing's Denny Hamlin.

Watch: Chattanooga wins NIT championship in thrilling finish

We may be past March, but the Madness decided to hang around a little longer on Thursday night. In a game that went into overtime, Chattanooga prevailed 85-84 over UC Irvine to win its first National Invitation Tournament title in program history.

If recent trends are any indication, Sunday's race at Darlington will be unpredictable

Seven races into the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, a lot has already taken place.

Tiers of joy: 10 men's/women's Final Four players you don't want to miss

With the women's Final Four set to tip off Friday night and the men's Final Four on Saturday, the spotlight will shine brightest on the best and most exciting players.

Joey Logano rallies late for first top-10 finish of season

Logano had been on the wrong side of history coming into Sunday's race at Martinsville.

Toyota ends Hendrick Motorsports' recent dominance in Martinsville spring race

Since the debut of NASCAR's Next Gen Car in 2022, Hendrick Motorsports had won each of the three spring races at Martinsville, including a 1-2-3 finish in the 2024 race. On Sunday, it was another organization and manufacturer that stepped up to the plate and made a statement.