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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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Denny Hamlin puts on a clinic to win Cook Out 400 at Martinsville

Sunday's performance at Martinsville was a return to vintage form for Denny Hamlin.

Another Martinsville win slips away from Taylor Gray after chaotic final lap

It was shades of last year's Truck Series playoff race at Martinsville for rookie Taylor Gray in Saturday's US Marine Corps 250 Xfinity Series race.

Christopher Bell wins pole for Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway

When the green flag waves for Sunday's Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway, it will be the No. 20 of Christopher Bell leading the charge.

Why Kentucky's 2024-25 season was a success despite Sweet 16 loss

Kentucky fans should feel optimistic about what Mark Pope accomplished in his first season.

Corey Heim's dominant night at Martinsville ends with more frustration

If not for bad luck, Corey Heim might not have any luck at all.

Daniel Hemric scores first NASCAR Truck Series win with late surge at Martinsville

For the first time since he won the 2021 Xfinity Series championship, Daniel Hemric returned to victory lane in Friday night's Boys and Girls Club of the Blue Ridge 200 at Martinsville Speedway.

NASCAR Cook Out 400 preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

On Sunday, the stars of the NASCAR Cup Series will visit Martinsville Speedway for the seventh race of the season. Here are the top storylines you should be aware of ahead of Sunday's Cook Out 400.

Three teams on upset alert in women's Sweet 16

With no major upsets in the women's NCAA Tournament so far, the Sweet 16 is primed for compelling matchups among high seeds.

Overlooked teams in women's NCAA Tournament best positioned to make Final Four

Although the one-seeds will garner most of the attention, and rightfully so, here are three teams not on the one-line that are best positioned for a Final Four run.

Overlooked teams in men's NCAA Tournament best positioned to make Final Four

Although the one-seeds will garner most of the attention, and rightfully so, here are three teams that are not on the one-line that are best positioned for a Final Four run.

Of record seven SEC teams in Sweet 16, which have the best chance of advancing?

With a record seven teams in the Sweet 16 — breaking the previous record of six from the ACC in 2016 — the SEC is in an excellent position to win its first national championship since 2012 (Kentucky).

Why Team Penske should not be discouraged by frustrating start to 2025 season

Austin Cindric, Ryan Blaney and defending champion Joey Logano have led more laps than anyone else and consistently put themselves toward the front of the field.

NC State women set multiple program records in dominant win over Michigan State

The second-seeded NC State Wolfpack put on a clinic in Monday's Round of 32 game against the seven-seeded Michigan State Spartans. The Wolfpack knocked down 15 threes and defeated the Spartans, 83-49, to punch their ticket to the Sweet 16 in the Spokane 1 regional.

NASCAR Straight Talk Wireless 400 takeaways: Homestead-Miami win decided in closing laps

Kyle Larson made a late pass on Bubba Wallace for second and got around teammate Alex Bowman with seven laps to go to win at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday. It is his second win at the track (2022) and the 30th of his career.

Saturday's women's NCAA Tournament winners, losers: Storied program finally healthy at the right time

The first round of the 2025 NCAA women's basketball tournament continued on Saturday. Here are three winners and losers from the day's slate.

UConn women absolutely demolish Arkansas State in Round of 64

Saturday's opener for the 2-seed UConn Huskies was never in doubt.

Oregon women pull off first major upset of NCAA Tournament

The first big upset of the opening round in the women's NCAA Tournament took place in the Birmingham 2 regional on Friday night.

Kentucky fends off Liberty in Round of 64 behind Georgia Amoore's record-tying performance

Senior guard Georgia Amoore has been sensational for Kentucky all season long, and Friday's NCAA Tournament first-round game against 13-seed Liberty was no exception.

NASCAR managing director responds to unusual situation during Las Vegas race

Talk about some creativity and on-the-spot decision-making from Christopher Bell's No. 20 team in Sunday's Cup Series race at Las Vegas.

Mark Pope looking to accomplish what John Calipari failed to at end of Kentucky tenure 

Mark Pope and Kentucky could go on a run this NCAA Tournament, which John Calipari's teams failed to do at the end of his tenure.

SEC women's teams that have the best chance of going on a run in the NCAA Tournament

Here are two teams that have the best chance of going on a run in the NCAA Tournament and one team that could surprise.

Of record 14 SEC teams selected to NCAA Tournament, which have the best chance of going on a run?

With a record 14 teams selected to the NCAA Tournament - breaking the record of 11 set by the Big East in 2011 - the SEC heads into the Big Dance on the heels of a historic accomplishment. Which have the best chance to make a deep run?

Women's No. 1 seeds with easiest, toughest draw in NCAA Tournament

Now that teams have been seeded and matchups are in place, which of the four No. 1 seeds has the easiest path to the Final Four and which one has the toughest draw of the four teams?

Men's No. 1 seeds with easiest, toughest draw in NCAA Tournament

Now that teams have been seeded and matchups are in place, which of the four No. 1 seeds has the easiest path to the Final Four and which one has the toughest draw of the four teams?