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NASCAR reaches settlement with 23XI, Front Row Motorsports in antitrust lawsuit

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The trial that was destined to upend the sport of stock car racing and reimagine NASCAR’s model of business concluded with a sudden settlement on Thursday morning — and left one of the world’s most iconic sports figures smiling.

On the steps of the U.S. District Court of the Western District of North Carolina in uptown...Read more

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Michael Jordan vs. NASCAR, Day 5: MJ shoots and scores in riveting testimony

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Michael Jordan took 18 steps from the front row of the courtroom to the witness stand in a Charlotte courtroom Friday. He raised his huge right hand, swore to tell the truth, and sat down, somewhat uncomfortably, in a witness stand chair not used to supporting someone who is 6-foot-6.

“Can this chair be moved up a little ...Read more

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Michael Jordan testifies at NASCAR trial in Charlotte. Here's what he said.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The sixth witness of the trial that could change NASCAR forever was asked to introduce himself to the jury on Friday afternoon.

He obliged: “Michael Jeffrey Jordan.”

Then plaintiff attorney Danielle Williams began working through some basic biographical questions: Did you grow up playing any sports in Wilmington, North ...Read more

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Kyle Larson takes victory lap in Elk Grove at hometown championship parade

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ELK GROVE, Calif. — Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson arrived at his hometown parade aboard a blue Chevy Corvette convertible, as nearly 1,000 people filled the streets of Old Elk Grove near its Main Plaza.

The Elk Grove native received a warm welcome Friday as he greeted fans with a wave and his signature bright smile.

The ...Read more