Kyle Larson debates purpose of stage points, call them "participation awards"
Are stage points too powerful in the NASCAR Chase for the championship? Points leader Kyle Larson thinks they might be, but what do the numbers actually say?
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Here are 20 nominees for StarNews Athlete of the Week
It's up to you to decide the next StarNews Athlete of the Week. With 20 nominees, who's your pick?
Vote here for SJ-R's athlete of the week, sponsored by Heartland Credit Union
Vote here for The State Journal-Register's next athlete of the week, sponsored by Heartland Credit Union. The poll closes on Friday.
No room to roam: The cost of a crowded planet for wild animals
Over the past fifty years, the average size of monitored wildlife populations around the world has fallen by 73 per cent, according to WWF's Living Planet
The Newcastle United heroes and villains of the 2020s
Here at The Mag we invited a number of regular/irregular contributors to give us their Newcastle United heroes and villains. Our thanks to David Hutchinson (...
A UK collector paid £15 for a broken, lidless teapot at a 2016 auction; experts identified it as one of only seven known John Bartlam pieces, and it sold for £575,000 to The Met in New York
A UK collector who paid just £15 for a broken, lidless teapot at an auction in 2016 later discovered that the piece was one of the rarest known examples
Machine learning: The conscience of the creator
“Of all the animals, perhaps, man is the only one who can think and perceive a phenomenon beyond the range of his senses…” So begins a lecture note from
'Drishyam 3 The Conclusion' box office collection Day 3 [LIVE]: Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Jaideep Ahlawat, Prakash Raj starrer maintains strong momentum, crosses Rs 132 crore India net milestone
Ajay Devgn led crime thriller 'Drishyam 3: The Conclusion' has opened to a roaring response at the box office, crossing the Rs.
From 1946, NSW planted South African bitou bush to stabilise coastal sand dunes; decades later it had spread along 46% of the state's coastline and threatened native ecosystems
A plant introduced with a practical purpose along the New South Wales (NSW) coast eventually became a major environmental weed.
‘We did not get the gold on a platter’: Sanju Samson on India’s hard-fought win over Pakistan
India’s Asian Games gold medal did not come easily, according to wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, who credited the presence of experienced players for
Padres’ Craig Stammen gets 100% real on roof robbing home run vs. Brewers
The San Diego Padres suffered a 3-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 of the National League Division Series. However, a bizarre ninth-inning play invo...
Bart Scott’s ruthless reminder about ‘dumb players’ turned analysts sends NFL fans into a frenzy
Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Bart Scott might have ruffled the feathers of some of his colleagues with his recent admission about former players turned...
Quote of the day by Hugh Jackman: ‘Work as hard as you can and make sure you have a good time while you're doing it,’ a powerful life lesson highlighting the importance of giving your 100 per cent
Explore Hugh Jackman's powerful life lesson on success and enjoyment. Discover why hard work and having fun are essential in pursuing your dreams and opportunities.
Hakan - The Spark
The 2022/23 season seemed to be over before it had even begun. For the first time, there was going to be a break for the World Cup in the middle of the campa...
Summer arrival could eventually open the door for major Real Madrid exit – report
One of the major talking points surrounding Real Madrid in the summer was the contractual situation involving Vinicius Junior.The Brazilian was entering the...
An Atlanta mansion built in 1924 for Thomas Jefferson’s great-great-grandson faced demolition; in 2013, its new owners cut the 8,000-sq-ft home in two and moved it about 2 miles to save it
Some historic homes are preserved by restoring their walls, replacing their old roofs, and repairing the damage.
In 2014, Shonda Rhimes bought a 1923 Hancock Park mansion for $8.8 million; after restoring and expanding it, she sold the 12,000-sq-ft estate for a record $21 million in 2022
There are houses that make a statement, and then there are houses that quietly become part of Los Angeles history.
Juhi Chawla praises flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar; 'Salute Captain'; Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and others hail his bravery
Actor Juhi Chawla turned the latest celebrity to praise flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his \"incredible courage and presence of mind\" while he
Painting of Dryburgh bridge found on back of map after 150 years
The watercolour on the back of a map gives a rare snapshot of the Dryburgh suspension bridge shortly after it opened.
‘Kalani DNA of crime’ vs ‘Manchekar gang member’: BJP-Sena war gets personal in Ulhasnagar
ULHASNAGAR: The BJP-Sena feud in Ulhasnagar has taken a sharp and personal turn, with the BJP alleging that the entry of people associated with the Kalani
The Super League Grand Final winner without a contract for 2027: Wakefield Trinity's Lachlan Walmsley lives out dream but uncertainty lies ahead
Lachlan Walmsley came up with an assist in the Super League Grand Final but is without a contract for 2027; he was part of the Wakefield side that made history and ended a 58-year top-flight trophy drought
'Not afraid of death': Co-pilot's chilling admission after trying to crash flydubai jet
Hamam al-Hammami, the flydubai co-pilot accused of trying to crash a passenger jet bound for Tel Aviv, told investigators after the plane landed in Saudi
California K-9 Otis helps police seize 440 pounds of cocaine during Alhambra traffic stop
K-9 Otis sniffed out roughly 440 pounds of cocaine during a California traffic stop after the driver's shifting stories raised red flags to responding officers.
US biologists searching the Mojave Desert found six previously unknown Mojave poppy bee population groups; the new evidence helped determine the tiny specialist bee does not need endangered-species listing
US biologists searching the Mojave Desert have discovered six previously unknown population groups of the Mojave poppy bee, giving scientists a broader
Trust warns of 'tangible' climate threat to North Yorkshire heritage sites
A National Trust manager says recent summers have "brought home" the impact of climate change.
The Kent village that helped shape Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn spent three years in Elham before the outbreak of World War Two.
‘Pakistan don’t offer much competition’: BCCI takes swipe after Asian Games final
BCCI president Mithun Manhas praised India’s handling of pressure in the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket final against Pakistan, while taking a dig at the
‘It’s a big test’ – Spurs facing another tough test against London City Lionesses says Ho
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Martin Ho says that his side will face another big test when they play host to London City Lionesses afternoon.The Lilywhites we...
Germany international is an option for Barcelona ahead of Getafe clash
The international break is almost over, with Barcelona set to resume their campaign next weekend as they take on Getafe.It is a game where team selection cou...
Flyers take 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Lightning
Philadelphia Flyers (0-1-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (1-1, in the Atlantic Division)Tampa, Florida; Monday, 7 p.
Senators visit the Bruins in Atlantic Division action
Ottawa Senators (1-0, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Boston Bruins (2-1, in the Atlantic Division)Boston; Monday, 7:30 p.
Yami Gautam raises concern over AI-edited celebrity photos, urges media to 'use images in their original form': 'Altering or manipulating an individual’s image or likeness should not be done without their knowledge and consent'
National Award-winning actor Yami Gautam has urged the media and the public to refrain from using artificial intelligence to alter or enhance photographs
Sepang F1 marshal steals the show during Bahrain GP delay: “Absolute icon”
A rain delay at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang produced a viral moment as a local marshal entertained fans
5 things we learned from Week 6 of Texoma high school football
Week 6 of Texoma high school football brought bounce-back wins, an upset of unbeaten Munday and a wild Newcastle finish. Here are five key takeaways.
5 standout performers from Week 6 of Wichita Falls high school football
Check out five Wichita Falls-area football players who stood out in Week 6, including Memorial's Cole Birkhead and Legacy's Knox Hodges.
Where to watch Panthers vs. Lions today: Channel, live stream, time, TV schedule for 'Sunday Night Football'
All you need to know to watch "Sunday Night Football" between the Panthers and Lions, including TV channel and live streaming info.
Cologne suffer double striker injury blow ahead of crucial Bundesliga derby
Cologne have suffered a significant double injury blow after both Thijs Dallinga and Ragnar Ache were forced off during Saturday’s international-break friend...
Rafael Nadal shares whether his plans to become a coach in the future have changed, ‘never say never’
Rafael Nadal remains a hugely relevant figure in the tennis world, even now, nearly two years on from his retirement. That is likely why his...
Spain hold off Czechia to move within one point of quarter-finals
Spain beat Czechia 3-1 in Oviedo on Saturday 3 October, with Lamine Yamal scoring inside six minutes for a third consecutive game. The victory kept Spain’s N...
Kerala artist Joy Mathew’s works featured at Busan environment art festival
Contemporary artist Joy Mathew from Thrissur is among more than 800 artists participating in the Busan International Environment Art Festival (BIEAF),