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The coin toss is back. Four-point field goal attempts are in. So is one foot in bounds. And punts inside the 50-yard line are out — sort of. Those are just a handful of the changes you can expect to see as play unfolds beginning March 27 in the United Football League. All of the changes made to the rules for the season are with a focus and an emphasis […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Fernando Mendoza firmly established himself as the top quarterback prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft months ago, winning the Heisman Trophy and leading Indiana to a national title. But if Mendoza opted not to transfer from Cal to Indiana last winter and entered the NFL Draft instead, would he have been as highly touted a prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft? One longtime NFL scout believes so, telling […]

Alex Palou is clearly the driver to beat in INDYCAR this season after winning three straight titles. However, FOX INDYCAR broadcaster Will Buxton argued — during the premiere of "SPEED With Harvick And Buxton" — that the four-time INDYCAR champ is certainly beatable in 2026. Who could dethrone Palou, though? In the debut episode of "SPEED," Buxton dished out a few names of who he thinks might be able to […]

At EchoPark Speedway in Georgia, home of the Autotrader 400, Tyler Reddick became the first driver since 2009 to win the opening two races of a NASCAR Cup Series season (including the Daytona 500), and just the sixth-ever to manage the feat. That in and of itself is an achievement worth noting, but Reddick is a member of Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing team — yes, that Michael Jordan. There would […]

INDYCAR returned to Phoenix Raceway for the final preseason test ahead of the 2026 season. Twenty-five car-and-driver combinations participated in the two-day Open Test, and Alexander Rossi came out on top. Former NASCAR Cup Series and Daytona 500 champion (and NASCAR on FOX analyst) Kevin Harvick and FOX INDYCAR play-by-play voice Will Buxton reflected on Rossi's win and shared what else to look forward to this season on the first […]

Tyler Reddick has dominated the start of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, winning the Daytona 500 before capturing the checkered flag at the Autotrader 400 in Atlanta on Sunday. So, Reddick should easily be the driver of the week, right? Well, not quite. In the debut episode of FOX Sports' "SPEED With Harvick and Buxton," former NASCAR Cup Series and Daytona 500 champion (and NASCAR on FOX analyst) Kevin […]

Ahead of the 2026 Indianapolis 500, a driver that cannot be overlooked is Pato O'Ward. Coming off of a heartbreaking stretch of past races, a well-deserved win could be on the horizon for the No. 5 Arrow McLaren driver. O'Ward spoke with confidence regarding his preparation and ability to win this upcoming race. "I know how to position myself to win this … and I'm going to get it," O'Ward […]

Keelan Harvick, the 13-year-old son of former Cup champion Kevin Harvick, has signed a driver development deal with Toyota Racing Development. TRD has the deepest roster of prospects and integrates vendors (gas companies, windshield companies, speaker companies, and more) to sponsor their development. Harvick will have ExxonMobil as a sponsor. "Keelan has proven himself on-track, and despite his young age, has continued to be wise beyond his years with his […]

Kyle Pitts was set to become one of the top tight ends available in free agency this offseason, but the Atlanta Falcons might prevent that from happening. The Falcons plan on placing the franchise tag on Pitts with the hopes that they'll be able to agree to a longterm deal, NFL Media reported Monday. If Pitts receives the franchise tag, he'd be able to sign a one-year deal worth nearly […]