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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>The Sports Daily</title> <atom:link href="https://thesportsdaily.com/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://thesportsdaily.com/</link> <description>Sports News | Rumors | Videos | Highlights | Opinion | More</description> <lastBuildDate>Sun, 05 May 2024 22:10:13 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1</generator> <image> <url>https://thesportsdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cropped-icon-large-270x270.png</url> <title>The Sports Daily</title> <link>https://thesportsdaily.com/</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height></image> <item> <title>Brent Rooker becomes second Athletics player to hit two home runs in an inning</title> <link>https://thesportsdaily.com/news/brent-rooker-becomes-second-athletics-player-to-hit-two-home-runs-in-an-inning/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy Freeborn]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2024 22:10:13 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Athletics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MLB News and Rumors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MLB]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Oakland Athletics]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesportsdaily.com/?p=1491627</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Oakland Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker of Germantown, Tennessee became only the second Athletics player of all-time to hit two...</p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/brent-rooker-becomes-second-athletics-player-to-hit-two-home-runs-in-an-inning/">Brent Rooker becomes second Athletics player to hit two home runs in an inning</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Oakland Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker of Germantown, Tennessee became only the second Athletics player of all-time to hit two home runs in a single inning. He accomplished the feat in the third inning in a dominant 20-4 Athletics win over the Miami Marlins at the Oakland Coliseum in northern California.</p><h2>Inside Look at the Home Runs</h2><p>Rooker’s first home run came with zero out. He hit a 447-foot two-run home run to left field and put the Athletics up 4-0 at the time. The home run came off of Marlins starting pitcher Trevor Rogers on a count of two balls and zero strikes, and also scored Canadian second baseman Abraham Toro of Longueuil, Quebec.</p><p>Rooker’s second home run came with one out. He hit a 380-foot three-run home run to left field and put the Athletics up 12-0. In addition to scoring Toro again, Rooker also scored right fielder Tyler Nevin of Poway, California, and came off of Marlins relief pitcher Darren McCaughan.</p><h2>Four more home runs</h2><p>In all, Athletics hitters hit six home runs in the game. In addition to Rooker, rookie third baseman Brett Harris of Arlington Heights, Illinois had two home runs, while center fielder JJ Bleday of Danville, Pennsylvania and catcher Shea Langeliers of Portland, Oregon had one home run each.</p><h2>Significant game for Rooker</h2><p>Rooker had three hits in four at bats. He also scored two runs, had five runs batted in and one walk.</p><h2>Who was the first Athletics player with two home runs in an inning?</h2><p>Athletics first baseman Mark McGwire of Pomona, California hit two home runs in the fifth inning on September 22, 1996 in a 13-11 Athletics win over the Seattle Mariners.</p><h2>Rooker in 2024</h2><p>In 2024, Rooker is batting .240 with eight home runs and 20 runs batted in. During 22 games, 75 at bats and 85 plate appearances, he scored 11 runs, and had 18 hits, three doubles, one stolen base, nine walks, and 45 total bases, to go along with an on base percentage of .329, and a slugging percentage of .600. Rooker’s stolen base came in a 5-2 Athletics win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 30.</p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/brent-rooker-becomes-second-athletics-player-to-hit-two-home-runs-in-an-inning/">Brent Rooker becomes second Athletics player to hit two home runs in an inning</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>David Pastrnak scores first NHL Stanley Cup playoff overtime winner</title> <link>https://thesportsdaily.com/news/david-pastrnak-scores-first-nhl-stanley-cup-playoff-overtime-winner/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy Freeborn]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2024 21:07:18 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Bruins]]></category> <category><![CDATA[NHL News and Rumors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Boston Bruins]]></category> <category><![CDATA[NHL]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesportsdaily.com/?p=1491625</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The Boston Bruins reached the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday. In the seventh game of...</p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/david-pastrnak-scores-first-nhl-stanley-cup-playoff-overtime-winner/">David Pastrnak scores first NHL Stanley Cup playoff overtime winner</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Boston Bruins reached the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday. In the seventh game of the Eastern Conference first round playoff series, the Bruins defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 at the Toronto Dominion Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. With the win, the Bruins will now play the Florida Panthers in the second round.</p><p>The game-winning goal was scored by Bruins right winger David Pastrnak of Havirov, Czech Republic. It was Pastrnak’s sixth postseason Stanley Cup Playoff game-winning goal, and his first Stanley Cup playoff overtime winner.</p><h2>Inside Look at Pastrnak’s OT winner</h2><p>Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm of Helsingborg, Sweden shot the puck from center ice. The puck went off the boards and right to Pastrnak, who found himself open in front of the net. Pastrnak made no mistake, and shot the puck past Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov. It was quite simply a lucky home ice bounce that went the Bruins way. Another Bruins defenseman, Brandon Carlo of Colorado Springs, Colorado picked up the other assist.</p><h2>How did Boston get their other goal?</h2><p>The Bruins’s other goal was scored by Lindholm. After the Toronto Maple Leafs opened the scoring with a goal by William Nylander of Calgary, Alberta, it did not take the Bruins long to tie the contest. Lindholm had the equalizer one minute and 21 seconds later from James Van Riemsdyk of Middletown, New Jersey and rookie forward Justin Brazeau of New Liskeard, Ontario.</p><h2>Sunday Game 7</h2><p>There is one more series in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs to be completed. That will be on Sunday night when the Dallas Stars host the Vegas Golden Knights in the seventh and deciding game with the series tied at three. The winner of the Stars/Golden Knights game seven will play the Colorado Avalanche.</p><p>The second round on Sunday is starting before the first round is ending. The New York Ranges are playing the Carolina Hurricanes.</p><p> </p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/david-pastrnak-scores-first-nhl-stanley-cup-playoff-overtime-winner/">David Pastrnak scores first NHL Stanley Cup playoff overtime winner</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>What should we know about 2024 Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan?</title> <link>https://thesportsdaily.com/news/what-should-we-know-about-2024-kentucky-derby-winner-mystik-dan/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy Freeborn]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2024 20:29:50 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Horse Racing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Kentucky Derby]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesportsdaily.com/?p=1491618</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The first triple crown race of 2024 took place on Saturday with the Kentucky Derby. Here are some fascinating points...</p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/what-should-we-know-about-2024-kentucky-derby-winner-mystik-dan/">What should we know about 2024 Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The first triple crown race of 2024 took place on Saturday with the Kentucky Derby. Here are some fascinating points you may not have known about champion Mystik Dan.</p><h2>Incredibly Close Finish</h2><p>Mystik Dan’s Kentucky Derby title was extremely close. He won a three-way photo finish over second place finisher Sierra Leone and a third place finisher Forever Young. Mystik Dan’s victory actually came by a nose. Forever Young is a Japanese thoroughbred race horse.</p><h2>Won a Milestone Race</h2><p>This was the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby. Aristides won the first Kentucky Derby in 1875. Black Gold won the 50th Kentucky Derby in 1924, and Cannonade won the 100th Kentucky Derby in 1974.</p><h2>First Triple Crown win for Jockey Brian Hernandez Jr.</h2><p>The native of Lafayette, Louisiana won his first Triple Crown race. The most notable win he had prior to Saturday came in 2012 when Hernandez Jr. won the 2012 Breeders’ Cup Classic on the horse Fort Larned.</p><h2>Third Triple Crown win for Trainer Kenneth McPeek</h2><p>The 2024 Kentucky Derby was the third Triple Crown win for trainer Kenneth McPeek of Fort Chaffee, Arkansas. It was also the first Kentucky Derby win for McPeek. He previously trained Sarava to a Belmont Stakes victory in 2002, and filly Swiss Skydiver to a win at the Preakness in 2020.</p><h2>Significant title for McPeek and Hernandez Jr.</h2><p>McPeek was the first trainer since 1952 to win the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby in the same year. On May 3, a day before the Kentucky Derby, McPeek trained Thorpedo Anna to victory. Interestingly, Hernandez Jr. was also the winning jockey. In 1952, Ben Jones of Parnell, Missouri trained Real Delight to a win at the Kentucky Oaks and Hill Gail to a win at the Kentucky Derby.</p><h2>When was Mystik Dan’s only other win?</h2><p>Mystik Dan’s only other win came at the Southwest Stakes in Hot Springs, Arkansas this past January. Mystik Dan was trained by Juan Sanchez and rode by Emmanuel Esquivel.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/what-should-we-know-about-2024-kentucky-derby-winner-mystik-dan/">What should we know about 2024 Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Trea Turner out long term with left hamstring strain</title> <link>https://thesportsdaily.com/news/trea-turner-out-long-term-with-left-hamstring-strain/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy Freeborn]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2024 15:43:57 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[MLB News and Rumors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Phillies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MLB]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesportsdaily.com/?p=1491615</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Philadelphia Phillies star shortstop Trea Turner of Boynton Beach, Florida will be out six weeks with a left hamstring sprain...</p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/trea-turner-out-long-term-with-left-hamstring-strain/">Trea Turner out long term with left hamstring strain</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Philadelphia Phillies star shortstop Trea Turner of Boynton Beach, Florida will be out six weeks with a left hamstring sprain according to FOX Sports on Saturday. This is the second time in his career that Turner has injured his hamstring. He also went on the injury list with hamstring tightness while with the Washington Nationals in 2017. That same season, Turner broke his wrist after being hit by a Pedro Strop fastball.</p><h2>How did Turner injure his hamstring?</h2><p>Turner suffered the injury running between third base and home plate on Friday night in a 4-3 Phillies win over the San Francisco Giants at Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park. Turner was actually trying to go from second base to home plate at full speed on a pass ball. The play at home plate was close, as Giants manager Bob Melvin challenged the safe call, but video replay was upheld and Turner scored the game-winning run.</p><p>Phillies manager Rob Thomson recognized Turner’s great efforts and said that his play won the Phillies the ball game. However, Thompson realizes that not having Turner for the next six weeks is a gigantic loss.</p><h2>Turner in 2024</h2><p>This season Turner has been one of the most consistent offensive performers in all of Major League Baseball. He is batting .343 with two home runs and nine runs batted in. During 33 games, 137 at bats and 148 plate appearances, Turner has scored 27 runs, and had 47 hits, 10 doubles, nine walks, 63 total bases, with an on base percentage of .392 and a slugging percentage of .460. Turner’s home runs came in a 9-2 Phillies loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 14 in the Battle of Pennsylvania, and in a 7-6 Phillies win over the Colorado Rockies on April 17.</p><h2>Leading the National League East</h2><p>The Phillies are currently at 23 wins and 11 losses. They are in first place in the National League East and lead the Atlanta Braves by a game and a half.</p><p> </p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/trea-turner-out-long-term-with-left-hamstring-strain/">Trea Turner out long term with left hamstring strain</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>NASCAR Truck Series Fans React To Corey Heim Holding Off Zane Smith For Heart of America 200 Win At Kansas Speedway</title> <link>https://thesportsdaily.com/news/nascar-truck-series-fans-react-to-corey-heim-holding-off-zane-smith-for-heart-of-america-200-win-at-kansas-speedway/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Hawkins]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2024 04:03:37 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Heart of America 200]]></category> <category><![CDATA[NASCAR News and Rumors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[NASCAR Truck Series]]></category> <category><![CDATA[X (Twitter)]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Corey Heim]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Kansas Speedway]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Zane Smith]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesportsdaily.com/?p=1491610</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>After securing the pole position Saturday afternoon, NASCAR Truck Series driver Chase Purdy recalled his previous outing at Kansas Speedway....</p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/nascar-truck-series-fans-react-to-corey-heim-holding-off-zane-smith-for-heart-of-america-200-win-at-kansas-speedway/">NASCAR Truck Series Fans React To Corey Heim Holding Off Zane Smith For Heart of America 200 Win At Kansas Speedway</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After securing the pole position Saturday afternoon, NASCAR Truck Series driver Chase Purdy recalled his previous outing at Kansas Speedway. </p><p>That came last fall when he also started on the inside of the front row, but pit problems cost Purdy’s machine from contending for the checkered flag. </p><p>“We beat ourselves,” Purdy told Fox Sports after his qualifying run. “This is one of the races where you do have to be patient.” </p><p>Corey Heim heeded the advice, picked his spots to move up from his P13 starting spot and captured the Heart of America 200 at Kansas Speedway.</p><p>Purdy, meanwhile, lost his patience after leading a total of seven laps and placing P28.</p><p>X (Twitter) users responded to Heim dominating the field, leading 79 of 134 laps, and overcoming pit problems to earn his second win of the season … </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">He's getting pretty good at this. <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f609.png" alt="😉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://t.co/v0jRxzh8ab">pic.twitter.com/v0jRxzh8ab</a></p><p>— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASCAR_Trucks/status/1786936120934084975?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </p><p>Before Heim’s victory burnout, NASCAR fans had various other activities to entertain them before the weekend’s opening green flag … </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Did you get a game of pickleball in at the Highline District?</p><p>Stop by tonight AND tomorrow to play! <a href="https://t.co/yovuajdE4J">pic.twitter.com/yovuajdE4J</a></p><p>— Kansas Speedway (@kansasspeedway) <a href="https://twitter.com/kansasspeedway/status/1786888305696514244?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </p><p>That opening green flag came Saturday afternoon and rising driver Connor Mosack claimed the ARCA Menards Series’ Tide 150 … </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A thrilling end sees <a href="https://twitter.com/connormosack?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@connormosack</a> back in <a href="https://twitter.com/mobil1racing?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mobil1racing</a> Victory Lane!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tide150?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tide150</a> <a href="https://t.co/kKGr0AimR1">pic.twitter.com/kKGr0AimR1</a></p><p>— Kansas Speedway (@kansasspeedway) <a href="https://twitter.com/kansasspeedway/status/1786900625994772919?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </p><p>After the ARCA machines departed the track, the trucks started lining up for the start of the nightcap … </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Time for the Nascar truck series race at Kansas <a href="https://t.co/dLPtIglmu2">pic.twitter.com/dLPtIglmu2</a></p><p>— Rails and Racing Productions (@UnionPacificFa1) <a href="https://twitter.com/UnionPacificFa1/status/1786908575106748891?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </p><p>The second green flag flew Saturday night at the 1.5-mile tri-oval track … </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A Saturday night showdown in the Heartland!</p><p>The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HeartOfAmerica200?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HeartOfAmerica200</a> from <a href="https://twitter.com/kansasspeedway?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kansasspeedway</a> is underway on FS1! <a href="https://t.co/e4LSGlf8A3">pic.twitter.com/e4LSGlf8A3</a></p><p>— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASCAR_Trucks/status/1786913131974853039?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </p><p>Ty Majeski, of the circuit’s top pilots, suffered early problems and slammed into the Turn 1 wall during the third rotation. He finished last … </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Early issues in Turn 1 for <a href="https://twitter.com/TyMajeski?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TyMajeski</a>! <a href="https://t.co/zaZdMfGcxz">pic.twitter.com/zaZdMfGcxz</a></p><p>— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASCAR_Trucks/status/1786914200872161665?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </p><p>Heim earned the Stage 1 win, his second of the season … </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The battle for the lead is heating up. <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f525.png" alt="🔥" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://t.co/YXVvqahFvf">pic.twitter.com/YXVvqahFvf</a></p><p>— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASCAR_Trucks/status/1786929178375237914?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </p><p>Lawless Alan struck a member of his pit crew during a stop on Lap 32, overshooting his entry. The crew member was not injured and Alan finished P26 … </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">UPDATE: The crew member struck on pit road was evaluated and released from the infield care center. <a href="https://t.co/3wu1QWXCeG">pic.twitter.com/3wu1QWXCeG</a></p><p>— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASCAR_Trucks/status/1786927499156332808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </p><p>Zane Smith, a rookie on the Cup Series, returned to the Truck Series and earned a P2. Smith captured the 2022 circuit title … </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Which lane are you running? <a href="https://t.co/eRwf1tNtwU">pic.twitter.com/eRwf1tNtwU</a></p><p>— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASCAR_Trucks/status/1786922242544222276?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </p><p>Heim suffered lost time during a problem-filled pit stop, but recovered and reclaimed the lead on Lap 102 … </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A slow stop on pit road has the No. 11 losing spots. <a href="https://t.co/Bn0J4o2SnY">pic.twitter.com/Bn0J4o2SnY</a></p><p>— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASCAR_Trucks/status/1786919058501247062?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </p><p>Eventual third-place finisher Christian Eckes (19) battled Kaden Honeycutt for a place on the podium. For Honeycutt, he earned his first circuit top-five finish … </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="qme" dir="ltr"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1fae3.png" alt="🫣" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1fae3.png" alt="🫣" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1fae3.png" alt="🫣" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://t.co/vs2fqUcwHL">pic.twitter.com/vs2fqUcwHL</a></p><p>— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASCAR_Trucks/status/1786931018470961278?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </p><p>Layne Riggs and rookie Cam Waters made contact late … </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">An angle of the last-lap contact between <a href="https://twitter.com/LayneRiggs99?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LayneRiggs99</a> and Cam Waters. <a href="https://t.co/tl3lR5sAyG">pic.twitter.com/tl3lR5sAyG</a></p><p>— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASCAR_Trucks/status/1786941243303362586?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </p><p>The two had a nice, friendly post-race chat, right? … </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A conversation is being had on pit road between <a href="https://twitter.com/LayneRiggs99?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LayneRiggs99</a> and Cam Waters. <a href="https://t.co/wh2oKIz2lf">pic.twitter.com/wh2oKIz2lf</a></p><p>— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASCAR_Trucks/status/1786937033526538257?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </p><p>While other drivers discussed on-track happenings, Heim celebrated in Victory Lane … </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sweet victory. <a href="https://t.co/fFiwIbFlhQ">pic.twitter.com/fFiwIbFlhQ</a></p><p>— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASCAR_Trucks/status/1786948119608852524?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/nascar-truck-series-fans-react-to-corey-heim-holding-off-zane-smith-for-heart-of-america-200-win-at-kansas-speedway/">NASCAR Truck Series Fans React To Corey Heim Holding Off Zane Smith For Heart of America 200 Win At Kansas Speedway</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400: Qualifying, Christopher Bell’s Pole Position, Lineup At Kansas Speedway</title> <link>https://thesportsdaily.com/news/nascar-cup-series-adventhealth-400-qualifying-christopher-bells-pole-position-lineup-at-kansas-speedway/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Hawkins]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2024 01:07:32 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[AdventHealth 400]]></category> <category><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series]]></category> <category><![CDATA[NASCAR News and Rumors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[X (Twitter)]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Christopher Bell]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cory Heim]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Dover Motor Speedway]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Erik Jones]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Legacy Motor Club]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Lineup Kansas Speedway]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Pole Position]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Qualifying]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ross Chastain]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Talladega Superspeedway]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Texas Motor Speedway]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tyler Reddick]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesportsdaily.com/?p=1491596</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Christopher Bell, a Championship 4 qualifier the past two seasons, was looking to shake his recent slump, placing 34th or...</p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/nascar-cup-series-adventhealth-400-qualifying-christopher-bells-pole-position-lineup-at-kansas-speedway/">NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400: Qualifying, Christopher Bell’s Pole Position, Lineup At Kansas Speedway</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christopher Bell, a Championship 4 qualifier the past two seasons, was looking to shake his recent slump, placing 34th or worse in three of the past four outings. He was 17th three weeks ago at Texas Motor Speedway. Last weekend at Dover Motor Speedway, Bell started P33 and finished P34.</p><p>Bell, who earned the win at Phoenix Raceway during Week 4, appears to have snapped his skid.</p><p>During Saturday’s qualifying session for Sunday’s AdventHealth 400, the No. 20 Toyota team found some of its missing tempo as Bell captured his 11th career pole. He turned a hot lap of 183.107 mph, edging Ross Chastain (182.704).</p><p>Tyler Reddick registered the best practice lap at 181.002 mph.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">The NASCAR Cup Series garage is open in Kansas!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NASCARonFS1?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NASCARonFS1</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/bobpockrass?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bobpockrass</a> <a href="https://t.co/bRXPCBEidy">pic.twitter.com/bRXPCBEidy</a></p><p>— FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASCARONFOX/status/1786790269960032325?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p><h2>Injured Erik Jones Medically Cleared, Will Still Sit</h2><p>After sitting out last week at Dover Motor Speedway, injured Legacy Motor Club driver Erik Jones on Thursday was cleared by medical personnel to return to Cup action. Jones endured a spinal fracture during a crash at Talladega Superspeedway on April 21.</p><p>Even with the medical staff’s approval, Jones will not drive the No. 43 Toyota at Kansas. Team officials are being precautionary and sidelining Jones for at least another week.</p><p>Rookie Cory Heim, who made his Cup debut while subbing for Jones last Sunday, will get another shot during the AdventHealth 400. Heim placed 25th at Dover.</p><p>Jones, 27, is slated to attend the Cup events at Kansas to aid Heim, a Truck Series regular who had never piloted a Next Gen machine before last weekend.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Corey Heim is out on the track right now getting a feel for the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NextGen?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NextGen</a> car.</p><p>He’s currently P15 out of the 18 cars who’ve posted a time.</p><p>The team tells Corey “very solid work right there.” <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NASCAR?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NASCAR</a> <a href="https://t.co/znTcr1fxIj">pic.twitter.com/znTcr1fxIj</a></p><p>— Noah Lewis (@Noah_Lewis1) <a href="https://twitter.com/Noah_Lewis1/status/1784230730878312780?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p><h2>Starting Lineup for NASCAR Cup Series’ AdventHealth 400</h2><p>Here is a look at the lineup for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series’ AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway:</p><p><strong>Starting Position, Driver, Car No., Team</strong></p><ul><li><span data-contrast="none">1, Christopher Bell, 20, Joe Gibbs Racing </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="none">2, Ross Chastain, 1, Trackhouse Racing</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="none">3, Noah Gragson, 42, Stewart-Haas Racing</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="none">4, Kyle Larson, 5, Hendrick Motorsports</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="none">5, Kyle Busch, 8, Richard Childress Racing</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="none">6, Ty Gibbs, 54, Joe Gibbs Racing</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="none">7, Austin Cindric, 2, Team Penske</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="none">8, Michael McDowell, 34, Front Row Motorsports </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="none">9, Chase Elliott, 9, Hendrick Motorsports </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="none">10, Chase Briscoe, 14, Stewart-Haas Racing</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="none">11, Joey Logano, 22, Team Penske</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="none">12, Chris Buescher, 17, RFK Racing</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="none">13, Martin Truex Jr., 19, Joe Gibbs Racing</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="none">14, Denny Hamlin, 11, Joe Gibbs Racing</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="none">15, Tyler Reddick, 45, 23XI Racing </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="none">16, Austin Dillon, 3, Richard Childress Racing</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="none">17, Josh Berry, 4, Stewart-Haas Racing</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="none">18, Alex Bowman, 48, Hendrick Motorsports </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="none">19, Jimmie Johnson, 84, Legacy Motor Club</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="none">20, Corey Heim, 43, Legacy Motor Club</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="none">21, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., 47, JTG Daugherty Racing </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="none">22, Carson Hocevar, 77, Spire Motorsports </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="none">23, Bubba Wallace, 23, 23XI Racing</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="none">24, Zane Smith, 71, Spire Motorsports </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="none">25, Todd Gilliland, 38, Front Row Motorsports</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="none">26, Ryan Blaney, 12, Team Penske</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="none">27, Daniel Suarez, 99, Trackhouse Racing </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="none">28, Corey LaJoie, 7, Spire Motorsports </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="none">29, John H. Nemechek, 42, Legacy Motor Club</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="none">30, Brad Keselowski, 6, RFK Racing</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="none">31, Harrison Burton, 21, Wood Brothers Racing</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="none">32, Ryan Preece, 41, Stewart-Haas Racing</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="none">33, Daniel Hemric, 31, Kaulig Racing</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="none">34, Austin Hill, 33, Richard Childress Racing</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="none">35, Justin Haley, 51, Rick Ware Racing</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="none">36, William Byron, 24, Hendrick Motorsports</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="none">37, Riley Herbst, 15, Rick Ware Racing</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="none">38, Derek Kraus, 16, Kaulig Racing</span></li></ul><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Everything you need for race weekend is one click away! Visit the Fan Guide to make your plans for the weekend!</p><p>Download the NASCAR Tracks app to access your tickets, raceday info and more!</p><p>— Kansas Speedway (@kansasspeedway) <a href="https://twitter.com/kansasspeedway/status/1785021548249706945?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/nascar-cup-series-adventhealth-400-qualifying-christopher-bells-pole-position-lineup-at-kansas-speedway/">NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400: Qualifying, Christopher Bell’s Pole Position, Lineup At Kansas Speedway</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Marlins trade Luis Arraez to Padres</title> <link>https://thesportsdaily.com/news/marlins-trade-luis-arraez-to-padres/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy Freeborn]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2024 23:34:23 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Marlins]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MLB News and Rumors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Padres]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Miami Marlins]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MLB]]></category> <category><![CDATA[San Diego Padres]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesportsdaily.com/?p=1491603</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The San Diego Padres have acquired second baseman Luis Arraez of San Felipe, Venezuela in a blockbuster trade with the...</p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/marlins-trade-luis-arraez-to-padres/">Marlins trade Luis Arraez to Padres</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The San Diego Padres have acquired second baseman Luis Arraez of San Felipe, Venezuela in a blockbuster trade with the Miami Marlins on Friday. According to Jorge Castillo of ESPN, the Padres traded minor league pitcher Woo-Suk Go of Ganghwa, South Korea, minor league centerfielders Dillon Head of Chicago, Illinois, and Jakob Marsee of Dearborn, Michigan, and minor league first baseman Nathan Martorella of Monterey, California to Miami.</p><p>The Padres are the third Major League Baseball team Arraez has played for. He has previously played four seasons with the Minnesota Twins from 2019 to 2022, and the last two seasons with the Marlins.</p><h2>Arraez in 2024</h2><p>This season, Arraez is batting .299 with zero home runs and five runs batted in. During 33 games, 137 at bats, and 148 plate appearances, he scored 22 runs, and had 41 hits, eight doubles, one triple, eight walks, 51 total bases, one sacrifice bunt, an on base percentage of .347 and a slugging percentage of .372. Arraez’s triple came in a 10-3 Marlins win over the St. Louis Cardinals on April 7, and his sacrifice bunt came in a 4-3 Marlins loss to the San Francisco Giants on April 15.</p><h2>Singles Specialist</h2><p>Arraez has had 688 base hits in his career. Of his 688 hits, were 537 singles, 115 doubles, 12 triples and 24 home runs.</p><h2>Two-time batting champion</h2><p>Arraez had the highest batting average in the American League at .316 while with the Twins in 2022. Then in 2023, Arraez led the entire Major Leagues with a .354 batting average while with the Marlins. Arraez was the third Marlins player in franchise history to be the National League batting champion. He followed shortstop Hanley Ramirez of Samana, Dominican Republic, who had a .342 batting average in 2009, and infielder Dee Gordon of Windermere, Florida, who had a .333 batting average in 2015.</p><p>Arraez is only the second player ever to win the batting title in both leagues. The other was infielder DJ LeMahieu of Visalia, California, who led the National League with a .348 batting average while with the Colorado Rockies in 2016, and led the American League with a .364 batting average while with the New York Yankees in 2020.</p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/marlins-trade-luis-arraez-to-padres/">Marlins trade Luis Arraez to Padres</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Canucks goalie Arturs Silovs records first career NHL playoff shutout</title> <link>https://thesportsdaily.com/news/canucks-goalie-arturs-silovs-records-first-career-nhl-playoff-shutout/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy Freeborn]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2024 22:17:36 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[NHL News and Rumors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Vancouver Canucks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[NHL]]></category> <category><![CDATA[vancouver canucks]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesportsdaily.com/?p=1491600</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The Vancouver Canucks are in the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. On Saturday, Arturs Silovs of Ventspils,...</p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/canucks-goalie-arturs-silovs-records-first-career-nhl-playoff-shutout/">Canucks goalie Arturs Silovs records first career NHL playoff shutout</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Vancouver Canucks are in the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. On Saturday, Arturs Silovs of Ventspils, Latvia made 28 saves as the Canucks defeated the Nashville Predators 1-0 in game six of the Western Conference First Round Playoff Series. With the victory at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, the Canucks won the best out of seven series four games to two.</p><h2>Silovs’s Game Six Performance</h2><p>Silovs made six saves in the first period, 13 saves in the second period, and nine saves in the third period. 2020 Norris Trophy winner Roman Josi of Bern, Switzerland and left winger Jason Zucker of Newport Beach, California had four shots on goal each for the Predators to lead the team.</p><p>Silovs recorded his shutout in only his 12th career NHL game. He has played only nine games in the regular season and three in the playoffs.</p><h2>Canucks goaltending situation</h2><p>The Canucks have gone to Silovs because of injuries to Thatcher Demko of San Diego, California and Casey DeSmith of Rochester, New Hampshire. Demko, who should be considered one of the very best National Hockey League goaltenders in the game today is out with a serious knee injury, while DeSmith is out with a groin strain. Even though Demko is travelling with the Canucks, an appearance for him is highly unlikely for the remainder of the 2024 postseason.</p><h2>Fourth Latvian goaltender with NHL shutout</h2><p>Silovs became the fourth Latvian goaltender in NHL history to record a shutout. Arturs Irbe of Riga had 33 NHL regular season shutouts and one playoff shutout from 1992 to 2002. He had 20 shutouts with the Carolina Panthers, eight shutouts with the San Jose Sharks, three shutouts with the Dallas Stars and two shutouts with the Canucks. Irbe’s playoff shutout came in game four of the 2002 Eastern Conference Finals, a 3-0 Hurricanes win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Elvis Merzlikins of Riga has had 10 regular season shutouts with the Columbus Blue Jackets since 2019-20, and Peter Skudra of Riga had six shutouts with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Canucks from 1998 to 2003.</p><p> </p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/canucks-goalie-arturs-silovs-records-first-career-nhl-playoff-shutout/">Canucks goalie Arturs Silovs records first career NHL playoff shutout</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>NASCAR Truck Series Heart of America 200: Qualifying, Chase Purdy’s Pole Position, Lineup At Kansas Speedway</title> <link>https://thesportsdaily.com/news/nascar-truck-series-heart-of-america-200-qualifying-chase-purdys-pole-position-lineup-at-kansas-speedway/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Hawkins]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2024 18:52:31 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Heart of America 200]]></category> <category><![CDATA[NASCAR News and Rumors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[NASCAR Truck Series]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chase Purdy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Heart of America 200 Qualifying]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Jack Sprague]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Kansas Speedway]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lineup]]></category> <category><![CDATA[NASCAR Hall of Fame]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Pole Position]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesportsdaily.com/?p=1491590</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Chase Purdy has had three-plus weeks to contemplate his early season struggles in the NASCAR Truck Series. In seven starts,...</p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/nascar-truck-series-heart-of-america-200-qualifying-chase-purdys-pole-position-lineup-at-kansas-speedway/">NASCAR Truck Series Heart of America 200: Qualifying, Chase Purdy’s Pole Position, Lineup At Kansas Speedway</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Chase Purdy has had three-plus weeks to contemplate his early season struggles in the NASCAR Truck Series.</p><p>In seven starts, Purdy has registered just one top-five finish. In the other six events, his average finish was 23rd. Entering Saturday night’s Heart of America 200 at Kansas Speedway, Purdy’s team wanted to make a statement coming off the circuit’s break.</p><p>He did.</p><p>Purdy, the brother of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, earned the pole position Saturday afternoon with a hot lap of 175.735 mph, his second straight at the 1.5-mile tri-oval.</p><p>“It’s huge,” Purdy told Fox Sports. “It’s been kind of a struggle this season. The pole today is great for our momentum to go into tonight’s race.”</p><p>Purdy edged Ty Majeski during the qualifying run, beating the No. 98 Ford by 0.004 seconds.</p><p>With Purdy starting on the inside of the front row and teammates Rajah Caruth (175.08 mph) and Connor Mosack (174.989) playing P4 and P5, respectively Spire Motorsports qualified three of the top five machines for Saturday night’s event.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Repost to congratulate Chase Purdy on his NASCAR Truck Series POLE at Kansas! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NASCARonFS1?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NASCARonFS1</a> <a href="https://t.co/cB4acM0r7P">pic.twitter.com/cB4acM0r7P</a></p><p>— FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASCARONFOX/status/1786807053119266987?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p><h2>Ex-Truck Champ Jack Sprague Honored By Hall Nomination</h2><p>As the Truck Series returns from a 22-day hiatus at Kansas, one of the circuit’s initial stars is back in the NASCAR spotlight.</p><p>Jack Sprague, a three-time series champion, is one of 15 nominees for the Class of 2025 NASCAR Hall of Fame. Among the series’ inaugural drivers in 1995, Sprague placed first or second in points standings five times over six years (1996-2001).</p><p>The Spring Lake, Mich., native competed until 2011, claiming 28 wins and 32 pole positions. He claimed series titles in 1997, ‘99 and 2001.</p><p>Sprague told SiriusXM NASCAR Radio how honored he was to be nominated.</p><p>“It’s the who’s who of the sport and even to be considered, (it’s) a big accomplishment,” he said.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">The fierce finish to the 2001 Truck race at Richmond. Jack Sprague holds off Kevin Harvick by a fender to win the race… then sets his truck on fire doing some huge burnouts <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f525.png" alt="🔥" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f525.png" alt="🔥" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://t.co/gmIa5JKMH2">pic.twitter.com/gmIa5JKMH2</a></p><p>— nascarman (@nascarman_rr) <a href="https://twitter.com/nascarman_rr/status/1304039531931459584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 10, 2020</a></p></blockquote><p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p><h2>Starting Lineup for NASCAR Truck Series’ Heart of America 200</h2><p>Here is a look at the lineup for Saturday’s NASCAR Truck Series’ Heart of America 200 at Kansas Speedway:</p><p><strong>Starting Position, Driver, Car No., Team</strong></p><ul><li>1, Chase Purdy, 77, Spire Motorsports</li><li>2, Ty Majeski, 98, ThorSport Racing</li><li>3, Ty Dillon, 25, Rackley W.A.R.</li><li>4, Rajah Caruth, 71, Spire Motorsports</li><li>5, Connor Mosack, 7, Spire Motorsports</li><li>6, Daniel Dye, 43, McAnally Hilgemann Racing</li><li>7, Jake Garcia, 13, ThorSport Racing</li><li>8, Stewart Friesen, 52, Halmar Friesen Racing</li><li>9, Zane Smith, 91, McAnally Hilgemann Racing</li><li>10, Christian Eckes, 19, McAnally Hilgemann Racing</li><li>11, Ben Rhodes, 99, ThorSport Racing</li><li>12, Tyler Ankrum, 18, McAnally Hilgemann Racing</li><li>13, Corey Heim, 11, TRICON Garage</li><li>14, Matt Crafton, 88, ThorSport Racing</li><li>15, Matt Mills, 42, Niece Motorsports</li><li>16, Grant Enfinger, 9, CR7 Motorsports</li><li>17, Taylor Gray, 17, TRICON Garage</li><li>18, Tanner Gray, 15, TRICON Garage</li><li>19, Brett Moffitt, 1, TRICON Garage</li><li>20, Cam Waters, 66, ThorSport Racing</li><li>21, Bayley Currey, 41, Niece Motorsports</li><li>22, Dean Thompson, 5, TRICON Garage</li><li>23, Kaden Honeycutt, 45, Niece Motorsports</li><li>24, Bret Holmes, 32, Bret Holmes Racing</li><li>25, Layne Riggs, 38, Front Row Motorsports</li><li>26, Thad Moffitt, 46, Faction Motorsports</li><li>27, Spencer Boyd, 76, Freedom Racing Enterprises</li><li>28, Lawless Alan, 33, Reaume Brothers Racing</li><li>29, Mason Maggio, 22, Reaume Brothers Racing</li><li>30, Jennifer Jo Cobb, 10, Jennifer Jo Cobb Racing</li><li>31, Nicholas Sanchez, 2, Rev Racing</li><li>32, Timmy Hill, 56, Hill Motorsports</li><li>33, Mason Massey, 02, Young Motorsports</li></ul><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Pole sitter Chase Purdy <a href="https://t.co/xZURRLufpg">pic.twitter.com/xZURRLufpg</a></p><p>— NASCAR Nerd (@NASCARNerdEmoji) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASCARNerdEmoji/status/1786809078787854339?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/nascar-truck-series-heart-of-america-200-qualifying-chase-purdys-pole-position-lineup-at-kansas-speedway/">NASCAR Truck Series Heart of America 200: Qualifying, Chase Purdy’s Pole Position, Lineup At Kansas Speedway</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Dolphins Sign Odell Beckham Jr.: Contract Details</title> <link>https://thesportsdaily.com/news/dolphins-sign-odell-beckham-jr-contract-details/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dan Girolamo]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2024 02:02:13 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Dolphins]]></category> <category><![CDATA[NFL News and Rumors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Miami Dolphins]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Odell Beckham Jr]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesportsdaily.com/?p=1491586</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Odell Beckham Jr. is heading to South Beach as the star receiver agreed to terms on a contract with the...</p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/dolphins-sign-odell-beckham-jr-contract-details/">Dolphins Sign Odell Beckham Jr.: Contract Details</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/is-odell-beckham-jr-dating-kim-kardashian-after-breakup-with-girlfriend-lauren/">Odell Beckham Jr</a>. is heading to South Beach as the star receiver agreed to terms on a contract with the Miami Dolphins, <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1786415743359131848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1786415743359131848%7Ctwgr%5Ecdcb54bac11fcde009da10d7d3015e3adc8108c0%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fthesportsdaily.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php%3Fpost%3D1491586action%3Dedit">NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero</a> reported on Friday. View Odell Beckham Jr.’s contract details below.</p><h2>Dolphins Sign Odell Beckham Jr.: Contract Details</h2><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dolphins?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dolphins</a> are expected to sign <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ravens?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ravens</a> free agent WR Odell Beckham Jr, sources tell me and <a href="https://twitter.com/TomPelissero?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TomPelissero</a>, a new home for the speedster. As Miami’s offense just gets faster. <a href="https://t.co/BcAUdg0eIV">pic.twitter.com/BcAUdg0eIV</a></p><p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1786415743359131848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 3, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p><p>Beckham, 31, signed a one-year deal worth $3 million, with incentives that can take the maximum value to $8.25 million.</p><p>Beckham is now on the fifth team of his NFL career, having played for the Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Rams, and Baltimore Ravens over the past three years.</p><p>Last season, Beckham had <a href="http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16733/odell-beckham-jr">35 receptions for 565 yards</a> and three touchdowns as a member of the Ravens.</p><p>Drafted by the New York Giants in 2014, Beckham made the Pro Bowl in his first three seasons. Beckham registered 80+ receptions and 1000+ receiving yards in those Pro Bowl seasons.</p><p>Beckham has 566 receptions, 7,932 yards, and 59 touchdowns in nine seasons.</p><h2>Odell Beckham Jr. Joins Explosive Miami Dolphins Offense</h2><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Odell Beckham Jr. is signing with the Dolphins, per <a href="https://twitter.com/TomPelissero?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TomPelissero</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RapSheet</a> <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f42c.png" alt="🐬" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://t.co/izBi4wOfsk">pic.twitter.com/izBi4wOfsk</a></p><p>— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/1786416985712021674?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 3, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p><p>Beckham joins a Miami Dolphins offense that’s arguably the best in the NFL.</p><p>Beckham will be the No. 3 receiver behind Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.</p><p>With Tua Tagovailoa back at quarterback, expect Mike McDaniel’s offense to be prolific again in 2024.</p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/dolphins-sign-odell-beckham-jr-contract-details/">Dolphins Sign Odell Beckham Jr.: Contract Details</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel></rss> If you would like to create a banner that links to this page (i.e. this validation result), do the following:
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