Racing team for Ryan Newman says he is 'awake and speaking' at the hospital
Newman was leading in the final lap when he was caught in the back by another racer's bumper, sending him right into a wall. His car flipped, rolled, and was hit on the driver's side by another car before finally skidding across the finish line with his roof engulfed in flames.
Newman was leading in the final lap when he was caught in the back by another racer's bumper, sending him right into a wall. His car flipped, rolled, and was hit on the driver's side by another car before finally skidding across the finish line with his roof engulfed in flames.
What caused Ryan Newman's crash?
Drafting, blocking and bumping are essential elements of racing on NASCAR's fastest tracks. When Ryan Blaney pushed fellow Ford driver Ryan Newman in the final lap of the Daytona 500, it was something both men have done hundreds of times on superspeedways.
Drafting, blocking and bumping are essential elements of racing on NASCAR's fastest tracks. When Ryan Blaney pushed fellow Ford driver Ryan Newman in the final lap of the Daytona 500, it was something both men have done hundreds of times on superspeedways.
Hamlin and Newman contrast risk and reward at Daytona 500
In a single thrilling lap around NASCAR's most storied track, Denny Hamlin and Ryan Newman displayed the risks and rewards of the dangerous sport they both love.
In a single thrilling lap around NASCAR's most storied track, Denny Hamlin and Ryan Newman displayed the risks and rewards of the dangerous sport they both love.
Ryan Newman's latest terrifying crash sends him to hospital
Ryan Newman slid across the finish line in a crumpled heap of metal, sparks flying as his car skidded to a halt with fuel pouring onto the track frighteningly close to open flames. Everyone gasped as track workers placed large black screens around his car and worked to get him out. They had to wait two excruciating hours to finally exhale.
Ryan Newman slid across the finish line in a crumpled heap of metal, sparks flying as his car skidded to a halt with fuel pouring onto the track frighteningly close to open flames. Everyone gasped as track workers placed large black screens around his car and worked to get him out. They had to wait two excruciating hours to finally exhale.
Tampa Bay Rays begin full-squad practice Tuesday
The Tampa Bay Rays full squad has checked in down in Port Charlotte.
The Tampa Bay Rays full squad has checked in down in Port Charlotte.
Florida lawmakers could extend time for NCAA on student-athlete pay
Florida lawmakers sought to delay when college athletes can begin striking endorsement deals and agreed to extend the game clock on Monday for the NCAA on its own to address the issue of compensation for the 450,000 student-athletes under its purview.
Florida lawmakers sought to delay when college athletes can begin striking endorsement deals and agreed to extend the game clock on Monday for the NCAA on its own to address the issue of compensation for the 450,000 student-athletes under its purview.
Lightning top Avalanche in OT for franchise-best 11th straight win
Things are going so well for the Tampa Bay Lightning that the team's starting to judge the quality of their wins.
Things are going so well for the Tampa Bay Lightning that the team's starting to judge the quality of their wins.
Denny Hamlin wins the Daytona 500 for second year in a row
Denny Hamlin won the Daytona 500 for the third time when he beat Ryan Blaney to the finish line in the second-closest finish in race history. The win for Joe Gibbs Racing came as Ryan Newman was wrecked as the leader and crossed the finish line with his car on its roof, engulfed in flames.
Denny Hamlin won the Daytona 500 for the third time when he beat Ryan Blaney to the finish line in the second-closest finish in race history. The win for Joe Gibbs Racing came as Ryan Newman was wrecked as the leader and crossed the finish line with his car on its roof, engulfed in flames.
Tampa Bay Vipers lose in Week 2 against the Dragons
The Tampa Bay Vipers may lead the XFL in yardage, but it isn’t leading them to wins or touchdowns.
The Tampa Bay Vipers may lead the XFL in yardage, but it isn’t leading them to wins or touchdowns.
Rain halted the Daytona 500; race rescheduled for Monday
The Daytona 500 has been delayed until Monday at 4 p.m. due to rain, dampening NASCAR's season opener that started with a visit from President Donald Trump.
The Daytona 500 has been delayed until Monday at 4 p.m. due to rain, dampening NASCAR's season opener that started with a visit from President Donald Trump.
Tampa Bay Lightning top Flyers for team-record 11th straight home win
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 30 shots and the Tampa Bay Lightning set a franchise record for consecutive home wins in a 5-3 victory against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 30 shots and the Tampa Bay Lightning set a franchise record for consecutive home wins in a 5-3 victory against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.
Lightning top Oilers 3-1 for 9th straight win
Yanni Gourde scored a short-handed goal and Andrei Vasilevskiy finished with 29 saves to lift the Tampa Bay Lightning to their ninth straight victory, 3-1 over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.
Yanni Gourde scored a short-handed goal and Andrei Vasilevskiy finished with 29 saves to lift the Tampa Bay Lightning to their ninth straight victory, 3-1 over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.
Suarez wrecks in qualifier, fails to land Daytona 500 spot
Daniel Suarez’s No. 96 Toyota got sandwiched between a pair of Fords headed to pit road midway through the first of two qualifying races Thursday night.
Daniel Suarez’s No. 96 Toyota got sandwiched between a pair of Fords headed to pit road midway through the first of two qualifying races Thursday night.
Legendary public address announcer Paul Porter to call his 3,000th game
"I have never scored a goal, never made a basket, but I feel like I am a part of the game," Paul Porter says. "I get the crowd going; the crowd gets the players going."
"I have never scored a goal, never made a basket, but I feel like I am a part of the game," Paul Porter says. "I get the crowd going; the crowd gets the players going."
Tampa Bay Rays kick off spring training
The Tampa Bay Rays have a lot to be excited about as they start training for a new season.
The Tampa Bay Rays have a lot to be excited about as they start training for a new season.
Spring Training kicks off in Port Charlotte
The Tampa Bay Rays have a lot to be excited about as they start training for a new season.
The Tampa Bay Rays have a lot to be excited about as they start training for a new season.
'Blessed to be Bartow:' Polk cheerleading squad lands rare triple crown
Their stunts will make your jaw drop. Their skilled routine is the result of an entire year's work and sacrifice. And it all paid off: One Polk County cheerleading squad is celebrating their biggest victory ever.
Their stunts will make your jaw drop. Their skilled routine is the result of an entire year's work and sacrifice. And it all paid off: One Polk County cheerleading squad is celebrating their biggest victory ever.
MLB star Pete Alonso's jersey retired at Plant High School
It was maybe the first time that Pete Alonso's high school coach had praise instead of instruction. And he made sure to beam it from the loudspeakers at the field at Plant High School so all of his current players could hear.
It was maybe the first time that Pete Alonso's high school coach had praise instead of instruction. And he made sure to beam it from the loudspeakers at the field at Plant High School so all of his current players could hear.
Jesuit hoping dual wrestling state title leads to more
Last month, the Jesuit Wrestling team got a monkey off its back by winning the program’s first-ever dual wrestling state championship.
Last month, the Jesuit Wrestling team got a monkey off its back by winning the program’s first-ever dual wrestling state championship.
NFL Draft prospect, new father training for combine at IMG
Cam Dantzler can be found these days at IMG Academy. He’s preparing for the biggest job interview of his life: The NFL combine.
Cam Dantzler can be found these days at IMG Academy. He’s preparing for the biggest job interview of his life: The NFL combine.