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Bill Madden: 6 rookies who could have a significant impact on their teams in ‘23

TAMPA, Fla. — The baseball spring is a time of great anticipation, especially for the rookies, and this year there are six of them in particular who are being counted on for various reasons to not only make the grade but to have a significant impact on their teams’ seasons.

Tribune News Service · Feb 19, 2023

NASCAR Xfinity Series race results: Austin Hill holds on for memorable Daytona win

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Austin Hill loves Daytona, and Daytona appears to love him back.

Tribune News Service · Feb 19, 2023

Edgar Thompson: Happy 75th anniversary, NASCAR, and thanks for the memories

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Erik Jones is a student of history who has carved out a modest slice during his NASCAR career.

Orlando Sentinel · Feb 19, 2023

Dale Earnhardt’s popular Daytona 500 win resonates 25 years later

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Sr. was The Intimidator, the driver who defiantly wore the black hat and did not give an inch on the asphalt.

Orlando Sentinel · Feb 18, 2023

Orlando FreeFall operator to pay $250,000 fine to state of Florida following death of 14-year-old on ride

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Eagle Drop Slingshot, the company operating the drop tower at ICON Park where 14-year-old Tyre Sampson was killed, settled with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services by agreeing to close down the ride and pay a $250,000 fine, according to documents released Friday evening.

Orlando Sentinel · Feb 18, 2023

In his new NASCAR podcast, Denny Hamlin isn’t holding back. Not that he ever has.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — And what is it with people trying to wall-ride me? Why am I always in this thing?!

Tribune News Service · Feb 18, 2023

Florida education officials discuss SAT alternative focused on ‘Western tradition’

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Republican leaders explore alternatives to the College Board’s AP classes and tests, top state officials have been meeting with the founder of an education testing company supporters say is focused on the “great classical and Christian tradition.”

Miami Herald · Feb 17, 2023

Braves’ Michael Soroka experiencing hamstring tightness

NORTH PORT, Fla. — Michael Soroka (“Michael” is his preference, now) reported to spring training, but is not a full go.

Tribune News Service · Feb 17, 2023

Jimmie Johnson just can't quit NASCAR. Why the 7-time Cup champ is back at Daytona.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — As retirements go, Jimmie Johnson's hiatus from NASCAR could best be compared to the dating rationalization, "We were on a break."

Los Angeles Times · Feb 17, 2023

Fred McGriff’s choice for Hall of Fame logo? None of the above.

TAMPA, Fla. — Fred McGriff got to the Hall of Fame by showing remarkably consistent production while changing teams frequently.

Tribune News Service · Feb 17, 2023