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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Richard Petty’s signature cowboy hat has been an iconic symbol of NASCAR for decades. Now it’s a work of art. Legacy Motor Club and Daytona International Speedway on Wednesday unveiled the first of 28 unique statues featuring Petty’s famed hat, the feathered Charlie 1 Horse. Titled “The King’s Hat,” the fiberglass and concrete statues are …

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Memphis Tigers (18-6, 7-4 AAC) at North Texas Mean Green (13-10, 6-5 AAC) Denton, Texas; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mean Green -1; over/under is 136 …

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 36 points, Franz Wagner added 21 and the Orlando Magic beat the injury-riddled New York Knicks 118-100 on Wednesday night in the final game before the All-Star break for both teams. Banchero hit six 3-point shots and the Magic shot 63% against a Knicks team playing with only nine players. “He’s an All-Star. …

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Idaho State Bengals (11-14, 6-6 Big Sky) at Eastern Washington Eagles (16-8, 10-1 Big Sky) Cheney, Washington; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Eagles -9.5; over/under is …

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Ohio Bobcats (13-11, 7-4 MAC) at Toledo Rockets (15-9, 9-2 MAC) Toledo, Ohio; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Ohio visits the Toledo Rockets after Jaylin Hunter scored …

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. South Dakota State Jackrabbits (14-11, 7-3 Summit League) at UMKC Kangaroos (11-15, 5-6 Summit League) Kansas City, Missouri; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Jackrabbits -2.5; over/under …

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — China’s Pan Zhanle backed up his world record in the relays with a victory all his own Thursday, while American Claire Curzan became the first swimmer to claim two individual gold medals on a starring night for teenagers at the World Aquatics Championships. The 19-year-old Pan won the men’s 100-meter freestyle at Aspire Dome, four days …

Mauricio Pochettino is just over a week away from his first final as Chelsea manager and maybe his first trophy in English soccer. The League Cup final date with Liverpool at Wembley might as well be next year, though, considering the weight on Pochettino to turn around Chelsea’s form in the Premier League. There’s not likely to be any relief …

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. North Dakota State Bison (12-13, 5-5 Summit League) at Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (11-13, 5-6 Summit League) Tulsa, Oklahoma; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Eagles …

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Texas State Bobcats (11-14, 4-8 Sun Belt) at South Alabama Jaguars (12-13, 4-8 Sun Belt) Mobile, Alabama; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Jaguars -2; over/under is …