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Jeff Gordon, center left, hugs Tony Stewart following the Brickyard 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, July 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Rob Baker)

Kyle Busch sweeps Brickard races in NASCAR Sprint Cup

by Michael Marot Associated PressJuly 24, 2016

Driver Jeff Gordon climbs in to the car during practice for the Brickyard 400 NASCAR auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, July 22, 2016. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Jeff Gordon readies for the Brickyard in surprising return

by Michael Marot Associated PressJuly 22, 2016

FILE - In this Feb. 22, 2015, file photo, Jeff Gordon climbs into his car before the Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup series auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Dale Earnhardt Jr. will miss two more races as he recovers from concussion-like symptoms and retired NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon will replace him at Indianapolis and Pocono. The announcement came Wednesday, July 20, 2016, from Hendrick Motorsports, which said Earnhardt has not been cleared by doctors to drive. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)

Earnhardt Jr. to miss 2 more races, replaced by Jeff Gordon

by Michael Marot Associated PressJuly 20, 2016

Michael Hixon and Samuel Dorman celebrate after winning the synchronized men's 3-meter springboard final at the U.S. Olympic diving trials Wednesday, June 22, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Amherst native Michael Hixon teams with Samuel Dorman to qualify for Rio in men’s 3M synchro

by Michael Marot Associated PressJune 23, 2016

Penske teammates Helio Castroneves (3), of Brazil, and Will Power, of Australia, speed down the main straightway during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 23, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Newgarden turns fastest lap in final full Indy 500 practice

by Michael Marot Associated PressMay 23, 2016

Townsend Bell drives his car during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Chevrolet drivers take top 2 spots at Indy 500 practice

by Michael Marot Associated PressMay 20, 2016

Ryan Hunter-Reay prepares to drive during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Wednesday, May 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Andretti’s Hunter-Reay leads pack at Indy 500 practice

by Michael Marot Associated PressMay 18, 2016

Simon Pagenaud, of France, top, and JR Hildebrand speed down the main straightaway during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Wednesday, May 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

After 2 decades, Luyendyk is still Indy’s fastest driver

by Michael Marot Associated PressMay 18, 2016

FILE - In this March 31, 2016, file photo, NCAA President Mark Emmert answers questions during a news conference at the men's NCAA Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Houston. The NCAA’s new Academic Progress Rate released Wednesday, April 20, 2106, shows a record number of college athletes are staying in school and working toward degrees, and that money continues to play a key role in academic performance. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

APR scores show money’s impact on college sports

by Michael Marot Associated PressApril 20, 2016

Syracuse's Alexis Peterson (1) is defended by Washington's Alexus Atchley (22) during the second half of a national semifinal game at the women's Final Four in the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday, April 3, 2016, in Indianapolis. Syracuse won 80-59. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Syracuse hoping for big payoff from run to championship game

by Michael Marot Associated PressApril 4, 2016