Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

From the Clash at Bowman Gray through a relocated Championship Weekend, the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season promises start-to-finish excitement. The schedule features several new wrinkles, including a ...

The NFL Scouting Combine is officially here. This week, draft prospects will descend on Indianapolis for medical evaluations, team interviews, media sessions and on-field workouts at Lucas Oil Stadium ...