Smalltalk

Phillies' Bryce Harper Dismayed by Dave Dombrowski's Elite Comment: 'Kind of Wild to Me'

  • Bryce Harper called Dave Dombrowski's public suggestion that he's no longer "elite" "kind of wild," saying he wasn't motivated by it and expected reviews to stay in-house.
  • Harper had an .844 OPS (his lowest since 2016), missed a month with a wrist injury, and went 3-for-15 in the NLDS — he says the season and postseason fell short of his standards.
  • He still has six years left on a $330 million deal and 363 career homers, so his future with the Phillies and Hall-of-fame conversation remain hot topics.

'SPEED With Harvick And Buxton' Is Debuting February 23

  • Legendary motorsports brand SPEED is back as an all-new show and podcast celebrating winners across NASCAR, INDYCAR, Formula 1 and MotoGP.
  • It premieres Feb. 23, with new episodes released twice weekly on FOX One and across FOX Sports/NASCAR/INDYCAR digital and social channels.
  • Hosted by veteran F1 broadcaster Will Buxton with former NASCAR champ Kevin Harvick as analyst — plenty of star power to spark conversation.

After Tragedy, Denny Hamlin Carrying Late Father's Memory to the Track

  • Denny Hamlin heads into the 2026 Daytona 500 grieving after his father died in a December house fire and his mother was seriously injured.
  • He says overwhelming fan support helped him through a "very trying year" after losing the 2025 championship and his team's legal battles.
  • Hamlin, a three-time Daytona 500 winner, will race to honor his dad with his mother in attendance.

Jon Gruden Jokes He's 'Studying NASCAR Now' as He Can't Land a Coaching Job

  • Jon Gruden joked he’s “studying NASCAR” and even teased a possible move to the sport while enjoying the Daytona 500.
  • He playfully advised Bubba Wallace to “go trips right, make a left…call an audible,” blending football humor with racing.
  • Gruden hasn’t coached in the NFL since resigning in 2021, but has done advisor/Hula Bowl work and appears regularly on Barstool/FS1.

FBI: DNA recovered from glove found near Guthrie home that appears to match glove worn by suspect

  • The FBI says a glove with DNA was found about two miles from NBC “Today” host Savannah Guthrie’s mother’s Tucson home and appears to match gloves worn by a masked person captured on a porch camera; testing is pending official confirmation.
  • Investigators released video of a masked man — described as about 5'9", medium build, carrying a 25‑liter Ozark Trail backpack — and have identified him as a suspect.
  • Nancy Guthrie, 84, has been missing since Jan. 31; authorities found blood on the front porch, received purported ransom notes, and are especially concerned because she needs daily medication and has heart issues.

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