Aric Almirola suffered a T5 compression fracture of his back in an accident during Saturday night’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway, Richard Petty Motorsports announced Sunday. The 33-year-old driver is mobile and was released from the University of Kansas Medical Center Sunday morning. There is no timetable for Almirola’s recovery, and RPM has not stated who will drive its No. 43 Ford in Saturday night’s All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
The 2017 NFL draft is in the rear-view mirror, and the AFC West added tons of promising young talent on both sides of the ball. The Los Angeles Chargers spent their top-10 pick on a potential No. 1 receiver as insurance for the oft-injured Keenan Allen, while the Denver Broncos found an upgrade at left tackle to protect their young quarterback. The Kansas City Chiefs made a big trade to land their quarterback of the future, but gave up next year’s first-round pick in the process. The Oakland Raiders also took a huge risk with their top selection, but in the form of a talented corner facing some serious off-field allegations. Which team from this division took home the best class from this year’s
Three of Nashville's top five scorers this postseason – Ryan Ellis, P.K. Subban and Roman Josi – are defensemen.