Ryan Newman

Once NASCAR's stormiest soul, has settled into his new role as a driver-owner, and after finishing the regular season on top of the points, he's ready for all the bumps, bangs and battles of the 10-race finale

Mergers and start-ups, rookies and strokers—what to look for in this season's leaner, meaner, not necessarily greener racing landscape

It may be hurting his competitive effort this year, but Tony Stewart is building a smokin' team for 2009

Matt Wieters might not only be the Orioles' top rookie next season—he could also be the AL's best catcher • Take heart, Pittsburgh, your losing Bucs may have a Sizemore in the making

With four months still to go this season, three big-name drivers are already looking forward to 2009, when they'll be changing teams. is leaving Joe Gibbs Racing for Haas CNC Racing, which will make him NASCAR's...