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Here's How Alex Palou Can Clinch The 2025 INDYCAR Title At Portland
NTT INDYCAR SERIES Here's How Alex Palou Can Clinch The 2025 INDYCAR Title At Portland Published Aug. 7, 2025 12:02 p.m. ET share facebook x reddit link Alex Palou can't ignore the obvious: He can clinch his fourth INDYCAR title Sunday at Portland International Raceway (3 p.m. ET on FOX). "Everybody here is saying we've already won," Palou said during a virtual news conference earlier this week. "But although we have a lot of points, we still need to win it. "If somebody else is mathematically alive, it's still alive, so we don't want anybody to be mathematically alive for the points." How can Palou clinch the championship at Portland, a 1.964-mile, 12-turn road course, with upcoming races at the Milwaukee and Nashville ovals still remaining? He sits 121 points ahead of Pato O'Ward, the only driver mathematically alive to catch Palou. If Palou is 108 points ahead of O'Ward at the conclusion of the Portland race, then he clinches the title. Drivers can earn a maximum 54 points in a weekend — 50 points for the win, one point for winning the pole, one point for leading a lap and two points for leading the most laps. ADVERTISEMENT Second through 10th place earn points on a scale of 40 (second)-35 (third)-32-30-28-26-24-22-20. Each spot from 11th-24th is worth one point less, with 11th worth 19 points and 24th worth six points. Any driver who finishes 25th or worse earns five points. Palou obviously clinches with a win, which he has done at Portland in two of the last four years, with a second and 12th as his other two finishes. O'Ward has a pair of fourth-place finishes at Portland as well as a 14th and 15th. Let's say O'Ward wins and earns maximum points, Palou would still clinch by finishing second and leading a lap. That would put him in a tie with O'Ward and Palou's eight wins this season would earn him the tiebreaker (most wins). If O'Ward finishes second, Palou clinches if he finishes fourth or better — and possibly as low as eighth depending on the bonus points for the pole and leading laps. Pato O'Ward (left) is the only driver still mathematically alive who could derail Alex Palou's championship season. Because Palou would get five points just for starting, O'Ward needs at least 19 points — which is 11th if no points for the pole or leading laps — to still have a chance even if Palou finishes 25th or worse (highly unlikely unless Palou has a mechanical failure or an accident). And add to that, because Palou gets five points for just starting a race, if he leaves Portland at least 98 points ahead, he most likely clinches the following week at Milwaukee but automatically clinches by starting Milwaukee and Nashville. "There's loads of reasons to be excited, but first of all, it's a place that I love, that we've done really well in the past," Palou said of Portland. "It just feels like with such a magical season, we can still finish even better. "I'm excited to go there and see how our car feels. It's been feeling amazing this year everywhere we've been, especially road courses." Palou clinched his 2023 title at Portland with one race left in the season. "We won the championship there in 2023, which having two championships at the same place would be amazing," Palou said. Bob Pockrass covers NASCAR and INDYCAR for FOX Sports. He has spent decades covering motorsports, including over 30 Daytona 500s, with stints at ESPN, Sporting News, NASCAR Scene magazine and The (Daytona Beach) News-Journal. Follow him on Twitter @bobpockrass. share
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MGK ANNOUNCES THE FIRST-EVER MONSTER ENERGY MGK DAY CELEBRITY SHOOTOUT POWERED BY WEBULL
Celebrity Game will be followed by MGK Performance August 10th, 2025 at Mall C, Downtown Cleveland CLEVELAND, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MGK Day just added another exciting event with the announcement of the first-ever Monster Energy Celebrity Shootout powered by Webull — a fun and competitive basketball game bringing together an eclectic mix of stars from the worlds of sports, music, and entertainment for an unforgettable streetball showdown. This high-energy celebrity game tips off at 5 PM ET on August 10th at Mall C in Downtown Cleveland, setting the stage for a game packed with adrenaline, swagger, and entertainment. The action will roll right into a performance by MGK lighting up the city with music and celebration. Team Monster Energy will face off against Team Webull in a halfcourt streetball-style game. The game will be MC'd by Ahmaad Crump, the Cleveland Cavaliers' in-arena host; and feature surprise celebrity guest commentators mic'd up with some in-game celebs. DJ Paul from Three 6 Mafia will bring the music and elevate the vibes. Some celebrities in the game include, with more to be announced: MGK Joe Haden (Three-time NFL Pro Bowl Winner and Inaugural Browns NFL Sportsmanship Award Recipient) Crissa Jackson (Social Media Superstar) Vernon Davis (Former NFL Star & Super Bowl Champion) The Professor (Streetball Legend) Stipe Miocic (Former two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion) Gianni Paolo (Actor/Entertainer from The Power Universe) Whit3 Iverson (Professional Streetballer) Michael Blackson (Actor & Comedian) Louie Vito (Two-time Olympian & Six-time X Games Medalist Snowboarder) Angelo Dawkins (WWE Superstar & One half of The Street Profits) Jenna Bandy (Sports Illustrated's #1 Female Sports Content Creator) Additionally, MGK Day festivities will include a vibrant Street Festival showcasing an array of local food trucks, vendors, live music, beer gardens, and immersive MGK-themed installations, all capturing the energy and spirit of its hometown icon. For more information about MGK Day and the Monster Energy Celebrity Shootout, please visit ABOUT MGK DAY:MGK Day is a vibrant and energetic annual charity event dedicated to celebrating the artistic contributions and philanthropic spirit of Machine Gun Kelly. This Cleveland, Ohio city-sanctioned celebration honors Machine Gun Kelly and his roots. The weekend draws thousands of fans, national media attention, and a stacked roster of artists, athletes, and celebrity guests. The festivities have become a cultural moment in Cleveland that gathers the city for a star-studded weekend of community events that include music, art, and philanthropy all while uniting fans and locals. MGK Day aims to raise awareness and support for various charitable causes and brings the community together for music, food, and fun. In partnership with the Lost Poets Society and various other non-profits, MGK Day empowers underserved families and youth through arts and wellness, showcasing the transformative power of creativity and compassion. This year's celebration is even more special, coinciding with MGK's lost americana album release weekend. ABOUT MONSTER ENERGY:Based in Corona, California, Monster Energy is the leading marketer of energy drinks and alternative beverages. Refusing to acknowledge the traditional, Monster Energy supports the scene and sport. Whether motocross, off-road, NASCAR, MMA, BMX, surf, snowboard, ski, skateboard, or the rock and roll lifestyle, Monster Energy is a brand that believes in authenticity and the core of what its sports, athletes and musicians represent. More than a drink, it's the way of life lived by athletes, bands, believers and fans. See more about Monster Energy including all of its drinks at ABOUT WEBULL:Webull is a leading digital investment platform built on next-generation global infrastructure. Webull serves tens of millions of users from over 180 countries, providing retail investors 24/7 access to financial markets around the world. Users can put investment strategies to work by trading global stocks, ETFs, options, cryptocurrencies and fractional shares, through Webull's trading platform. The Webull trading platform can be downloaded through the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. For more information on Webull and its offerings, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Monster Energy Sign in to access your portfolio
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What will Arch do? Why Arch Manning's next move could reshape both college football and the NFL
More than 50 years ago, Archie Manning, then a junior at Ole Miss, knocked the college football world sideways. On an October evening in 1969, Manning strode into Birmingham, Alabama, and proceeded to throw for 436 yards and two touchdowns and rush for three more against Bear Bryant and mighty Alabama. Ole Miss lost by a point, but delivered an unmistakable message. This week, Archie Manning, now the patriarch of the nation's finest quarterback dynasty, knocked the college football world sideways again … and this time, for good measure, he put the NFL's bottom-feeders on skates, too. In an interview with Texas Monthly for a feature focusing on his grandson Arch, the elder Manning delivered a sledgehammer declaration about the potential for Arch to declare for the 2026 NFL Draft after this college football season: 'Arch isn't going to do that. He'll be at Texas.' [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2025 NFL season] That sound you just heard was Texas exploding in celebration … and New Orleans deflating in despair. Before we go any further, some stipulations: Arch Manning, now entering his third season in Austin, has thrown fewer than 100 college passes for fewer than 1,000 total yards. For all the hype that swirls around Manning — whether because of his Heisman-frontrunner status, the playoff-worthy program around him, or his famous surname — he's still very much an unknown quantity. That hasn't stopped frothing fans and media from tabbing Manning and the Longhorns as preseason favorites to win the SEC and challenge for the national championship. It's the natural result of a college football season with no clear favorite, a rejuvenated fanbase that finally has the talent to justify its perpetual arrogance, and a quarterback with Lombardi trophies in his bloodline. With its bottomless war chest and a cinematic, Steve Sarkisian-crafted identity, Texas has now elbowed its way to the top rungs of the college football hierarchy. Considering how quickly portal-inspired turnover can happen and champions can tumble right out of the playoffs — see: Michigan and Alabama — having a sure thing under center for two years is as close as college football gets to a sure bet. Plus, there are Sundays to consider. Manning's unique blend of arm talent, potential, hype and lineage has already sent NFL front offices buzzing. Think New Orleans would like another Manning to suit up for them once again, 55 years after his grandfather did? Think Cleveland would like to sign a quarterback whose off-field drama is actually good news? Think the Rams would like a succession plan after Matthew Stafford, or the Colts would like a Plan B, or … you get the idea. Any potential 'Awful for Arch' campaign would be almost certainly doomed for a range of reasons … but you know that there are flailing NFL GMs out there who are wondering if a run at getting a Manning on the roster would buy them an extra year or two of employment. All of these factors combine to make Arch Manning's decision to turn pro one of the most consequential questions in recent football history. It's true that one player doesn't make a football team, but it's also true that quarterbacks, especially elite quarterbacks, aren't just another player. The wise long-term move would be for Arch to follow his grandfather's declaration and stay in the draft for another year. Money — while probably not an issue anyway for a Manning — is still flowing into his accounts thanks to NIL deals. Both of his famous uncles stayed in school all four years, Peyton at Tennessee and Eli at Ole Miss, both finished high in Heisman voting, both were picked No. 1 in their respective drafts and both went on to earn a quarter billion as pros. The NFL's not going anywhere, and another year of seasoning under Sarkisian could only help Arch Manning's long-term football prospects. Now, if Arch balls out this season, ascends to his final collegiate form, and wins a national championship and a Heisman, well … the calculus changes. But that's very much an if, rather than a when, and a whole lot of programs will be very motivated to ensure that doesn't happen. While the football world waits for Arch Manning to make a decision, both the college football and NFL worlds need to plan for both contingencies. Imagine if you need to game-plan for an Arch-led Texas for the next two years. Worse, imagine if you end up with the first pick in the NFL draft … and Arch ends up staying in school. Arch Manning hasn't even taken a snap this season, and we're all wondering where he'll be next. That's what you get when you have the power to reshape football on two fronts.
