Alex Bowman wasn't sure he was going to make the trip to Mexico City because of lower back pain suffered in “the hardest hit of my career” at Michigan last week. As late as Wednesday — the day before he was scheduled to leave for NASCAR's first points-paying Cup Series race of the modern era outside the United States — the

Daniel Suárez carries Mexico’s hopes, embracing the spotlight and pressure in NASCAR’s historic race at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.

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Supporters and opponents of the Los Angeles protesters see the prominence of the Mexican flag in different contexts.

Mexico City Track length: 2.42 miles When: Sunday, 3 p.m. ET Where to tune in: Prime Video, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Race purse: $12,561,250 Race distance: 100 laps | 242 miles Stages: 20 | 45 | 100 Defending winner: None;

MEXICO CITY — Denny Hamlin will miss Sunday’s Cup race at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez to remain in the United States with his family after the birth of his son Wednesday. Ryan Truex, who is Joe Gibbs Racing’s reserve driver, will drive the No. 11 car this weekend in Hamlin’s absence.

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook plans to decline his $3.47 million player option for next season, ESPN reported on Friday.

Travel issues for teams leaving the Charlotte area have forced NASCAR officials to alter the on-track weekend schedule in Mexico City.