JOSH BERRY

One week after Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe tangled on the track in NASCAR's Cup Series, they'll be back in action Sunday at Michigan.

Corey LaJoie will miss Sunday's race at Michigan because of NASCAR's COVID-19 protocols. LaJoie posted "Protocols" on Twitter in what appeared to be clarification that he has not tested positive for COVID-19 and was missing the race because of NASCAR's pandemic rules. Berry, meanwhile, was announced as a full-time Xfinity Series driver next season for JR Motorsports. He was scheduled to replace Michael Annett at Michigan in Saturday's Xfinity race. NASCAR this week tightened its protocols on the advice of its consulting physicians as cases of COVID-19 have spiked across the country.

Kyle Busch raced to his 100th career Xfinity Series victory Saturday at Nashville Superspeedway, where he won for the fourth time.

NASCAR driver Kyle Larson made a virtual visit with students at the Urban Youth Racing School.

Fans who are not yet fully vaccinated must continue to wear a facemask while at PNC Park as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. “We appreciate the patience and cooperation of our fans as we continue to adjust our health and safety protocols accordingly. Thus far this season, there have been 54 positive tests — 30 players and 24 staff — among 156,276 samples tested, a 0.03% positive rate. The positive tests are among 22 teams. 11 Chevrolet at Dover in Saturday’s Xfinity Series race.

The New York Yankees said they had eight positive tests: shortstop Gleyber Torres, pitching coach Matt Blake, third base coach Phil Nevin, first base coach Reggie Willits and four traveling staff. Thus far this season, there have been 54 positive tests — 30 players and 24 staff — among 156,276 samples tested, a 0.03% positive rate. The positive tests are among 22 teams. 11 Chevrolet at Dover in Saturday’s Xfinity Series race. ___The IndyCar race in Toronto has been canceled for the second consecutive year because of the pandemic.

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___Justin Haley will miss this weekend’s NASCAR races at Dover because of COVID-19 protocols. Josh Berry will make his Cup Series debut for Spire Motorsports driving for Haley in Sunday’s Cup race at Dover International Speedway. Berry has one win this season in the second-tier Xfinity Series. 11 Chevrolet at Dover in Saturday’s Xfinity Series race. ___The IndyCar race in Toronto has been canceled for the second consecutive year because of the pandemic.

Then his JR Motorsports drivers did their part to honor the NASCAR legacy of their owner's family. Before the race, Dale Jr. drove his father's restored Nova to pace the field. Defending Darlington Xfinity race winner Brandon Jones finished third, just ahead of Gragson before his car failed inspection. Earnhardt Jr., who has retired from full-time racing, last competed at Darlington in 2019 with a fifth-place finish in an Xfinity race. He plans on getting behind the wheel at Richmond for the Xfinity race on Sept. 11, honoring victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks.

NASCAR Darlington Xfinity Auto Racing Justin Allgaier celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Terry Renna) (Terry Renna)DARLINGTON, S.C. — (AP) — Justin Allgaier held off JR Motorsports teammate Josh Berry in overtime to win the Xfinity Series event at Darlington Raceway on Saturday. Allgaier didn't move in front until the final 10 laps, when he passed Berry for the lead. Berry was second, followed by defending Darlington race winner Brandon Jones. Earnhardt Jr., who retired from full-time racing, last competed at Darlington in 2019 with a fifth-place finish in an Xfinity race. He plans on getting behind the wheel at Richmond for the Xfinity race on Sept. 11, honoring victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks.

Justin Allgaier held off JR Motorsports teammate Josh Berry in overtime to win the Xfinity Series race at Darlington Raceway.