Michael McDowell was fastest in opening NASCAR Cup Series practice Friday in Mexico City as the series prepares for its inaugural event at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez circuit.McDowell topped the board at 92.

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

Ryan Truex will sub in for Joe Gibbs Racing in the No. 11 Toyota this weekend in Mexico City with Denny Hamlin on paternity leave.

NASCAR ran into problems in attempts to cross the border into Mexico for this weekend's race at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez

NASCAR drivers were left stranded after their plane egine blew up ahead of a planned trip to Mexico City for weekend races.

Mike Forde and Amanda Ellis are joined by managing director of event experience Michael Verlatti to chat fan experienc as well as wet-weather tire rules for 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,