David Newton

David Newton

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David Newton covers motorsports for ESPN.com after a career covering the NFL, college athletics and NASCAR. Newton spent the past year breaking stories and serving as a lead writer for NASCAR.com. He previously covered NASCAR and the Carolina Panthers for South Carolina's largest newspaper, The State, in Columbia. He has also served as a correspondent for Sports Illustrated, covered seven Super Bowls, dozens of college bowl games and every major race on the NASCAR circuit.

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Danica shows she's willing to work

David Newton, ESPN.com

Not everyone with Danica Patrick's star power would slug it out in the minor leagues to learn their craft. That she's doing it with a smile at Daytona this weekend is a major reason she may succeed.

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009

Want Air Johnsons? You're outta luck

David Newton, ESPN.com

He has the looks. He's articulate. He has three Sprint Cup titles and is closing in on a fourth. So why aren't the advertisers beating down Jimmie Johnson's door?

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Salley says he wants to be a team owner in Sprint Cup

David Newton, ESPN.com

Former NBA star and current talk show host John Salley is in the preliminary stages of seeking ownership in the Sprint Cup Series.

Story | Conversation | February 17, 2008

Colorful Sabates always good for a story

David Newton, ESPN.com

Felix Sabates isn't just any NASCAR owner. With a lifetime of stories and the gift to tell them well, Sabates is one of the most interesting to talk to, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | April 05, 2007

The wait is over! The mailbag comes through

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Bill Simmons ends his long mailbag drought with a mammoth batch of reader submissions, including the definitive word on the De Niro-Pacino debate.

Story | March 05, 2009

The mailbag returns after a long summer's nap

Bill Simmons, Page 2

After a four-month absence, the Sports Guy's Mailbag makes a triumphant return.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2008

How Cuban can take command of the dance floor …

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

Here are a few tips for Mark Cuban, whose dancing just might determine the NBA's credibility.

Story | Conversation | October 08, 2007

Welcome to the hip-hop Woodstock

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Bill Simmons survived NBA All-Star Weekend in Vegas and gives a thumbs up or thumbs down on the wild action.

Story | Conversation | February 20, 2007

The Sports Guy chat transcript

Bill Simmons, Page 2

From Allen Iverson trade rumors to Liriano vs. Papelbon to the "Rocky 6" trailer, Bill answers your questions in his latest chat.

Story | Conversation | July 12, 2006

SGW Quote of the Day archive

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Love those Quotes of the Day on the Sports Guy's site? Well, we've got them all right here.

Story | Conversation | March 06, 2006

Best of the in-box

Bill Simmons, Page 2

If Bill Simmons is dealing with stuff like Jamie Lynn Spears and reality TV, he must be checking his mail.

Story | Conversation | September 14, 2005

Going to extremes

Kieran Darcy, Page 2

Page 2 presents the top 10 gluttons and anti-gluttons in our games as the Battle for the Soul of Sports rages on.

Story | Conversation | August 08, 2005

Larry Brown is no Dean Smith

Adrian Wojnarowski, Special to ESPN.com

Once again, it's not that Larry Brown is leaving a job, it's how he's leaving, Adrian Wojnarowski writes.

Story | Conversation | June 03, 2005

Williams settling into old surroundings

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

The first 100 days of Roy Williams' return to UNC have been a whirlwind to say the least.

Story | Conversation | August 04, 2003

Duany's odyssey from Big Easy to tough road

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

The celebration over Syracuse's national title ended quickly for NBA hopeful Kueth Duany.

Story | Conversation | April 11, 2003