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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NASCAR eyes more 2-day weekends

David Newton, ESPN.com

NASCAR is exploring the possibility of more two-day weekends for 2010 in an effort to help organizations save money.

Story | Conversation | September 25, 2009

Delhomme's disaster could prompt change

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

...t always appreciate Delhomme in his good days, has turned on him. ESPN.com NASCAR writer David Newton in the stands texted me to say there's a guy in the crowd offering...

Blog | January 10, 2009

Others don't force separate test sites

David Newton, ESPN.com

One of the primary issues Jeremy Mayfield's attorneys are using to get their suspended client back on the track would not hold up in the National Football League or the Olympics.

Story | Conversation | June 01, 2009

Expert: NASCAR lacks banned-drugs list

David Newton, ESPN.com

A prominent authority on drug testing says the suspension of Jeremy Mayfield further enhances his belief that the sport needs to provide a public list of banned substances to protect itself legally.

Story | Conversation | May 11, 2009

Super Bowl and 500 would not mix well

David Newton

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- If you don't understand the power of the NFL, you will after you read this piece. Owners at the NFL's league meetings this past we...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 27, 2009

France: Earlier remarks 'misunderstood'

David Newton, ESPN.com

NASCAR chairman Brian France doesn't plan to leave the sport, which has been run by a member of his family since it began in 1949, anytime soon.

Story | Conversation | January 22, 2009

There are some NASCAR fans in New York, but you have to look for them

David Newton, ESPN.com

A check around town will quickly tell you NASCAR is not on the front burner -- or any burner -- of New York sports. But there are fans to be found and though they might be troubled by the sport's status here, champion Jimmie Johnson takes it all in stride, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2008

Catching up with the Seahawks' cut list

Mike Sando, NFC West

...K -- -- Dave Philistin LB -- -- Jeff Rowe QB -- -- David Kirtman RB -- -- Courtney Greene DB -- -- Nate Ness DB -- -- Na'Shan Goddard OL -- -- Andre Ramsey OL -- -- William Robinson OL -- -- Joe Newton TE -- -- Jordan Kent WR -- -- Courtney Taylor WR...

Blog | September 10, 2009

Seahawks: Cutdown analysis

Mike Sando, NFC West

...Goddard, safety Courtney Greene, receiver Mike Hass, cornerback Kevin Hobbs, fullback David Kirtman, running back Devin Moore, cornerback Nate Ness, tight end Joe Newton, receiver Logan Payne, linebacker Dave Philistin, tackle Andre Ramsey, tackle William...

Blog | September 05, 2009

Milloy says he's joining Seahawks

Associated Press

Cornerback Marcus Trufant will miss the first six games for the Seahawks. And veteran safety Brian Russell is gone, about to be replaced by 35-year-old Lawyer Milloy.

Story | Conversation | September 05, 2009

Around the NFC West: QB beauty contest

Mike Sando, NFC West

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Reed Albergotti of the Wall Street Journal says Matt Hasselbeck, Shaun Hill and Kurt Warner rank among the 10 mos...

Blog | September 02, 2009

Numbers games: Seahawks roster in perspective

Mike Sando, NFC West

...Griffith Projected to miss cut (3) -- Devin Moore, David Kirtman, Dan Curran Key issue -- Moore could contend...Cameron Morrah Projected to miss cut (2) -- Joe Newton, John Tereshinski Key issue -- Newton or Morrah? The...

Blog | August 19, 2009

Foulest 40 villains of them all

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Villains beat you and hurt your feelings in the process. They've always held a prominent place in the game. And they keep on coming. Meet the foulest 40 of them all.

Story | Conversation | August 16, 2009

Fins Rushmore: Marino, Shula, Csonka, Thomas

Tim Graham, AFC East

...of his era. Thats right, I said better than Urlacher and an overrated Ray Lewis Shea in Newton, Iowa, writes: Hey Tim, I read your blog every day. Keep up the good work! If I...

Blog | February 16, 2009

Your Week 15 AFC East mailbag delivered

Tim Graham, AFC East

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham Sean in San Fernando, Calif., writes: TW Keep up the good work. Hey Tim, how is it that with all the criticism of the...

Blog | December 13, 2008