Last-lap contact between Ross Chastain and Denny Hamlin saw the former cross the start-finish line backward and knocked out of playoff contention as Joey Logano passed him in the lead-up to the finish line.

Heading into Friday night action, see which football team in your state takes the top spot in the USA TODAY Sports Super 50.

Hey there New Jersey! Here’s your audio update highlighting the sudden passing of NJ Advance Media sports reporter Todderick Hunt, and a legal battle over the planned development of a pristine tract of forest in Essex County, owned by the Wilf family, which includes Minnesota Vikings co-owner Zygi Wilf.

USA TODAY Sports MLB reporter Gabe Lacques is answering the most pressing postseason questions in a live Q&A happening now!