


Denny Hamlin is unfazed that a three-judge federal appellate panel vacated an injunction that required NASCAR to recognize 23XI, which he owns with Michael Jordan, and Front Row as chartered teams as part of an antitrust lawsuit.
“That’s just such a small part of the entire litigation,” Hamlin said Saturday, a day ahead of the FireKeepers Casino 400. “I’m not deterred at all. We’re in good shape.”
Hamlin said Jordan feels the same way.
“He just remains very confident, just like I do,” Hamiln said.
NASCAR has not commented on the latest ruling.
23XI and Front Row sued NASCAR late last year after refusing to sign new agreements on charter renewals. They asked for a temporary injunction that would recognize them as chartered teams for this season, but the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, on Thursday ruled in NASCAR’s favor.
“We’re looking at all options right now,” Hamlin said.
The teams, each winless this year, said they needed the injunction because the current charter agreement prohibits them from suing NASCAR.
MLB: The scuffling Phillies suffered a blow when they placed first baseman Bryce Harper on the 10-day injured list because of right wrist inflammation before their game against the Pirates on Saturday.
NBA: Grizzlies center Zach Edey has sprained his left ankle again and the team says the All-Rookie team selection will need surgery. The Grizzlies said Saturday that the 7-foot-3 Edey was working out this week when he injured the ankle again.
NFL: After reaching a decade’s worth of seasons in the NFL, wide receiver Chris Conley is turning his focus to a new challenge. Posting on Instagram on Saturday morning, Conley announced his retirement from football after playing 10 seasons.