Tipping off: LeBron’s spoiled return, rampant tanking continues

Ryan Blaney earned his fourth NASCAR Cup Series win of the season by overtaking Tyler Reddick in turn four with two laps remaining at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The late pass avenged a loss to Reddick at the same track two years earlier during the season finale.

In NFL action, the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Washington Commanders 20-13, but All-Pro wide receiver Puka Nacua sustained a knee injury on the game's final offensive snap. Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos made NFL history on Sunday by continuing a trend of successful one-possession victories.