Sun Oct 06 01:01:45 UTC 2024: ## Sammy Smith Wins NASCAR Xfinity Series Race at Talladega

**Talladega, Ala. –** Sammy Smith, starting from 27th place, dominated the NASCAR Xfinity Series United Rentals 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday, leading 98 laps and claiming his first win of the season.

Smith edged out Ryan Sieg in a thrilling finish, with Riley Herbst and Sheldon Creed rounding out the top four. Chandler Smith, Jesse Love, and Jeb Burton completed the top six finishers.

The race was marked by several accidents and cautions, including one that involved a number of contenders including Carson Kvapil, Brandon Jones, and Anthony Alfredo. The race saw a total of 14 cautions for 57 laps.

Smith’s victory moves him to 15th place in the Xfinity Series point standings. The series now heads to the Kansas Speedway for the Kansas Lottery 300 on Saturday, October 27th.

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* The Sanderson Farms Championship concluded its third round at the Country Club of Jackson in Mississippi, with Keith Mitchell holding a commanding four-stroke lead over Jacob Bridgeman.
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* In the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, Tyrrell Hatton leads by two strokes after the third round, played on three courses in Scotland.

**Sports Scores:**

* In the NBA, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 91-90.
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