Kanaan races out of closet
The walk to the starting grid for Tony Kanaan began in his Indianapolis kitchen, through the foyer, past the trophy case, up the stairs, down the hall, through the master bedroom, master bathroom and finally into the closet.
That’s where the former Indianapolis 500 winner tucked away Saturday to participate in a full day of iRacing on a simulator in the one place his wife will tolerate the rig. Kanaan participated in two virtual races, a legends event won by three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti. Then he joined the first of a six-week series that launched Saturday to give IndyCar fans content during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Much like NASCAR’s first event last week, the iRace had a wide range of talents because the younger drivers use iRacing as a training tool, while veterans are new to the gaming rage.
The race results were not surprising as the top iRacers led the way. Sage Karam, who turned 25 in March, won the race with no prior experience at Watkins Glen. Felix Rosenqvist, 2019’s IndyCar top rookie, was second.
Penske’s Will Power took third.
Pro football
Former Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe reached an agreement on a one-year deal worth up to $6 million with the Baltimore Ravens. The addition of Wolfe comes one day after the Ravens were unable to finalize a deal with Michael Brockers.
• The Kansas City Chiefs are re-signing wide receiver Demarcus Robinson to a one-year contract.
Hockey
The Colorado Avalanche said a second player tested positive for the coronavirus. The team said the player is in self-isolation. The unidentified player is the fourth-known NHL player to test positive. The other two are with Ottawa.
Horse racing
If there is a Kentucky Derby this year, Tiz the Law will have a shot to be there. And if he runs the way he did in the Florida Derby, he very easily could be a contender. Tiz the Law ran away in the stretch Saturday to easily win the Florida Derby in Hallandale Park, wrapping up a spot in the Derby field based on the points standings.