In its debut this weekend, the undulating road course in the Coachella Valley will challenge teams and drivers with a taxing day of tire strategy and track position.

THERMAL — A new era in IndyCar Series racing ... making it a little different than the exhibition race course. Practice starts on Friday, qualifying on Saturday and the race starts on Sunday ...

ESPNU — Big 12 Tournament: Session II, West Valley, Utah SECN — Southeastern Tournament: Session II, Birmingham, Ala. BTN — Big Ten Tournament: Ohio St. at Michigan St., Championship CBSSN — NCHC ...