Sports Rewind: Darrell Wallace Sets NASCAR Milestone

Plus, Diddy plans to expand his empire to the NFL.

Darrell Wallace Jr. First Black NASCAR Winner in Decades - Lolo Jones makes U.S. bob sled team, Serena Williams wins WTA Championship, the Ravens promote Obamacare, plus more sports news. —Dominique ZonyééDarrell Wallace, Jr. became the second African-American to win NASCAR's national level on Saturday, taking the Truck Series race at the Martinsville Speedway. Wallace’s milestone victory is the first for African-Americans in the sports since Wendell Scott won the title in 1963.(Photo: AP Photo/Steve Helber)

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Darrell Wallace Jr. First Black NASCAR Winner in Decades - Lolo Jones makes U.S. bob sled team, Serena Williams wins WTA Championship, the Ravens promote Obamacare, plus more sports news. —Dominique ZonyééDarrell Wallace, Jr. became the second African-American to win NASCAR's national level on Saturday, taking the Truck Series race at the Martinsville Speedway. Wallace’s milestone victory is the first for African-Americans in the sports since Wendell Scott won the title in 1963.(Photo: AP Photo/Steve Helber)

The World Series Is Tied - In one of the most least suspect and possibly eerie World Series Championships games ever, the Boston Red Sox tied the Arizona Cardinals in Game 4 of the Series Sunday night. The Red Sox managed to take a 4-2 win, when Koji Uehara picked off Cardinals pinch runner Kolten Wong. The rookie mistake left Wong in tears, but he’s ready for Game 5 on Monday.(Photo: AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

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The World Series Is Tied - In one of the most least suspect and possibly eerie World Series Championships games ever, the Boston Red Sox tied the Arizona Cardinals in Game 4 of the Series Sunday night. The Red Sox managed to take a 4-2 win, when Koji Uehara picked off Cardinals pinch runner Kolten Wong. The rookie mistake left Wong in tears, but he’s ready for Game 5 on Monday.(Photo: AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Serena Williams Grand Slams Again   - This might be Serena Williams’ best year ever. The No. 1ranked tennis player in the world added an 11th title to her 2013 collection on Sunday with her second consecutive World Tennis Association Championship crown. ''It was an awesome year of tennis,” Williams said after her latest accomplishment.(Photo: AP Photo)

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Serena Williams Grand Slams Again   - This might be Serena Williams’ best year ever. The No. 1ranked tennis player in the world added an 11th title to her 2013 collection on Sunday with her second consecutive World Tennis Association Championship crown. ''It was an awesome year of tennis,” Williams said after her latest accomplishment.(Photo: AP Photo)

Lolo Jones and Lauryn Williams Make Bob Sled Team - Olympian track stars Lolo Jones and Lauryn Williams are showing off their athleticism. On Saturday, both women earned one of nine slots on the U.S. bobsled team team. This is Jones’ second year on the team, and Williams is a rookie joining after she helped the US track team win the gold at the London Olympic games.(Photo: AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

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Lolo Jones and Lauryn Williams Make Bob Sled Team - Olympian track stars Lolo Jones and Lauryn Williams are showing off their athleticism. On Saturday, both women earned one of nine slots on the U.S. bobsled team team. This is Jones’ second year on the team, and Williams is a rookie joining after she helped the US track team win the gold at the London Olympic games.(Photo: AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

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Shaq Endorses Chris Christie - The New Jersey governor has an unexpected ally in former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal. O’Neal, a New Jersey native, appeared in a recent ad supporting Christie saying, “I don't endorse many politicians, but Chris Christie is different." O’Neal has worked with the popular governor on several initiatives, including a gun buyback and after-school program.(Photo: Courtesy of Chris Christie for Governor)

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"So Much Drama in the LBC" - Snoop Lion's son might need a quick lesson in sportsmanlike conduct. Cordell Broadus, 16, was one of several players suspended from the Diamond Bar High School football team for taking part in a bench-clearing brawl between his team and that of Diamond Ranch High School last week.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic/Getty Images)

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"So Much Drama in the LBC" - Snoop Lion's son might need a quick lesson in sportsmanlike conduct. Cordell Broadus, 16, was one of several players suspended from the Diamond Bar High School football team for taking part in a bench-clearing brawl between his team and that of Diamond Ranch High School last week.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic/Getty Images)

Court Rejects Dwyane Wade's Request for Mental Evaluation on Ex-Wife - Dwyane Wade's bid to get sole custody of his two sons just got harder. A Miami court rejected the NBA star's request to have his ex-wife Siohvaughn Funches mentally evaluated. The court found that Funches' erratic display in front of a Chicago courthouse over the summer — during which she staged a videotaped protest over the couple's financial settlement — is insufficient grounds to order the evaluation.(Photo: Christopher Trotman/Getty Images)

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Court Rejects Dwyane Wade's Request for Mental Evaluation on Ex-Wife - Dwyane Wade's bid to get sole custody of his two sons just got harder. A Miami court rejected the NBA star's request to have his ex-wife Siohvaughn Funches mentally evaluated. The court found that Funches' erratic display in front of a Chicago courthouse over the summer — during which she staged a videotaped protest over the couple's financial settlement — is insufficient grounds to order the evaluation.(Photo: Christopher Trotman/Getty Images)

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Shannon Sharpe’s #Winning - Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe won $1,200 playing the Georgia lottery Thursday. The former Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens tight end tweeted an image of his payout. Wonder what numbers he played? (Photo: Twitter via Shannon Sharpe)

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Shannon Sharpe’s #Winning - Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe won $1,200 playing the Georgia lottery Thursday. The former Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens tight end tweeted an image of his payout. Wonder what numbers he played? (Photo: Twitter via Shannon Sharpe)

Atlanta Cheerleader Attempts to Make Guinness Book - Can you do 44 backflips in 34 seconds? Well Mikalya Clark can.  The West Lake High School cheerleader attempted to make the Guinness Book of World Records with her amazing athleticism but unfortunately there was no Guinness Book rep on hand to verify her backflip record.(Photo: ABC)

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Atlanta Cheerleader Attempts to Make Guinness Book - Can you do 44 backflips in 34 seconds? Well Mikalya Clark can.  The West Lake High School cheerleader attempted to make the Guinness Book of World Records with her amazing athleticism but unfortunately there was no Guinness Book rep on hand to verify her backflip record.(Photo: ABC)

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Drake - Drake is not only a member of the Toronto Raptors' fan club, he's also the team's newest global ambassador. "Basketball in Canada is bigger now than ever before," he promises.(Photo: REUTERS/Mark Blinch/LANDOV)

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Drake Goes from Rapper to Raptor - Drake officially went from rapper to Raptor on Monday, assuming his new role as the global ambassador for the Toronto Raptors. Decked out in a suit and tie for the announcement that the Canadian team will host the NBA All-Star game in 2016, he said, “I feel like I’m part of the franchise at the most exciting part of franchise history.”(Photo: Mark Blinch/REUTERS)

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Lamar Skips Kanye Proposal for “Personal” Reasons - Who hasn’t seen the viral video of Kanye West’s elaborate proposal to Kim Kardashian?  The whole Kardashian Klan was on hand, except Khloé’s husband Lamar Odom. In another bizarre interview with TMZ, Lamar flashed his wedding ring, then told TMZ he missed the event for “personal reasons.” You be the judge.(Photo: John Galt /Splash News)

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Lamar Skips Kanye Proposal for “Personal” Reasons - Who hasn’t seen the viral video of Kanye West’s elaborate proposal to Kim Kardashian?  The whole Kardashian Klan was on hand, except Khloé’s husband Lamar Odom. In another bizarre interview with TMZ, Lamar flashed his wedding ring, then told TMZ he missed the event for “personal reasons.” You be the judge.(Photo: John Galt /Splash News)

Spurs Unveil Military-Inspired Uniform - What an eyesore! Is it safe to say the San Antonio Spurs have the worst uniforms in the league? While the camouflaged uniforms may not be easy on the eyes, the message behind them makes it all good: The team plans to wear the uniforms, which pays homage to servicemen and -women, when they play the Washington Wizards on Nov. 13.(Photo: Courtesy of San Antonio Spurs)

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Spurs Unveil Military-Inspired Uniform - What an eyesore! Is it safe to say the San Antonio Spurs have the worst uniforms in the league? While the camouflaged uniforms may not be easy on the eyes, the message behind them makes it all good: The team plans to wear the uniforms, which pays homage to servicemen and -women, when they play the Washington Wizards on Nov. 13.(Photo: Courtesy of San Antonio Spurs)

Green Bay Packers Jermichael Finley Out of ICU - After being removed from the field in a stretcher Sunday night, Packers tight end Jermichael Finley has good news: He tweeted worried fans that he was out of intensive care and was able to walk. He followed up that message with “#FinleyStrong.” We're glad to hear he is OK.(Photo: Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)

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Green Bay Packers Jermichael Finley Out of ICU - After being removed from the field in a stretcher Sunday night, Packers tight end Jermichael Finley has good news: He tweeted worried fans that he was out of intensive care and was able to walk. He followed up that message with “#FinleyStrong.” We're glad to hear he is OK.(Photo: Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)

Diddy, @iamdiddy - Tweet: "Happy Birthday to one of the hardest working women @KrisJenner! Love you and wish you a blessed year!"Diddy sends some love to the Kardashian matriarch, who celebrated another revolution around the sun this week. #HappyBirthday(Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/WireImage/Getty Images)

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Diddy Dynasty Expands: Plans to Become First Black NFL Majority Owner - Remember when Diddy’s motto was “mo’ money, mo’ problems?” As if. The mogul, who just launched his own music channel Revolt TV, told Bloomberg that his next venture will be becoming the first African-American majority owner in the NFL. (Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/WireImage/Getty Images)

Doc Rivers Chimes in on Heat vs. KG and Pierce Debate - Former Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers is wading into the drama between the Miami Heat and the Brooklyn Nets' Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce. LeBron James was shocked when KG and Pierce left the Celtics to become Nets, after they bashed former teammate Ray Allen for leaving. But Wednesday on The Dan Le Batard Show, Rivers pointed out that unlike Allen, Pierce and KG were traded.(Photos from left: Courtesy of Miami Heat, Courtesy of Brooklyn Nets)

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Doc Rivers Chimes in on Heat vs. KG and Pierce Debate - Former Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers is wading into the drama between the Miami Heat and the Brooklyn Nets' Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce. LeBron James was shocked when KG and Pierce left the Celtics to become Nets, after they bashed former teammate Ray Allen for leaving. But Wednesday on The Dan Le Batard Show, Rivers pointed out that unlike Allen, Pierce and KG were traded.(Photos from left: Courtesy of Miami Heat, Courtesy of Brooklyn Nets)

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Baltimore Ravens Support Obamacare - While Republicans and other disgruntled Americans are bashing Obamacare, the president can rest assured because reigning Super Bowl champs the Baltimore Ravens have his back. According to documents obtained by Judicial Watch, the Maryland Health Exchange finalized a deal with the Ravens on Sept. 9 that gives the team $130,000 in exchange for promotion of the state’s health care marketplace.(Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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Baltimore Ravens Support Obamacare - While Republicans and other disgruntled Americans are bashing Obamacare, the president can rest assured because reigning Super Bowl champs the Baltimore Ravens have his back. According to documents obtained by Judicial Watch, the Maryland Health Exchange finalized a deal with the Ravens on Sept. 9 that gives the team $130,000 in exchange for promotion of the state’s health care marketplace.(Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Welcome Back, Greg Oden - Fans were beginning to conclude that Greg Oden’s NBA career was over. He hadn’t played since Dec. 5, 2009, due to chronic knee injuries, but on Wednesday evening he shocked the nation with his return to the Miami Heat. "I know the guys were happy for me. I definitely felt love. And I'm excited that they were there for me,” Oden said about his return. (Photo: Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

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Welcome Back, Greg Oden - Fans were beginning to conclude that Greg Oden’s NBA career was over. He hadn’t played since Dec. 5, 2009, due to chronic knee injuries, but on Wednesday evening he shocked the nation with his return to the Miami Heat. "I know the guys were happy for me. I definitely felt love. And I'm excited that they were there for me,” Oden said about his return. (Photo: Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Did NY Giants Brandon Jacobs Tweet a Death Threat? - Brandon Jacobs needs to focus on winning without distraction.  The Giants running back tweeted Tuesday, a screen shot of an alleged death threat from a fan. The fan most likely had Jacobs in his fantasy football line-up because he later tweeted to Jacobs that it was all a joke.(Photo: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

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Did NY Giants Brandon Jacobs Tweet a Death Threat? - Brandon Jacobs needs to focus on winning without distraction.  The Giants running back tweeted Tuesday, a screen shot of an alleged death threat from a fan. The fan most likely had Jacobs in his fantasy football line-up because he later tweeted to Jacobs that it was all a joke.(Photo: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)