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Gabby Douglas responds to social media backlash: 'It was hurtful'
Sports Illustrated - 15 Aug 2016 12:42
U.S. Olympian Gabby Douglas says that comments that have been made about her on social media have been "hurtful."
Wayde Van Niekerk breaks Michael Johnson's world record in 400m
Sports Illustrated - 15 Aug 2016 03:19
South Africa's Wayde Van Niekerk is the new world record holder in the 400 meters.
Mir: "I tried to use what I've learnt"
Moto GP - 15 Aug 2016 15:19
Mallorcan rookie thrilled after maiden pole and win
Rogers: Pre-race moments reveal greatness of Bolt
USA Today - 15 Aug 2016 07:41
There's more that makes Usain Bolt so special than simply being the fastest man alive.
Tom Brady lauds Gisele Bundchen's Rio strut, Jimmy Garoppolo's play
ABC News - 15 Aug 2016 03:20
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. --? New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has been focused on the team's training camp, but he made sure to carve out time to watch the opening ceremonies of the 2016 Rio Olympics -- his wife, Gise...
As safety concerns rise, Australian athletes can't visit Ipanema, Copacabana after dark
Washington Post - 15 Aug 2016 06:28
In addition to the Ryan Lochte incident from Sunday morning, two Australian rowing coaches were robbed on the beach earlier in the Olympics.
British F4 title contender Florescu punished for punching team-mate
Auto Sport - 15 Aug 2016 15:30
British F4 title contender Petru Florescu was excluded from the Knockhill meeting last weekend after punching Carlin team-mate Devlin DeFrancesco
Ocon set to use number 31 in Formula 1
Total F1 - 15 Aug 2016 15:10
– Manor has confirmed that new arrival Esteban Ocon will use #31 as his Formula 1 number.Ocon will make his Formula 1 debut with Manor at the Belgian Grand Prix, joining fellow Mercedes-backed Pascal Wehrlein, after Ri...
PWC: Calvert-Lewis Porsche sweeps SprintX races at Utah
Racer - 15 Aug 2016 07:36
After a disappointing loss of a team vehicle at the start of the weekend at Utah Motorsports Campus, Pirelli World Challenge SprintX team drivers Preston Calvert of Potomac, Md., and Michael Lewis of...
Sainz: What if something happens in 2017?
Total F1 - 15 Aug 2016 13:40
With F1 voting to delay cockpit protection until 2018, Carlos Sainz has asked the question 'what happens if something happens in 2017?' Although many of the drivers were swayed by Halo after an FIA presentation, when it ...
Sainz: What if something happens in 2017?
Planet F1 - 15 Aug 2016 13:24
With F1 voting to delay cockpit protection until 2018, Carlos Sainz has asked the question "what happens if something happens in 2017?" The post Sainz: What if something happens in 2017? appeared first on PlanetF1.
U.S. volleyball duo sets up huge match vs. Brazil
USA Today - 15 Aug 2016 06:58
Walsh Jennings and Ross downed Australia's Taliqua Clancy, Louise Bawden in straight sets.
A swift trip through another day at the Rio Olympics
L.A. Times - 15 Aug 2016 06:35Ocon to use 31 as race number
Total F1 - 15 Aug 2016 15:30
XPB Images New Manor driver Esteban Ocon will race with the number 31 on his car for the rest of the season after replacing Rio Haryanto. Haryanto was dropped by Manor after failing to fulfil contractual obligations, ...
Daniil Kvyat says he stopped enjoying F1 after Toro Rosso demotion
Total F1 - 15 Aug 2016 15:20
Daniil Kvyat admits he stopped enjoying Formula 1 following his demotion from Red Bull to sister team Toro Rosso earlier this season, and believes that has impacted his results. The Russian driver scored a podium finish ...
Kaltenborn: Sauber must show it is on right path
Total F1 - 15 Aug 2016 15:10
XPB Images Monisha Kaltenborn says Sauber must show it is on the right path in terms of car development now it has investment from new owners. Following a number of years struggling financially, Sauber was taken over ...
Olympic diving duo split after teammate goes on 'marathon sex session'
New York Post - 15 Aug 2016 15:03
A Brazilian diving duo are drifting apart and will no longer compete together -- because one of them engaged in a "marathon sex session,” according to reports. Giovanna Pedroso, 17, said she was booted from her room in...
Securing fourth could help Force India keep Perez
Total F1 - 15 Aug 2016 14:00
XPB Images Securing fourth place in the constructors' championship could help Force India keep Sergio Perez, according to deputy team principal Bob Fernley. Perez has been linked with a move away from Force India desp...
Pertamina to stop advertising on Manor cars after Rio Haryanto demotion
Total F1 - 15 Aug 2016 13:50
A spokesperson for Pertamina, the main sponsor of Manor F1 Team, has said that the Indonesian State-owned energy company will stop advertising on the cars after the demotion of Rio Haryanto to a reserve driver role. The...
Chaos in rain-hit NASCAR feeder series race | Weekend Racing Wrap
F1 Fanatic - 15 Aug 2016 13:05
Saturday's rain-hit NASCAR feeder series race at Mid-Ohio was a rare chance to see stock cars in action on a wet track, with predictably chaotic results.
Gasly aware Kvyat "not in an easy position"
Total F1 - 15 Aug 2016 13:00
Pierre Gasly admits Daniil Kvyat, his rival for the remaining 2017 Toro Rosso seat, is not in an "easy position" heading into the Formula 1 summer break. Kvyat has looked out of shape since being demoted from Red Bull to...
Kvyat ‘stopped enjoying F1' after demotion
Total F1 - 15 Aug 2016 12:50
Daniil Kvyat has revealed he stopped enjoying Formula 1 after he was demoted from Red Bull Racing down to Toro Rosso in May, following his high-profile accidents. The Russian driver received huge criticism after he ran i...