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Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia speak out on the need for aggressive tactics.

Jorge Martin And Francesco Bagnaia Tease Exciting Austrian Motorcycle GP -'Have To Take A Risk'

Fanatec GT World Challenge America powered by AWS will retain its existing race format, while introducing a ban on tire warmers for the 2025 season. Announced at Friday’s ‘State of the Series’ address at Road America, SRO America President and CEO Greg Gill reaffirmed plans to continue with two 90-minute races for all race weekends except the double points-paying Indianapolis 8 Hour presented by AWS, despite initially exploring other format possibilities.

Unchanged Race Format, Tire Warmer Ban for 2025

Kyle Marcelli said he and the MMG team are coming to grips with the Porsche 911 GT3 R, in the first Fanatec GT World Challenge America powered by AWS weekend for the Canadian squad. Marcelli, who won the 2019 Fanatec GT America Pro-Am class title, has teamed up with countryman...

Marcelli, MMG Coming to Grips in “Pretty Green” Program

***While the day was largely run in dry conditions, heavy rain impacted Friday afternoon’s action at Road America, including the second half of Fanatec GT World Challenge America powered by AWS practice, which saw only a handful of cars take to the soaked four-mile track. The second practice session for Pirelli GT4 America was canceled as a result of the inclement weather.

Road America Friday Notebook

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MORTEAU, France (AP) — Cedrine Kerbaol soloed to the biggest victory of her career on Friday as she became the first home rider to win a stage in the three-year history of the women’s Tour de France. Kerbaol lifted her arms above her head and made a heart...

Solo show helps Kerbaol become first home rider to win stage in women’s Tour de France

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Herbie J Pilato

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

The Guardian

Cédrine Kerbaol became the first French rider to win a stage in this race and moved up to second in the GC

Tour de France Femmes: Cédrine Kerbaol takes stage six for first French win – as it happened

Cycling is a phenomenal sport that pits the very best athletes against one another in some of the toughest races you can imagine. Predictably, it also has a pretty dark past that’s seen it tackle drug cheating scandals, allegations of motor-doping from some riders and now experts have warned that there may be a new way to cheat your way to a race win: hacking your rival’s fancy electronic gears.

Hackers Are Targeting Tour De France Riders’ Fancy Electric Shifters

Vermont State

Manchester, VT

Manchester, Vermont, USA – August 14, 2024 – It was a stunning Sunday afternoon on August 11, as exhibitors and spectators alike gathered around the Grand Prix Ring to watch the $24,500 SummitMax Grand Prix, the climactic final grand prix event of the 2024 Hits Vermont Summer Festival. The class marked the end of the six-week summer circuit in Manchester, Vermont, and served as the grand finale to an exhilarating season of equestrian excellence. Amidst the anticipation and excitement, David Jennings (USA) and his remarkable mount, Follow Me, claimed the top prize.

David Jennings & Follow Me Lead the Way in the $24,500 SummitMax Grand Prix

Cycling Weekly

Funds still outstanding after British Cycling agreed to honour prize money

Wout van Aert’s 2023 Tour of Britain prize money still in limbo

The latest short video on the FEI YouTube channel focuses in on our latest Olympic champions, Michael Jung and Chipmunk, who secured Michael’s historic third individual Olympic gold medal. Watch as Michael reflects on Chipmunk’s life at home and the accomplishment he earned in Paris on behalf of his...

Video Break: Michael Jung and Chipmunk – ‘Without Horses We Riders are Nothing’

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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

Actor Jan Michael Vincent became a Walt Disney movie star on the big screen in films like The World's Greatest Athlete. He also found fame in the acclaimed TV-movie Tribes, and in the television adventure series Airwolf.

The Challenging Life of Former Walt Disney Star Jan Michael Vincent: 5 Years After His Tragic Death

In this continuing series, we take a look ahead at US-bred and/or conceived runners entered for the upcoming weekend at the tracks on the Japan Racing Association circuit, with a focus on pedigree and/or performance in the sales ring. Here are the horses of interest for this Saturday running at Niigata Racecourse:

American-Conceived American Pharoah Filly On Debut at Niigata

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., recently introduced Egypt, a remarkable 4 to 5-year-old, 50-pound dog who is filled with love and is searching for her forever family! With a glowing description, Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, explains, "Egypt is a very happy, affectionate and loving girl once she warms up to the people she loves."

Meet The Happy & Affectionate Dog Looking For Love

The Vuelta a España kicks off this Saturday amidst significant team updates and rider strategies. Notably, Primoz Roglič returns to competition after a long recovery from a broken vertebra, determined to lead Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe despite concerns about his form. Meanwhile, the Movistar Team aims to showcase their gritty spirit throughout the event as they navigate stages ending near their sponsor's headquarters. Excitement for stage wins is palpable among teams like Lotto Dstny, Jayco AlUla, and UAE Team Emirates, while the Tour de France Femmes sees Charlotte Kool’s strong start with two stage wins highlighting the race. Mathieu van der Poel, however, is notably absent from this year's Vuelta as he focuses on preparing for the World Championships.

EUROTRASH Thursday: Vuelta A España Kicks Off With Exciting Updates!

Annemiek van Vleuten watched with anticipation as the peloton stormed to the finish, goosebumps on her arms, thoroughly enjoying herself without a trace of regret or desire to be out there among them.

'I quit at just the right time' - Annemiek van Vleuten on being on the sidelines at Tour de France Femmes

Georgia State

Eton, GA

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July was a quiet month on the Richter Scale for Georgia, with the state registering only one earthquake after experiencing six quakes each month in May and June. Georgia's only measureable earthquake in July was recorded on July 25 at 1:57 am centered approximately six miles northeast of Eton, GA, in Murray County. According to data from the US Geological Survey (USGS), the quake registered a magnitude of 2.4 at a depth of approximately six miles below the surface. The quake was centered within the Chattahoochee National Forest.

Lightly Shaken: Georgia Records One Earthquake in July after Active May and June

ISLAMABAD -- More than a decade after making a javelin from a bamboo stick in a small village in Pakistan's Punjab province, Arshad Nadeem stunned the world with his Olympic gold medal-winning throw at the Paris Games. “I made that javelin myself in 2012,” Nadeem told ARY News television as...

From bamboo stick to Olympic javelin gold medal, Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem reflects on his past

Dutch rider Puck Pieterse won stage four of the Tour de France Femmes as overall leader Demi Vollering took second place in a photo finish. Pieterse finished the 122.7km ride from Valkenburg to Liege in a time of three hours 12 minutes 28 seconds, as she pipped Vollering on the line.

Pieterse wins stage four of Tour de France Femmes

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Miyata Rejoins Cool Racing for 4H Spa

Ritomo Miyata returns to Cool Racing’s European Le Mans Series lineup at Spa-Francorchamps after missing the previous round at Imola. The Japanese driver appears on the...

Miyata Rejoins Cool Racing for 4H Spa

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