Motorcycle racing
Peterhansel wins Dakar Rally 30 years after first victory

Jan. 15, 2021 12:00 PM EST
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Stephane Peterhansel managed Nasser Al-Attiyah on the last stage to win the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia on Friday, 30 years after...

Three-time Dakar Rally winner Hubert Auriol dies at 68

Jan. 10, 2021 07:20 PM EST
PARIS (AP) — Hubert Auriol, the first competitor to win the Dakar Rally on a motorbike and in a car, has died. He was 68. The Dakar Rally...

In this photo provided by the NHRA, Top Fuel's Antron Brown scored his first win since 2018 when he took down the 2020 champions Steve Torrence with his 3.740-second run at 322.19 mph to cap off the Dodge NHRA Finals presented by Pennzoil, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Las Vegas. (Jerry Foss/NHRA via AP)
Torrence, Hagan, Enders, Smith win NHRA season titles

Nov. 01, 2020 08:29 PM EST

In this photo provided by the NHRA, reigning Top Fuel world champion Steve Torrence earned his third No. 1 qualifier of the season when he raced to a 3.672-second pass at 327.98 mph in his home state of Texas at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Presented By Pennzoil Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Baytown, Texas. (Marc/NHRA via AP)
Schumacher takes NHRA SpringNationals for 85th Top Fuel win

Oct. 25, 2020 06:42 PM EDT

Looking for Texas sweep, Torrence tops qualifying in Baytown

Oct. 24, 2020 07:21 PM EDT
BAYTOWN, Texas (AP) — Top Fuel points leader Steve Torrence made the quickest run in both qualifying sessions Saturday, powering to the No. 1 spot in the Mopar...

Doug Kalitta, Tommy Johnson win at NHRA Midwest Nationals

Oct. 04, 2020 09:03 PM EDT
MADISON, Ill. (AP) — Doug Kalitta won the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals on Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway to move within two points of Top...

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands stands next to his car following a crash during the Formula One Grand Prix of Tuscany, at the Mugello circuit in Scarperia, Italy, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, Pool)
Hamilton wins hectic Tuscan GP, demands justice for Taylor

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 13, 2020 11:44 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland steers his car during qualification ahead of the Grand Prix of Tuscany, at the Mugello circuit in Scarperia, Italy, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020. The Formula One Grand Prix of Tuscany will take place on Sunday. (Jennifer Lorenzini, Pool via AP)
F1: Hamilton takes pole at Tuscan GP ahead of unlucky Bottas

Sep. 12, 2020 07:32 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland steers his car during the second practice session ahead of the Grand Prix of Tuscany, at the Mugello circuit in Scarperia, Italy, Friday, Sept. 11, 2020. The Formula One Grand Prix of Tuscany will take place on Sunday. (Miguel Medina, Pool Photo via AP)
Bottas has cause for optimism after strong day at Tuscan GP

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 11, 2020 10:56 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the British Formula One Grand Prix at the Silverstone racetrack, Silverstone, England, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, Pool)
US home of F1 gets its cash payment from Texas

By Jim Vertuno Aug. 04, 2020 05:54 PM EDT

This Feb. 29, 2020, photo provided by Feld Entertainment Inc., shows Eli Tomac competing in a Supercross event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Supercross returns Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Utah for the first time since shutting down due to the coronavirus pandemic. The race is the first of seven at the University of Utah’s Rice-Eccles Stadium as the circuit tries to close out its season. Tomac leads German Ken Roczen by three points through the first 10 races. (Feld Entertainment Inc. via AP)
Supercross returns to racing this weekend in Utah

By John Marshall May. 29, 2020 06:16 PM EDT

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam speaks during the COVID-19 press briefing inside the Patrick Henry Building in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, May 26, 2020. (Bob Brown/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
The Latest: Iowa AD looking at different football scenarios

By The Associated Press May. 28, 2020 05:34 AM EDT

The supporter's entrance of the Signal Iduna Park, Germany's biggest stadium of Borussia Dortmund, is closed in Dortmund, Germany, Thursday, May 14, 2020. Bundesliga will now restart on May 16, 2020 when Borussia Dortmund will play the derby against FC Schalke 04 at home without spectators due to the coronavirus outbreak. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
The Latest: Aussie rules football to kick off on June 11

By The Associated Press May. 14, 2020 01:04 PM EDT

List of sports events affected by the coronavirus pandemic

By The Associated Press Apr. 14, 2020 12:18 PM EDT
ARCHERY ISSF International Solidarity Championships in Dhaka, Bangladesh from Feb. 22-28 postponed. Pan American...

List of sports events affected by the coronavirus pandemic

By The Associated Press Apr. 11, 2020 03:32 PM EDT
ARCHERY ISSF International Solidarity Championships in Dhaka, Bangladesh from Feb. 22-28 postponed. Pan American...

List of sports events affected by the coronavirus pandemic

By The Associated Press Apr. 09, 2020 12:05 PM EDT
ARCHERY ISSF International Solidarity Championships in Dhaka, Bangladesh from Feb. 22-28 postponed. Pan American...

FILE - In this May 5, 2012, file photo, the  twin spires at Churchill Downs are shown in Louisville, Ky. Churchill Downs has delayed reopening stables at the track and training center to April 28 and postponed its spring meet that was scheduled to open April 25. (AP Photo/Janet Cappiello, File)
The Latest: 3rd Avalanche player test positive, 8th in NHL

By The Associated Press Apr. 07, 2020 02:45 PM EDT

List of sports events affected by the coronavirus pandemic

By The Associated Press Apr. 07, 2020 12:06 PM EDT
ARCHERY ISSF International Solidarity Championships in Dhaka, Bangladesh from Feb. 22-28 postponed. Pan American...

List of sports events affected by the coronavirus pandemic

By The Associated Press Apr. 06, 2020 03:52 PM EDT
ARCHERY ISSF International Solidarity Championships in Dhaka, Bangladesh from Feb. 22-28 postponed. Pan American...

List of sports events affected by the coronavirus pandemic

By The Associated Press Apr. 03, 2020 02:11 PM EDT
ARCHERY ISSF International Solidarity Championships in Dhaka, Bangladesh from Feb. 22-28 postponed. Pan American...