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Rio shelves plan to build new F1 track in forest area

By Mauricio Savarese Feb. 01, 2021 12:43 PM EST
SAO PAULO (AP) — Rio de Janeiro authorities ended plans on Monday for the construction of a new track where a company hoped to host the country's Formula One...

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...

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

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

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

FILE - In this July 14, 2005, file photo, Team Sweden pulls during the men Tug of War competition at the World Games in Duisburg, Germany. Joining the array of postponed events in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Thursday that the 11th edition of the World Games in Birmingham, Alabama will now be held in the summer of 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn, File)
The Latest: NASCAR delays next generation car until 2022

By The Associated Press Apr. 02, 2020 05:27 PM EDT

List of sports events affected by the coronavirus pandemic

By The Associated Press Mar. 26, 2020 08:13 AM 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 Mar. 24, 2020 12:50 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 Mar. 23, 2020 02:26 PM EDT
ARCHERY ISSF International Solidarity Championships in Dhaka, Bangladesh from Feb. 22-28 postponed. Pan American...

FILE - In this March 8, 2020, file photo, fans nearly fill the Melbourne Cricket Ground during the Women's T20 World Cup cricket final match between Australia and India in Melbourne, Australia. Last September, a crowd of 100,014 packed into the Melbourne Cricket Ground to watch Richmond trounce Greater Western Sydney to claim the Australian Football League's premiership flag. There were no fans there on Thursday, March 19, 2020, when the Tigers opened with a 16.9 (105) to 12.9 (81) win over Carlton.(AP Photo/Asanka Ratnayake, File)
List of sports events affected by the coronavirus pandemic

By The Associated Press Mar. 22, 2020 07:27 AM EDT

List of sports events affected by the coronavirus pandemic

By The Associated Press Mar. 20, 2020 03:47 PM EDT
ARCHERY ISSF International Solidarity Championships in Dhaka, Bangladesh from Feb. 22-28 postponed. Pan American...

A man talks on his mobile phone outside a closed tennis club in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Wednesday, March 18, 2020. The Dutch government ordered all Dutch schools, cafes, restaurants, coffeeshops, sex clubs and sport and fitness clubs to be closed as the government sought to prevent the further spread of coronavirus in the Netherlands. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
List of sports events affected by the coronavirus pandemic

By The Associated Press Mar. 19, 2020 06:51 AM EDT

List of sports events affected by the coronavirus pandemic

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 06:14 AM EDT
ARCHERY ISSF International Solidarity Championships in Dhaka, Bangladesh from Feb. 22-28 postponed. Kahraman Bagatir...

Austin latest Texas city to ban large gatherings amid virus

Mar. 15, 2020 06:24 PM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Austin became the latest Texas community to prohibit large gatherings as a way to help stop the spread of the new coronavirus. ...

The national office of the NCAA in Indianapolis is shown Thursday, March 12, 2020. The NCAA canceled the men's and women's Division I basketball tournaments amid coronavirus fears on Thursday. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
The Latest: T-Wolves' Towns donating $100K to Mayo Clinic

By The Associated Press Mar. 15, 2020 05:50 PM EDT

Fans leave the Sprint Center after the remaining NCAA college basketball games after in the Big 12 Conference tournament were canceled due to concerns about the coronavirus Thursday, March 12, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
List of sports events affected by the coronavirus pandemic

By The Associated Press Mar. 14, 2020 03:25 PM EDT