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Iowa race track cuts ties with announcer after racist rant

Jul. 22, 2021 04:23 PM EDT
ALGONA, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa race track said Thursday that it will cut ties with an announcer who went on a racist rant against Black fans and athletes who...

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, left, and Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands take a curve side-by-side at the start of the British Formula One Grand Prix, at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England, Sunday, July 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
F1 condemns racist abuse of Hamilton following crash

Jul. 19, 2021 07:21 AM EDT

President Joe Biden speaks during a meeting on reducing gun violence, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Monday, July 12, 2021, in Washington. Biden on Tuesday will lay out the “moral case” voting rights, delivering a much anticipated speech as he faces growing pressure from civil rights activists and other Democrats that the White House to combat efforts by Republican-led state legislatures to restrict access to the ballot.(AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
The Latest: Georgia cases, hospitalizations creep upward

By The Associated Press Jul. 13, 2021 03:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 23, 2020 file photo, Michael Annett (1), Ryan Sieg (39), and Ross Chastain (10) compete in a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Dover International Speedway, in Dover, Del. On Friday, May 14, The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly claiming gas shortages resulting from the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack have led NASCAR to postpone this weekend’s race in Dover. (AP Photo/Jason Minto, File)
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

By The Associated Press May. 14, 2021 01:34 PM EDT

People walk in Eminonu market, an area usually packed with shop goers, but currently nearly deserted due to the strict lockdown to help curb the spread of the coronavirus, in Istanbul, Saturday, May 8, 2021. The "full lockdown," which began in late April and will last until May 17 came amid a huge surge in infections. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel)
Turkish tourism video sparks outcry, unequal treatment claim

By Zeynep Bilginsoy May. 14, 2021 12:25 PM EDT

FILE - This Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020 file photo shows the "No Room For Racism" logo on the shirt of Everton's goalkeeper Jordan Pickford during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Four days of silence across Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by soccer leagues, clubs and players in England was beginning on Friday April 30, 2021, in a protest against racist abuse that has been adopted more widely. (Cath Ivill/Pool via AP, File)
EXPLAINER: English soccer leads social media racism boycott

By Rob Harris Apr. 30, 2021 11:21 AM EDT

Players 'take a knee' in support of the No Room For Racism campaign ahead of the English Premier League soccer match between Leicester City and Crystal Palace at the King Power Stadium in Leicester, England, Monday, April 26, 2021. (Alex Pantling/Pool via AP)
FIFA, UEFA joins English soccer's 4-day social media boycott

Apr. 29, 2021 02:57 PM EDT

NASCAR's Stewart engaged to drag racer Pruett

Mar. 19, 2021 06:48 PM EDT
LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. (AP) — NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Tony Stewart is engaged to Leah Pruett, the drag racer he began dating at the start of the pandemic. ...

F1 driver Mazepin takes blame for inappropriate behavior

Mar. 04, 2021 09:44 AM EST
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (AP) — Formula One driver Nikita Mazepin has taken full responsibility after being filmed groping a woman. The behavior...

Denny Hamlin, left, and Kyle Busch joke around in the garages during a NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race practice session at Daytona International Speedway, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Hamlin slaps down speculation over JGR's youth movement

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 24, 2021 05:26 PM EST

Hailie Deegan gets ready to go out during practice for the NASCAR Trucks series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Deegan ready to move on from slur and shine in NASCAR

By Dan Gelston Feb. 11, 2021 02:30 AM EST

Tacoma Police and other law enforcement stand in a intersection near the site of a car crash Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, in downtown Tacoma, Wash. At least one person was injured when a police car plowed through a crowd of people Saturday night who were watching a downtown street race, the Tacoma News-Tribune reported. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Person injured after police car drives through crowd at race

Jan. 24, 2021 01:44 AM EST

Haas condemns new F1 driver Mazepin for social media video

Dec. 09, 2020 12:12 PM EST
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (AP) — Haas condemned recent hire Nikita Mazepin on Wednesday for an “abhorrent” video showing the driver apparently groping a woman in the...

Jimmie Johnson, left, speaks about joining the team of Chip Ganassi, right, for the IndyCar series at a press conference during the IndyCar race weekend Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
Johnson jump-starts IndyCar move with online auto retailer

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 24, 2020 01:46 PM EDT

In this photo provided by the NHRA, Tommy Johnson Jr. drives in Funny Car at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals drag races at World Wide Technology Raceway on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Madison, Ill. (Marc Gewertz/NHRA via AP)
Tweet lures Camping World in as NHRA new title sponsor

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 08, 2020 04:04 PM EDT

North Carolina school official resigns over Facebook posts

Associated Press Jul. 01, 2020 11:46 AM EDT
MONROE, N.C. (AP) — A public school board member in North Carolina has resigned from his position after posting “insensitive” images on social media, a school...

FILE - In this Thursday, March 19, 2020 file photo, a mask lies on a lawn in Willowbrook, Ill. On Friday, June 26, 2020, The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly asserting that wearing face masks can cause fungal and bacterial pneumonia. There’s no evidence that normal use of face masks can cause fungal or bacterial infections. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

By Ali Swenson, Beatrice Dupuy, Arijeta Lajka And Amanda Seitz Jun. 26, 2020 05:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this Monday, March 2, 2020 file photo, a man wearing a mask as a precaution against passing or receiving germs casts his ballot on the eve of Super Tuesday, at a voting center in Sacramento, Calif. On Friday, June 19, 2020, The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly asserting all California registered to vote as an independent will not be able to vote Republican in 2020. Information contained in the post does not apply to the general election this fall. During California’s presidential primary election on March 3, independent voters, also known as “no party preference” voters, could vote in the Democratic presidential primary without changing their party affiliation, but not in the Republican primary. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

By Ali Swenson, Beatrice Dupuy, Arijeta Lajka And Amanda Seitz Jun. 19, 2020 03:33 PM EDT

Austin Dillon waits for the start of a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Austin Dillon welcomes baby, will race Sunday at Homestead

Jun. 14, 2020 11:04 AM EDT

FILE - In this July 4, 2015, file photo, U.S., Confederate and Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Jr. flags fly near Turn 4 during NASCAR qualifying at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. NASCAR banned the Confederate flag from its races and venues Wednesday, June 10, 2020, formally severing itself from what for many is a symbol of slavery and racism. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Flag ban fallout: Now comes the tricky part for NASCAR

By Dan Gelston Jun. 11, 2020 04:11 PM EDT