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Ecclestone arrested in Brazil for carrying pistol on plane
By Mauricio Savarese May. 26, 2022 10:04 AM EDT
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press May. 26, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
May 31
1927 — Detroit first baseman Johnny Neun records an unassisted triple play in the ninth inning to end the 1-0 win over the Cleveland Indians....
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press May. 26, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
May 27
1823 — A $20,000 match race between American Eclipse (representing The North) and Henry (representing The South) is held at Union Course, Long...

Leclerc's perfect weekend in Spain ruined by faulty Ferrari
By Joseph Wilson May. 22, 2022 01:34 PM EDT
Pilot dies in airplane crash near Wayne drag race event
May. 21, 2022 04:13 PM EDT
WAYNE, Neb. (AP) — A pilot died after a single-engine plane crashed at the Wayne Municipal Airport, officials said.
The Cessna 140 crashed Friday...

Windy Indy: Speeds hit 243 mph as weather disrupts 500 prep
By Jenna Fryer May. 20, 2022 06:31 PM EDT

Indy 500 drivers eager to crank up power for qualifications
By Michael Marot May. 19, 2022 06:17 PM EDT
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press May. 19, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
May 20
1900 — The second modern Olympic games open in Paris.
1919 — Babe Ruth of the Boston Red Sox wins a game on the mound and at the...
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs $1B tax cut bill
By Brendan Farrington May. 06, 2022 03:31 PM EDT
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Floridians will save on items ranging from diapers and gasoline to auto racing tickets and energy efficient appliances under a $1 billion...
Judge won't stop Miami Grand Prix despite residents' pleas
Apr. 21, 2022 07:38 AM EDT
MIAMI (AP) — A judge has denied a request by residents of a South Florida city who were concerned about the noise level associated with a Formula 1 race set for next...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Apr. 14, 2022 11:26 AM EDT
April 19
1897 — John J. McDermott wins the first Boston Marathon in 2 hours, 55 minutes, 10 seconds.
1930 — Clarence DeMar wins the...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Apr. 14, 2022 11:05 AM EDT
April 19
1897 — John J. McDermott wins the first Boston Marathon in 2 hours, 55 minutes, 10 seconds.
1930 — Clarence DeMar wins the...

Colton Herta sets track record in winning pole at Long Beach
By Jenna Fryer Apr. 09, 2022 04:43 PM EDT
Andretti seeking 4th straight win on streets of Long Beach
By Jenna Fryer Apr. 08, 2022 07:36 PM EDT
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — The best drive of Colton Herta's life, according to his boss, wasn't even a win.
Herta finished fourth in the IndyCar season...

Was it worth it? F1 race in Saudi Arabia raises questions
By Jerome Pugmire Mar. 28, 2022 01:01 AM EDT