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*John Force Fans News* Jack Beckman is filling in for John Force after his crash at Virginia Motorsports Park in late June ¹ ² ³. Beckman will pilot the Peak Chevrolet Camaro SS for the final eight races of the 2024 campaign, earning points for Force ¹ ² ³. Beckman’s first race back is certainly a riveting story, with the fan-favorite returning for the legendary Force to try and help the iconic driver win another world championship ¹ ² ³. The NHRA community is sending their well wishes to John Force after his crash ⁴. The 2024 Summit Racing Equipment…
Rafael Nadal made his return to competitive tennis with a straight sets victory over the son of Bjorn Borg and the 22-time Grand Slam winner paid tribute to his opponent after the match Rafael Nadal believes Bjorn Borg’s son Leo has a big future in tennis after beating him on his return to action at the Nordea Open in Sweden. Nadal had not played competitive tennis since losing to Alexander Zverev at the French Open in May and the 22-time Grand Slam winner opted to miss Wimbledon this year in order to focus on his preparations for the Paris Olympics.
Tennis icon Bjorn Borg described the feeling among the Laver Cup players when Roger Federer made an emotional exit from the game following his final match alongside Rafael Nadal Tennis legend Bjorn Borg insisted there wasn’t a dry eye in the house as Roger Federer retired from tennis. The Laver Cup’s Team Europe captain watched on with the rest of the lucky spectators inside the O2 Arena on Friday night as the Swiss maestro bid an emotional farewell from the sport. In what was one of the most moving visuals in sporting history, Federer was embraced by all those from…
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce””a name synonymous with explosive speed and unwavering determination. Known as the “Pocket Rocket” for her petite stature and electrifying sprints, the Jamaican legend has dominated the track for over a decade. Her dazzling smile, vibrant wigs, and blistering pace have made her an unforgettable figure in athletics. With three Olympic golds and ten world championship titles, she has etched her name among the greatest sprinters of all time. At 37, Pryce was ready for her fifth and final Olympics, aiming for a historic three-peat in the 100 meters in Paris. She surged through the heats, clocking 10.92 seconds,…
Aug 17, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; United States gymnast Simone Biles, right, enters the field before the game between the Chicago Bears and the Cincinnati Bengals at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-USA TODAY SportsMore Fresh off dazzling crowds, creating meme-able moments and piling up more medals at the Summer Olympics, superb gymnast Simone Biles was spotted on Saturday taking in some NFL preseason action. The seven-time Olympic gold medalist was in the house for the Chicago Bears’ exhibition game against the Cincinnati Bengals, obviously to watch husband Jonathan Owens pile up tackles for the Bears. Biles strolled the sidelines…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jets coach Robert Saleh admits he began thinking about the Week 1 matchup with the 49ers as soon as the schedule was released in May. But he isn’t quite ready to start talking to the team about that game. Saleh said he has introduced a few concepts for the 49ers game in practice, but he won’t really start focusing on them until training camp is over.
Rob Refsnyder turns 34 next March, and the utilityman is considering calling it a career after the 2024 season comes to an end. Speaking with Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe, Refsnyder said he is “undecided” about returning for what would be his 10th MLB season, and was even thinking about retirement even before he joined the Red Sox during the 2021-22 offseason. Once this year is over, Refsnyder said he’ll “take it step by step from there and decide what I do….You can still make a big impact not being in a uniform and it’s a lot easier for your family…
Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing) destroyed the lap record at the Red Bull Ring, setting a magical 1:27.748. The #89 set a new benchmark, starting from P1 ahead of his title rival Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) at the Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich. The Italian will start from second after showing incredible pace early on in Q2 before he was pipped by Martin with a handful of minutes remaining. The #1 was forced to abort his final flying lap but will start alongside Marc Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) on the front row. It was the first time this season…
It has been close to two years since Federer called time on his career at the Laver Cup in 2022, though the Swiss still leaves a large legacy over the sport. The 43-year-old spent 310 weeks as world No 1 during his career and won 20 Grand Slam singles titles, alongside a Davis Cup triumph for Switzerland and 103 ATP Tour singles titles in total. The Swiss is widely recognised as one of the most graceful tennis players of all time and still has a significant following across the world, highlighted by the release of the documentary 12 Final Daysearlier…
Sha’Carri Richardson of Team United States celebrates winning the women’s 100m Final with her mom during day three of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 21, 2023. PHOTO: Sha’Carri Richardson has said that it’s taken a village to get her to where she is today, a group that includes grandmother Betty Harp and her aunt Shay Richardson, whom she calls Mom. The two are never far from the scene of the professional sprinter’s triumphs: After clinching her first Olympic berth in a dominating 100-meter performance in 2021, the Dallas native ran into the stands…