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Robert Wickens answers questions during a news conference for the Rolex 24 hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Wickens marks return to racing with podium finish in Daytona

By Jenna Fryer 10 hrs ago

FILE - Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, left, talks with Colton Herta after Dixon won the pole for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 23, 2021, in Indianapolis. Dixon and Herta are two of 12 IndyCar drivers taking part in the Rolex 24 at Daytona to knock off some offseason rust ahead of their own season opener next month.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Herta to replace injured Pastrana in Race of Champions

By Jenna Fryer 14 hrs ago

Robert Wickens, right, talks with physical trainer Jim Leo before taking a turn driving during practice for the Rolex 24 hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Wickens to resume his career 3 years after near-fatal crash

By Jenna Fryer Jan. 27, 2022 07:36 PM EST

FILE - French actor Gaspard Ulliel appears during a photo call for the film "Juste La Fin Du Monde" (It's Only The End Of The World) at the 69th international film festival, Cannes, southern France on May 19, 2016. Ulliel died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, after a skiing accident in the Alps, according to his agent's office. Ulliel, who was 37, was known for appearing in Chanel perfume ads as well as film and television roles. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan, File)
French actor Gaspard Ulliel, 37, dies after ski accident

By Nicolas Vaux-Montagny Jan. 19, 2022 01:07 PM EST

Al-Attiyah wins Dakar Rally, Sunderland takes motorbike race

Jan. 14, 2022 12:26 PM EST
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Nasser Al-Attiyah clinched his fourth Dakar Rally title on Friday in Jeddah after leading from the first stage on New Year's Day. ...

Britain's Andy Murray hits a backhand to Reilly Opelka of the United States during their match at the Sydney Tennis Classic in Sydney, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP Image via AP)
Unlike other sports stars, Andy Murray won't play in Saudi

By Rob Harris Jan. 14, 2022 12:14 PM EST

French anti-terrorism prosecutors probe Dakar Rally blast

Jan. 04, 2022 04:06 PM EST
PARIS (AP) — The French national anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office launched an investigation Tuesday into a car explosion last week ahead of the Dakar Rally in...

Williams driver Nicholas Latifi of Canada during practice for the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Dec. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
Latifi received death threats after chaotic F1 season finale

Dec. 21, 2021 01:51 PM EST

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain in leads Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands at the start of the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Dec. 12. 2021. Max Verstappen ripped a record eighth title away from Lewis Hamilton with a pass on the final lap of the Abu Dhabi GP to close one of the most thrilling Formula One seasons in years as the first Dutch world champion. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
Mercedes withdraws appeal of Formula 1 season finale

By Jenna Fryer Dec. 16, 2021 05:31 AM EST

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands wins the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
Mercedes loses both its protests after Hamilton loses title

By Jerome Pugmire Dec. 12, 2021 11:55 AM EST

FILE - Dave Grohl performs with the Foo Fighters during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Cleveland. The Foo Fighters rock band has called off its concert at the Formula One race in Abu Dhabi due to "unforeseen medical circumstances," event organizers said on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Foo Fighters cancel F1 Abu Dhabi concert for medical reasons

Dec. 12, 2021 03:10 AM EST

FILE - Atlanta Braves' Hank Aaron holds aloft the ball he hit for his 715th career home in Atlanta. Aaron, who endured racist threats with stoic dignity during his pursuit of Babe Ruth but went on to break the career home run record in the pre-steroids era, died early Jan. 22, 2021. He was 86. (AP Photo, File)
Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2021

By Bernard Mcghee Dec. 10, 2021 01:48 PM EST

FILE - Formula 1 race car driver Al Unser is seen in 1993. Unser, one of only four drivers to win the Indianapolis 500 a record four times, died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, following years of health issues. He was 82. (AP Photo, File)
Al Unser, a four-time winner of Indianapolis 500, dies at 82

By Jenna Fryer Dec. 10, 2021 03:29 AM EST

Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Al Unser has died at 82, according to Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Dec. 10, 2021 03:21 AM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Al Unser has died at 82, according to Indianapolis Motor Speedway. ...

Canadian pop star Justin Bieber performs at a concert marking the end of Formula One, in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)
Saudi prince's tour, reforms eclipsed by Khashoggi case

By Aya Batrawy Dec. 08, 2021 11:23 AM EST

People attend a rally outside Kensington Town Hall to bring attention to the lack of support and action over the Grenfell Tower fire, in London, Sunday Nov. 14, 2021. In 2017 a small kitchen fire in the west London public-housing block turned into the worst domestic blaze in the country since World War II. (James Manning/PA via AP)
Mercedes F1 team and firm end deal opposed by fire survivors

By Danica Kirka Dec. 08, 2021 06:28 AM EST

Mercedes Formula One team and building materials maker Kingspan end partnership after protest by Grenfell fire victims

Dec. 08, 2021 06:14 AM EST
LONDON (AP) — Mercedes Formula One team and building materials maker Kingspan end partnership after protest by Grenfell fire victims. ...

Virginia judge issues injunction in skill games lawsuit

By Sarah Rankin Dec. 06, 2021 07:41 PM EST
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Virginia judge issued a temporary injunction Monday blocking the enforcement of a law that banned a type of electronic betting machine that...

Canadian pop star Justin Bieber performs at a concert marking the end of Formula One, in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)
Justin Bieber performs at Saudi F1 race after boycott calls

Dec. 06, 2021 03:32 AM EST

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain in action during practice session for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jiddah, Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
Mercedes F1 boss apologizes as fire survivors slam sponsor

By Danica Kirka Dec. 03, 2021 01:00 PM EST