Raphael Matos the fastest of 11 second-day qualifiers for Indy 500INDIANAPOLIS — Brazilian Raphael Matos is the fastest driver in second-day qualifying for the Indianapolis 500. 4 horses euthanized in 4 days in steeplechase racing in AustraliaMELBOURNE, Australia — Four horses had to be euthanized in four days from injuries suffered in steeplechase races in Victoria state, renewing calls for the races to be banned. “Big One” comes just 7 laps in at Talladega with Jeff Gordon, 5 other Chase leaders involvedTALLADEGA, Ala. — Mark Martin’s battered race car couldn’t be saved. Crew members pounded away at sheet metal trying to salvage a return for Kasey Kahne and Kevin Harvick. Ragan passes Newman at finish for 1st NASCAR victoryTALLADEGA, Ala. — David Ragan has earned his first NASCAR victory by passing Ryan Newman right before the finish line in the Nationwide Series race at Talladega Superspeedway. French swimmer Alain Bernard breaks world record in 100-meter freestyleMONTPELLIER, France — Alain Bernard of France broke the world record in the 100-meter freestyle at the French championships Thursday, becoming the first swimmer to go under the 47-second mark. Chennai to host international bike racesCHENNAI - The Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) Management Council Saturday confirmed that a round of the Petronas FIM Asia Zone Championship for two-wheelers would be held here Sep 3-6. Formula 1: Force India 10th in testsBARCELONA - Force India’s Giancarlo Fisichella clocked a best of one minute, 21.045 as the Formula 1 team stepped up the pace with other drivers during the motorsports test session at the 4.655-km Circuit de Catalunya. Malaysian government says no to Race Relations ActKUALA LUMPUR - The government of multi-ethnic Malaysia Tuesday rejected a proposal for a Race Relations Act, saying it preferred to review existing laws that ‘are enough to keep the peace’. Lance strong as the Tour Down Under goes uphillADELAIDE - Cycling great Lance Armstrong was on the pace and happy to finish in the bunch Wednesday as Australia’s Tour Down Under hit the Adelaide hills. |