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In an interview with the South China Morning Post, president of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach explained the Games had recently made a push to bring in new sports that appeal to millennials, such as skateboarding and surfing. Related Disney May Start Hosting eSports Events At ESPN’s Wide World Of Sports Disney looks to ESPN’s massive complex as a host for esports events Given the recent rise of esports…

A dedicated cycling magazine has “apologised unreservedly” after printing a picture caption that read “token attractive women” over an image of a female cyclist in its latest edition. Cycling Weekly faced a fierce public backlash after an feature on the Hinckley Cycling Race Club carried a sexist picture caption describing one of its members. The sexist remark was brought to light by club member Carlos Fandango, who posted a picture…

The Southern 500 on Labor Day Weekend is a tradition unlike any other in NASCAR, an event so unique it was difficult to imagine it getting any better. Then, along comes Throwback Weekend and suddenly what’s old is new again. Now, every September, fans get the opportunity to see history come alive on the egg-shaped track that Harold Brasington opened in 1950. The idea of taking something treasured and enhancing…

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. and CHARLOTTE, N.C. — FS1 and NASCAR Productions are taking fans both around the world and back in time with the third season of the acclaimed short film series “Beyond the Wheel.” From the ’90s in Japan to present-day Cuba, the documentaries bring a new perspective to some of NASCAR’s most remarkable moments through never-before-seen footage and interviews with the sport’s most fascinating characters and legends. The…

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. and CHARLOTTE, N.C. — FS1 and NASCAR Productions are taking fans both around the world and back in time with the third season of the acclaimed short film series “Beyond the Wheel.” From the ’90s in Japan to present-day Cuba, the documentaries bring a new perspective to some of NASCAR’s most remarkable moments through never-before-seen footage and interviews with the sport’s most fascinating characters and legends. The…

A new title sponsor for NASCAR’s premier series also means a new championship trophy. NASCAR finally unveiled the new-look trophy on Thursday through its social media channels. It stands 37 inches tall, weighs nearly 70 pounds and holds roughly 600 ounces, the equivalent of more than 37 16-oz. Monster Energy drinks. The official name of the trophy is the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup and was designed by championship…

Long before they were NASCAR team owners, Rick and Lisa Ware were high school sweethearts from the Houston area who spent their second date at a race track. Even though they moved to the heart of NASCAR in North Carolina, Rick said they’re still “100 percent” Houstonians. So when Hurricane Harvey destroyed the nation’s fourth-largest city – some of their family members are among those who had to evacuate because…

PHOTOS: See the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Introducing the 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup. Watch the unveil video above for your first look at what the 2017 Monster Energy Series champion will earn after the final race of the season in Miami. Outlines of all 23 Monster Energy Series tracks adorn the 68-pound Monster Energy NASCAR Cup, which stands more than 3 feet high. Want more? Made of machined aluminum,…

Long before they were NASCAR team owners, Rick and Lisa Ware were high school sweethearts from the Houston area who spent their second date at a race track. Even though they moved to the heart of NASCAR in North Carolina, Rick said they’re still “100 percent” Houstonians. So when Hurricane Harvey destroyed the nation’s fourth-largest city – some of their family members are among those who had to evacuate because…

Olympic skeet shooter Gabriele Rossetti (Photo: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) A representative of the Paris Olympic bid committee made waves earlier this month when he told the Associated Press they wanted to talk to the International Olympic Committee about adding esports to the 2024 Games. This was met with the usual “video games aren’t sports” grumbles, but the esports market continues to grow while the Olympics’ ratings continue to sink, and…

A North Carolina man allegedly attempted to elude police on Wednesday by diving into the ocean and swimming away — but unknowingly he was just feet away from a shark while trying the brazen escape. Zachary Kingsbury, 20, was pulled over for a traffic stop just before 5 p.m. in Surf City, according to WECT. He allegedly tried to escape when officers spotted illegal contraband inside the vehicle…

Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s impending retirement at the end of the 2017 NASCAR Cup Series season has been a talking point at every race, but this weekend in Darlington, he’ll finally take a backseat to someone else – his late father. Saturday evening, the night before the Bojangles’ Southern 500, Darlington Raceway will host “An Evening Honoring Dale Earnhardt Sr.” to commemorate the former face of the sport. Earnhardt Sr. died…

There’s a new smartwatch in Samsung’s portfolio and its purpose is stated by its name: the Gear Sport. Launching at a gala event at Berlin’s Tempodrom today, the Gear Sport follows in the path defined by the Gear S3, marrying familiar design cues from the traditional watch industry with the functionality people expect from a modern smart device. As a fitness tracker, the Samsung Gear Sport will be able to…

Earlier this month, organizers of the upcoming 2024 Olympics in Paris indicated that esports may be a part of their games. The president of the International Olympic Committee now says not so fast. And if it does happen, IOC President Thomas Bach says it may not involve esports’ most popular games. In an interview with the South China Morning Post, Bach went on to express some views of video games…

Earlier this month, organizers of the upcoming 2024 Olympics in Paris indicated that esports may be a part of their games. The president of the International Olympic Committee now says not so fast. And if it does happen, IOC President Thomas Bach says it may not involve esports’ most popular games. In an interview with the South China Morning Post, Bach went on to express some views of video games…

The #43 STP car of Richard Petty in action during a NASCAR event. Several NASCAR Monster Cup Energy Series cars will carry throwback paint schemes at Saturday night’s Southern 500 in Darlington, S.C. — none more iconic than a red, white and (Petty) blue No. 43, with those big ol’ red STP stickers in full view. Eric Almirola will drive Richard Petty Motorsports Ford, which will look like the Pontiac…

Hendrick Motorsports will drop the No. 5 Chevy from its Monster Energy NASCAR Cup series lineup starting in 2018. The team announced Tuesday night that the current No. 24 team with driver Chase Elliott will campaign the No. 9, while newcomer William Byron will take over the No. 24, with that team coming from the current No. 5. The No. 9 is significant as Chase Elliott’s father, Bill,…

Lead online racing simulation iRacing.com announced the creation of a new series that will showcase NASCAR’s rising stars currently competing in NASCAR-sanctioned series. The NASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series will kick off Aug. 29 and includes Christopher Bell, Harrison Burton, Noah Gragson, Todd Gilliland, Blake Koch, Ryan Truex, Parker Kligerman, Ben Kennedy, Ryan Preece, Ty Majeski and Chase Briscoe in its star-studded regular lineup, as well as special guests from the Monster…

Dubbed the “girl in red” for her bright costume, Ms Lipnitskaya won the free skate and short programme to give Russia the team figure skating gold in Sochi at the at the age of 15. Russia went on to win the medal count at the games that were seen as a cornerstone of Vladimir Putin’s legacy, and Ms Lipnitskaya, the youngest figure skating gold medalist in 78 years, became the…

The fog, at times, spans the length of the rink, making it difficult to see one’s teammates, let alone the puck. While it hasn’t exactly helped the Trip Advisor reviews for the SM Skating Rink inside Mandaluyong’s SM Megamall, the blanket of mist is the expected byproduct when ice hockey is introduced into tropical environs like the Philippines. It’s here where a championship journey started, fog and all: In the…