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Jessica Ennis-Hill’s coach has said the 2012 Olympic heptathlon champion has chosen the right time to retire after a glittering career that also saw her crowned world champion twice. The 30-year-old from Sheffield, one of Britain’s most celebrated athletes who returned to the sport following the birth of her son, Reggie, in 2014, confirmed her decision to retire in a statement on Instagram on Thursday morning. “Amazing memories…from my first…

Media playback is not supported on this device How Ennis-Hill inspired a nation Jessica Ennis-Hill, who won heptathlon gold for Great Britain at the London 2012 Olympics, has retired from athletics. The 30-year-old had hinted at retirement after winning a silver medal at the Rio Olympics in August. In a post on social media, Ennis-Hill – also a double world champion – said it was “one of the toughest decisions…

Here are the hot topics, trending news and key story lines to get you ready for this weekend’s races at Kansas Speedway. WEATHER The good news? It doesn’t appear likely that a hurricane will impact this weekend’s racing at Kansas. The highest chance of percipitation is around 20 percent, according to Weather.com. Otherwise, we’re looking at consistent temps hovering around 81 degrees most of Saturday and Sunday, while it will be…

Jessica Ennis-Hill’s coach has said the 2012 Olympic heptathlon champion has chosen the right time to retire after a glittering career that also saw her crowned world champion twice. The 30-year-old from Sheffield, one of Britain’s most celebrated athletes who returned to the sport following the birth of her son, Reggie, in 2014, confirmed her decision to retire in a statement on Instagram on Thursday morning. “Amazing memories…from my first…

On Wednesday afternoon, NASCAR handed down written warning to 18 Sprint Cup Series teams following Sunday’s Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The following Chase teams received written warnings: No. 20 of Matt Kenseth, No. 41 of Kurt Busch, No. 78 of Martin Truex Jr., No. 24 of Chase Elliott and the No. 4 of Kevin Harvick. This is the fourth pre-race written warning for Busch. As a…

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. said it would be hard to explain, the perspective that he’s gained being sidelined from NASCAR competition. The driving part, he clearly misses. The related appearances, autograph sessions and other obligations have gained newfound enjoyment during his absence from the cockpit. The challenge for when he plans to return to driving full-time is finding a way to savor the two parts together. Earnhardt described…

“We wanted to make sure that NASCAR was treated in a positive light, was the big, world-class, glossy event that it is,” said Zane Stoddard, NASCAR Vice President of Entertainment, Marking and Content Development. “The thing that we worked closely with Mark and the production on was getting drivers into driver cameo roles. We thought that would fun for the fans, sort of Easter eggs throughout the film with these…

Tiny Martinsville Speedway, the shortest (0.526 miles) and oldest (built in 1947) track in NASCAR, is adding $5 million worth of LED lights to the facility, track President Clay Campbell announced Wednesday afternoon. And the reaction to the news was swift and positive.

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Yorkshire will host the 2019 Road World Championships, marking the return of cycling’s showcase event to Britain after a 37-year gap, with a £27m budget to include a £15m “transformational” investment in new facilities across the UK. Harrogate is one venue which is in the frame as a possible “hub” for the nine days of racing for five categories, junior men and women, elite men and women and under-23 men….

While Alex Bowman filled in for Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Jeff Gordon was busy serving as the grand marshal for the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series season finale. The four-time Sprint Cup Series champion and FOX NASCAR analyst awarded the 2016 Euro Series championship trophy to Belgian driver and good friend, Anothony Kumpen, after Sunday’s final race at Circuit Zolder in…

German Tony Martin claimed a record-equalling fourth individual time trial world title when he crushed his rivals to prevail on the 40-km flat course in Doha on Wednesday. Martin, who was instrumental in Etixx-Quick Step’s team time trial title last Sunday, clocked 44 minutes 42.99 to beat defending champion Vasil Kiryienka, of Belarus, by 45.05 seconds. Spain’s Jonathan Castroviejo finished third, 1:10.91 off the pace in searing heat as temperatures…

A St. Francis High School soccer coach who wore a clown mask for a photo at the team’s final practice is fighting to get his job back. Ben Hildre, a volunteer coach for the junior varsity girl’s soccer team, received a letter from district Superintendent Troy Ferguson on Friday relieving him of his duties after a photo of Hildre wearing a clown mask on school grounds circulated on social media….

RELATED: Getting to know the 2016-17 NASCAR Next class KHI Management announced Tuesday that the marketing agency has signed NASCAR Next driver Harrison Burton to its list of clients. Burton, who turned 16 on Sunday, is the son of former Sprint Cup Series driver Jeff Burton, who currently provides on-air analysis for NBC Sports. He also is a member of the current class of drivers in the NASCAR Next program,…

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Cities used to covet the Olympic Games. Hosting them meant glamour and prestige. Not anymore. Rome became the latest city to abandon a bid for the 2024 Summer Games when it withdrew on Tuesday because of worries over the cost. Budget concerns have led city after city to drop their Olympic dreams in recent years. Hamburg, Germany, previously bailed on 2024. Stockholm and Krakow, Poland, pulled the plug on bids…

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9.39am EDT09:39 Summary Well, that was as unpredictable as ever. Amber Neben, who at the age of four survived a bout of spinal meningitis which left her in a coma for three days and doctors fearing brain damage if she survived, has become a double world champion. It was a stunning performance and completes an incredible year for US women’s time trialling, after Kristin Armstrong’s gold in Rio. Ellen van…

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RELATED: Recap of Jimmie’s wins | Recap all of Dale Sr.’s wins Jimmie Johnson just got the biggest endorsement in NASCAR: from Dale Earnhardt Jr. “To be honest, yes I am rooting for Jimmie to get this championship,” Junior said in “The Dale Jr. Download” posted on Dirty Mo Radio Monday afternoon, which coincidentally was Earnhardt’s 42nd birthday. “I believe he does deserve it after everything he has put into…