Lewis Hamilton and a shredded tyre. Photo: Eurosport The world of Formula One is in an uproar after a shocking Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday. Four drivers suffered exploding tyres – among them Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton, Felipe Massa, Jean-Eric Vergne and Sergio Perez all suffered dramatic blow-outs during the race, forcing teams to urge their drivers to take things easy … [Read more...] about ‘We are risking our lives’, says Formula 1 drivers
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The less celebrated heroes of Wimbledon
English: Laura Robson (nearest to the camera) in action on court 19 during the 2008 Wimbledon Championships. She was playing against Alexa Guarachi in the first round of the Girls’ Singles. Photo: Wikipedia We all love a bit of Wimbledon. What better way to celebrate our national Grand Slam event than by shining a light on some of its less celebrated heroes? Here is a selection … [Read more...] about The less celebrated heroes of Wimbledon
The riders to watch at Tour de France
The Tour de France is starting today and according to The New York Times, these are the riders to watch: Chris Froome of Britain secured four stage-race victories this spring. Photo: Bryn Lennon/Getty Images 1. Chris Froome, Britain Age: 28 Team: Sky Last year’s finish: 2nd Froome’s path to stardom has not been typical. From mountain biking in Kenya, his birthplace, he … [Read more...] about The riders to watch at Tour de France
FICA responds to ICC’s disappointment
Paul Marsh, the Executive Chairman of the Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations (FICA) issued the following response today to the ICC media release in relation to the ICC Cricket Committee voting issue. “The ICC’s media release is a disappointing attempt to deflect attention from the real issue here. “The clear facts of this matter are that FICA has evidence that … [Read more...] about FICA responds to ICC’s disappointment
Open Championship increases prize pot
The winner of the Open will take home a sizeable cheque as well as the famous claret jug. Photo: Getty Images The winner of this year’s Open Championship will collect £945,000 (R14.4m) in 2013, a £45,000 (R684,700) increase on the prize picked up by South Africa’s Ernie Els for his triumph at Royal Lytham in 2012. Reflecting an astronomical rise in prize-money in the game over … [Read more...] about Open Championship increases prize pot
