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Missy Franklin in training at the Sant Jordi arena in Barcelona. Photo: Michael Dalder / Reuters This group of young swimmers are young, cool, talented and incredibly fast. Their aim is to collect plenty of medals at the FINA World Aquatics Championships in Barcelona. Led by American Missy Franklin, numerous teenagers are amongst the favourites in the women’s races in the 50m … [Read more...] about Young swimmers aim for great FINA heights

Controversial Australian batsman David Warner stated on Sunday that heated on-field exchanges between him and a South African rival in Pretoria were “friendly banter”. Spat: David Warner and South African wicketkeeper Thami Tsolekile were the pair involved. Photo: Getty Images An umpire had to halt play twice Saturday as sledging between Warner and Thami Tsolekile in a drawn … [Read more...] about Bad boy Warner is at it again

BUDAPEST, Hungary – Britain’s Lewis Hamilton won the Hungarian Grand Prix from pole position on Sunday for his first victory of the season and a record-tying fourth on the Hungaroring circuit. Kimi Raikkonen was second after holding off a strong late challenge from Sebastian Vettel, who was third ahead of Red Bull teammate Mark Webber. “This is probably one of the most … [Read more...] about Hamilton equals Schumacher record at Hungarian Grand Prix

English: Stadium Nelson Mandela Bay, in Port Elizabeth, South Africa (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The Lions have taken their first step back into Super Rugby by beating the Southern Kings 26-19 in the first leg of South Africa’s promotion-relegation playoff at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. Centre Stokkies Hanekom scored two tries for the Johannesburg-based Lions on … [Read more...] about Lions maul Southern Kings in PE playoff

Floor it: Sebastian Vettel flies around the Hungaroring circuit Photo: Reuters Did you know that, at 4.381 kilometres long, Budapest’s Hungaroring circuit is the third shortest track on the calendar after Monaco and Canada? As Hungary prepares to host the Formula One, here is a myriad of other interesting facts and figures about the race. • The Hungaroring, just outside … [Read more...] about A few interesting Hungarian Grand Prix facts