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To encourage more women to pursue careers in motorsport, Formula 1 has created an all-female series. It will be called the F1 Academy and feature seven events, each of which will have three races. There will be five teams, each of which will field three cars. The series provides women drivers with the “best chance to fulfil their ambitions,” according to F1 president Stefano Domenicali. Each car will receive a €150,000 (£131,000) subsidy from F1. In order to stay competitive, drivers will need to add the same amount once more. While F1 has not yet released a schedule, they did…

One of the UK’s wealthiest men, Sir Jim Ratcliffe has built a multibillion-pound business by purchasing unwanted assets. He now wishes to acquire Manchester United. The Ineos founder’s interest comes on the heels of a Bloomberg report that United’s current owners, the Glazer family, are willing to sell a minority stake in the club. United, the 20-time English champions, are at the bottom of the Premier League after losing their first two games under new manager Erik ten Hag. The Glazers’ poor start has fueled criticism of their perceived lack of investment in the team. Since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement…

The 48-year-old is accused of assaulting, coercively controlling, and assaulting his sister’s girlfriend. In a case that has thrown his managerial career into disarray, former Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs is currently standing trial on charges of assaulting and controlling his ex-girlfriend in an abusive and coercive manner. These allegations surfaced during Giggs’ time playing for Manchester United. The 48-year-old, who most recently served as Wales national team coach, has pleaded not guilty to the charges. He carry a maximum prison sentence of five years. The jury trial began on Monday around 11 a.m. (10:00 a.m. GMT) at a crown…

Scully endeared himself to fans of all teams with his folksy but straightforward ways during a career that included Jackie Robinson, Fernando Valenzuela, and Clayton Kershaw. Vin Scully, the beloved Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster who informed and entertained generations of baseball fans over a six-decade career, died Tuesday at the age of 94. The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Scully’s death on Tuesday evening. In a statement, Dodgers President and CEO Stan Kasten said, “We have lost an icon.” “His voice will forever be heard and etched in all of our minds.” His down-home demeanor, epitomized by his broadcast greeting, “Hi,…

An Indian teen weightlifter overcame muscle cramps to win gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. With Jeremy Lalrinnunga’s victory, India earned its fifth and second gold medals at the Birmingham Games. “It seems like I’m in another world now, living a dream,” Lalrinnunga said after his victory. “It’s my first major senior competition since the 2018 Youth Olympics.” On Sunday, the 19-year-old from the north-eastern Indian state of Mizoram competed in the men’s 67kg weightlifting final. Lalrinnunga began with a carefree lift of 136kg, which he improved on by successfully lifting 140kgs in his next attempt – a Games record. He…