INDIANAPOLIS—It is hard to be an introvert among the bodacious characters of Arrow McLaren Racing. But Felix Rosenqvist, who readily admits he “was closed as a shell” when he joined McLaren for the start of the 2021 season, is having a blast with firecracker teammate Pato O’Ward and wild-card boss Zak Brown as they rebuild…
5,000 Australians Expected in ‘Nutbush’ World Record Attempt to Honour Tina Turner
May 25, 2023
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In potentially Australia’s biggest tribute to Tina Turner, who passed away on May 24, Australians are preparing to set a new world record for the most people dancing the Nutbush, a line dance based on the semi-autobiographical song of the American-born singer. Music festival organisers are hoping to reach 5,000 dancers on July 6 this…
A’s, Nevada Leaders Reach Tentative Ballpark Agreement
CARSON CITY, Nev.—Republican Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo announced Wednesday, May 24, a tentative agreement with the Oakland Athletics and legislative leaders for a stadium funding plan after weeks of negotiations over how much the state will contribute to a $1.5 billion Las Vegas ballpark. The tentative agreement outlined in a joint statement indicates a funding…
Panthers Cap Sweep of Hurricanes With Last-Minute Goal
Matthew Tkachuk is taking his flair for the dramatic to the Stanley Cup Final—and bringing the Florida Panthers with him. Tkachuk’s second goal of the game with 4.9 seconds remaining in regulation was the difference in Florida’s 4–3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday, May 24, in Sunrise, Fla., capping a four-game sweep of…
Actor Adam Driver Chosen as Honorary Starter for Indianapolis 500
INDIANAPOLIS—Two-time Academy Award nominee Adam Driver, who will soon be starring as Enzo Ferrari in a biopic of the Italian automobile magnate, will serve as the honorary starter for the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday. Driver perhaps most famously played Kylo Ren in the three most recent “Star Wars” films, and he…
Bills Safety Damar Hamlin Eases Back Into Practice 5 Months Since Near-Death Experience
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.—Wearing shorts and his familiar No. 3 blue practice jersey, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin began easing his way back into football during the team’s voluntary minicamp on Tuesday, some five months after having a near-death experience on the field. The only thing missing was his helmet. Though held back from taking part…
Albies Drives in Winning Run in 9th as Braves Beat Dodgers 4–3, Avoid Sweep
ATLANTA—Bryce Elder’s clutch pitching kept Atlanta in the game. Strong situational at-bats in the ninth produced a much-needed win. Ozzie Albies’ sacrifice fly drove in Austin Riley in the bottom of the ninth and the Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4–3 on Wednesday night, May 24, to avoid a three-game sweep. “It was really…
Ohtani, Trout Homer in Angels’ 7–3 Win, Completing Sweep of Slumping Red Sox
ANAHEIM, Calif.—Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout homered in the same game for the 26th time, leading the Los Angeles Angels to their fourth straight win and a sweep of the Boston Red Sox with a 7–3 victory Wednesday night, May 24. “It’s pretty cool when we go deep twice,” Trout said. “Good things happen. ……
A.J. Foyt Returns to the Indy 500, His Legacy Long Secured and Grief Fresh From His Wife’s Death
WALLER, Texas—A.J. Foyt was 15 when a boat that he and two friends were riding in capsized in a storm. The young Foyt clung tightly to a buoy until a fishing vessel found him, too late for one of the other boys that had already drowned. Not long afterward, Foyt and some buddies were climbing…
Honda to Supply Engines for Aston Martin Starting With 2026 F1 Regulations
Honda will return as a factory Formula One supplier in partnership with Aston Martin in 2026 when F1 introduces new engine regulations. Even if Fernando Alonso is still with the team. Alonso and the engine maker had a nasty split in 2015 when the Spaniard was highly critical of Honda’s F1 efforts. He drives for…
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