F1 May Return to V8 Engines by 2031
The majority of power unit manufacturers appear to support the move toward advanced sustainable fuels combined with a modest amount of electrification. This approach would create a lower-cost, lower-complexity formula for Formula 1.
Cost reduction appears to be a primary motivation for the potential engine regulation change. cricket-ipl.co.za
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BBC heads from Salford to Atlanta for live England v Argentina broadcast
Corporation finally going to US for blockbuster semi-final
Viewing figures set to top ITV’s 18m for win over Norway
The BBC will present its coverage of England’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina live from Atlanta, with the corporation’s gamble on Thomas Tuchel’s side set to be rewarded with record viewing figures.
ITV attracted a peak audience of 18 million for Saturday’s dramatic extra-time win over Norway, a figure that is likely to be beaten on Wednesday as England seeking to reach their first World Cup final since 1966 with a primetime 8pm UK kick-off.
Continue reading...Former Biathlete Galina Koukleva Dies at 53
Former Russian biathlete Galina Koukleva, Olympic gold medalist in sprint at the 1998 Nagano Games, has passed away at age 53. The Russian Biathlon Federation confirmed the news, noting that Koukleva will be remembered for inspiring future generations of Russian biathletes.
Koukleva also won Olympic silver in relay in 1998 and bronze in relay in 2002. She was a three-time world champion in relay and individually claimed silver in mass start at the 2000 World Championships in Oslo, only narrowly defeated by Norwegian rival Liv Grete Skjelbreid.
The Breakdown | Let gamechangers Jordan, Pollock and Bielle-Biarrey off the leash to grow game
Emerging stars need a leg up from media and marketing teams to ensure they get the recognition they deserve
By any measure it is a remarkable achievement. While many have fantasised about how it might feel to score a try for the All Blacks, no one in history has now lived that dream more frequently than Will Jordan. At the weekend the New Zealand wing took his tally to 50 tries in only 56 appearances, overhauling Doug Howlett’s all-time national men’s record of 49 in 62 Tests.
Perhaps the biggest compliment to pay Jordan is how relatively easy he makes it all look. Where others blow hot and cold, the 28-year-old glides around like a smooth, top-of-the-range sports car. A devastating little surge of electric acceleration here, exquisite running lines, world-class anticipation, deceptive pace … by the time defenders finally work out what he is doing it is usually too late.
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