Motorcycling-World Supersport rider Steeman dies after crash in Portugal
(Reuters) - Dutch World Supersport 300 motorcycle rider Victor Steeman has died of injuries suffered in a crash in Portugal at the weekend, World Superbikes said on Tuesday.
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Braves rookie Spencer Strider (oblique) makes playoff roster
Rookie Spencer Strider, who hasn't pitched since Sept. 18 because of an oblique injury, has been included on the Atlanta Braves' roster prior to Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.
WorldSBK weight limits being discussed by riders and rule-makers
After the evidence of quite how potent the combination of Alvaro Bautista and his Panigale V4R are becoming in the overall WorldSBK Championship fight, there are high-level and serious discussions ongoing about the potential for a combined bike and rider weight limit coming into WorldSBK.
Katie Archibald and Laura Kenny join world-class list of endurance riders at 2022 UCI Track Champions League
Katie Archibald (Great Britain) and Gavin Hoover (USA) are to return to defend their Endurance titles at this year’s UCI Track Champions League, joined by a star-studded list of new talent confirmed to have achieved pre-qualified status. Having watched the 2021 season from the sidelines as a TV pundit for Eurosport, Dame Laura Kenny (Great Britain) will be making her debut on-track this year.
Atlanta Braves lock up Spencer Strider with 6-year, $75M deal
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves made another investment in their future by signing rookie right-hander Spencer Strider to a $75 million, six-year contract on Monday.
Braves sign rookie P Strider to six-year extension
The Atlanta Braves have agreed to a six-year contract extension with rookie pitcher Spencer Strider worth $75 million, the team announced on Monday.
Filippo Ganna: Ineos Grenadiers rider obliterates Hour Record with stunning showing in Grenchen, Switzerland
Filippo Ganna smashed the Hour Record after he completed a distance of 56.792 km around the Tissot Velodrome in Grenchen, Switzerland. Ganna beat the previous mark of 55.548 km set by Great Britain’s Daniel Bigham – a performance engineer at Ineos Grenadiers – back on August 19.
Tiger-Cats keep playoff hopes alive with crucial win over Roughriders
Seth Small booted four field goals to lead the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to a crucial 18-14 home win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday night at Tim Hortons Field.