Derek Bell on Steve McQueen

A legendary Hollywood daredevil, a fleet of Porsches, a band of young racing aces—what could possibly go wrong? Making Le Mans with Steve McQueen was adrenaline-fuelled fun and games, says champion driver Derek Bell.

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A Sneak Peek at the Race Course

Web sites that help prepare runners for what to expect on race day.

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A Sneak Peek at the Race Course

Cyclists With Type 1 Diabetes Ride Across America

A team of cyclists, all with Type 1 diabetes, will compete in the grueling Race Across America competition this week.

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The Marathon: A Race Like No Other

Liz Robbins explains why the marathon is more than just a running event.

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From Couch Potato to Runner

Is it crazy for a beginning runner to attempt a marathon?

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From Couch Potato to Runner

I Want Revenge scratched from Derby (AP)

Morning-line favorite I Want Revenge is out of the Kentucky Derby. The 3-year-old colt was scratched hours before the Run for the Roses after trainer Jeff Mullins discovered a hot spot on the horse’s left front ankle. “We could tell he was not 100 percent,” Mullins said. An X-ray did not find any damage, but with a wet track expected for the Derby, Mullins and owner David Lanzman didn’t want to take…

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Hamlin released from hospital (AP)

Denny Hamlin was released from a hospital Monday, a day after a tire failure led to a hard crash at Talladega Superspeedway.

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