In a special hearing held on the Independence Day on Monday, the Bombay High Court's Aurangabad bench directed the Badminton Association of India (BAI) to include national player Prathamesh Kulkarni's name for wild card entry in an international tournament to be held in Pune . The name of 18-year-old Kulkarni was not included in the list due to a clerical error on part of the BAI. A division bench of Justices Ravindra Ghuge and Arun Pednekar in its order, which was made available on Tuesday, said Kulkrani cannot be faulted as he had submitted his application form online with correct details well before the deadline. The bench also noted that there was “bungling” and “error" committed by the BAI while handling Kulkarni's form. Petitioner Kulkarni had informed the court that on August 15 the exercise of inclusion of names of eligible players for the tournament would conclude. The bench said if there is no impediment, then Kulkarni would be entitled to play in the Pune … [Read more...] about Bombay High Court directs BAI to include shuttler Kulkarni for Pune tournament
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Formula One Governing Body Approves ‘Attractive’ 2026 Engine Regulations to Open The Doors For Newcomers
Formula One’s governing body approved engine regulations for 2026 on Tuesday, an eagerly-awaited move that could lead to the arrival of premium Volkswagen Group brands Porsche and Audi. The International Automobile Federation (FIA) said its World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) also updated the 2022 and 2023 technical rules to address safety concerns. Also Read: Elon Musk’s Announcement Sends Twitter Into Meltdown The new power unit will retain the high-revving 1.6 litre V6s but have significantly increased electrical power and use 100% sustainable fuels. The current Motor Generator Unit Heat (MGU-H) element will be removed, reportedly a pre-requisite for the Volkswagen Group brands to come in. “The regulations are intended to make it possible and attractive for newcomers to join the sport at a competitive level,” the FIA said. It added they were the result of a “collaborative consultation between the FIA and both incumbent and potential new PU (power unit) manufacturers.” … [Read more...] about Formula One Governing Body Approves ‘Attractive’ 2026 Engine Regulations to Open The Doors For Newcomers
Zoë Kravitz Regrets How She Called Out Will Smith’s Oscars Slap: ‘It’s a Scary Time to Have an Opinion’
Click here to read the full article. Zoë Kravitz expressed regret to The Wall Street Journal regarding her decision to publicly call out Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars . A few days after the slap, “The Batman” star posted a photo of herself on Instagram from the Oscars red carpet and wrote, “Here’s a picture of my dress at the show where we are apparently assaulting people on stage now.” Kravitz also responded “nope” when one commenter asked if she supported Smith’s actions. “I’m torn about what to say right now, because I’m supposed to just talk about it; I have very complicated feelings around it,” Kravitz has now told the Wall Street Journal about how she decided to comment on the Oscars slap. “I wish I had handled that differently. And that’s okay.” More from Variety Academy Apologizes to Sacheen Littlefeather for 1973 Oscars' Marlon Brando Moment; Museum Will Host Special Program in September Oscar Predictions: Best Actor - Austin … [Read more...] about Zoë Kravitz Regrets How She Called Out Will Smith’s Oscars Slap: ‘It’s a Scary Time to Have an Opinion’
Kyle Petty details highs and lows of a 3rd generation NASCAR athlete in new book
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for August 16 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Kyle Petty was born into the world of NASCAR . He's the son of Richard Petty, who's nickname "The King" carries a weight of its own. Kyle is a third-generation driver who proudly carries the torch. In his autobiography, "Swerve or Die: Life at My Speed in the First Family of NASCAR Racing," the 62-year-old expounds on the life and legacy of racing through life at his own speed. A legacy rooted in NASCAR began with his grandfather Lee, who participated in the sport's inaugural race and went on to be a stock-car racing pioneer. The legacy continued with arguably the greatest racer of all-time, Richard Petty. The racing gene was passed down to Kyle, who transferred it to his son Adam, who was said to be the first fourth-generation athlete in modern American … [Read more...] about Kyle Petty details highs and lows of a 3rd generation NASCAR athlete in new book
Serena Williams Falls in Generational Clash Against Emma Raducanu in Cincinnati
Rising teenager Emma Raducanu came out on the winning side of a generational clash against tennis icon Serena Williams with a 6-4, 6-0 win in their first-round meeting at the Cincinnati Open on Tuesday. After a sluggish start, the 23-time Grand Slam champion finally gave the supportive sold-out crowd something to cheer about when she crushed back-to-back aces to cut Raducanu’s lead to 4-3. Also Read: Elon Musk’s Announcement Sends Twitter Into Meltdown But the English reigning US Open champion fired an ace of her own to snag the first set and followed that up with a break of serve to open the second. Raducanu rolled from there, smacking an unreturnable serve on match point to end their first career meeting. “I think we all just need to honor Serena and her amazing career,” Raducanu said in an on-court interview. “I’m so grateful for the experience of getting to play her and for our careers to have crossed over. Everything she has achieved is so inspirational and it was … [Read more...] about Serena Williams Falls in Generational Clash Against Emma Raducanu in Cincinnati
Marcell Jacobs and Gina Lueckenkemper Take European 100 Metres Golds
Italy’s Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs ended a troubled season on a high when he won the European 100 metres title on Tuesday, while local favourite Gina Lueckenkemper won a brilliant women’s race by five thousandths of a second. Jacobs pulled out of last month’s world championships before the semi-finals after a flare up of the thigh injury that has dogged him all season but he was in command throughout Tuesday’s final as he came home in 9.95 seconds. Also Read: Elon Musk’s Announcement Sends Twitter Into Meltdown Defending champion Zharnel Hughes took silver in 9.99 ahead of fellow Briton Jeremiah Azu (10.13). It was anything but clear in the women’s race as Swiss Mujinga Kambundji looked to have it won until Lueckenkemper and Briton Daryll Nieta caught her in a blanket finish. The German, silver medallist four years ago, and Kambundji were both timed at 10.99 seconds but Lueckenkemper edged it by thousandths. Nieta, who yet again had a sluggish start and failed to … [Read more...] about Marcell Jacobs and Gina Lueckenkemper Take European 100 Metres Golds