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Formula 1 racing has a ban on cursing, with fines starting at about 46 thousand dollars. NPR's Scott Simon explains why drivers are darn unhappy with that.

Latinos, many from outside the U.S. mainland, have risen in prominence in horseracing, from the grooms to some of the winningest jockeys.

The Tour of Lemons is an endurance car race with a major tweak: The cars can't cost more than $500. But teams can decorate them any way they like - a recent race included a Toyota topped with googly eyes.

The 24 Hours of Lemons is an endurance race with a twist: The cars cost less than $500, and costumes are unlimited. A recent race saw a Toyota Yaris painted like a snail, and a team dressed as bees.

Hats, horses and high rollers. These are just some of the things that add to the atmosphere of Churchill Downs on Derby Day.

A group of women harmonica players from the Koreatown Senior and Community Center have been performing the national anthem before Los Angeles Kings playoff games and winning over hockey fans.

The 151st Kentucky Derby is on Saturday at Churchill Downs. NPR speaks with Molly Rollins from racing industry publication "The Blood Horse" about some of the favorites to win this year.

Wrexham AFC, owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, has been promoted for the third time in 3 years. Commentator Roger Bennett explains how the team did it -- and why he wouldn't bet against them.

When two actors took over the struggling Wrexham soccer club, they had big dreams. Now the team has risen to Championship League, one step away from England's top tier. How'd they do it?

NPR's Juana Summers talks with USA Today reporter Tyler Dragon about quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who was projected to be drafted by the NFL in the 2nd or 3rd round -- and wasn't picked until the 5th.