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Luxury car manufacturer Bugatti commemorates the names that have shaped its history. Six key figures from the Bugatti annals lend their names to the exclusive Legend edition of the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse. The first Legend, named after racing driver Jean-Pierre Wimille, is to be presented at Pebble Beach 2013. In the 90th anniversary … Read more
San Francisco’s Dorade won Trans Pacific Sailing Race. “They said we’d never make it and if we did it would take four weeks,” said Dorade skipper and co-owner Matt Brooks. “Skeptics said it was like taking a fine piece of antique furniture and dropping it in the ocean, and she shouldn’t be sailed hard … Read more
On the 18th July 2013 the British Open Golf Championship returns to Muirfield for another year of high caliber, professional golf. As the only Major to be held outside of the USA, the British Open epitomises the best of what Britain has to offer in respect to its courses and sport heritage. Muirfield, located on … Read more
Let the races begin: The Louis Vuitton Cup held July 4 – August 30, 2013, will determine the challenger in the America’s Cup. Like the seven previous regattas, the 8th Louis Vuitton Cup, a yachting competition connected with the America’s Cup, offers an element of surprise. The three competing teams, Artemis Racing, Emirates Team New … Read more
Top 5 wealthiest NBA players by net worth. Longevity in the sport and corporate endorsements are key to wealth for today’s athletes, according to Wealth-X ranking of ultra wealthy players following this year’s NBA Draft. The NBA’s wealthiest have been playing for an average of 15 years, or since 1998, which is considered a … Read more
Intense exposure to digital technology could lead to the rise of ‘Digital dementia’, according to Balance Brain Centre in Seoul, which helps people with cognitive problems related to computers and smartphones. Overusing smartphones and gaming devices hampered brain dvelopment, say the researchers, who have reported a surge in cases of ‘digital dementia’ among young … Read more