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PWA Fuerteventura World Cup 2011’s fifth and final day for the freestyle fleet reached its end on a high after witnessing both Taty Frans and Laure Treboux spin their way into first place in the super-session. The sailors were greeted with winds blowing 20-25 knots for their final day in Fuerteventura.

With a result secured, the victors crowned and not enough time to run another single and double elimination, the judges opted to   …  More

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GERMAN luxury sportscar-maker Porsche is mulling a re-issue of the iconic 550 Spyder model owned by US actor James Dean, boss Matthias Mueller said in the business daily Handelsblatt.

“I can well imagine that a modern version of James Dean’s famous Porsche would please our clients,” Mueller said today. “I am fascinated by the idea of reviving this technical legend.”

The 550 Spyder was    …  More

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Nicky Hayden has come to the defence of teammate Valentino Rossi in the face of criticism that the seven-time MotoGP world champion is not trying hard enough this season.

Rossi, who has notched up a record 79 wins in the premier motorcycle racing category, has been having a lack-lustre season after joining Ducati for 2011, his best result being a third place in France.

“People who think he’s not trying are crazy,” said Hayden.

“I saw his right foot come off the peg a couple of times when   …  More

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