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Formula One racing returns to the USA for 2012 season

Independent reports: Formula One racing will return to the USA thanks to a new custom-built track in Austin, Texas, that will host the American Grand Prix until 2021. It will be the first Formula One race on American soil since the Indianapolis GP in 2007, following the Canadian GP's return to the sporting calendar in 2010.

Source: Independent.co.uk

Tanni Grey Thompson: big-name sponsors have got GB paralympians off to flier

Telegraph reports: These are heady days for the paralympic movement in Britain. The announcement from BT that it will increase its Tier One funding for paralympic sport after London to Rio in 2016 is one of several aspects of positive news to emerge from the BT Paralympic World Cup in Manchester.

Source: Telegraph.co.uk

Alex Horne named FA general secretary

Telegraph reports: The Football Association board on Thursday attempted to bring some stability to Wembley after a troubled fortnight, appointing Alex Horne full-time general secretary and beginning the search for new independent chairman to succeed Lord Triesman.

Source: Telegraph.co.uk

Portsmouth creditors to receive 20 pence offer this week

Gaurdian Sport: Portsmouth creditors will receive details of the club's offer to pay 20 pence in every pound this week, the club's admistrator has said. If the Company Voluntary Agreement (CVA) is accepted, it will allow Pompey to exit administration.

Source: Guardian.co.uk

Epsom stewards to reveal bigger picture

Timesonline: For the first time in Britain, stewards' enquiries are to be televised live during the two-day Derby meeting that starts at Epsom a week tomorrow.

Source: Timeosnline.co.uk