Britain's top skiers have secured funding for the next two years, ending months of uncertainty after the governing body went bust. Prior to the Winter Olympics in February the team had to fund their own training after SnowsportGB went into administration, owing £300,000.

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The boss of a track in New York state has told the BBC it is in talks to host a Formula 1 grand prix in 2012. Representatives of Monticello Motor Club and F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone have been in talks regarding bringing the sport back to the United States.

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Lewis Hamilton has been charged with "intentional loss of control of a motor vehicle" following an incident on the eve of the Australian grand prix in March.

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The Ryder Cup golfer Soren Hansen has been handed a huge fine for tax evasion. The Dane has been ordered to pay more than £750,000 after the Copenhagen City Court ruled he was guilty of evasion from 2002 to 2006.

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