crashes

WINNIPEGOSIS, Man. - RCMP say it's a miracle a Manitoba woman survived after spending several hours in the frigid waters of Lake Winnipegosis.

McLaren's Jenson Button sets the pace as title rival Sebastian Vettel crashes out in first practice for the Japanese Grand Prix.

Britain's Bradley Wiggins crashes out of the Tour de France before compatriot Mark Cavendish sprints to stage seven win.

Casey Stoner wins the British MotoGP at Silverstone to take over the championship lead as defending champion Jorge Lorenzo crashes out.

Red Bull champion Sebastian Vettel crashes in Canada practice as Nico Rosberg sets the pace for Mercedes.

Fernando Alonso stands poised to clinch Ferrari's first pole for 10 races following a final practice session for the Monaco Grand Prix that was marred by two heavy shunts.

Drivers may be a little more guarded at Sunday's Indianapolis 500 as a new rule could increase the risk of crashes at the iconic race.

A boat ripped from its anchor by the tsunami surge following the Japan earthquake crashes into other vesels in the harbour in Santa Cruz, California.

So far, it's been stop-and-go at the Daytona 500. Crashes have helped cause seven caution flags at Daytona International Speedway.

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Dale Jr. crashes in practice, hurts Daytona 500 chances.