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News •

Britain's Fletcher signals America's Cup intentions with first SailGP win • Feb. 10, 2025, 9:46 PM ET (Straits Times)
Rift between Ben Ainslie and Ineos casts doubt over next America’s Cup • Jan. 24, 2025, 9:57 PM ET (The Guardian)
Sir Jim Ratcliffe heads for court battle with ‘astounded’ Ben Ainslie as America’s Cup row erupts • Jan. 23, 2025, 5:54 AM ET (The Telegraph)

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Also Known As Hundred Guinea Cup
Notable Honorees Ted Turner • Russell Coutts • Charles Francis Adams III • Ben Lexcen

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Assorted sports balls including a basketball, football, soccer ball, tennis ball, baseball and others.
American Sports Nicknames
Men fencing (sport; swordplay; sword)
Sports Season