Ryan Lochte issued an “apology” Friday, but if his statement left you wanting a little more, you’re not alone. The highly decorated United States swimmer forced his way onto the world’s biggest stage during the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro but for all the wrong reasons. We still don’t know the entire story, but here’s one side of the story: Lochte and some teammates (probably) got stupid drunk, got into some trouble at a gas station and got involved in a scary situation. As anyone who’s had one too many drinks can attest, things can get away from you in a situation like that. Sometimes you make bad decisions under t... NESN.com
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Kurt Busch falls in first round of NHRA Pro Stock Gatornationals
Kurt Busch's first trip to the NHRA finals was over in less than seven seconds on Sunday.Busch, who got his Pro Stock license in November with the goal of competing this weekend, lost to Erica Enders in the first round of the Pro Stock division of the NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, FL.Enders, the fourth seed ran a 6.538 seconds (211.69 MPH) to Busch's 6.541 (211.59 MPH). Not unexpectedly, Enders' biggest advantage was off the starting line, with a reaction time of 0.021 to Busch's 0.04.Busch, who was seeded 12th, had a terrible Friday of qualifying. In his two passes Friday, Busch didn't even get down the track, shaking the tires on his first run and was late to stage his