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This is the eighth time in history that a fired coach has faced his former team in the ensuing Stanley Cup playoffs; previously, those coaches went 6-1.

Caitlin Clark will reportedly continue her association with Nike by signing a $28 million contract that spans eight years and includes a signature shoe.

Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey, who upped his scoring average to 25.9 points per game and was a first-time All-Star this season, edged the Bulls’ Coby White for the NBA’s Most Improved Player Award.

Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey was fouled multiple times during the frenetic defining sequence of Philadelphia’s Game 2 loss to New York, according to the Last Two Minute Report.

Man City and Arsenal are interested in signing Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimarães, according to reports. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Arsenal’s 5-0 win over Chelsea not only demonstrated how serious the Gunners are on their quest to win the Premier League, but also how different they are compared to their London rivals.

“I don’t understand what’s going on in the replay center, to be honest,” James said following Lakers’ Game 2 loss.

The Avs star still doesn’t seem to get his due. But don’t expect him to worry about what anyone else thinks.

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Zion Williamson said the hamstring injury that has sidelined him for the start of the playoffs was “super demoralizing,” but he believes he has a realistic shot to return this postseason.

Lindy Ruff, back for his second stint as Sabres coach, sounded more motivated than ever Tuesday to restore success to the franchise.

Bears general manager Ryan Poles says he knows “what we’re going to do” with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL, but “everyone’s got to tune in on Thursday.”

The NBA and Denver police are looking into an incident in which a man reported to be one of the brothers of Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was seen punching a fan.

Telling reporters Tuesday that he’d “like to see some more leaves fall” before he finalizes new deals for Dallas stars Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and Micah Parsons, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones seems content to carry on with a patient approach this offseason.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey is the 2023-24 NBA Most Improved Player, the league announced Tuesday.
Maxey upped his scoring average by more than five points, from 20.3 to 25.9 points per game, while also averaging a career-high 6.2 assists this season for the 76ers. He’s the second 76er to win the award, joining Dana Barros who earned the honor in 1994-95. Maxey also was named an All-Star for the first time earlier this year. He made a career-high 212 3-pointers this season compared to his 160 last season, and had three games with 50 or more points, which is tied for the most in…

NASCAR will use its all-star race to test a tire that uses rubber developed by Goodyear for its rain tires to see if it wears quicker.

There was skepticism surrounding Donald’s size, but the people in the Rams’ draft room knew what they had in the pass-rusher out of Pitt.

En route to the 2024 NFL draft, Caleb Williams shared a flight with a familiar face.

There was no surprise when the Bears picked Caleb Williams No. 1, but things got interesting after that.

What did McVay and Snead reveal about what the Rams will do at No. 19? Anything is on the table.

The 2024 UFL season continued with a stellar slate of games in Week 4. Here’s a look at who stood out for this year’s MVP race.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones cited “timing” as the reason for the lack of extension traction with Prescott, Lamb and Parsons.

The 2024 NFL Draft is just under 48 hours away and the Chicago Bears are on the clock. While on “The Pivot” podcast, USC QB Caleb Williams was asked what he hopes to achieve. He said quote: “I want to play at one place for 20 years, and chase one guy — No. 12. “I want a place that loves ball. That’s all I’ve heard about Chicago so far.” Emmanuel Acho, Joy Taylor, LeSean McCoy and James Joens react to Williams’ comments, then reflect on their expectations for the QB in Year 1.

Kirwin went undrafted, then spent the offseason adding velocity and a new offspeed pitch. Now he’s joining the Red Sox organization.

The NBA determined that Tyrese Maxey was fouled twice before his turnover that led to the go-ahead 3-pointer by Donte DiVincenzo in the Knicks’ victory over the 76ers in Game 2.

Jerry Jones had plenty of non-draft questions to answer at the Cowboys’ pre-draft news conference Tuesday.

Emmanuel Acho, Joy Taylor, LeSean McCoy and James Jones debate whether the Los Angeles Lakers are done after losing a 20-point lead in their Game 2 loss against the Denver Nuggets. Jamal Murray’s game-winning jump shot over Anthony Davis sealed the 2-0 lead for Denver.

The Titans still have pressing needs, and the No. 7 pick is their highest since 2017. But here’s why GM Ran Carthon should trade down.

Referees made multiple late officiating errors in Monday’s Game 2 won by the New York Knicks over the Philadelphia 76ers, according to the NBA’s last two minute report released Tuesday.
Per the report, incorrect non-calls included a personal foul with 27 seconds left in the fourth quarter in which Jalen Brunson pulled Tyrese Maxey’s jersey, and another personal foul in which Josh Hart initiated contact with Maxey that caused Maxey to lose his balance and fall to the floor with 25 seconds left. Sixers star Joel Embiid should’ve also been called for a foul against Knicks…

Bears GM Ryan Poles confirmed that the team knows what it will do with the first pick of the 2024 NFL Draft amid universal expectations Chicago will take Caleb Williams: “Tune in on Thursday”

Join NASCAR legend Kevin Harvick alongside Kaitlyn Vincie and Mamba Smith on the latest episode of “Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour” presented by NASCAR on FOX as the crew breaks down Toyotas strategy at Talladega Motor Speedway.

Three-time world champion Mark Williams becomes the sixth seeded player to be eliminated in 2024 as he loses 10-9 to China’s Si Jiahui.

Nick Wright alongside Kevin Wildes and Chris Broussard releases the latest edition of Nick’s King of the Hill ranking the best NBA players in the playoffs. Notable placements include Nikola Jokic atop the list, Luka Doncic and LeBron James’ movement down and the omission of Michael Porter Jr.

Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes discuss the latest in the NBA including the Denver Nuggets win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

From an early run of QBs to a pair of surprising defenders to a surge of offensive linemen, Bucky Brooks calls his shots for the NFL Draft.

The New York Knicks have taken a 2-0 lead on the Philadelphia 76ers, and Joel Embiid commented that the 76ers “are the better team” and that they’ll win the series. Emmanuel Acho talks about the 76ers issues and why the players are to blame for them being down in a winnable series.

DALLAS — Group of 5 administrators have had preliminary discussions in recent months about a G5-only postseason playoff or even wide-scale G5 realignment with the involvement of private equity.
Multiple administrators from within the G5 conferences — the American, Sun Belt, Mountain West, MAC and Conference USA — told The Athletic that former college and NFL coach Derek Dooley has been the salesman on behalf of private equity firms, making contact with schools. The administrators, who were granted anonymity to discuss sensitive matters, made clear that nothing is imminent and they…

Round 1 of the NBA playoffs will wrap up within the next two weeks and one notable highlight is the elimination of “older” players such as LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Steph Curry (did not make playoffs) and potentially the LA Clippers Big 3. Nick Wright looks at the ages of all current All-Stars and up-and-coming superstar players such as Anthony Edwards and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, explaining how the NBA’s new generation will take reign starting this postseason.

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse reacted to reports that Sergino Dest had sustained a knee injury in practice this past week with PSV that will most likely make him miss Copa America this summer. On the other hand, Haji Wright continues to impress with Coventry City as he scored the tying goal in the FA Cup semifinals against Manchester United. Will Haji Wright make the USMNT Copa America squad?

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay denied that an overdose was among the health issues he’s been dealing with over the past few months in an interview with Fox59 on Tuesday.
Irsay was found unresponsive and struggling to breathe at his home in Carmel, Ind., due to what police logged as a suspected overdose, according to police reports obtained by The Athletic in January. The incident occurred on Dec. 8, when emergency responders were dispatched to Irsay’s home at approximately 4:30 a.m. ET.
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Daniels’ odds to go second in the draft continue to shorten and he’s now replaced Drake Maye as the heavy favorite in that spot. Check out the latest.

Triston Casas is the latest Boston Red Sox player expected to miss an extended period of time on the injured list.
The first baseman was removed from Saturday’s game after injuring himself on a swing in Pittsburgh. He was later placed on the IL with a left rib strain, but on Tuesday, manager Alex Cora told reporters in Cleveland that Casas has a fractured rib and will miss a significant amount of time. He expected Casas to be able to play later this season, but did not give a timetable for his recovery.

Casas has a fracture. He'll be out for an extended period. Back this season but the…

Arsenal went three points clear at the top of the Premier League with a dominant win over Chelsea on Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is out for Tuesday’s Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers as he continues rehabbing his calf strain, the team announced.
Antetokounmpo also missed Sunday’s Game 1 win — and the final three games of the regular season — due to the injury, which he suffered against the Boston Celtics on April 9.
The eight-time NBA All-Star played in 73 games this season, averaging 30.4 points, 11.5 rebounds and a career-high 6.5 assists per game. He has had multiple past injuries, including Achilles tendinitis and a hamstring issue on his left leg, the same…

Houston’s new looks for 2024 include an “H-Town Blue” Color Rush set, as well as a Battle Red combo with an alternate helmet.

The Philadelphia 76ers are down 0-2 with their ongoing struggles against the New York Knicks. In Game 2, Philly gave up eight points in the game’s final 28 seconds. While the 76ers will return home for the next two games, Nick Wright is concerned about how emotional the first two were on Philly. Watch as he explains why he is more concerned about the 76ers 0-2 deficit than the Los Angeles Lakers, along with whether Joel Embiid can bounce back from his fourth-quarter struggles or not.

The Bills need a WR1, but getting someone like LSU’s Brian Thomas Jr. might requiring trading up from No. 28. Is that Buffalo’s best route?

The Celtics remain the NBA Finals favorites, but the Nuggets are closing in. Check out the latest NBA Finals odds now that Round 1 is underway.

With the Formula 1 season approaching its quarter-way point, we’ve taken a look at the state of play for each of the grid’s 10 teams.

Sloane Stephens won her first title on red clay, Elena Rybakina is on a hot streak, and questions persist on the statuses of both Rada Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

From the small-market Brewers to the Big Apple, here’s how the Mets’ new prez is reimagining things in Queens.

Looking for fun ways to bet on the NFL Draft? We give you the odds, plus best bets from Chris Fallica, Sammy P, Geoff Schwartz, Jason McIntyre and Will Hill.

USC QB Caleb Williams joked that he’s a “big fan” of Washington’s Rome Odunze ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft but was given bad news.

After losing in frustrating fashion to the New York Knicks, Joel Embiid said that the Philadelphia 76ers “were the better team” and “are going to win this series.” Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes ask if these observations will be true.

Demko is one of Vancouver’s most important players. What does his absence mean for the Canucks’ first-round series against the Predators?

Five takeaways from GM Ryan Poles and assistant general manager Ian Cunningham’s annual pre-draft news conference.

The Texans unveiled their new uniforms, with major changes made to their alternate and color rush jerseys as they introduced a new secondary logo.

The NBA is looking into an incident reportedly involving Nikola Jokić’s brother after the Nuggets’ 101-99 win vs. the Lakers.

The men’s basketball transfer portal is more crowded than ever, so we’re here to help you determine the names you most need to know.

In an era of NIL and transfers, is Toledo CB Quinyon Mitchell one of the last non-power-conference top draft picks?

Erik Jones will miss this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover Motor Speedway following a brutal crash Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway.
Jones said in a video on social media that he has a spinal fracture and will take his recovery week by week. Legacy Motor Club said Jones’ fracture was discovered after he met with specialists in the Charlotte area.
NASCAR Truck Series driver Corey Heim will substitute for Jones in the No. 43 car at Dover Motor Speedway, and will make his Cup Series debut in the process. Heim is the reserve and test driver for Legacy.
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Erik Jones will be sidelined this weekend after he suffered a compression fracture in his back in a hard crash Sunday at Talladega.

What would surely become one of the most emotional stories of this summer’s European Championships — if it happens — is under threat.

The Bears are set to select their new franchise quarterback with the first pick, but what will they do at No. 9?

Can Alabama QB Jalen Milroe raise his game to a new level in 2024? Bomani Jones talked with FOX Sports’ RJ Young about the matter.

This post was originally published on Autosport Jones, who drives the No. 43 Legacy Motor Club Toyota Camry, was following eventual race winner Tyler Reddick in a single-file line of seven Toyotas during Sunday’s race.On Lap 157 with just over 30 laps remaining, a push into the corner unsettled the group. The bump from behind… Continue reading Erik Jones sidelined with compression fracture after Talladega crash

The 76ers plan to file a grievance related to the officiating during the first two games of their series against the Knicks.

The Department of Justice reached a $138.7 million settlement Tuesday with the victims of former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar over the FBI’s initial failure to adequately investigate sexual abuse allegations against him.
“For decades, Lawrence Nassar abused his position, betraying the trust of those under his care and medical supervision while skirting accountability,” acting Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer said in a statement. “These allegations should have been taken seriously from the outset. While these settlements won’t undo the harm Nassar inflicted, our…

William Nylander could be back in the Leafs’ lineup for Game 3 — should they load up the top lines or bring him along slowly?

Samuel Ersson and Ivan Fedotov each face an important offseason for the Flyers.

Puck placement, on-time arrivals and battering-ram forechecking are how the Bruins succeed. So far, it’s not happening against the Leafs.

The Vancouver Canucks will play Game 2 without their star goaltender. Thatcher Demko is out for Game 2 with an injury, Canucks coach Rick Tocchet said Tuesday.
Demko is considered questionable for the balance of Vancouver’s first-round series against the Nashville Predators, team sources indicated to The Athletic’s Rick Dhaliwal. Demko — who has a detailed and intensive game-day routine, taking the ice for morning skate regardless of whether the rest of the team does — was absent for the club’s optional morning skate ahead of Game 2. He also missed the club’s…

Colin Cowherd talks to LSU HC Brian Kelly about Jayden Daniels and why he’ll be successful at the NFL level, including his playmaking ability and his dedication to his craft.

Colin Cowherd plays his annual rookie QB comparison game, in which he breaks down who each player resembles in the current and past NFL. Watch as he explains why Caleb Williams’ comp is Patrick Mahomes and Kyler Murray (low) and how Drake Maye’s highest potential compares to Justin Herbert and more. Do you agree with Colin’s QB comps?

Tap in with the newest fight announcements, highlights and analysis across UFC, PFL, Bellator and more.

Inside the 2023 Fort Myers High School baseball walkout when two teammates were left behind.

This post was originally published on Autosport The French manufacturer dropped hints at last weekend’s Imola WEC race that it expects the Austrian to retake his place alongside Charles Milesi and Paul-Loup Chatin in the #35 Alpine A424 LMDh at the Spa 6 Hours on 11 May.“We are expecting good news from Ferdy this week,”… Continue reading Alpine confident for 'good news' in Habsburg injury recovery

Saracens boss Mark McCall urges a resolution to the contract limbo affecting some of his top players.

Georgia baseball star Charlie Condon is only two home runs away from breaking Georgia’s career home run record.

Barcelona have had an impressive run of form since Xavi announced he would be leaving.

This post was originally published on Autosport Ferrari has been the 2024 season’s second-best team so far, but didn’t live up to those expectations at last weekend’s Shanghai event.Having had at least one driver on the podium across the first four races, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz only qualified sixth and seventh respectively, six-tenths off… Continue reading Ferrari “made too many mistakes” for podium fight at F1 Chinese GP

This post was originally published on Autosport The 2023 MotoGP season had six riders enter selected grands prix as a wildcard entry, which is a concept that has a long history in the series.It dates back to the early years of grand prix motorcycling, when teams would enter a local rider for the race due… Continue reading What is a wildcard in MotoGP and why is it used?

We’re tracking the latest on who intends to transfer to new schools for the 2024 season.

Just two teams have gone back-to-back as Cup champs since 2000. Here are the cases for and against Vegas becoming the third.

South Africa double World Cup winning prop Steven Kitshoff has played his last game for Ulster while centre James Hume has a serious knee injury.

This post was originally published on Autosport Reigning British GT champion Leung won on just his second WEC start alongside Augusto Farfus and Sean Gelael, leading home a 1-2 finish for the crack Belgian squad in Sunday’s six-hour race. Crucial in setting up the run to victory was the timing of Leung’s second pitstop, the Briton… Continue reading How abruptly slowing down helped WRT to WEC Imola victory

Scotland and Glasgow Warriors hooker Fraser Brown is to retire at the end of this season after almost a year out through injury.

This post was originally published on Autosport Reigning Formula 2 champion Pourchaire is fresh off making his IndyCar Series debut on the Streets of Long Beach last weekend, where he started 22nd and finished a respectable 11th while substituting for the injured David Malukas in the No. 6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet.While Malukas continues to recover… Continue reading Arrow McLaren confirms Pourchaire for Barber Motorsports Park

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Britain’s best two cruiserweights will battle it out for an even bigger prize second time around, writes Shaun Brown
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Vancouver’s early run is ominous for the competition, while New England is unable to climb in this week’s rankings.

The Portland Thorns get their first win of the season as they move up in the latest edition of our NWSL Power Rankings.

This post was originally published on Autosport McLaren’s Lando Norris started on pole for Saturday morning’s 19-lap sprint race but after going off at the start he fell down to seventh. That became sixth at the chequered flag due to Fernando Alonso’s retirement, finishing in front of team-mate Oscar Piastri but behind both Ferraris.Its race… Continue reading McLaren “surprised” by China F1 race pace after sprint struggles

This post was originally published on Autosport The 2016 F1 season had started with Daniil Kvyat and Daniel Ricciardo driving for the main Red Bull team, with Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz, both directly contracted to the energy drinks giant, occupying the two seats at Toro Rosso.But ahead of the fifth round of the season… Continue reading Could Acosta get a Verstappen-like mid-season promotion to KTM in MotoGP 2024?

This post was originally published on Autosport Porsche romped to a DTM championship treble in only its second season in the category last year, as it swept the drivers, teams and the manufacturers’ titles with Thomas Preining and the Manthey EMA team.The feat was particularly impressive as Porsche faced all three of its main German… Continue reading Manthey on Porsche defending DTM title: “Don’t think they’ll allow that”

This post was originally published on Autosport The Scuderia is set to unveil a one-off look for the Miami Grand Prix which will make reference to the heritage of the manufacturer in a contemporary manner, with two shades of blue being brought back from the pages of history – Azzurro La Plata and Azzurro Dino.The… Continue reading Ferrari announces Miami F1 livery change to mark US anniversary

LeBron James walks out of a news conference after complaining about the officiating during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 101-99 play-off loss to the Denver Nuggets.

This post was originally published on Autosport Magnussen was handed a 10-second time penalty for hitting RB rival Yuki Tsunoda during the restart of the race following the first safety car period.As they exited Turn 6, Magnussen appeared to suffer a snap of oversteer and hit the right rear tyre of Tsunoda’s car, sending the… Continue reading Haas disputes Magnussen's Chinese GP F1 penalty was “justifiable”

This post was originally published on Autosport Gulf, Martini, JPS. Motorsport has plenty of great liveries and the most famous are usually found in Formula 1 or at Le Mans, but touring car racing also has plenty of iconic colour schemes.We’ve been compiling various British Touring Car top 10s in recent weeks and now it’s… Continue reading Ranking the top 10 BTCC liveries

This post was originally published on Autosport RB’s hopes of a points finish in Shanghai were dashed within a dramatic few moments in Sunday’s race after Ricciardo was hit from behind by Lance Stroll behind the safety car, while Tsunoda was involved in a race-ending clash with Kevin Magnussen at the restart.Neither driver was able… Continue reading RB brands Ricciardo/Tsunoda Chinese GP crashes “unnecessary”

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A tribute to Joe Taylor – once a youngster who taught an up-and-coming Howard Winstone a valuable lesson
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This post was originally published on Autosport While the German manufacturer was buoyed by Lewis Hamilton taking the runner-up spot in the China sprint last weekend, it still endured a challenging main grand prix as it came home behind McLaren and Ferrari again.But with there being no notable uptrend in its form despite the efforts… Continue reading Wolff: Mercedes can't just keep living off F1 ‘bright spots’

Jamal Murray scores at the buzzer as defending champions Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 101-99 to take a 2-0 lead in their NBA play-offs first-round series.

This post was originally published on Autosport However, with the fight in the F1 pack so intense this year, everyone equally knows that small gains can make a big difference in the pecking order.That is why several outfits did take some new parts to Shanghai, with Alpine and Haas bringing pretty extensive updates, while Mercedes,… Continue reading From tweaked headrests to new floors: China’s F1 updates in full

Do you know whose transfers cost more between these Arsenal and Chelsea players?

Nelly Korda’s run of five consecutive wins should mark her out as one of the sporting greats of our time, writes Iain Carter.

The Uefa Football Board says VAR needs to become more “consistent, transparent and understandable” for players, fans and coaches.

All you need to know about the 2024 NFL draft, which takes place in Detroit on Thursday 25 April.

Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino says his side were “soft” and that they “gave up” in their 5-0 loss to Arsenal in the Premier League.

Aquatics GB says it is “extremely concerned” after it emerged 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned drug before the Tokyo Olympics.

John Higgins has tasted glory at the Crucible four times, but the Scottish snooker great sees the World Championship moving soon.

Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan is poised to return in Saturday’s Six Nations match against Scotland.

Chris Billam-Smith will defend his WBO cruiserweight title against fellow Briton Richard Riakporhe at Selhurst Park on 15 June.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his side looked aggressive and sharp from the start as they thrashed Chelsea 5-0 in the Premier League.

Teenager Iona Winnifrith wins her second gold medal of the European Para-swimming Championships in Madeira.

BBC Sport’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions after the Chinese Grand Prix.

Alex Matthews says England will “thrive” off the expected fierce atmosphere in their Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam decider in France on Saturday.

Inter’s Serie A title win proves good recruitment does not always mean expensive recruitment, says Mina Rzouki.

Mauricio Pochettino says his Chelsea side “gave up” during their damaging 5-0 defeat by Arsenal  at Emirates stadium.

Nottingham Forest’s Neco Williams says there were “three clear, blatant penalties” that his side were not awarded in Sunday’s 2-0 defeat by Everton.

Kai Havertz could be the man to deliver Arsenal the Premier League title after starring against Chelsea, writes Phil McNulty.

BBC Sport finds out what drives interim Watford manager Tom Cleverley, the former Manchester United and England midfielder.

Leicester are on the brink of promotion to the Premier League after ruthlessly ending Southampton’s realistic top-two chances.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says it will be good for Trent Alexander-Arnold to have a new manager and predicts the right-back will be a player “people talk about in 40 years”.

Defending champions the Denver Nuggets overturn 20-point deficit against LA Lakers to take 2-0 lead in their NBA play-offs first-round series.

Scotland lock Jonny Gray is leaving Exeter with immediate effect to “explore other playing opportunities”.

Meet some of Great Britain’s gymnasts who are hoping for European success this month before this summer’s Olympics.

Seven-time world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan does not think he is the greatest snooker player of all time, even as he bids for a record eighth Crucible title.

Harriet Dart joins fellow Britons Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter in the main draw of the Madrid Open.

This post was originally published on Autosport The reigning Formula 2 champion, Pourchaire was called to substitute drive Arrow McLaren’s No. 6 Chevrolet in place of the injured David Malukas.A patient approach to both practice sessions built up to an improved pace with every lap turned. Although qualifying left Pouchaire starting 22nd for the race,… Continue reading Pourchaire eager for more IndyCar after “amazing” debut in Long Beach

This post was originally published on Autosport You can read all about the strategy here, with Hull revealing the lap that Dixon needed to get to in order to make his final pitstop and have enough fuel to reach the finish.Also, we should tip our hat to Honda, which again showed its economical prowess and… Continue reading Was Long Beach really Scott Dixon’s greatest IndyCar drive yet?

This post was originally published on Autosport During the caution period to remove Valtteri Bottas’s stricken Sauber, Sargeant was running down the start-finish straight towards Turn 1 as his Haas rival emerged from the pits following a change of tyres.But while Hulkenberg reached the critical safety car line that determines the running order a split… Continue reading Sargeant baffled about not being told of illegal F1 safety car overtake

This post was originally published on Autosport The second points-paying round of the 2024 season saw 85 laps run around the 11-turn, 1.968-mile temporary street circuit, with an early caution – the only one of the day – proving to be the pivotal moment that altered strategies.When the yellow flag came out on lap 15,… Continue reading Inside the strategy that won and lost the IndyCar race at Long Beach

Ellie Kildunne & Sophie Ellis-Bexter star in the best moments from week four of the Women’s Six Nations.

This post was originally published on Autosport Leclerc and Sainz lined up sixth and seventh respectively, but both lost positions to Mercedes driver George Russell and Haas man Nico Hulkenberg as they crossed paths in Shanghai’s first corner complex.Sainz was pushed wide in Turn 2 by an understeering Leclerc, who visibly struggled to get his… Continue reading Sainz: Leclerc start battle cost Ferrari in F1 China GP

This post was originally published on Autosport David Floury, technical director at Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe, made the claim after Kamui Kobayashi, Nyck de Vries and Mike Conway took victory in the Imola 6 Hours after Ferrari made two key strategic errors.“I don’t think we should be over excited because it was a race decided on… Continue reading Toyota not “getting over excited” over WEC Imola triumph

This post was originally published on Autosport Formula 1 finally headed back to China after the COVID-19 pandemic, where home hero Zhou Guanyu was cheered on passionately – moving the Sauber driver and 2004 Fernando Alonso fan considerably.Zhou was granted a post-race celebration on the grid behind the podium-sharing Red Bull drivers – Lando Norris… Continue reading 10 things we learned from the 2024 F1 Chinese Grand Prix

This post was originally published on Autosport Norris took pole for the sprint and while he went off at the start and struggled with tyre wear throughout the 19-lap event, the Briton did excel in Sunday’s grand prix.Aided by the timing of a mid-race safety car for him to bolt on hard tyres, Norris comfortably… Continue reading Norris: “Nothing pointed” to McLaren's shock China F1 form

Jodie Sloss has traded a croft in Oban for the Aston Martin academy via a Facebook advert and a Ford Fiesta. This is her remarkable story.

This post was originally published on Autosport The Italian manufacturer revealed in the aftermath of round two of the 2024 WEC that it had misinterpreted the weather forecast it received and that there was also a  breakdown in the chain of command within the team at the crucial point of the six hours when rain arrived. The… Continue reading Ferrari admits to two strategic errors after losing Imola WEC race