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Red Bull "understands" Isack Hadjar outbursts on troubled drive to Mo…

Red Bull "understands" Isack Hadjar outbursts on troubled drive to Monaco F1 podium

Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Laurent Mekies says Isack Hadjar's radio anger in Monaco was understandable given the number of issues the Frenchman faced on his way to third.
Hadjar's drive to a first Red Bull podium was anything but a leisurely Sunday cruise. If the mental load of 78 laps around Monaco with the 2026 cars wasn't taxing enough, the young Frenchman was subjected to various ...Keep reading

Ben Stokes set to be left out of England squad for second New Zealand Test

The England and Wales Cricket Board is expected to confirm a temporary end to Stokes's captaincy within the next 48 hours as the ECB seeks to control the fallout surrounding the team's culture. sweetbonan.org

Stokes, aged 35, has requested space to reflect on his long-term future after the incident early Monday morning.

Marc Marquez insists he is “not ready” for MotoGP title fight despite dominant Hungary win

Marc Marquez says he is not willing to consider himself a contender for the 2026 MotoGP title yet, despite jumping to fifth in the standings with a dominant performance at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Continuing his recovery from the shoulder injury he sustained at Lombok last year, factory Ducati rider Marquez claimed his first grand prix win of 2026 at the Balaton Park Circuit, beating KTM’s ...Keep reading

Is the pope a Real Madrid fan? Leo’s admission upsets Barcelona faithful

Pontiff appeals in Catalan for harmony on Barcelona leg of Spain tour after making football foes in city

To the delight of many, Pope Leo XIV kicked off the Barcelona leg of his week-long visit to Spain with a few words in Catalan, calling on the faithful who had gathered in the city’s cathedral on Tuesday “to build harmony and communion beyond all polarisation”.

The pontiff’s familiar and commendable plea for people to set aside their differences may, however, have come a little late. Three days earlier, while chatting to journalists on the flight to Spain, Leo had made an awkward confession.

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NASCAR Power Rankings: Hamlin Dominates

The recent Michigan race brought significant changes to NASCAR's power rankings as several drivers caught up in big crashes saw their positions affected. Daniel Suarez re-entered the rankings with a sixth-place finish, while Chase Elliott dropped after causing a wreck that took out Christopher Bell. Drivers like Erik Jones and Carson Hocevar impressed with strong performances, moving up in the rankings despite the challenging conditions.

Hamlin's back-to-back wins have clearly separated him from the competition, with other drivers like Ryan Blaney and Ty Gibbs maintaining consistent performances despite facing obstacles. As the series heads to Pocono Raceway, the competition looks to intensify with several drivers on the verge of breaking into the top tier of the rankings.

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Nick Sirianni: A.J. Brown had a good run Throughout the offseason, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni has had to field questions about A.J.

Emma Raducanu buoyant after thumping win over Blinkova at Queen’s British player wants win to be launchpad for grass seasonJack Draper pulls out of men’s event to continue recoveryEmma Raducanu believes her ­strong start to the grass-court season can be the launchpad for ­success over the coming month as she reached the second round at Queen’s Club with a 6-0,

Meet the philosopher-in-training who will be at the VAR monitor this World Cup Joe Dickerson is one of North America’s best referees, but he’ll be off the field in a high-pressure position when the World Cup begins• Predict the winner | Daily podcast | Download our appJoe Dickerson never set out to be a referee. As a player, he was told that reffing

Report: ESPN, Pat McAfee are discussing an extension worth more than $60 million per year Word emerged recently that ESPN and Pat McAfee are discussing an extension to a contract that runs through 2028.

Josh Allen led the league in merchandise sales last year Bills quarterback Josh Allen led the NFL in an important statistical category last year: Merchandise sales.