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