The new venue for Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix has been described as a “car killer”. The first race at the new Madring circuit will take place this weekend, but it is only now that F1 drivers are starting to realize what a challenge the circuit will be. Those who have already driven it have … Read more
Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald will not play against the 49ers on Thursday night, which came as a pleasant surprise to 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan. Shortly after the Rams announced that Donald will not travel to Australia for the game against the 49ers, Shanahan described himself as “very excited” and told reporters that he … Read more
The pair exchanged blows but ultimately could not be separated until the final set tiebreaker, in which Shelton won 10-7. The epic now stands as the last finish in the history of a tournament increasingly known for its nightly duels. That honor had previously been held by another Alcaraz match, against his rival at the … Read more
11:55 p.m.: Mayfield’s deal includes $110 million in new guarantees, ESPN’s Dan Graziano reports. With $40 million already guaranteed for 2026, there is a total guaranteed figure of $150 million in the quarterback’s third deal with the Bucs, one that is now official. The total guarantee figure and future vesting dates are not yet known, … Read more
49ers defensive tackle Alfred Collins tore his patellar tendon in practice this week, according to coach Kyle Shanahan. Collins is out for the rest of the season. The 49ers had listed Collins as a limited participant in Tuesday’s practice. (The 49ers are in Australia, so it was Wednesday in Australia.) The 49ers have Osa Odighizuwa, … Read more
Frances Tiafoe came from two sets down and a break down to beat fellow American Alex Michelsen in a thrilling comeback to reach the US Open semi-finals. Tiafoe, the 11th seed, was outplayed by world number 46 Michelsen during the first half of the match, but rallied from 5-3 down in the third set, with … Read more
Disgraced former Penn State football assistant coach Jerry Sandusky appeared virtually in court Tuesday and told a judge he understood his legal team’s decision to seek a new trial in federal court after one of his accusers recanted. The victim’s tainted testimony led to Sandusky’s wrongful conviction for child sexual abuse, according to his attorneys, … Read more
The bankruptcy filing was filed in federal district court in New Jersey, where LIV Golf created a subsidiary earlier this summer. Chapter 11 protection postpones a U.S. company’s obligations to its creditors, giving it time to reorganize its debts or sell parts of the business. PIF is providing a $49.6 million (£36.6 million) bankruptcy loan, … Read more
Matthew Brennan emerged victorious on stage 16 of the Vuelta a España to claim his fourth stage victory of this year’s race. The British Visma Lease-a-bike rider raced to victory ahead of Bryan Coquard and Vito Braet in Palos de la Frontera. Brennan, 21, held up four fingers to celebrate each of his four stage … Read more
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is one of three English players nominated for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham and Arsenal’s Declan Rice join Kane, the favorite for the award, on the 30-player shortlist. Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, looking to win his ninth Ballon d’Or, has been nominated. retiring from international football. … Read more