With only 19 drivers taking to the track in qualifying, Q1 was a relatively straightforward session, although there was some heartbreak for local hero Daniel Ricciardo, who saw a strong lap time deleted, plunging him into the elimination zone and setting him up for a back-row start on Sunday. After Ferrari dominated Q1, Verstappen and […]
F1 LIVE: Lewis Hamilton suffers nightmare as George Russell fumes at Mercedes team-mate | F1 | Sport
Carlos Sainz goes quickest at the end of Q1, with the Ferrari ace leading Sergio Perez by less than one-tenth of a second. Max Verstappen’s best lap is only good enough for third, with Charles Leclerc fourth ahead of Fernando Alonso and George Russell. Lewis Hamilton scrapes into Q2 in 12th place but it’s a […]
MTSU upsets Louisville with 3rd-largest comeback in history of NCAA women’s tournament
Middle Tennessee guard Savannah Wheeler, the Conference USA player of the year, missed her first six shots, committed two fouls and a turnover during the first 18 minutes of the Blue Raiders’ women’s tournament opener against Louisville. But when she finally scored her first points on a layup with 1:16 left in the first half, a […]
Canada’s Mackenzie Hughes shares lead with 4 others at Valspar Championship
Stewart Cink made a great escape from the pine straw for an unlikely birdie and had a 4-under 67 that gave him a five-way share of the lead Friday in the Valspar Championship and a chance to entertain thoughts of winning for the second straight tournament. There’s just one difference for Cink. The golf course […]
Canada’s Keely Shaw races to bronze in individual pursuit at Para track cycling worlds
Canadian Para track cyclist Keely Shaw reached the world-championship podium in Rio de Janeiro on Friday with a third-place finish in the women’s C4 individual pursuit. The Midale, Sask., native clocked three minutes 54.093 seconds to beat New Zealand’s Anna Taylor (4:00.732) in the bronze-medal final on Day 3 at the Rio Olympic Velodrome. Australia’s Emily Petricola bested American […]
Wimbledon reach out to Princess Kate after heartbreaking cancer diagnosis confirmed | Tennis | Sport
“The thoughts of everyone at the All England Club are with our Patron HRH The Princess of Wales, HRH The Prince of Wales and their family at this time,” the club wrote on social media. “We wish The Princess of Wales the very best as she takes the time she needs to make a full […]
England boss Gareth Southgate speaks out on ‘dignified’ Princess Kate’s cancer diagnosis | Football | Sport
Princess Kate was quick to thank members of the public for the support she has received since her surgery when making her two-minute statement, saying: “I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you, personally, for all the wonderful messages of support and for your understanding whilst I have been recovering from surgery. It […]
Gareth Southgate defends St George’s flag after England kit change – ‘I’m a huge patriot’ | Football | Sport
England manager Gareth Southgate has weighed in on the debate surrounding the redesign of the St George’s flag on his side’s kit for the Euros this summer. The Three Lions boss labelled the colour change as ‘quirky’ but refused to recognise it as the traditional flag. Nike have come under immense criticism since launching England’s […]
MLB launches investigation into Ohtani’s interpreter after reports of theft, illegal gambling
Major League Baseball has opened a formal investigation into illegal gambling and theft allegations involving Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. Mizuhara was let go from the team Wednesday following reports from the Los Angeles Times and ESPN about his alleged ties to an illegal bookmaker. “Major League Baseball has been gathering […]
England Rugby, Wimbledon pay tribute to Princess Kate | Rugby | Sport
The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, has been diagnosed with cancer after tests following major abdominal surgery uncovered the disease. Kate became patron of the Rugby Football League (RFL) after Prince Harry stepped back from his former royal role, and the governing body has paid tribute to Princess alongside a post from England Rugby. After […]