Verstappen knocked out in Q2 in Japan, starts 11th
Max Verstappen’s miserable start to 2026 continued as he was knocked out of Q2 in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix by Red Bull junior driver Arvid Lindblad.
Antonelli storms to 2nd successive pole in Japan
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli took his second pole position of the season in qualifying for Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix.
Diaz thrills L.A. with trumpets entrance, 1st save
Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz said it was “pretty fun” hearing his trumpets entrance music at Dodger Stadium for the first time before he locked down his first save with his new team in Friday night’s 5-4 win
Izzo scoffs at retirement talk after Spartans’ exit
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo sounded like he wasn’t even considering the possibility of retirement after Friday’s Sweet 16 loss, saying, “Why? What the hell am I going to do?”
Wolff rules out Verstappen signing, backs Russell
Toto Wolff has ruled out signing Max Verstappen from Red Bull and claimed George Russell could continue with Mercedes for another decade.
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Vols make third straight Elite 8 with upset of ISU
Tennessee used a dominant effort on the glass and a strong second half to put away second-seeded Iowa State 76-62 and earn its third straight trip to the Elite Eight.
Pressure FTs from Reed, Karaban seal UConn win
Tarris Reed Jr. scored 20 points, Alex Karaban added 17, and both made pressure-packed free throws in the final minute that helped second-seeded UConn hold off third-seeded Michigan State 67-63 in the Sweet 16 on Friday night.
U-M rolls on behind Lendeborg’s all-around show
Yaxel Lendeborg did a bit of everything in a brilliant performance Friday night, putting up 23 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists to lead Michigan past Alabama 90-77 and into the Elite Eight.


