Sport · 3 min read
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has scheduled an October 8 hearing in Lausanne on Senegal Football Federation's appeal against CAF and Morocco's football federation over the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations award.
Sport · 3 min read
Haas has confirmed that Esteban Ocon will no longer race for the team after the 2025 season, leaving the French driver without a Formula 1 seat for 2026. Despite scoring points, Ocon fell short of expectations, especially compared to teammate Ollie Bearman. The 30-year-old's future may involve a reserve driver role, possibly with Mercedes.
Sport · 4 min read
The F1 Business Summit will take place in Las Vegas on November 19, 2026, two days before the Grand Prix. Speakers include Ayao Komatsu, chef Gordon Ramsay, and athlete Shaun White, discussing leadership, innovation, and partnerships in motorsport.
Sport · 3 min read
Ivory Coast achieved its second consecutive victory in the CAN 2027 qualifiers. Meanwhile, Nigeria was unexpectedly defeated 3-0 by Guinea-Bissau. Gambia also beat Ghana 4-2, and Gabon began its qualification campaign.
Sport · 3 min read
Fifa takes legal action against Uefa in the US, accusing it of a disinformation campaign to influence the 2027 presidential election with Gianni Infantino as the only candidate.
Sport · 3 min read
George Russell dominated the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend in Formula 1, securing pole position and race victory. Power Rankings judges placed him first, highlighting his flawless performance despite pressure from Max Verstappen, who finished second after climbing from eighth. Isack Hadjar also impressed with his first pure speed podium in F1.
Sport · 3 min read
Arvid Lindblad faced a challenging weekend at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, including a crash in FP2 and braking problems. The British driver, 15th in qualifying, criticized his race management and confidence but remains optimistic.
Sport · 3 min read
George Russell secured his third victory of the season in Baku, narrowing Kimi Antonelli's lead to 66 points in the drivers' championship. Antonelli had an 81-point lead before the race but made a qualifying error. Russell feels less pressure despite the points gap.
Sport · 3 min read
Paul Seixas finished 15th at the World Championships, falling short of his ambitions. Meanwhile, Cassandre Beaugrand claimed her second world triathlon title. Zinédine Zidane started his role as France's coach with a 1-0 victory in Turkey, thanks to a Kylian Mbappé goal.
Sport · 1 min read
Brandon McNulty, 28, surprised by winning the World Cycling Championships road race in Montreal, breaking away 30 km from the finish to beat Michael Matthews and Mathieu van der Poel.
Sport · 3 min read
Isack Hadjar made a notable return to Formula 1 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, achieving a podium finish after recovering from a wrist injury. Red Bull's Laurent Mekies called his performance "exceptional," highlighting his control and composure during the race. Hadjar is confirmed with Red Bull for the 2027 season.
Sport · 3 min read
Esteban Ocon achieved his best 2026 result by finishing 8th at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku. Despite doubts about his Haas future, he asserts he is "one of the best" on the current grid. His strong race, marked by decisive overtakes and effective Safety Car management, boosts his confidence for upcoming races.
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