Sergio Perez believes Red Bull’s chances of a 1-2 finish in Shanghai were hampered by the timing of the safety car, which forced him to switch to a two-stop strategy. After a delayed first pit stop, Perez and teammate Max Verstappen converted to a one-stop during a safety car period. However, Perez had to use his hard tires to pass Charles Leclerc, which left him with insufficient tire life to catch Lando Norris.
Retired NFL cornerback Deion Sanders has refuted Tyreek Hill’s assertion that he could have beaten him even in his prime. Sanders, a Hall of Famer renowned for his exceptional skills, dismisses Hill’s claim by highlighting his impressive statistics and unmatched on-field acumen.
Anna Watkins, who won gold in double sculls at the London 2012 Olympics, has compared the transition to life after elite athletics to the uncertainties of being a teenager. Watkins, who is now 41, stepped away from rowing to start a family. She is currently the Chief Executive of the British Elite Athletes Association (BEAA), where she is working to remind athletes of the support available to them after their sporting careers end. Watkins emphasized that athletes may experience an identity crisis after retiring, as they no longer have the same purpose and structure in their lives. She also highlighted the importance of organizations like the BEAA, UK Sport, and the UK Sports Institute (UKSI) in providing support and guidance to athletes transitioning out of competitive sport.
After Tyler Reddick’s dramatic victory at Talladega, the NASCAR power rankings have been reshuffled. William Byron maintains his lead, while Reddick jumps into the top five. Other notable changes include Keselowski’s rise to ninth and Busch’s fall outside the playoff picture.
Erik ten Hag’s position as Manchester United manager remains uncertain, despite the team’s progress to the FA Cup final. Former Liverpool player and manager Graeme Souness believes that the club’s decision-makers have already decided to part ways with the Dutchman, regardless of the outcome of the FA Cup.
Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid are questionable for the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks. Maxey is listed as potentially out with an illness, while Embiid is recovering from a left knee injury. The Knicks lead the series 1-0.
Xander Bogaerts is a strong MLB DFS pick for Monday despite his slow start. He has a favorable matchup against a struggling Colorado Rockies team. Austin Riley and Adam Duvall are also solid options for your DFS lineup. Riley has been on base in 14 consecutive games and is looking for his first home run since April 7. Duvall is a cheap option who has a history of success against left-handed pitchers.
Dutch defender Jurrien Timber is poised to make his long-awaited return from injury for Arsenal U21s in their Premier League 2 clash against Blackburn’s reserve side tonight. Timber has been out for 254 days due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained in the opening game of the season.
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel criticized star wide receiver Tyreek Hill for his performance against the Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs, highlighting how Hill was handled by Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed. Hill admitted to being motivated by the criticism and vowed to improve his play. Despite Hill’s 53-yard touchdown, the Dolphins lost 26-7, extending their playoff drought.
The Denver Broncos have unveiled a new set of uniforms and a throwback uniform to honor their rich history. The new uniforms feature a redesigned 5280 logo on the helmet and uniforms, and the team has added two new helmets to their collection. The throwback uniforms pay homage to the Broncos’ past, with updated shoulder stripes, pant stripes, and helmet design.
