Red Bull’s Max Verstappen says his third world title, sealed in the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race, is his “best”. Verstappen finished second to McLaren’s Oscar Piastri to put the championship out of reach with six grands prix remaining in a season he has dominated. It was his third drivers’ championship in a row, after
Max Verstappen has become the sixth driver to win the F1 drivers’ championship exactly three times. There are 11 drivers who have won it three or more times. Can you name them all? Take our quiz and find out – you have two minutes! Can you name the drivers who have won the championship three
Oct 7, 2023, 01:08 PM ET Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman signed a three-year, $12 million contract extension Saturday through the 2026-27 season. Hartman, 29, is entering his fifth season with the Wild. In 2022-23, he tallied 37 points (15 goals, 22 assists) in 59 games. He added 90 penalty minutes, a plus-seven rating and
Oct 7, 2023, 01:50 PM ET Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen sustained a left ankle bone bruise in practice and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, the team announced Saturday. Per the Cavaliers, Allen will begin a period of treatment and rehabilitation after an MRI at Cleveland Clinic Sports Health confirmed the injury on Friday.
South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 102 runs.© AFP South Africa rewrote the record books on Saturday as they posted the highest ever World Cup total of 428 while Aiden Markram clubbed the fastest tournament century in just 49 balls in a 102-run victory over Sri Lanka. The Proteas bettered the previous World Cup high
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentOct 7, 2023, 01:42 PM ET MANCHESTER, England — Scott McTominay found an answer for Manchester United against Brentford on Saturday, but the questions are mounting for manager Erik ten Hag. McTominay came on after 87 minutes with United 1-0 down and scored in the 93rd and 97th-minute to secure a 2-1 win
Nick Wagoner, ESPN Staff WriterOct 6, 2023, 03:46 PM ET Close Nick Wagoner is an NFL reporter at ESPN. Nick has covered the San Francisco 49ers and the NFL at ESPN since 2016, having previously covered the St. Louis Rams for 12 years, including three years (2013 to 2015) at ESPN. In his 10 years
Associated Press Oct 6, 2023, 07:59 PM ET THE COLONY, Texas — Hyo Joo Kim shot a 3-under 68 on Friday in The Ascendant LPGA to take a two-stroke lead over Sofia Garcia into the weekend, with resurgent Lexi Thompson tied for third. Kim had four birdies and a bogey in her morning round at
ESPN News Services Oct 7, 2023, 08:00 AM ET Texas starting defensive back Ryan Watts is doubtful to play in Saturday’s game against Oklahoma, sources told ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Watts hasn’t practiced this week after suffering a lower-body injury against Kansas. Freshman Malik Muhammad and Wake Forest transfer Gavin Holmes are expected to get more
Brian Windhorst, ESPN Senior WriterOct 5, 2023, 12:42 PM ET Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Mat Ishbia announced to staff Thursday he is investing more than $100 million in a new practice facility for the Mercury and an adjoining
Associated Press Oct 7, 2023, 06:04 AM ET BEIJING — Second-ranked Iga Swiatek ended Coco Gauff‘s 16-match winning streak as she advanced to the China Open final with a dominant 6-2, 6-3 victory over the US Open champion on Saturday. It was the 19-year-old Gauff’s first loss since the quarterfinals in Montreal, a span that
Alisha, a 15-year-old fan of Babar Azam, carries a photo of the Pakistan skipper in the back cover of her phone. The schoolgirl from Bhopal was among the scattered group of Pakistan supporters at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium as Babar and Co took the field for their World Cup opener against Netherlands. One of the
Oct 7, 2023, 06:41 AM ET Roma coach José Mourinho said he fully expects to work in Saudi Arabia one day after his compatriot, Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, led the way by joining Al Nassr, with a stream of players subsequently signing for Saudi Pro League teams. Mourinho seemed confident about moving to Saudi Arabia
Oct 6, 2023, 10:09 PM These daily files will give you the latest reporting from around the World Cup as well as betting lines, what to watch for information and best reads. Check in with ESPN throughout the tournament as we bring you the latest from France. – RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023: Squads | Schedule
Tyre-life limits have been imposed for this weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix because of safety concerns. Pirelli noticed tyre damage after analysis following qualifying on Friday and have imposed a 20-lap limit for new tyres used in the race, and 22 for used. Track limits have been revised in Turns 12 and 13 before running resumes.
Tom VanHaaren, ESPN Staff WriterOct 5, 2023, 12:33 PM ET Close ESPN staff writer Joined ESPN in 2011 Graduated from Central Michigan After adding Oregon and Washington to its ranks, the Big Ten on Thursday announced its newest version of its future football schedules for the 2024 to 2028 seasons. The conference had released a
NFL Nation, ESPNOct 6, 2023, 05:25 PM ET Week 5 got started with a bang for the Chicago Bears, who ended their 14-game losing streak with a 40-20 thumping of the Washington Commanders on Thursday night in Landover, Maryland. Justin Fields connected with DJ Moore eight times for 230 yards and three touchdowns to power
Oct 6, 2023, 06:42 PM ET The Atlanta Braves tabbed right-hander Spencer Strider as the Game 1 starter for Saturday’s NL Division Series clash with the Philadelphia Phillies. Braves manager Brian Snitker said left-hander Max Fried will start Game 2 on Monday. Strider is a National League Cy Young Award candidate after going 20-5 with