In a thrilling Singapore Grand Prix, George Russell secured a comfortable win while Lando Norris made a strong comeback from fifth on the grid to finish third. However, there was drama between the teammates as Norris and Oscar Piastri collided on the opening lap, affecting Piastri's championship lead. Despite this, McLaren managed to seal their championship defense, with six races remaining - the earliest that title has ever been won.
After suffering their first defeat of the season at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, Barcelona are determined to regain their spot at the top of the La Liga table. With a strong lineup featuring players like Robert Lewandowski and Ronald Araujo, Barcelona will take on Sevilla, who are coming off a win against Rayo Vallecano. Sevilla boss Matias Almeyda has made one change to the team, with Djibril Sow replacing Fabio Cardoso, while former Barca forward Alexis Sanchez starts for Sevilla.
Tensions among the top drivers in the Formula One championship reached a boiling point as McLaren teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris collided on the first lap of the Singapore Grand Prix. This followed Norris' controversial maneuver during qualifying, which angered Red Bull's Max Verstappen. While the incident sparked heated exchanges and concerns over potential damage, Briton George Russell claimed victory and McLaren was crowned as Constructors' Championship winners. With the title race now involving three top contenders, the stakes are higher than ever.
In a highly anticipated clash between the two McLaren world championship contenders, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri's rivalry reached a boiling point during the Singapore Grand Prix. Despite the team's attempts to contain the enmity between them, they collided on the first lap, paving the way for a dominant victory for their teammate George Russell. This incident also signified the breaking of McLaren's Papaya Rules, their code of conduct aimed at promoting fair competition and team unity.
The highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan in the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup had an intense first half as India, led by a cameo performance from Richa Ghosh, posted a competitive total of 247. Pakistan's disciplined bowling kept India's scoring rate in check, with Ghosh's 20-ball 35* proving crucial in giving India a strong finish. Despite a lower-order collapse, India's total sets up for an exciting second half as Pakistan looks to chase it down.
In the midst of trade season, Melbourne's Christian Petracca is exploring the possibility of a move to Adelaide. The 29-year-old, who has four years remaining on his million-dollar deal, is considering the Crows as a potential new home and met with officials during a tour of the city on Monday. Meanwhile, the Western Bulldogs have emerged as a potential destination for Brisbane's Deven Robertson, who is likely to seek a fresh start elsewhere next season. Stay up to date with all the latest trade news in AFL.com.au's Inside Trading column.
The highly anticipated live arena chess event between the United States and India, known as Checkmate, ended in a commanding 5-0 victory for the Americans. However, it was Hikaru Nakamura's controversial post-match gesture towards world champion D Gukesh that caused a storm of debate in the chess world. While critics labeled it as disrespectful, others saw it as part of the entertainment format encouraged by organizers. Despite the controversy, Gukesh remained composed, earning praise for his performance. The event marks a new experiment in live chess entertainment and is expected to see a strong response from India in the return leg.
Former India all-rounder Abhishek Nayar has expressed his thoughts on Rohit Sharma's potential change in ODI captaincy. Nayar believes that if the team management communicated their plans to Rohit and he agreed to them, there is no issue with the change. However, such discussions cannot happen over just a phone call and must involve in-depth conversations. Nayar also highlighted the importance of Rohit's involvement in the transition phase and maintaining peak form ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Former Indian captain Kris Srikkanth expressed his disappointment with the management's decision to include 23-year-old pacer Harshit Rana in India's ODI squad for the Australia tour. Srikkanth believes Rana's consistent selection is due to his association with coach Gautam Gambhir in the IPL 2024. He also questioned the inclusion of all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy and praised Shreyas Iyer's appointment as ODI vice-captain. The white-ball tour of Australia begins with the three ODIs on October 19.
Real Madrid's coach, Xabi Alonso, praised his team's performance in their 2-1 victory against Villarreal. He recognized that they had to work hard for the win and highlighted Vinicius Jr.'s contribution to the team's success. He also discussed the team's upcoming games and the importance of having all players fit and ready to contribute. Additionally, he gave his thoughts on Kylian Mbappé and Francesco Mastantuono's possible national team call-ups despite their injuries.