Red Bull's Max Verstappen secured his fifth pole position of 2025 at the Italian Grand Prix on Saturday, narrowly beating out McLaren's Lando Norris by a mere 0.077 seconds. Verstappen's final flying lap also marked the fastest-ever lap in F1 history, breaking a record previously held by Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton. While both drivers expressed satisfaction with their performance, Norris acknowledged the challenge of overtaking Verstappen in the race.
In a display of his enduring motivation and dedication towards the sport, Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal to a dominant 5-0 win over Armenia in the FIFA World Cup qualifier game. His two goals have extended his record as the highest scorer in men's international football to 140, and he shows no signs of slowing down. Meanwhile, England also picked up a 2-0 win against Andorra, keeping their 100% record in qualifying, despite facing criticism and doubts surrounding their squad.
In an intense qualifying session for the Italian Grand Prix, Red Bull driver Max Verstappen emerged on top with the fastest average lap in Formula 1 history at Monza on Saturday. Verstappen snatched the pole position from McLaren's Lando Norris in the final moments of Qualifier 3, securing his fifth pole position of the season and 45th overall. Despite Norris' engine troubles from the previous race, he managed to secure second place for the start of the race, while championship leader Oscar Piastri will start third ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton finished fifth, but due to a grid-place penalty, will start 10th. This sets the stage for a thrilling race tomorrow at the historic Italian track.
Pakistani cricket star Shaheen Afridi has revealed that former South African batsman Hashim Amla is the toughest competitor he has faced in international cricket. Despite having played against some of the biggest names in the sport, Afridi believes that Amla's technical expertise and ability to adapt to different formats make him the toughest to play against. This revelation came during Afridi's appearance on the 'Bricks to Riches' Podcast, where he also discussed his team's upcoming match in the UAE T20I Tri-Series, where they will face Afghanistan.
In a dominant performance, Portugal easily defeated Armenia in its FIFA World Cup qualifier match by a score of 5-0. With goals from Joao Felix and Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal quickly took control of the game and never looked back. This victory serves as a statement for Portugal as it begins its journey towards the 2026 World Cup.
Chennai Super Kings' captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has been ruled out of the IPL due to a elbow injury. The team is already struggling this season and Gaikwad's absence will make things even more difficult for them. While MS Dhoni will lead the team, it will be tough to replace Gaikwad's batting prowess.
Tennis legend Billie Jean King offers words of encouragement to Iga Swiatek after her loss at the US Open quarterfinals, while also praising Amanda Anisimova for her defeat of the world number two. Despite Swiatek's disappointment, King reminds her of her numerous achievements and encourages her to keep striving for success.
Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo dedicates goal to the late Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away in a car accident along with his brother. Jota, who made 49 appearances for Portugal and played alongside Ronaldo, was a valuable member of the team that won the Nations League in June. Fans and teammates alike mourn the loss of the talented Liverpool forward.
In a thrilling qualifying session, Max Verstappen secured pole position for the Italian Grand Prix, setting the stage for a potential battle with McLaren at Monza. The Dutchman's performance has put a dent in McLaren's dominance this season, as Lando Norris takes the front row and team leader Oscar Piastri follows closely behind. With Lewis Hamilton starting in 10th position, it will be an exciting race on Sunday as Verstappen looks to continue his Red Bull team's success at the iconic track.
In a sensational display of cricket, Abhishek Sharma made history by scoring a century in just 55 balls for the Sunrisers Hyderabad. But it wasn't just the impressive stats that grabbed headlines. In a heartfelt tribute, the young batter dedicated his knock to the loyal SRH fans, the Orange Army, and surprised everyone by pulling out a paper with a special message for them. This emotional moment was made even more special with the presence and support of Abhishek's parents, who had arrived in Hyderabad just before the match.