No. 19 Wisconsin opens first season of Luke Fickell's tenure by hosting Buffalo
Wisconsin begins the first season of Luke Fickell's coaching tenure and seeks to improve its history of success in home openers when it hosts Buffalo on Saturday
2023-09-01 01:00
Gio Reyna fractured leg in June match against Canada, US Soccer Federation says
The U.S. Soccer Federation says American midfielder Gio Reyna sustained a hairline fracture in a bone in his right leg during the CONCACAF Nations League semifinal against Canada
2023-09-01 00:56
Fickell's presence provides plenty of intrigue as No. 19 Wisconsin opens season against Buffalo
The arrival of new coach Luke Fickell has helped Wisconsin generate a rise in season ticket sales for the first time since 2017
2023-09-01 00:53
No. 23 Texas A&M begins season against New Mexico with new coordinator Bobby Petrino
Offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino will make his debut at No. 23 Texas A&M Saturday night when the Aggies open the season against New Mexico
2023-09-01 00:50
UN committee 'raise red flag' over racism in Italian football
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2023-09-01 00:50
Raptors projected lineup and rotations heading into 2023-24 season
The Toronto Raptors will look different next season without Fred VanVleet. Here's how the new head coach Darko Rajakovic should build his lineup.
2023-09-01 00:48
Lewis Hamilton has ‘unfinished business’ after signing new Mercedes contract
Lewis Hamilton said he has “unfinished business” after signing a new £100million contract to extend his Formula One career beyond his 40th birthday. After months of negotiations, the seven-time world champion finally concluded a new two-year deal – understood to be worth £50m-a-season, a salary hike of £10m – at last weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix. The announcement ends speculation surrounding the seven-time world champion’s future with his current deal up for renewal at the end of the season. Hamilton’s extension – which draws him level with Max Verstappen as the grid’s highest earner – will take him to a month shy of his 41st birthday. It will also allow him to continue his pursuit of a record eighth crown. Hamilton will still be partnered by George Russell after Mercedes also confirmed they 25-year-old’s stay for at least another two years. “I have had such an incredible journey with Mercedes, and we still have unfinished business,” said Hamilton ahead of this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix. “We want to get back to the top, and back to fighting for world championships. We are in this together. “We have a lot of work to do, but there is nowhere else I would rather be. You are all stuck with me for a little bit longer.” Hamilton has won a record 103 races, and was carried to six of his seven championships by Mercedes, but he has not tasted victory since the controversial Abu Dhabi decider of 2021 – a losing run of 36 races. Hamilton is fourth in the championship, an eye-watering 183 points behind Verstappen, with Mercedes unable to challenge the Dutchman’s all-conquering team. Verstappen has won 11 of the 13 rounds so far – with Red Bull unbeaten this season. But Hamilton added: “It is not about revenge or redemption. Abu Dhabi is in the past and there’s nothing you can do about it. “In life, you have ups and downs, and last year everyone was questioning whether they wanted to continue. But that thought quickly went away, and you put your mind and energy into being the best you can be. “I truly believe we can win more world championships and more races together and that’s where all my energy is going. “I’m not thinking that it’s going to take another four years to get to where we need to be. I’m aware that it does take time. “But I’m so hopeful the decisions we are taking will put us in that target zone. In my heart I truly believe if it’s not next year it will be the year after that we can challenge.” Hamilton, who made his F1 debut in 2007 aged 22, once scoffed at the idea of racing into his forties. But after signing up for his 18th and 19th seasons, he revealed the careers of NFL star Tom Brady, who retired at the age of 45, and Fernando Alonso, who turned 42 last month, is proof he can continue to compete at the highest level. “I definitely didn’t think I would get to the age that I am and feel the way I do, physically and mentally, and still love what I’m doing as much as I do,” he added. “That’s something I’m incredibly grateful for. “I look at people like Tom Brady, who has been such an incredible athlete, and has shown what can be done today. He’s a role model in that respect. “I’ve been fortunate in being able to speak to him and to understand what he has done and what he does consistently to keep himself in shape. “It is also great seeing Fernando. He was here way before I was and is still doing an amazing job. “It just shows that your talent never really leaves you so long as you have that passion and commitment to continue.” Russell joined Hamilton at Mercedes in 2022, out-scoring his team-mate in their first season together. He also claimed his maiden victory – Mercedes’ sole triumph of last year – at the penultimate round in Brazil. “Lewis wouldn’t have stayed if he didn’t think the team was capable of winning again,” added Russell. “That reinforces the confidence that I have in the team.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live How Max Verstappen equalled Sebastien Vettel’s record for consecutive race wins Max Verstappen reveals Sebastian Vettel prediction as he closes on GP record run Max Verstappen is one of the best drivers in F1 history – Lando Norris
2023-09-01 00:47
No. 23 A&M looks for improved offense under new coordinator Petrino in opener against New Mexico
The Aggies are looking to bounce back after a terrible 2022 season where they finished with their worst record since going 4-8 in 2008 against a New Mexico team that dropped their final nine games last year
2023-09-01 00:45
New quarterbacks steal spotlight as No. 3 Ohio State and Indiana open their seasons in Big Ten tilt
Ohio State coach Ryan Day has chosen quarterback Kyle McCord as the starter for Saturday's season opener at Indiana
2023-09-01 00:27
Mont Blanc: The Holy Grail of ultra-trail running
More than 2,000 runners will on Friday set off for the 20th edition of the Mont Blanc Ultra Trail, a hellish 170-kilometre trail run in...
2023-09-01 00:27
How many fouls do you get in an NBA game?
Fouls are an unavoidable part of every game but the NBA uses a number of penalties to discourage them. Here's how many fouls a player gets before being ejected.
2023-09-01 00:25
Pitt QB's Phil Jurkovec's college odyssey brings him to a familiar place - back home
Pitt quarterback Phil Jurkovec is hoping to make the best of his homecoming
2023-09-01 00:24
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