Author: Deutsche Presse-Agentur - Dpa
Oscar Piastri claimed his second victory of the 2025 Formula One season with a commanding performance at the Bahrain Grand Prix, leading from lights out to the checkered flag. Starting from pole, the McLaren driver never relinquished control, even after a safety car on Lap 32 wiped out his seven-second cushion over George Russell. Piastri kept his cool, fended off the Mercedes challenge at the restart and stormed away to seal the win. “It’s been an incredible weekend,” he said. “To finish the job in style today was really special. I can’t thank the team enough for the car they…
Declan Rice stole the spotlight with two sensational free kicks as Arsenal cruised to a 3-0 win over defending champions Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday. Rice struck twice from dead-ball situations in a dominant second-half display before Mikel Merino capped the night with a composed finish. Madrid’s hopes of advancing hang by a thread, worsened by Eduardo Camavinga’s stoppage-time red card for a second yellow. Speaking to Amazon Prime, Merino praised Rice’s brilliance: “We had some free kicks recently that didn’t go in. But he’s got one of…
Declan Rice stole the spotlight with two sensational free kicks as Arsenal cruised to a 3-0 win over defending champions Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday. Rice struck twice from dead-ball situations in a dominant second-half display before Mikel Merino capped the night with a composed finish. Madrid’s hopes of advancing hang by a thread, worsened by Eduardo Camavinga’s stoppage-time red card for a second yellow. Speaking to Amazon Prime, Merino praised Rice’s brilliance: “We had some free kicks recently that didn’t go in. But he’s got one of…
Declan Rice stole the spotlight with two sensational free kicks as Arsenal cruised to a 3-0 win over defending champions Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday. Rice struck twice from dead-ball situations in a dominant second-half display before Mikel Merino capped the night with a composed finish. Madrid’s hopes of advancing hang by a thread, worsened by Eduardo Camavinga’s stoppage-time red card for a second yellow. Speaking to Amazon Prime, Merino praised Rice’s brilliance: “We had some free kicks recently that didn’t go in. But he’s got one of…
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner described feeling “fragile” upon learning of his three-month doping ban, which he believes was “a bit unfair,” though he acknowledged it could have been worse. “When the ban was imposed in Doha, I felt fragile. But the support from those around me helped me get back on my feet, even though it was incredibly tough,” Sinner told Sky Italia. “I didn’t fully agree with the ban or the compromise. In the end, you have to choose the lesser of two evils, even if what I’m going through feels a bit unfair. It could have been…
World champion Max Verstappen capitalized on a surprise pole position to break McLaren’s early-season dominance with a commanding victory at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday. Verstappen’s Red Bull had enough pace to claim a 64th career victory, a fourth in a row in Suzuka and first of the season ahead of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, the latter turning 24 on the day. The closest McLaren got was in the pit lane when Verstappen and Norris exited almost side by side after getting fresh rubber. But the champion was slightly ahead and Norris was forced into the grass. A…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has voiced support for Russia’s return to international football – if a peace agreement with Ukraine is reached – calling it “something we must hope for.” Since invading Ukraine in 2022, Russia has been effectively banned from all FIFA and UEFA competitions at both club and national levels. With the United States pushing for a peace deal, Infantino expressed his desire to see Russia reintegrated into the global football community as soon as possible. Speaking at UEFA’s annual congress in Belgrade, he reflected on football’s unifying power, recalling the golden generation that won the 1992 European…
Madison Keys attributed her breakthrough victory in securing her first Grand Slam title to extensive therapy, which she said helped her achieve the mental clarity needed to fulfill her lifelong dream. The American ended Aryna Sabalenka’s hopes of a third-straight Australian Open title, seizing her moment to claim a 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 victory on Rod Laver Arena. In the Open era, only Flavia Pennetta, Ann Jones and Francesca Schiavone have won maiden grand slam titles later into their career than 29-year-old Keys, who covered her face with her hands in delight and disbelief after sending a final forehand winner fizzing…
Turkish Süper Lig powerhouse Fenerbahçe agreed on a deal Tuesday to sign Brazilian center back Diego Carlos from Aston Villa. The 31-year-old, who joined Villa from Sevilla in 2022, arrived in Istanbul on Wednesday for a medical and to discuss personal terms. Carlos has not been involved in the last five matches for Villa and the news of his impending exit was announced by the Yellow Canaries while Villa were in Champions League action against Monaco. “Our club has reached an agreement in principle with the club for the transfer of Diego Carlos, who plays for Aston Villa,” Fenerbahçe said…
Manchester United’s Turkish goalkeeper Altay Bayındır was the unlikely hero as the 10-man Red Devils beat Arsenal on penalties to reach the fourth round of the FA Cup on Sunday. Bayındır, United’s stand-in goalkeeper, saved a spot-kick from Martin Odegaard in normal time at the Emirates Stadium and produced another decisive stop in the shootout to deny Kai Havertz. The game was drawn 1-1 thanks to goals from Bruno Fernandes and Gabriel Jesus, the latter forced off with a concerning looking injury shortly afterward, with the visitors short of numbers following Diogo Dalot’s 61st-minute sending off. Joshua Zirkzee sealed the…