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South Carolina's Ashlyn Watkins, a pivotal player on the 2024 national championship team, will sit out the upcoming season to focus on her well-being. After struggling with injuries and legal issues last year, she announced her decision on Instagram, expressing gratitude for the support she's received and her commitment to returning for the 2026-27 season. Want More Context? 🔎

South Carolina women's basketball forward Ashlyn Watkins has announced she will take a year off and not play during the 2025-26 season, focusing on personal growth after a challenging year, including an ACL injury. Coach Dawn Staley emphasized the program's support for Watkins as she works on her recovery, with plans for her to return in the 2026-27 season. Want More Context? 🔎

Mercedes matched its worst-ever qualifying result in 350 Formula 1 sessions ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix sprint race, with George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli starting from 13th and 20th positions, respectively. This disappointing performance mirrors a previous low at the Red Bull Ring, where Russell and Lewis Hamilton qualified 15th and 18th. Want More Context? 🔎

Max Verstappen struggled in the Belgian Grand Prix sprint qualifying, losing nearly four tenths in the second sector and failing to challenge Oscar Piastri for pole position. Despite McLaren's dominance in all session segments, Verstappen secured second place as McLaren's drivers, including Piastri, faced execution issues. Want More Context? 🔎

McLaren's Oscar Piastri overcame an early setback due to a laptime deletion for track limits to secure pole position for the sprint race at the Belgian Grand Prix. He clocked a remarkable 1m40.510s in the final qualifying segment, finishing nearly five tenths ahead of Red Bull's reigning champion, Max Verstappen. Want More Context? 🔎

Formula E has reached an agreement that may extend its exclusivity as the only all-electric FIA championship until 2053, ahead of the 2024-25 season finale in London. This deal, made with the FIA and majority owner Liberty Global, prevents other series like Formula 1 from introducing fully electric competitions. Want More Context? 🔎