NBA Power Rankings: Celtics and Clippers riding high into the new year

Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone acknowledged his team's strong competition in various tournaments this season, despite their recent Copa del Rey elimination by Barcelona. The team's loss follows previous exits from the Champions League and a nine-point gap in LaLiga standings. Defender José María Giménez expressed the need to accept the reality of their situation and continue striving for success in the league. Full Article

Lando Norris believes McLaren has the strongest driver line-up on the Formula 1 grid, with himself and team-mate Oscar Piastri pushing each other to success. They have won the first two races of the 2025 season and are in a season-long title battle. Norris emphasized the advantage of having two strong drivers compared to other teams with a less balanced driver pairing. He also mentioned that McLaren's consistency in retaining their driver line-up gives them...

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is aiming for a treble after defeating Atlético Madrid 1-0 to reach the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid, leading LaLiga and facing Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. Flick remains focused on upcoming matches, emphasizing the team's improvement since a key loss to Atlético in December as they strive to continue their successful season and secure more titles. Barcelona's 5-4 aggregate win showcased their strong defense and belief in...

The Grand National 2025 will take place on Saturday, 5 April at Aintree racecourse in Liverpool, as part of a three-day festival of racing starting on Thursday, 3 April. The race will feature a maximum of 34 horses on the challenging triangular-shaped course, with the big race beginning at 4pm BST. Key contenders include I Am Maximus, Inothewayurthinkin, and Lossiemouth, with excitement building for a star-studded card on Thursday, including a highly anticipated Aintree Hurdle...

Ten groups have submitted bids to the NFL to invest in new women's and men's professional flag football leagues, with bids closing soon. Investors include Alexis Ohanian's 776, TKO Group Holdings, Avenue Capital Group, Ice Cube and Jeff Kwatinetz, Connect Ventures, and SMAC Entertainment. The NFL sees flag football as a way to attract new fans, support its inclusion in the Olympics in 2028, and promote growth in the sport, with increasing participation numbers among...

In the 2025 women's Final Four, defending champion South Carolina will face Texas, while UConn will take on UCLA. UConn's Paige Bueckers has been a standout player, leading her team to the semifinals with her scoring and all-around play. UCLA's Lauren Betts has been dominant in the paint, helping the Bruins reach their first Final Four since 1979. Experts predict a close matchup between UConn and UCLA, with UConn favored to win, but UCLA's focus...