To few in F1's surprise, Verstappen overstepped in Mexico

Jaguars shock the NFL with stunning trade with Browns to get to No. 2 As the 2025 NFL Draft approached, the Jacksonville Jaguars made a surprising move by trading with the Cleveland Browns to acquire the No. 2 overall pick, rather than trading down from No. 5. The Jaguars, under new general manager James Gladstone, are expected to select Colorado WR/CB Travis Hunter Jr., utilizing him on both offense and defense. The trade involved the...

The NFL’s smallest town is showing up in a big way. The NFL Draft's relocation to various cities has enhanced fan engagement, allowing attendees to experience the event live, rather than in its traditional New York setting. Despite concerns about turnout in Green Bay, which has no early picks and is the NFL's smallest city, the crowd at Lambeau Field was remarkable, featuring thousands of fans, including notable Vikings supporters. This year's gathering has been...

Tonight, the NFL Draft selection process in Green Bay begins at 8 PM ET, with viewers eager to see who will be the first pick. Anticipation builds as the announcement of the Tennessee Titans selecting Cooper Flagg from Duke is humorously noted, highlighting the mix-up in expectations regarding the draft. For any thoughts or comments on the event, readers are encouraged to email beau.dure@theguardian.com. Full Article

Maxence Lacroix, the Crystal Palace defender, views the upcoming FA Cup semi-final against Aston Villa as just another match, though his mother feels more stressed. Growing up in Ajat, Lacroix transitioned from the Clairefontaine academy to professional football in Germany before joining Palace, where he has become a key player under Oliver Glasner. With aspirations of joining the national team, Lacroix emphasizes the importance of team spirit and shared Christian values among teammates, fostering unity...

Former NFL star Shannon Sharpe is stepping away from his ESPN analyst duties following a lawsuit filed by a woman alleging he raped her during a two-year consensual relationship that began when she was 20. Sharpe, who has denied the allegations and claims the relationship was consensual, stated he is temporarily stepping aside to focus on his family and respond to what he calls false claims. The woman is seeking $50 million in damages and...

SummaryLisa Nandy, the culture, media and sport secretary, is set to approve David Kogan as the chair of the new Independent Football Regulator (IFR), with an agreement nearing completion. Kogan, a media expert with experience in negotiating TV rights deals for various football organizations, has ties to Labour and is expected to face a parliamentary confirmation hearing. The IFR, established following the European Super League controversy, has the backing of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer...