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NORMAN — Oklahoma wide receiver Javonnie Gibson is sidelined following a broken leg sustained during spring practice, confirmed by head coach Brent Venables. Gibson underwent surgery and may return in time for the season opener against Illinois State on Aug. 30, providing optimism for the Sooners as he had emerged as the top receiver. His injury opens opportunities for younger players like Manny Choice and Elijah Thomas, but the team values Gibson's leadership and positive...

Summary Oscar Piastri of McLaren secured pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix, marking the third time in four races that a McLaren driver will start at the front. Piastri, who outperformed his teammate Lando Norris, will lead the race despite George Russell initially qualifying second; Russell and teammate Kimi Antonelli both received one-place grid penalties for a pit lane violation, causing Russell to start third and Antonelli to drop to fifth. Piastri expressed his...

Pierre Gasly expressed surprise at his strong qualifying performance in Bahrain, where he will start the race from the third row of the grid. The Alpine driver finished fifth, just 0.3 seconds off the pole position pace, and was promoted to fourth due to Andrea Kimi Antonelli's grid penalty, placing him ahead of Lando Norris and Max Verstappen. Gasly remains optimistic, stating, “If we can be a pain ...” as he looks forward to the...

In a less dramatic match compared to their recent Champions League triumph, Arsenal faced Brentford, making five changes to their lineup. Despite a laborious performance, Arsenal took the lead through Thomas Partey, following an impressive run by Declan Rice, but Brentford equalized with a goal from Yoane Wissa. The match felt like an interlude for Arsenal, who were managing their squad ahead of a crucial return leg in Madrid, leaving fans with a sense of...

Oscar Piastri secured pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix, showcasing McLaren's strength, although teammate Lando Norris could only manage sixth. George Russell of Mercedes claimed second, followed by Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in third and Russell's teammate Kimi Antonelli in fourth, while Max Verstappen struggled with his Red Bull in seventh due to car issues. Piastri expressed confidence in his performance, while Norris faced challenges, indicating a competitive race ahead with tire management expected to...

In the Scottish Grand National, last year's winner Macdermott tragically became one of two fatalities, along with The Kniphand, during a tumultuous race that saw only eight finishers from 23 runners. Despite Macdermott's bid to defend his title, he was pulled up before the 10th fence, while jockey Harry Atkins was stood down after being knocked unconscious. Captain Cody, trained by Willie Mullins, emerged victorious, solidifying Mullins' position in the race for the British trainers’...