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  1. Audi changes team principal, Binotto back at the pit wall

    Audi changes team principal, Binotto back at the pit wall

    Jonathan Wheatley leaves Audi with immediate effect and Mattia Binotto absorbs his duties as the squad pushes to be a title contender by 2030. Rumors point Wheatley toward Aston Martin.

    2 min read
  2. The Day After: How Wisconsin Blew a 70-62 Lead and Lost to High Point

    The Day After: How Wisconsin Blew a 70-62 Lead and Lost to High Point

    Wisconsin, a 10.5-point favorite, squandered a late eight-point lead and fell 83-82 to High Point in the NCAA Tournament. Rebounding problems and a late heroics by Chase Johnston decided the game.

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  3. Kennedy Chandler Back in the NBA with 10-Day Deal from Utah Jazz

    Kennedy Chandler Back in the NBA with 10-Day Deal from Utah Jazz

    Former Tennessee guard Kennedy Chandler is signing a 10-day contract with the Utah Jazz after leading the G League in assists this season.

    1 min read
  4. Charles Barkley Jokes About College Comeback After High Point's Shocking March Madness Win

    Charles Barkley Jokes About College Comeback After High Point's Shocking March Madness Win

    After No. 11 High Point stunned No. 5 Wisconsin 83-82, Charles Barkley said the Panthers' coach and mindset made him want to suit up again. He praised their resilience, 30-win season and leadership down the stretch.

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  5. LeBron James shuts down idea Lakers are better off without him as LA strings together eight wins

    LeBron James shuts down idea Lakers are better off without him as LA strings together eight wins

    LeBron James pushed back against talk that the Lakers would improve without him, saying he has adapted his game for the team while Los Angeles rides an eight-game winning streak.

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  6. Gattuso’s 28-man Italy squad for Bergamo: surprise call for Palestra, Chiesa back

    Gattuso’s 28-man Italy squad for Bergamo: surprise call for Palestra, Chiesa back

    Gennaro Gattuso has named 28 players for Italy’s World Cup playoff semifinal against Northern Ireland in Bergamo. Newcomer Marco Palestra gets his first senior call, Federico Chiesa returns, and the Inter core of Bastoni, Barella and Dimarco stays put.

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  7. Marko Banned Verstappen From an F1 Run at the Nordschleife

    Marko Banned Verstappen From an F1 Run at the Nordschleife

    Helmut Marko says he shut down Max Verstappen's plans to demo a Formula 1 car at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, citing safety concerns. Verstappen will instead race a Mercedes GT3 in NLS2.

    2 min read
  8. Verstappen rejects link between RB21 upgrades and Red Bull's slow start

    Verstappen rejects link between RB21 upgrades and Red Bull's slow start

    Max Verstappen says Red Bull's early-season struggles are not the result of last year's RB21 upgrades. He points to past seasons and admits the team simply needs to improve as it adapts to a new power unit.

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  9. Is Audi Boss Jonathan Wheatley Heading to Aston Martin to Replace Adrian Newey?

    Is Audi Boss Jonathan Wheatley Heading to Aston Martin to Replace Adrian Newey?

    Aston Martin is linked to Audi team principal Jonathan Wheatley as a possible replacement for Adrian Newey. Teams and Wheatley have stayed quiet, Aston Martin calls it media speculation, and any move would be slowed by gardening leave and complex team power structures.

    3 min read
  10. Antonelli invites Sinner for a spin: 'A two-seater lap could work'

    Antonelli invites Sinner for a spin: 'A two-seater lap could work'

    After his China GP win, Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli chatted with Jannik Sinner on Radio2. He said the start and final laps are the tensest, praised unexpected messages from Lewis Hamilton, and joked that Sinner could try a two-seater F1 lap.

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  11. Robbie Avila Picks 'Cream Abdul-Jabbar' as the Funniest Nickname

    Robbie Avila Picks 'Cream Abdul-Jabbar' as the Funniest Nickname

    Saint Louis big man Robbie Avila says the internet outdid itself with 'Cream Abdul-Jabbar,' while also weighing in on other nicknames like 'College Jokic' and 'Larry Nerd.' He heads into the NCAA Tournament with solid stats and a 28-5 team record.

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