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  1. Verstappen: I'm Not Quitting F1, Just Shopping for More Fun

    Verstappen: I'm Not Quitting F1, Just Shopping for More Fun

    Max says he’s not leaving F1, but the new engines are killing his vibe. He’s talking with the FIA and filling the fun gap with Nordschleife and other races.
    2 min read
  2. Shanghai Alarm Clock: When the 2026 Chinese GP Actually Starts

    Shanghai Alarm Clock: When the 2026 Chinese GP Actually Starts

    The Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai hits the track Sunday March 15 — 56 laps, starts 15:00 local time (07:00 GMT). Set your alarm, and maybe coffee on standby.
    1 min read
  3. Ferrari's 'Macarena' Wing Heads to Shanghai, Hamilton Says It's Ready to Party

    Ferrari's 'Macarena' Wing Heads to Shanghai, Hamilton Says It's Ready to Party

    Ferrari's upside-down 'macarena' rear wing is bound for the Chinese GP after Hamilton tested it in Bahrain. It could add 5-8 kph and was flown in as cabin baggage.
    2 min read
  4. Leclerc Says Ferrari's Superman Starts Are Probably a Phase

    Leclerc Says Ferrari's Superman Starts Are Probably a Phase

    After rocketing to the lead in Australia, Leclerc warns Ferrari's quick starts won't stay magical once rivals tune their engines.
    2 min read
  5. Kawhi’s Night Out: 45 Points, Near-Brawl and a Few Unexpected Comebacks

    Kawhi’s Night Out: 45 Points, Near-Brawl and a Few Unexpected Comebacks

    Kawhi explodes for 45 as Clippers cruise, Jokic racks up another triple-double, and the Knicks storm back to beat the Jazz.
    2 min read
  6. Verstappen Says Mario Kart Is His Cheap Simulator — And He’s Hunting Bigger Fun Than F1 Right Now

    Verstappen Says Mario Kart Is His Cheap Simulator — And He’s Hunting Bigger Fun Than F1 Right Now

    Max is not quitting F1, he just wants to have fun. Mario Kart practice, Nürburgring plans and talks with F1/FIA about 2027 fixes.
    2 min read
  7. Lemon Pepper, TI and the Night the NBA Got Shy About Magic City

    Lemon Pepper, TI and the Night the NBA Got Shy About Magic City

    The Hawks booked Magic City Night — TI, hoodies and lemon pepper wings. The NBA pulled the plug after player complaints, leaving Atlanta annoyed and hungry.
    4 min read
  8. Same XV, Same Hopes: Wales Keep Unchanged Side for Italy Clash

    Same XV, Same Hopes: Wales Keep Unchanged Side for Italy Clash

    Steve Tandy sticks with the same starting XV as Wales chase a much-needed Six Nations win at the Principality Stadium.
    2 min read
  9. 17 Bad Calls from the College Sports Roundtable (We Broke Them Down)

    17 Bad Calls from the College Sports Roundtable (We Broke Them Down)

    At a White House meeting on college sports, 17 claims were false or misleading. Here’s a plain, slightly sarcastic breakdown so you don’t have to guess.
    4 min read
  10. Six-Goal Sunburn and a San Siro Date: Atalanta Tries to Act Tough Again

    Six-Goal Sunburn and a San Siro Date: Atalanta Tries to Act Tough Again

    After a 6-1 Bayern humiliation, Atalanta travel to Inter to reboot their Serie A hopes, while surprise Como keeps dreaming of European nights.
    3 min read
  11. Alonso: When F1 Became Battery Management, Not Bravery

    Alonso: When F1 Became Battery Management, Not Bravery

    Alonso says Aston Martin Honda are in survival mode: vibrations frying batteries, missing parts, and too few laps. He misses the old, hair-raising F1.
    2 min read