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Reddick’s Daytona 500 win a buzzer-beater befitting of his boss: Michael Jordan
Thanks to a buzzer-beater move befitting of boss Michael Jordan, Tyler Reddick won the biggest race in NASCAR: the Daytona 500.
F1 boss: Verstappen won’t quit over new rules
Stefano Domenicali is certain Max Verstappen will not quit the sport over its controversial and already-maligned new rules, which he has urged fans to “stay calm” about.
Norris now agrees with Verstappen: ‘Not purest F1’
Lando Norris has said his comments about Max Verstappen and the new Formula 1 rules were “to see the reaction of everyone” and that he in fact shares the four-time world champion’s negative outlook on the 2026 cars.
Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli tops timesheets in Bahrain testing
Kimi Antonelli kept Mercedes at the top of the timesheets on the penultimate day of preseason testing in Bahrain after lowering the overall benchmark lap time to a 1:32.803.
Wolff hits out at ‘bulls—‘ Mercedes speculation
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has snapped back at “utter bulls—” about a potential fuel problem a day after the FIA proposed a midseason rule change over the team’s engine controversy.
F1 testing: Mercedes set the pace, Lewis Hamilton causes red flag to end final day – as it happened
Mercedes, Red Bull, McLaren and Ferrari all appear evenly matched after a fascinating three days of preseason testing, and you can recap it all with ESPN below.
Porzingis rusty but provides spark in Dubs debut
Kristaps Porzingis, making his Warriors debut in his first game since Jan. 7, opened slow but made an impact in his 17 minutes, scoring 12 points in a 121-110 loss to the Celtics.
Booker leaves Suns’ loss to Spurs with sore hip
Suns guard Devin Booker was ruled out in the first half Thursday night because of right hip soreness.
Why the Lakers’ quiet trade deadline could make for an explosive offseason
With LeBron James’ uncertain future, draft assets and significant cap space this summer, the Lakers are set up to be a major offseason player — and maybe even try to land Giannis Antetokounmpo.
