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‘Distraught’ Russell vows to bounce back after Antonelli title win

George Russell has vowed to bounce back after Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admitted his driver was suffering a "catastrophic moment" with team-mate Kimi Antonelli celebrating winning the world championship. Russell, 28, was the heavy pre-season title favourite but Antonelli turned the tables on his experienced colleague to become the youngest champion in F1 history.

Yahoo Sports · 1h ago
Russell Westbrook’s emotional reaction to Thunder announcing jersey retirement

Future Hall of Fame guard Russell Westbrook responded to the Oklahoma City Thunder retiring his No. 0 jersey when the team faces defending champion New York Knicks on February 7 at Paycom Center. Thunder GM Sam Presti teased Westbrook’s retirement ceremony ahead of the 2026-27 season, when Russell announced his retirement. Westbrook is honored to […] The post Russell Westbrook’s emotional reaction to Thunder announcing jersey retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · 1h ago
The Revamped Villanova Wildcats Boast Greater Depth In 2026-27

In his first year at Villanova, Head Coach Kevin Willard went 24-9 and led the Wildcats back to the NCAA tournament for the first time since Jay Wright's final season in 2022. Nova finished third in the Big East last year. Even so, they were well behind back-to-back champion St. John's and the since-retooled UConn …

Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
Is Jets head coach Scott Arniel on the hot seat after 9 straight losses?

The Winnipeg Jets are in complete free fall . After starting the season with four victories in six games, they haven’t won since, dropping nine consecutive contests — seven of those in regulation — since Oct. 15. The latest loss, a 7-0 beatdown at the hands of the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday afternoon, was maybe the […] The post Is Jets head coach Scott Arniel on the hot seat after 9 straight losses? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
Mavericks rumors: Kyrie Irving trade suitors won’t like this ‘very, very happy’ update

The Dallas Mavericks have another reason to feel confident about Kyrie Irving’s future, even as trade speculation continues surrounding the veteran guard. Irving reportedly enjoys playing alongside Cooper Flagg, whose growing confidence as a ball handler has made life easier for the former NBA champion. According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, Irving is […] The post Mavericks rumors: Kyrie Irving trade suitors won’t like this ‘very, very happy’ update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
Is Jalen Johnson playing tonight? Hawks vs. Pacers injury report

The Atlanta Hawks were a sneaky squad last season, catching fire in late February and becoming the only team to hold a series lead over the eventual NBA champion New York Knicks during the 2026 playoffs, but their spring surge does not necessarily forecast sustained success. A more robust Eastern Conference forces this franchise to prove itself […] The post Is Jalen Johnson playing tonight? Hawks vs. Pacers injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · 8h ago
Women’s college basketball predictions: Who’s making the 2026-27 Final Four? Our experts pick

Last season gave us a new champion in the modern era when UCLA won the NCAA Tournament crown. But will the giants of the sport be back on top this season? Or will we have another breakout season? Our experts — Annie Costabile, Brian Hamilton, Chantel Jennings and Sabreena Merchant — studied the women’s college basketball landscape as the season tips off. Who will be the player of the year and freshman of the year? Any surprises? Who do they have as Final Four picks and champions? Leave your pick

Yahoo Sports · 11h ago
Antonelli proves doubters wrong as he becomes F1's youngest champion

After Kimi Antonelli completed his debut Formula One season at the end of 2025, he wasn't exactly seen Mercedes' safest bet for a first drivers' title since 2020 - when Lewis Hamilton sealed a record-equalling seventh championship. The Italian claimed his first three podiums, but failed to score in 10 races and Mercedes faced calls to replace the young driver, having promoted him after just three seasons in junior single-seaters.

Yahoo Sports · 12h ago
Antonelli couldn't see through tears on final lap of Mexican GP

Newly-crowned Formula One world champion Kimi Antonelli said he couldn't see through his tears on the final lap of the Mexican Grand Prix, as he was overcome with emotion shortly before claiming his maiden title. Antonelli finished third behind race winner Max Verstappen of Red Bull and the Ferrari of Lewis Hamilton, but that was enough to become the sports' youngest-ever champion.

Yahoo Sports · 12h ago
Wolff hails world champion Antonelli as role model in blast at F1’s ‘entitled moaners’

Mercedes team principal hits out at ‘selfish’ drivers Antonelli says he will keep No 12 on his car next season The Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff, has described his Formula One world champion Kimi Antonelli as a new kind of racing driver who represents the future of the sport, comparing him scathingly to what he called some of the entitled moaners on the grid and declaring “selfless, ruthless” drivers now dead to F1. Antonelli secured his first world championship in Mexico City on Sunday, completing an extraordinary achievement in becoming, at 20 years old, the youngest F1 champion in only his second season in the sport. The Italian’s attitude, enthusiasm and sense of fair play have been notable in what was a revelatory season for a driver so young and Wolff believed he had proved to be a gamechanger in more ways than one. Continue reading...

The Guardian · 13h ago
How Kimi Antonelli saw off the grid to become F1’s youngest world champion

Mercedes driver makes history at 20 years old by exceeding all expectations in only his second season Before the 2026 season had begun there was something of a consensus within Formula One. Mercedes appeared to have the fastest car and George Russell was favourite for the title. Beside him in what was indeed a dominant Mercedes, his teenage teammate, Kimi Antonelli, was the prodigious talent who was expected to require honing after a tricky rookie season. Said consensus lasted one race, by the sixth it had been turned on its head and Antonelli was squarely on his way to being champion. Few had doubted that the then 19-year-old Italian would prove to be strong in a car that for the first two-thirds of the season was the class of the field but for Antonelli to come out of the blocks with such verve, aggressive skill and also the judgment and at times maturity of a veteran was revelatory. As the youngest F1 world champion and Italy’s first since Alberto Ascari in 1953, Antonelli made history this year but it was the way he did it which truly caught the eye. Continue reading...

The Guardian · 14h ago
‘Distraught’ Russell skips media duties after Kimi Antonelli title win

George Russell skipped media duties after the Mexico City Grand Prix as boss Toto Wolff admitted his driver was suffering a “catastrophic moment” with team-mate Kimi Antonelli celebrating winning the world championship. Russell, 28, was the heavy pre-season title favourite but Antonelli has turned the tables on his experienced team-mate to become the youngest champion in F1 history.

Yahoo Sports · 14h ago
Stipe Miocic Praises Tom Aspinall for Vacating UFC Belt

Former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic praised Tom Aspinall for vacating his belt and letting the division move on due to his injury.Aspinall suffered an eye injury after being poked in the eye by Ciryl Gane in their UFC 321 heavyweight title fight in October 2025. The fight ended in a No Contest, and after […] The post Stipe Miocic Praises Tom Aspinall for Vacating UFC Belt appeared first on HEAVY.

Yahoo Sports · 17h ago
8 Tennis Players Retire in October 2026

October was one of the busiest months of tennis farewells. Eight prominent tennis players retired from the sport, including a three-time Grand Slam champion. On that note, we have the complete list. 8 Tennis Players Retire in October 2026 1. Ana Bogdan Of the eight names on this list, Ana Bogdan's retirement was probably the …

Yahoo Sports · 18h ago
Yankees Coach On The Verge Of Landing With Rival Club After World Series

The New York Yankees are in offseason mode following their disappointing loss in the postseason to the eventual American League champion Tampa Bay Rays.While next year’s Yankees roster won’t look the same as the roster that helped deliver 93 wins in 2026, one figure who has already been confirmed to return for 2027 is manager […] The post Yankees Coach On The Verge Of Landing With Rival Club After World Series appeared first on HEAVY.

Yahoo Sports · 18h ago
‘I’m gonna fix that’- Tom Brady breaks apology promise with second live-TV slip-up

Tom Brady has found himself in trouble again after appearing to swear during FOX’s NFL Sunday pregame show, despite previously apologising for his language and promising to clean it up. The seven-time Super Bowl champion made the slip during a trivia segment about career passing records, reacting after incorrectly answering a question alongside Drew Brees and the studio crew.

Yahoo Sports · 19h ago