Formula 1’s new era was always going to bring questions, but its first week of serious running has raised more than most. With one more preseason test in Bahrain still to come, ESPN makes sense of a fascinating three days in Sakhir.
Author: Bsky Feeder
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Ferrari impress as Leclerc leads F1 testing times
Charles Leclerc ensured Ferrari ended preseason testing in style with a scintillating set of late laps in Bahrain that will increase hype around the Italian team’s 2026 chances.
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Broncos owners acquire minority share of Rockies
The Rockies are bringing in Broncos owners Greg Penner and Carrie Walton Penner through a minority investment, with multiple reports saying they are purchasing about 40% of the team.
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Cubs OF Suzuki set for season debut vs. Pirates
Cubs OF Seiya Suzuki has has been activated from the IL after missing the start of the season with a sprained knee and in the lineup for Friday’s series opener against the Pirates.
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Woakes, Smith counterattack with bat after Sussex gain upper hand
Enterprising half-centuries stem the tide but hosts remain happier of two teams at the close
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Cal’s Pippen back to B1G, commits to Ohio State
Cal sophomore guard Justin Pippen, who spent his freshman year at Michigan before heading to Berkley, is transferring to Ohio State, his agents at WME Basketball told ESPN.
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Angels’ Stephenson out for season due to elbow
Angels right-hander Robert Stephenson will miss the 2026 season after having ligament and flexor tendon repair surgery on his right elbow.
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Fleming: ‘Criticism is fair when you don’t do well’
“We just need a little bit of confidence and a bit of evidence, and that comes from getting across the line. And we haven’t been too far off”
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Study: MLB average salary hits record $5.34M
Major League Baseball’s average salary rose 3.4% on Opening Day to a record $5.34 million, according to a study by The Associated Press, and the New York Mets topped spending at the season’s start for the fourth straight year.
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Hazlewood returns as Royals ask RCB to bat in rain-hit game
Key player from the title win in 2025 is back fit and slots in for Duffy