A rules tweak for the Monaco Grand Prix teased drama and chaos but ultimately left Formula 1’s drivers bored, angry or frustrated, with Carlos Sainz saying the new format was too easy for teams to “manipulate.”
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F1’s Leclerc, Norris rule out Indy 500 attempt
After battling for victory at one of Sunday’s two famous races, podium finishers Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri all said they had no interest in ever trying to win the Indy 500.
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Ashwin: Pant should not have withdrawn Rathi’s appeal
Ashwin said Pant’s reversal and the dialogue around it might make the bowler feel “small”
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Texas Tech transfer Williams commits to NC State
Texas Tech transfer Darrion Williams, arguably the best available player in the portal, has committed to NC State, he announced on social media Thursday.
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Hamilton: Monaco ‘miserable’; comms issues return
Lewis Hamilton bemoaned a “miserable” Monaco Grand Prix where he was “nowhere,” while the Briton also once again questioned Ferrari’s communication during the race.
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Norris’ win in Monaco has reset F1, McLaren title fight
Preseason title favorite Lando Norris was losing steam to teammate Oscar Piastri. That’s no longer the case.
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Touted Wilkins picks Duke, reclassifies to 2025
Top-25 recruit Sebastian Wilkins has committed to Duke and will reclassify into the 2025 class, adding to the Blue Devils’ top-ranked recruiting class.
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Astros’ Blanco having elbow surgery, done for ’25
Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco, who is 3-4 with a 4.10 ERA this season, will have surgery on his right elbow and will miss the remainder of the 2025 season.
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Ailing Ruud ousted, Alcaraz advances at French
Clearly hampered by a bad left knee, two-time French Open finalist Casper Ruud dropped 13 of the last 14 games while losing 2-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-0 to Nuno Borges in the second round. Carlos Alcaraz overcame a one-set blip to defeat Fábián Marozsán.
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Raducanu outclassed by Swiatek at Roland Garros
Emma Raducanu was outclassed in the second round of the French Open by Iga Swiatek as the reigning champion won 6-1, 6-2 on Wednesday at Roland Garros.