π Read this awesome post from BBC Sport π π Category: π Main takeaway: In response to a question about whether he would have signed with Ferrari if he had known how difficult this season would be, Hamilton said: βI do not regret the decision I made to join the team. I know that building and growing within an organization takes time, and I expected that, so yes.βHamilton joined Ferrari hoping the team would lead him to a record eighth drivers' title, but his first season was an anti-climax.The 40-year-old is hoping for a more competitive car from Ferrari next…
β¨ Discover this awesome post from BBC Sport π π Category: π‘ Main takeaway: Despite Liverpool's poor form, sources told BBC Sport that Slott's position is not under imminent threat.He has a balance in the bank after his first Premier League title-winning season, while at Anfield there is reflection that it has been a difficult summer for the club with the death of Diogo Jota and a Β£400m investment to try to revamp the squad.Sporting director Hughes and chief executive Michael Edwards were key in slot's appointment, and the Dutchman retains their support.Liverpool do not make quick decisions and have…
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Main takeaway: Judd Trump will face world number one Stephen Maguire when he begins the defense of his UK Championship title on Saturday.Trump is yet to secure any silverware in 2025 and faces tough competition in the last 32 against Maguire, who was UK champion in 2004 and also reached the final in 2007 and 2019. Record eight-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan begins his campaign on Tuesday against China's Zhou Yuelong. The Rocket, who turns 50 on the day of the quarter-finals, has won all seven of his previous…
π Read this awesome post from BBC Sport π π Category: π‘ Hereβs what youβll learn: Ireland started well at the Bir Shrestha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Mutur Rahman Cricket Ground and had 40 runs on the board by the time Paul Sterling was dismissed in the opener on the 21st. The Tector brothers, Tim and Harry, proceeded to extend Ireland's tally to 71 before the former was eventually bowled out with 32.Lorcan Tucker and Tector's remaining brother helped Ireland past 100, and Ireland were in a strong position at 105-2 when Tucker was caught off a delivery set up by…
π₯ Explore this trending post from BBC Sport π π Category: π‘ Hereβs what youβll learn: Tawfik Khalil became aware of Karl's progress two years ago when his teenage son, who was 15 like Karl, went to watch his friend play against a Bayern Under-17 team that contains the winger.Bayern Munich correspondent Khalil told BBC Sport: βWhen my son came home he said, βDaddy, itβs unbelievable. This man, Lennart Karl, scored five goals.βββIt was very clear that this child had something really special.βLast season, Karl scored 34 goals and provided 11 assists in 31 appearances for Bayern and the Germany…
π Discover this must-read post from BBC Sport π π Category: π‘ Key idea: Hooker Johan Grobbelaar, props Wilko Low and Gerhard Steenkamp, ββand Jan Kline and Franco Mostert - at blindside rather than lock - lock in a huge package.Scrum-half Morne van den Berg, center Andre Esterhuizen and winger Ethan Hooker get the nod at the back with Erasmus heading towards the strength of a bench that includes legendary lock Eben Itzeth alongside the substitute seven forwards.South Africa starts as overwhelming favorites adding wins over Japan, Italy, France and Ireland to their depth.Erasmus said: βWe knew from the beginning…
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Hereβs what youβll learn: In June 2023, the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV agreed to merge and the path to a unified sport appeared on the horizon.But the negotiations between the two rounds, which included intervention from US President Donald Trump, are still continuing after two and a half years. Northern Ireland's McIlroy, 36, appealed to Europe's biggest stars to "step up" and support the DP World Tour earlier this month.βAs someone who supports the traditional structure of men's professional golf, we have to realize that…
π₯ Discover this awesome post from BBC Sport π π Category: π‘ Key idea: Verstappen, meanwhile, staged an impressive comeback after being 104 points off the pace after the Dutch Grand Prix, the race before Italy.βI feel the same now as I did before Mexico when I wasn't leading,β Norris said. βI feel the same as I did in Austin when I still felt good in the car, but Max still won the race.βI really don't feel any different in the car than before I drove the car and now when I drive it.βPiastri has not won a race since…
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Key idea: Keller, who led the consortium that bought Strasbourg for one euro in 2012, helped revive the club, which was playing in the amateur fourth division, after financial collapse. They returned to Ligue 1 within five years, and are now competing on the European stage β two years after entering into a partnership with Chelsea.βDiscussions with Behdad Eghbali and Todd Buhli revolved around how to create a smart, multi-club model from the start, while using more financial muscle,β Keller said.βWe have improved every year and were in…
π₯ Explore this awesome post from BBC Sport π π Category: π Hereβs what youβll learn: The 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest at home on Saturday was bad, but the loss to PSV Eindhoven was the lowest point of Liverpool's season. Josh Sexton, of Liverpool fan group Anfield Wrap, told BBC Sport: βLiverpool seem to keep finding ways to reach new lows under Arne Slott, and this of course leads to questions about the manager's future.β"He will accept that as part of the pressure that comes with such a high-profile job, but now the bigger question is: Is he the…
