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Racing timing is right for Vettel, says Red Bull boss
Formula 1 will miss Sebastian Vettel when he retires at the end of the season, but the four-time world champion has timed it right, Red Bull boss Christian Horner said on Saturday. Horner had a close relationship with the German, winning four consecutive titles with Red Bull from 2010-13 and also most of his 53 wins.
MLB Roundup: Mariners rally late, end losing streak against Astros
Pinch-hitter Abraham Toro delivered a two-out, two-run single as the Seattle Mariners turned a ninth-inning rally into a 5-4 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday. Toro turned on a first-pitch slider from Astros closer Ryan Pressly (3-3) and drove in Jesse Winker and Adam Frazier to close a one-run deficit and help the Mariners counter a five-game sled to end Houston.
Motorsport former race director Masi received death threats following Abu Dhabi decision
Former race director Michael Masi revealed he had received online death threats following last year’s controversy that allowed Max Verstappen to clinch the Formula 1 world title. The Australian changed the safety car restart procedure at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in late December, a move that presented Red Bull’s Verstappen with the crown and denied Mercedes-Lewis Hamilton a record eighth title in the process.
Football England versus Germany is a “fairytale game”, says Williamson
The final of the Women’s Championship between England and Germany is a “fairytale match given the history between the teams,” said England captain Leah Williamson on Saturday. Hosts England and eight-time champions Germany meet for the second time at a packed Wembley Stadium on Sunday after the Germans won 6-2 in 2009.
Mixed Martial Arts-Nunes blasts Pena to reclaim UFC bantamweight crown
Amanda Nunes hosted a mixed martial arts clinic Saturday at the American Airlines Center in Dallas in front of a crowd of 19,442 in front of a crowd of 19,442 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas to defeat Julianna Pena by unanimous decision after a thrilling five round bout and take the bantamweight title recapture. Nunes’ five-year tenure as bantamweight champion came to an end when she lost the belt to Venezuela’s Pena in December 2021, but the Brazilian recaptured it on Saturday with an impressive masterclass before moving the fight to the mat and a series of dangerous ones Fight survived submission attempts from Pena.
Ex-Tokyo 2020 Board Member Receives More Payments From Olympic Sponsor – Media
A company run by a former Tokyo Olympics organizer received more than $1 million from games sponsor AOKI Holdings Inc, in addition to payments from the suit retailer under investigation by Tokyo prosecutors, Japanese media said. AOKI paid about 230 million yen (US$1.7 million) in the fall of 2017 to a subsidiary of advertising agency Dentsu, which was later transferred to a company owned by Haruyuki Takahashi, a former board member of the Tokyo 2020 organizing committee, the Nikkei Business Daily, said Saturday.
Soccer-Ronaldo back in United squad for Rayo Vallecano: Ten Hag
Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo will return to the squad for Sunday’s final pre-season friendly against Rayo Vallecano, manager Erik ten Hag said. Ronaldo’s future at United has been the subject of speculation after British media reported he had told the club he wanted to leave to play in the Champions League. United will compete in the second tier Europa League this season.
Football is my safe place from off-field setbacks, says England’s Mead
England striker Beth Mead has described football as her “safe space” from setbacks off the field and said she uses the sport as an escape from difficulties in her personal life and to bounce back from disappointment. The 27-year-old, who missed out on selection for the Tokyo Olympics last year, tops the European Championship goalscoring charts ahead of his encounter with eight-time champions Germany at Wembley on Sunday.
The boxing match against Jake Paul was canceled due to Rahman’s weight issues
Jake Paul’s boxing match next week at Madison Square Garden has been canceled due to a weight issue with opponent Hasim Rahman Jr., his promotion team said in a statement on Saturday. According to Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), Rahman had signed an agreement on July 6 to fight at 200 pounds (90.72 kg) and weigh 216 pounds the next day, but vowed to keep the weight for the August 6 fight to reach.
Golf-Stenson happy to shake off ’emotional’ week to lead in Bedminster
Henrik Stenson said he was pleased with his LIV golf debut after enduring an “emotional” week to go three shots clear into the finals at Sunday’s event in Bedminster, New Jersey, 10 days after him the European Ryder Cup captaincy had been stripped. The Swede balanced a double bogey on the third hole with an eagle putt, then carded four birdies for a 2-under 69 at a windy Trump National Golf Club to go three shots clear of former world number one Dustin Johnson.
(With agency contributions.)