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  • All women’s 100 meter quarterfinals from 2025 NCAA outdoor track and field championships

    All women’s 100 meter quarterfinals from 2025 NCAA outdoor track and field championships

    The 2025 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, held at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, showcased an exhilarating series of quarterfinal heats in the women’s 100-meter dash. This phase of the competition was marked by exceptional performances from both seasoned athletes and emerging talents, setting the stage for a highly competitive semifinal round.

     

    Quarterfinal Highlights

     

    In Heat 1, Jadyn Mays of Oregon led the pack with a time of 11.04 seconds, securing her spot in the semifinals. Close behind was Leah Bertrand from Ohio State, clocking in at 11.17 seconds, and Iyana Gray of TCU, who posted an 11.18-second finish. These athletes demonstrated remarkable speed and composure, advancing confidently to the next round.

     

    Heat 2 featured a standout performance by Brianna Lyston of LSU, who completed the race in 10.99 seconds. Kaila Jackson from Georgia followed with a time of 11.04 seconds, while Rosemary Chukwuma of Texas Tech secured her advancement with an 11.16-second finish. Thelma Davies of LSU also moved forward, recording a time of 11.18 seconds.

     

    In Heat 3, McKenzie Long of Ole Miss delivered an impressive performance, finishing in 10.91 seconds. Tima Godbless from LSU followed with a time of 11.08 seconds, and Alyssa Colbert of Texas Tech completed the heat in 11.18 seconds. These athletes showcased their sprinting prowess, earning their places in the semifinals.

     

     

     

    McKenzie Long’s 10.91-second finish in Heat 3 was the fastest among all quarterfinal heats, highlighting her as a formidable contender in the competition. Brianna Lyston’s sub-11-second performance in Heat 2 also underscored her exceptional speed and potential for success in the upcoming rounds.

     

    The depth of talent in the quarterfinals was evident, with multiple athletes posting times that positioned them as strong competitors for the semifinals. The close finishes and competitive spirit displayed across all heats set the stage for an exciting progression in the championship.

     

    Looking Ahead

     

    As the competition advances to the semifinals, the athletes who emerged from the quarterfinals will face increased challenges and heightened competition. The performances in the quarterfinals have set a high standard, and the upcoming races promise to deliver thrilling moments and showcase the pinnacle of collegiate sprinting talent.

     

    The 2025 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships continue to be a platform where emerging and established athletes demonstrate their skills, determination, and competitive spirit. The women’s 100-meter dash quarterfinals have not only highlighted individual excellence but have also set the tone for the exciting races

     

     

  • Needs no interpretation’ – what Allegri told Leao and Milan in first meeting – SempreMilan

    Needs no interpretation’ – what Allegri told Leao and Milan in first meeting – SempreMilan

     

    Theo Hernandez and Tijjani Reijnders seem to be about to say goodbye to AC Milan, but Rafael Leao will not, at least in Massimiliano Allegri’s mind.

     

    According to this morning’s edition of Corriere dello Sport (via MilanNews), many things will change at Milan this summer compared to the season just ended. However, this revolution will absolutely not affect Leao, who instead will be one of the pillars of Allegri’s second tenure at the club.

     

    What Allegri told Milan

    The new coach has never hidden his admiration for the Portuguese winger, to the point that during his time at Juventus he even showered him with compliments as an opponent.

     

    We can therefore say with a degree of certainty that Allegri wishes to build around him in the present. It seems like it could be a good fit on paper, given that the Italian has always focused on having a tough defence and a counter-attacking threat.

     

    In the first discussions after his return to the Rossoneri, Allegri spoke to Leao, both directly and through the club, sending him a clear message that ‘needs no interpretation’: “I want him to stay.” To paraphrase: Leao must stay because he will be central to the new Milan.

     

    Allegri intends to smooth out his flaws and enhance his qualities, to give life to a project that can bring the Rossoneri team back to the top of Italy first and then, why not, Europe.

  • ATHLOS League in 2026: Sha’Carri Richardson, Gabby Thomas, and Davis-Woodhall team up as advisor owners in new track competition

    ATHLOS League in 2026: Sha’Carri Richardson, Gabby Thomas, and Davis-Woodhall team up as advisor owners in new track competition

     

    Sha’Carri Richardson, Gabby Thomas, and Tara Davis-Woodhall

    ATHLOS to begin women’s only Track and Field League in 2026 with Olympic champions Sha’Carri Richardson, Gabby Thomas, and Tara Davis-Woodhall to serve as advisor owners

    Starting in 2026, ATHLOS will run a team-based women’s track and field league with multiple meets featuring Olympic champions Sha’Carri Richardson, Gabby Thomas, and Tara Davis-Woodhall as advisor owners.

     

    The announcement was made after world 100m champion Richardson was unveiled as the latest headliner for this year’s meet in October.

     

    Athlos founder Alexis Ohanian said in a statement: “Gabby, Sha’Carri, and Tara represent a new generation of athletes who have put this sport on their shoulders and deserve to be compensated for being the standard-bearers. We were focused on bringing them into the League as founding owners to ensure we’re building a League that our athletes will love.”

     

    The new developments indicate that Richardson, Thomas, and Davis-Woodhall will serve as advisor-owners in an expansion to a team-based women’s track and field league with multiple meets in 2026.

     

    This means ATHLOS will shift to a team-based model “designed for and by athletes, tailored to a modern fanbase” and will have multiple meets in different cities + a final championship event after the conclusion of the World Athletics season.

     

    The record-breaking women’s-only track day meet started by Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, successfully debuted on September 26, 2024, at the Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island in New York City, and featured some of the fastest women in the world including Olympic champions and World Record holders.

     

    With an offer of the largest-ever purse for a women-only competition of $60,000 for each race winner, the organizers modernized the sport by combining “competition with entertainment, including a performance by top musician Megan Thee Stallion after the last race, that drew “near-universal praise” from participants and fans globally.

     

    ATHLOS over GST: Gabby Thomas’ surprising reference of ‘changing the game’ after World Athletics Ultimate Championship big money reveal

    ATHLOS over GST: Gabby Thomas’ surprising reference of ‘changing the game’ after World Athletics Ultimate Championship big money reveal

    The second edition will be held at the same venue in New York, slated for October 2025.

  • Recent Lions Pick Changing Positions to Keep His Job Past 

    Recent Lions Pick Changing Positions to Keep His Job Past 

     

    Detroit Lions offensive tackle Colby Sorsdal (75) celebrates after a 2024 NFC wild-card game against the Los Angeles Rams at Ford Field.

    Detroit Lions offensive tackle Colby Sorsdal (75) celebrates after a 2024 NFC wild-card game against the Los Angeles Rams at Ford Field.

    The Detroit Lions wrapped up the first round of organized team activities (OTAs) as the coaching staff took a first look at the roster in full. The attendance was impressive for the Lions, with only Frank Ragnow and Alex Anzalone not participating in the offseason workouts.

     

    During Ragnow’s absence, the Lions tried different options at center during training reps, according to The Athletic’s Colton Pouncy. One of those players was a surprise name: Colby Sorsdal.

     

    “Colby Sorsdal was one of the players repping at center Friday, an interesting development for a player who’ll need to fight for his roster spot this year. Ratledge, Mahogany and Frazier could all pass him on the guard depth chart, so adding center responsibilities could help his chances of sticking around.”

    Colton Pouncy, The Athletic

    Lions OL Colby Sorsdal Changes Positions to Keep Job After OTAs

    Sorsdal has never previously played center since he was drafted in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft by Detroit. He spent time at right tackle and both guard spots when he saw offensive snaps in his rookie season, but this is a new development for the former William & Mary standout.

     

    The positional change makes sense for the third-year player as the Lions have a big logjam at the offensive line.

     

    The O-line was already one of the strongest areas on the team, with Penei Sewell, Frank Ragnow, and Taylor Decker having established themselves as some of the best at their positions. The Lions then used two of their first four draft picks on offensive linemen, selecting Tate Ratledge out of Georgia in the second round and Miles Frazier out of LSU in the fifth round.

     

    Considering that Ratledge and Frazier are near locks to make the roster, that doesn’t leave too many roster spots available. Graham Glasgow, Dan Skipper, Christian Mahogany, and Giovanni Manu will likely get the rest of the spots on the 53-man roster, leaving the likes of Sorsdal on the outside looking in.

     

    Versatility is the name of the game on the offensive line in today’s NFL. The ability to back up multiple positions on the offensive line is a big advantage in earning a roster spot.

     

    Sorsdal proving that he can do a decent job at center in Ragnow’s absence would go a long way in making his case to make the active roster. Whether he can beat out stiff competition throughout OTAs and Lions training camp remains to be seen.

     

     

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  • Crystal Palace Eyeing Move for ‘Incredible’ Star, Could Cost £25m

    Crystal Palace Eyeing Move for ‘Incredible’ Star, Could Cost £25m

     

     

     

    Crystal Palace are reportedly in the race to sign highly-touted Valencia defender Christhian Mosquera this summer, per Caught Offside.

     

    The Eagles are looking to further strengthen their squad in the transfer window, off the back of their memorable FA Cup triumph over Manchester City last season. Boss Oliver Glasner has ingrained himself in the club’s history by delivering their first ever piece of major silverware, and the Austrian tactician is eager to continue raising the level.

     

    Palace Eyeing Move for Mosquera

    The 20-year-old impressed last season

    Oliver Glasner

    According to the report from Caught Offside, Crystal Palace are among the teams interested in landing Mosquera this summer, alongside Premier League outfits Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham and West Ham. It is believed the player would prefer a move to Bundesliga side RB Leipzig, but a move to the English top-flight has not been ruled out.

     

    Valencia have set an asking price of €30 million (£25 million) for the 20-year-old, who made 41 appearances last term. At just 20 years of age, Mosquera has already amassed 90 senior appearances since being promoted from the club’s youth set-up. He has also earned his first cap for the Spain U23s, while having made several appearances for the U21s and U19s prior.

     

    Cristhian Mosquera vs Crystal Palace Defenders – 2024/25 Statistics comparison

     

    Metric

     

    Mosquera

     

    Guehi

     

    Lacroix

     

    Appearances

     

    37

     

    34

     

    35

     

    Goals

     

    1

     

    3

     

    1

     

    Assists

     

    0

     

    2

     

    1

     

    Progressive Passes per 90

     

    3.33

     

    3.94

     

    1.88

     

    Tackles Won per 90

     

    0.98

     

    1.0

     

    1.18

     

    Interceptions per 90

     

    0.95

     

    0.82

     

    1.56

     

    Clearances per 90

     

    3.47

     

    4.76

     

    5.98

     

    Aerials Won (%)

     

    44.6

     

    54.0

     

    54.5

     

    Capable of becoming “one of the best CBs in Europe”, Mosquera has been dubbed “incredible” for his defensive abilities, and has been considered among the best ‘1v1’ defenders in La Liga.

     

    Meanwhile, Crystal Palace ace Marc Guehi is attracting interest for a transfer this summer, with the likes of Newcastle and Chelsea linked with landing the 24-year-old. In the event that he does depart from Selhurst Park, the Eagles will likely up the ante in their search for defensive reinforcements.

     

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    Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner watching on from the dugout

     

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  • Championship transfer round-up: Ipswich identify Liam Delap replacements, Jack Rudoni could leave Coventry & more

    Championship transfer round-up: Ipswich identify Liam Delap replacements, Jack Rudoni could leave Coventry & more

     

    The Championship season may be over, but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t plenty going on during the summer break.

     

    Clubs up and down the country will be preparing for the Championship 2025/26 season and are working hard to improve their squads.

     

    It’s bound to be a tight Championship season to predict from next season, with all three relegated teams fancying their chances of an immediate return, and the likes of Birmingham City eyeing back-to-back promotions.

     

    So, with that, here are some of the best transfer stories in our latest round-up.

     

     

    Ipswich Town working hard to find Liam Delap replacement

    Ipswich Town know that they will be losing Liam Delap this summer and will have to replace their star man.

     

    Chelsea are set to sign Delap for £30m and Kieran McKenna’s side have been linked with a whole host of number nines.

     

    There’s a chance that Chelsea could loan Marc Guiu to Ipswich to help soften the blow of poaching the Tractor Boys’ star.

     

    Guiu scored on his Barcelona debut but has found game time hard to come by in West London and a year at Portman Road could do him the world of good.

     

    We also exclusively revealed that Emmanuel Latte Lath is considering a return to England and that Ipswich could reignite their interest.

     

    Latte Lath was wanted by Ipswich last season but rejected them in favour of joining Atlanta United from Middlesbrough.

     

    Now, just a few months later, maybe a move to Ipswich will finally happen…

     

    Jack Rudoni a man in demand

    Coventry City may have lost in the Championship play-off semi-final to eventual winners Sunderland, but Jack Rudoni still made headlines for all of the right reasons.

     

    Rudoni has excelled in his debut season since joining from Huddersfield Town and his end-of-season form has alerted some sides.

     

     

    Sheffield United and Leicester City like Rudoni and their pulling power could be hard to ignore if they receive a lucrative offer.

     

    Frank Lampard will want his star players to stay though and Coventry will see the two sides as rivals for promotion.

     

    Southampton’s £100m conundrum

    Southampton confirmed the appointment of Will Still and will no doubt be one of, if not the favourites to go up.

     

    Still has forged a reputation following some excellent work with Brest and Lens in France, but will have the spotlight on him.

     

    He’s inheriting a Southampton squad that finished on a measly 12 points last season and will want to cull the team and bring in his own players.

     

     

    That may be difficult though as we revealed that Southampton spent £100m on player wages last season and even if they were to get rid of some high earners, they would still boast one of the largest wage bills in the second tier.

     

    Business could depend on that and the Saints may have to be more frugal than they planned.

  • Ipswich Town eyeing 26-year-old ex-Middlesbrough striker – 4 months after completing £22.5m transfer

    Ipswich Town eyeing 26-year-old ex-Middlesbrough striker – 4 months after completing £22.5m transfer

     

    Emmanuel Latte Lath for Middlesbrough and Kieran McKenna for Ipswich Town

    Ipswich Town are reportedly eyeing a move for Atlanta United striker Emmanuel Latte Lath – less than 12 months after the Tractor Boys’ transfer saga for the Ivorian when he was a Middlesbrough player.

     

    That’s according to journalist Scott Wilson at The Northern Echo, who has revealed Latte Lath as one of Ipswich’s potential Liam Delap replacements.

     

    Latte Lath only left fellow Championship side Middlesbrough in February this year, joining MLS side Atlanta United in a move that was lined up for most of the January transfer window.

     

    Ipswich Town linked with Emmanuel Latte Lath just four months after Atlanta United transfer

     

    The Tractor Boys are in search of a new striker with Chelsea reportedly activating the £30m release clause for Delap, fending off interest from Manchester United, Everton, Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest.

     

    That sale, plus any others and the parachute payments Ipswich are set to receive this summer, leaves them with money to spend and a striker needed.

     

    Nevertheless, few would have expected Latte Lath to be one of those linked, having only left division rivals Middlesbrough a matter of months ago.

     

    Ipswich have a longstanding interest in Latte Lath, having tried to sign him multiple times before, including late on in the summer 2024 transfer window, but Boro have stopped their advances each time.

     

    Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna, Watford’s Tom Dele-Bashiru

     

    “I’d prefer…” – Ipswich Town told to target different Watford star instead of £8m-rated Tom Dele-Bashiru

    Emmanuel Latte Lath moving to Ipswich Town would surely raise Middlesbrough eyebrows

    The £22.5m transfer of the Ivory Coast international in February to the MLS is already a controversial topic at the Riverside Stadium.

     

    Latte Lath finished third in Middlesbrough’s top scorer charts, despite missed the latter part of the season due to his sale.

     

    Latte Lath in the Championship this season for Middlesbrough, as per WhoScored

     

    Start (Sub)

     

    20 (9)

     

    Goals

     

    11

     

    Assists

     

    3

     

    Shots per 90

     

    1.9

     

    xG

     

    12.18

     

    Pass success rate

     

    75.8%

     

    Michael Carrick’s side were just outside the play-off places when the striker left and ultimately faded towards the end of the season, no doubt impacted by the loss of such a crucial figure.

     

    Tommy Conway picked up some of the slack, but Boro enter the window still looking to replace Latte Lath permanently, so it will frustrate many in Middlesbrough if Ipswich strengthen with the very man they are still looking to replace.

     

     

    Middlesbrough urged to demand £20m for “standout” 12-goal star as Leeds United and Crystal Palace circle

    Latte Lath isn’t exactly flying over in the USA either, netting just five times so far during his stay in Georgia from 16 MLS appearances.

     

    Currently, the rapid striker is on a 10-match goalscoring drought for Ronny Delia’s side, which surely must be a cause for concern from Ipswich’s transfer team.

     

    Middlesbrough may hold further transfer regret over Emmanuel Latte Lath

    Seeing Latte Lath return to the Championship this soon would, by itself, be enough of a regret for Boro, one that will only intensify if he is part of a Tractor Boys outfit that beats Carrick’s side to promotion.

     

    But the financial side may also hurt.

     

    Yes, they received a club-record fee for Latte Lath, but they had to give 10 per cent of those profits directly to his former club, Italian side Atalanta.

     

    Not only that, but there was no sell-on clause reported anywhere as part of Boro’s sale.

     

    If there was no such clause in the move, Middlesbrough may feel they’ve left potential funds on the table if the striker moves again this summer. An extra boost to the transfer budget would certainly have soothed the frustration of seeing Latte Lath join a division rival.

     

    Lee Hendrie exclusively told Football League World earlier this month that he feels Boro will live to regret their Latte Lath sale. That may already have been true when they missed out on the play-offs, but it certainly will be if they see him join a fellow promotion chaser so soon.

  • Man Utd ‘interested’ in 21-goal ace along with Arsenal as Crystal Palace plot deal

    Man Utd ‘interested’ in 21-goal ace along with Arsenal as Crystal Palace plot deal

     

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    Premier League clubs have the chance to bring in some new signings this summer. They also have the opportunity to let players head out the exit door as well when the transfer window opens up for business. Liverpool won the title this past season and will be hoping to do the same again next year.

     

     

    Arsenal and Manchester City will have something to say about that though. Leeds United, Burnley and Sunderland are also in the top flight. The three promoted Championship teams have replaced Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town.

     

     

     

    Manchester United target Benjamin Sesko deal

    Manchester United are ‘interested’ in RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko along with Arsenal, as per CaughtOffside. The Red Devils are in the hunt for reinforcements ahead of the next campaign. Ruben Amorim’s side underperformed last term and need to add some more quality to their ranks.

     

    Sesko, 22, is a man in-demand right now and Leipzig will face a battle to keep hold of him amid attention from elsewhere. The Slovenia international, who has made 41 caps for his country to date, has been on the books of his current club since joining them back in 2023. He has scored 39 goals in 87 games so far, 21 of which came last season.

     

    If United landed the attacker, he would significantly boost their forward options. The Red Devils are crying out for some more firepower up top and Sesko would fit the bill. However, they may need to see off competition from the Gunners if they are to lure the player to Old Trafford.

     

    Reporter Kaveh Solhekol has told Sky Sports: “Arsenal will sign a striker this summer. I think they will sign a world-class striker, like Victor Gyokeres from Sporting or Benajmin Sesko from RB Leipzig. It will be Zubimendi and a striker, as well as other players. Next season, he [Arteta] wants to win the the title. He has been putting pressure on the board. They will be active in the window.”

     

     

     

    Crystal Palace hope for Eberechi Eze contract extension

    Crystal Palace are hoping to tie down Eberecho Eze to a new deal, according to the I paper. The Eagles want to secure the attacking midfielder to fresh terms to fend off interest from other teams. He helped the London outfit win the FA Cup earlier this month after their Wembley win over Manchester City.

     

    Eze, 26, is one of Oliver Glasner’s most prized assets and he will be desperate to retain his services. The London-born man moved to Selhurst Park back in 2020 and he has since scored 39 goals in 166 matches in all competitions, 14 of which came in the last campaign. Prior to his move, he caught the eye in the second tier at QPR.

     

    After winning the FA Cup, he said: “I’m probably not as surprised as everyone else, but of course I’m grateful to God to have the opportunity to be in that position. To be able to do that and to bring a trophy to south London, that’s the biggest thing, something that the club hasn’t had before – a trophy. So to be part of the squad that has done that, I almost have no words.”

     

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  • Leclerc & Hamilton said something that was ‘tough’ to hear at the Spanish GP

    Leclerc & Hamilton said something that was ‘tough’ to hear at the Spanish GP

     

    Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton are struggling at Ferrari in the 2025 Formula 1 season. The duo are not currently living up to the expectations set upon them over the winter.

     

    The Maranello outfit narrowly missed out on their first title since 2008 last season, finishing just 14 points behind McLaren in the constructors’ standings. Entering 2025 with arguably the strongest driver pairing in history, Ferrari fans demanded the championship from the team.

     

    However, the famous red team have struggled to perform and get the SF-25 into the right operating window. Ferrari are already 177 points behind McLaren heading into the Spanish Grand Prix.

     

    Position Constructors’ Standings Points

    1

    McLaren Racing

    319

    2

    Mercedes-AMG Petronas

    147

    3

    Red Bull Racing

    143

    4

    Scuderia Ferrari

    142

    5

    Williams F1 Team

    54

    6

    Haas F1 Team

    26

    7

    Racing Bulls

    22

    8

    Aston Martin F1 Team

    14

    9

    Alpine F1 Team

    7

    10

    Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber

    6

    Hamilton is suffering a ‘chronic lack of confidence’ in the front end of the SF-25 as he struggles to find the right balance in the car. Ferrari are running out of time to improve the car, with the 2026 F1 regulations on the horizon.

     

    Ferrari will give up on 2025 immediately if their new suspension updates are unsuccessful. The Spanish Grand Prix presents an opportunity for the team to catch McLaren with the FIA’s flex-wing directive, but the mood within the camp is not one of optimism.

     

    Charles Leclerc at the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

     

    Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton were ‘tough’ to interview at the Spanish Grand Prix

    Morale is low at Ferrari as they struggle to find solutions to their woes. The team are hoping to improve with the new front wing regulations in Barcelona, but the drivers do not seem confident about a drastic change to the pecking order.

     

    Hamilton does not know why Toto Wolff thinks Ferrari will improve with a new front wing, having found it made no difference to the car in the simulator.

     

     

    Ferrari could struggle at the Spanish GP due to how aero-dependent the circuit is. The SF-25 could return to its ‘problematic’ self after displaying some encouraging signs last weekend in Monaco, with Leclerc finishing second.

     

    Journalist Rachel Brookes noticed Leclerc and Hamilton were not confident at all on media day in Barcelona. Speaking during FP1 on Sky Sports F1 (30/5, 12:39pm), she found it ‘tough interviewing’ the Ferrari duo as they took time answering questions.

     

    “I spoke to both drivers yesterday and it’s tough interviewing them at the moment because they seem to be really feeling like they’re off the pace and the answers aren’t imminent,” she said.

     

    Nico Rosberg assesses ‘horrible’ Ferrari form ahead of Spanish GP

    Monaco was a strong improvement from Ferrari, which came as a surprise to the team. David Croft says he will never believe Leclerc again after he said the team were ‘rubbish’ in low-speed corners; he went on to top every practice session and line up on the front row.

     

    But the Monaco GP could be a one-off for the team, having generally lacked pace compared to their rivals. Even Williams have come close to challenging Ferrari, with Albon battling Hamilton and Leclerc in Miami and Imola.

     

    Category Lewis Hamilton Charles Leclerc

    2025 points 63 79

    Grand Prix results 1 6

    Grand Prix qualifying 1 7

    Grand Prix wins 0 0

    Grand Prix poles 0 0

    Grand Prix podiums 0 2

    Best finish 4th 3rd

    Disqualifications 1 1

    Retirements 0 0

    Retirements (classified finish) 0 0

    Fastest laps 0 0

    Grand Prix points finishes 6 6

    Sprint results 1 1

    Sprint Qualifying 1 0

    Sprint wins 1 0

    Sprint poles 1 0

    Sprint podiums 2 0

    The 2025 F1 teammate head-to-head battle of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc

    Hamilton and Leclerc were knocked out in Q2 at Imola alongside home hero Kimi Antonelli. While they did recover in the race to finish fourth and sixth, it highlights the mountain the team have to climb to improve their fortunes.

     

    Hamilton’s former Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg offered his assessment on the situation, saying he was not surprised to see the mood so low, given their current form.

     

    “Well yeah, they’ve had a rough couple of races. I mean if you look at Imola when they were in qualifying, they didn’t even make the top 10. That’s horrible, at their home race,” he said.

  • Akani Simbine BEATS Kerley and Tebogo to claim third win of season – Wanda Diamond League 2025

    Akani Simbine BEATS Kerley and Tebogo to claim third win of season – Wanda Diamond League 2025

     

    Akani Simbine delivered a sensational performance at the 2025 Wanda Diamond League meet in Stockholm, storming to victory in the men’s 100m final and edging out American sprint star Fred Kerley and Botswana’s rising sensation Letsile Tebogo. The South African sprinter clocked an impressive 9.90 seconds under cool evening conditions, marking his third win of the season and sending a clear message ahead of the World Championships.

    The race was billed as one of the most anticipated clashes of the Diamond League calendar, with three elite sprinters all boasting sub-10 second credentials. Kerley, the 2022 World Champion and Olympic silver medallist, was seen as the favorite, while Tebogo, the 21-year-old phenom known for his explosive starts, was expected to challenge for the win. But it was Simbine, the seasoned campaigner, who timed his race to perfection and surged ahead in the final 20 meters.

    From the gun, Tebogo got off to a typically sharp start, leading the field through the first 40 meters. Kerley, running in lane 5, quickly pulled level midway through the race, appearing to set up a head-to-head duel. However, Simbine, running out of lane 3, remained composed. With textbook technique and a flawless transition phase, he reeled in both his rivals and powered through the line in commanding fashion.

    Kerley finished second in 9.94 seconds, while Tebogo had to settle for third at 9.98. The rest of the field followed, with no other athlete dipping below the 10-second mark.

    Speaking after the race, a visibly pleased Simbine said: “It feels great to come out here and execute the way I know I can. I’ve been working hard on staying relaxed and finishing strong. I knew Fred and Letsile would go out fast, but I stuck to my race plan and trusted my top-end speed.”

    This win not only cements Simbine’s status as one of the most consistent sprinters on the global stage but also builds vital momentum with the Paris 2025 World Championships looming just two months away. Having already won Diamond League events in Doha and Rabat earlier in the season, Simbine now stands atop the 100m rankings, firmly in contention for the overall title.