Daily News 19

Category: Sports

Sports news, viral moments, athletes, teams, and major competitions.

  • Williams Criticized for ‘overpromising and underdelivering’ Amid 2026 F1 Struggles

    Williams Criticized for ‘overpromising and underdelivering’ Amid 2026 F1 Struggles

    Formula 1 broadcaster Will Buxton has criticised Williams for “overpromising and underdelivering” during the 2026 season, while admitting he remains surprised that Carlos Sainz chose the Grove-based team over Audi.

    Williams struggles after ambitious 2025 claims

    Williams made bold statements throughout 2025, but its campaign has fallen well short of expectations. The team arrived at pre-season testing in Bahrain on the back foot after missing private testing in Barcelona, and it has since battled significant problems with an overweight car.

    After 12 rounds, Williams sits ninth in the constructors’ championship with 11 points. Sainz and Alex Albon are 16th and 17th in the drivers’ standings, with six and five points respectively.

    The team’s difficult season was compounded at the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort, where the two Williams drivers collided. Albon was forced to retire, while Sainz received a 10-second penalty.

    Buxton compares Williams with Audi

    Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast, Buxton compared Williams with Audi, which joined the Formula 1 grid as a works team in 2026 after taking over Sauber.

    Sainz had held talks with Audi after losing his Ferrari seat to Lewis Hamilton, but ultimately chose Williams for the 2025 season.

    “There’s an interesting difference in mindset and philosophy between Williams and Audi. When you look at the two places that Carlos could have ended up, you might have expected Audi to turn up with great fanfare, and yet I feel that they’ve been quite understated and have kind of underpromised and overdelivered,” Buxton explained.

    “Whereas Williams keep making the big statements of, ‘We’re going to take these steps up; we want to be fighting for X, Y and Z, and this is going to be a great year for us,’ and then it disappoints. So they overpromise and underdeliver. 

    “I did find it interesting back when Carlos signed for Williams, and he had that option of going to Audi. I found it really interesting that you would turn down a factory seat over the dream that is Williams, and obviously James Vowles sold him a brilliant dream.”

    Source: www.motorsport.com

  • Juventus Submit Offer to Manchester United for Joshua Zirkzee

    Juventus Submit Offer to Manchester United for Joshua Zirkzee

    Juventus have submitted an offer to Manchester United for Joshua Zirkzee, according to Gianluca Di Marzio, with talks between the two clubs now progressing.

    The Italian side have proposed an initial loan fee of around €2.

  • Italian Grand Prix at Monza: Best Pictures from the Race

    Italian Grand Prix at Monza: Best Pictures from the Race

    The Italian Grand Prix takes place this weekend at Monza, widely regarded as the most historic circuit on the Formula 1 calendar.

    Monza has hosted more Formula 1 races than any other venue, staging a Grand Prix in every season since the inaugural championship in 1950 except 1980, when the circuit was undergoing renovations.

    Monza: Formula 1’s cathedral of speed

    Set inside a royal park and surrounded by woodland, Monza is known as the “cathedral of speed”. It is also the spiritual home of Ferrari and the devoted tifosi who passionately support the Italian team.

    It is almost impossible to imagine Formula 1 without Monza. The circuit hosted the race where the first world championship was decided 76 years ago. Last year, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen set the fastest lap in Formula 1 history during qualifying at the track.

    Across the decades, Monza has witnessed thrilling finishes, Ferrari victories, championship triumphs, controversy and tragedy. Its history is inseparable from the story of Formula 1. Here is a selection of images from through the years.

    Source: www.bbc.co.uk

  • Katie Taylor vs Flora Pili: Date, Ring Walk, UK Start Time, Undercard, Venue, Records and How to Follow on BBC

    Katie Taylor vs Flora Pili: Date, Ring Walk, UK Start Time, Undercard, Venue, Records and How to Follow on BBC

    Taylor’s farewell fight could hardly have a more fitting setting. After years of wanting to headline at Croke Park, she is set to bring her career to a close in front of what promises to be a celebratory home crowd.

    Reports suggest that many people attending will be watching a live boxing event for the first time, highlighting Taylor’s influence well beyond the sport itself.

    A trailblazer for women’s boxing

    When Taylor was growing up, women were not permitted to box in Ireland. She went on to become a trailblazer, winning Olympic gold at London 2012 and inspiring a generation of female fighters.

    Her professional career has been equally remarkable. Taylor has repeatedly broken new ground on boxing’s biggest stages, including her trilogy with Amanda Serrano. The series produced three landmark encounters, beginning with their first meeting at a sold-out Madison Square Garden in 2022. Their subsequent rematches were broadcast globally on Netflix, extending the reach of women’s boxing even further.

    Taylor is already a two-weight undisputed world champion and will aim to become undisputed for a third time in her farewell bout.

    Mandatory challenger Pili has earned her opportunity and cannot be overlooked. However, Taylor remains the consummate professional and will be determined to end her career on a high.

    Source: www.bbc.co.uk

  • US Open 2026: Novak Djokovic Breaks Down in Tears During Loss to Mariano Navone in New York

    US Open 2026: Novak Djokovic Breaks Down in Tears During Loss to Mariano Navone in New York

    Novak Djokovic made a promising start against Mariano Navone, breaking the Argentine’s serve at the first opportunity. However, his 4-1 lead quickly disappeared as he began to struggle in the humid conditions at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

    A lengthy rally appeared to drain Djokovic’s energy, leaving him unable to recover between points. His serve and groundstrokes lost speed, and after the ninth game he called for the doctor and requested tablets to ease the problem.

    Djokovic struggles in humid conditions

    Djokovic continued to look distressed as the opening set reached a tie-break. He wearily bowed his head and bent over between points while Navone stayed focused and struck first after one hour and 13 minutes.

    An eerie hush fell over Arthur Ashe Stadium as the crowd grew increasingly concerned for the four-time champion. Djokovic’s physical problems persisted, but he improved enough—apparently aided by the cooler conditions under the roof—to level the match.

    His more animated start to the third set suggested that Djokovic was beginning to feel more like himself. He also took advantage of a poor service game from Navone to break for 5-4 and move ahead.

    Those are the positions from which Djokovic would normally go on to win, even when struggling physically. His inability to close out the match against Navone, who had never progressed beyond the second round in New York, offered another indication of the 38-year-old’s declining powers.

    What had been a closely contested match quickly slipped away from Djokovic, becoming a difficult watch for the thousands of spectators still inside Ashe as midnight approached local time.

    The atmosphere became subdued once again as it became clear that Djokovic would not be able to escape trouble on this occasion.

    Source: www.bbc.co.uk

  • Porto Agree Deal to Sign Souza on Loan from Tottenham, Reports Say

    Porto Agree Deal to Sign Souza on Loan from Tottenham, Reports Say

    Porto have reached a full agreement with Tottenham Hotspur to sign defender Souza on a temporary loan.

    According to football transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, the deal is fully agreed after Tottenham authorized the player to travel.

  • Jonathan Agnew: Ollie Robinson Credits Australia for Tactic Behind His Success

    Jonathan Agnew: Ollie Robinson Credits Australia for Tactic Behind His Success

    England’s decision to bring the wicketkeeper up to the stumps has helped unlock Ollie Robinson’s strengths as a Test bowler, following Australia’s effective use of the tactic during the Ashes.

    Alex Carey used the approach successfully, and England have now adopted it with Robinson. With Jamie Smith standing up to the stumps, opposing batters cannot advance down the pitch as freely because of the increased risk of being stumped.

    That allows Robinson to bowl a yard fuller, giving his deliveries more time to swing through the air. It also increases the chance of the ball hitting the stumps rather than bouncing over them from a shorter length.

    Jamie Smith’s improved wicketkeeping

    The tactic depends on having a reliable wicketkeeper, and Jamie Smith deserves significant credit. After struggling badly with his glovework during the Ashes, Smith has clearly improved.

    Wicketkeeping coach Sarah Taylor has been working intensively with him before play, using a drill in which she strikes tennis balls towards him with a racket. The ball skids through while a batter stands in front, edging, missing or hitting it, forcing Smith to stay low and take the chances. The results speak for themselves.

    Can Robinson succeed in South Africa?

    The next challenge for Robinson is to reproduce this success on harder, flatter pitches and in hot conditions that will test his fitness. England will face those challenges during their three-Test series in South Africa this winter.

    Robinson has often been left out of England Test teams on more batter-friendly pitches, but it is time for England to select him in those conditions. He has earned that opportunity.

    England are also working behind the scenes to help Robinson maintain his pace at around 82mph, rather than starting at that speed before dropping to 77 or 78mph.

    If he can sustain that pace, the additional bounce it generates should help offset any loss of movement.

    Source: www.bbc.co.uk

  • Full Scale of the UK’s Forced Adoption Scandal Revealed

    Full Scale of the UK’s Forced Adoption Scandal Revealed

    A British scandal involving women forced by the state to give up their newborns is being exposed.

    Source: www.bbc.co.uk

  • Lexie Hull Leaves the Court to Surprise Indiana Fever Fans With an Unexpected Day at the Ballpark

    Lexie Hull Leaves the Court to Surprise Indiana Fever Fans With an Unexpected Day at the Ballpark

    Lexie Hull stepped away from her usual Indiana Fever routine to take part in a special night at Victory Field between the team’s games against the Chicago Sky and Connecticut Sun.

    Lexie Hull throws ceremonial first pitch

    The event took place on August 27 during the Indianapolis Indians’ game against the Columbus Clippers. The evening was dedicated to Hull, giving the Indiana Fever guard an opportunity to connect with fans away from the basketball court.

    Hull was invited to throw the ceremonial first pitch. From the mound, she delivered the ball toward home plate in a role far removed from her usual position on the basketball court. The Indiana Fever’s official account also shared photos of her appearance on social media.

    Hull returns to WNBA action

    Indiana Fever hosted the Connecticut Sun on Friday, August 28, one day after Hull’s appearance at the ballpark. Before the game, Hull drew attention with her fashion choice, arriving in a sparkling pink dress.

    Indiana went on to secure a 111-91 victory. Hull contributed 7 points, 6 rebounds and 2 steals in 24 minutes, helping the Fever produce an all-around performance.

    Indiana Fever prepare for WNBA break

    The win over Connecticut was especially important because it marked Indiana’s final game before the WNBA break, which was scheduled to accommodate the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.

    The pause will give Hull and the rest of the Fever several days away from competition. Indiana’s next game is scheduled for September 18, when the team visits the Toronto Tempo at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Canada.

    Source: www.marca.com

  • Angel Reese Breaks WNBA Record, Then Surprises Fans on TikTok

    Angel Reese Breaks WNBA Record, Then Surprises Fans on TikTok

    Angel Reese had a memorable Sunday both on and off the court, helping the Atlanta Dream defeat the Minnesota Lynx before making a surprise return to TikTok with new videos.

    The WNBA star shared an outfit check with her followers after spending a period away from the platform. Her return came on the same day she made league history with another outstanding performance for Atlanta.

    Angel Reese’s game-day outfit in Atlanta

    Before tipoff, the Atlanta Dream gave fans a glimpse of Reese’s look for the day. She wore a blue dress with purple details, carried a green handbag and styled her hair in a ponytail.

    The pregame post showed what Reese wore before heading to Gateway Center Arena in College Park, Georgia, where she was preparing for another regular-season matchup against the Minnesota Lynx.

    Angel Reese sets WNBA double-double record

    Reese played 33 minutes and finished with 15 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block. She shot 5 of 9 from the field and made 5 of 8 free-throw attempts as the Atlanta Dream secured an 89-81 victory.

    Her 11 rebounds also gave her the 29th double-double of the season, breaking the WNBA record for the most double-doubles in a regular season. Alyssa Thomas previously held the record after recording 28 double-doubles in 2023.

    Angel Reese returns to TikTok after making history

    After the game, Reese returned to TikTok with a series of new videos. Her posts drew attention from fans who had noticed that she had not been sharing this type of content as frequently.

    In one video, Reese gave followers another close look at her game-day outfit, showing the blue-and-purple dress, green handbag and ponytail she wore before the game.

    She followed that post with another video featuring a pink short-sleeve shirt and a ponytail. In the clip, Reese lip-synced in front of a mirror, giving fans another glimpse into her Sunday away from the court.

    After setting a WNBA record and returning to TikTok, Reese showed that she is enjoying a standout moment in her career both on and off the court.

    Source: www.marca.com