F1s return to China brings a controversial sprint. Domestic Chou Kuan-yu wants to write history 2024-04-18 07:52:01
After five years, thanks to the easing of anti-covid measures, Formula 1 is returning to China. In order for the management of the series to “reward” the loyal fans, the first sprint of the year will be held in Shanghai. Not only defending champion Max Verstappen doesn’t like them very much.
Of the current racing field, the 5,451-meter-long circuit is known to three quarters of the drivers, but according to the Red Bull pilot, it is not a good idea to organize two points races on a track that has not been tested for years.
The circuit received a completely new asphalt surface during the “formula break”, so the relevant data is missing.
Since 2019, the tire compounds and the aerodynamics of the single-seaters have changed, which also plays a significant role.
Additionally, this year’s modified sprint race weekend format gives drivers and teams just one hour of Friday practice. In the afternoon local time, there will be a new battle for places at the start of the sprint.
On Saturday, there will be a sprint and qualifying for the main Grand Prix. It will be held traditionally on Sunday.
Real Madrid Edges Out Man City in Champions League Thriller,/h1>
Real Madrid won on penalties against Man City 4-3 after a 1-1 draw in 120 minutes, causing the “Blues” to lose the right to defend their championship. along with an English team Disappeared in the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League.
Pep Guardiola, manager of Manchester City, former champion of this competition. which took the team back to the top of the Premier League At the end of the week, this game sent Rodri Hernandez, Bernardo Silva and Phil Foden, who were dropped from the league defeat to Luton, back to the start .
As for Carlo Ancelotti, the manager of Real Madrid, the champion of this competition 14 times, the most recent game was a 1-0 victory over Mallorca Camavinga to start instead, while Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo returns to the starting line in the attack.
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In the 12th minute, it was time for the game to be held a beat, there is nothing left.
After conceding the goal, Manchester City tried to attack, but Dani Carvajal and Antonio Rudiger still defended well,
Harbhajan praises Butler after his sensational century against the Knights
New Delhi: Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh was full of praise for England limited-overs captain and Rajasthan Royals opener Jos Buttler after his sensational century in the thrilling final that brought the table-toppers over the line. -Ball chase against Kolkata Knight Riders. In perhaps the most thrilling clash in the ongoing IPL season, the Royals chased down the joint-highest score in the history of the tournament at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. For once, moving away from his typical slam-bang approach, Buttler decided to settle down and carry on with his innings while keeping his team at par with the asking rate. However, after the dismissal of Rovman Powell, who thrilled the house at Eden with his power-hitting in a useful cameo, Buttler decided to open, realizing that he was running out of partners. Till the 11th over of the Royals’ innings, Buttler scored at a strike rate of 132, but in the next nine overs, he changed gears and finished the chase with an unbeaten 107 runs at a strike rate of 178.33. The league leaders were going to be hell for leather, needing 46 runs off just 18 balls, with Buttler hitting four skyscraper sixes and two fours to help the Royals achieve a huge feat.
FC Bayern: Press Obituaries for ailing superpower were written too quickly
After reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League for the first time since last winning the title in 2020, FC Bayern immediately announced the final at Wembley as their next goal. And the German record champions’ dream final on June 1st in London would of course be a German one against Borussia Dortmund – like when they won the title in 2013 at the same place.
“It starts in two weeks. There is a huge incentive there. We will do everything we can to end the season at Wembley,” announced Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel after the 1-0 win in the quarter-final second leg against Arsenal on Wednesday evening. “If I liked it, I would take it,” said goalscorer Joshua Kimmich about a possible new Wembley final duel with Dortmund. On April 30th there will be a semi-final in Munich and on May 8th in Spain’s capital against record winners Real Madrid.
Bayern’s sports director Max Eberl spoke “drunk with joy” of a great moment for German football and the Bundesliga, which is often overshadowed by the English Premier League. “There is no Englishman in the semi-finals, there are two Bundesliga teams in it. This is great for the Bundesliga,
Sydney Roosters set to make play for ex-Origin star NRL News
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Losing Joseph Manu and Joseph Suali at the end of the season to rugby union, the Sydney Roosters have reportedly set their sights on a former Origin star.
Aiming to improve their back-line for next season, the Bondi-based club are looking to bring in star power to join James Tedesco, Dominic Young and Billy Smith.
Wide World of Sports has reported that the Sydney Roosters are considering making a play for Newcastle Knights outside back Dane Gagai.
The publication has reported that the club are discussing him internally to slot into the backs for 2025, but it is understood that the Newcastle Knights are still keen to keep his services.
Gagai, 33, has made it clear that he is still interested in playing in the NRL after his contract expires at the end of the year but will likely need to take a pay cut regardless if he remains in Newcastle or joins a new team.
A 273-game veteran of the NRLGagai has played for the Brisbane Broncos,
Nature and youth concerned about SVs environmental profile after Kaskis departure
– We are concerned about SV’s environmental profile now that Kaski is leaving. It has been uncertain recently, but now we are afraid SV will cease to be an environmental party, says Gytis Blazevicius, who is the head of the youth organisation, to Aftenposten.
On Monday, it became clear that Kaski, who has a background in the environmental movement and is a former party secretary in SV, is withdrawing from politics.
Natur og Ungdom believes that the SV leadership is systematically deprioritizing climate and the environment in favor of other issues, which Blazevicius fears will worsen after Kaski’s departure.
He points to the passage of state budgets as the clearest sign that the party is deprioritizing climate issues.
Aftenposten has asked party leader Kirsti Bergstø to respond to the criticism of the party leadership, which she has not done. Instead, Kaski himself is sent to answer.
– There is not one person in the management or the Storting group who will carry SV’s entire environmental profile. But when the implementation of the budget is criticised, it is natural that I respond, says Kaski, who is a member of the finance committee at the Storting.
Live, FC Barcelona PSG: follow the quarter-final second leg of the Champions League
Welcome to this live dedicated to the quarter-final second leg of the Champions League, between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.
What is it about ? A nail-biting match full of suspense, with a place in the semi-final of the most prestigious European competition at stake. In the first leg, at the Parc des Princes, the Parisians lost on the wire (2-3), at the end of a match full of twists and turns. For the return, advantage to the Catalans, who are not used to receiving badly. But, with just one goal in hand, qualification could be more difficult to achieve than expected…
Or ? At the Lluis-Companys Olympic Stadium, more commonly known as Montjuic Stadium, in Barcelona.
At what time ? Kick-off at 9 p.m.
On which channel ? Canal+ Foot et RMC Sport1.
Who hosts the live? In the Austerlitz kop, we line up a duo experienced in major events: Valentin Baudry and Valentin Moinard – the famous “VV” of FC Le Monde. Denis Ménétrier will be in the spans of Montjuic.
The composition of the teams:
Ter Stegen (cap) — Kound, Araujo, Cubarsi,
PSG goes to the Champions League semi-finals 2024-04-18 06:27:08
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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) came back from Barcelona at the Montjuic Olympic Stadium and thus sealed their ticket to the UEFA Champions League semi-finals. Mbappé with a double, Vitinha and Dembelé, were the stars of Tuesday night for the French.
The first of the game came around 12′, with the leading role of Rafinha, who, after a diagonal assist from Lamine Yamal on the wing, the Brazilian scored the first of the night in the French net, this goal put the team ahead Xavi’s team with the aggregate 4-2.
However, around half an hour into the match, Barcelona was left with one less on the field after the expulsion of Ronald Araujo, who knocked down Barcola from behind.
At 40′, with the inexorable ‘law of the ex’ by Dembelé he converted the 1-1 which meant 4-3 in the series and put his team one step closer to tying the match in Spain.
The first half ended with a 1-1 draw and a 4-3 aggregate draw in Montjuïc in favor of Barcelona.
The second section saw a PSG more deployed on the Barça area, and with the insistent intention of doing damage in the Barça area,
Playoff Bound: The Capitals Surreal Season Unfolds
The Washington Capitals’ Unexpected Playoff Berth
PHILADELPHIA — The thrill of sports often lies in the anticipation leading up to a triumph, in the context of the achievement. The Washington Capitals, a revamped version of their former Stanley Cup-contending selves, found themselves in a jubilant huddle on the ice at Wells Fargo Center. Securing a playoff spot, they celebrated with exuberance, a culmination of a challenging season.
A Hard-Fought Victory
Securing a nail-biting 2-1 win against the Philadelphia Flyers, the Capitals clinched the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, essentially winning a crucial Game 7 of Round 0. Their reward? A matchup against the formidable New York Rangers, marking the beginning of another intense journey.
Overcoming Adversity
Despite facing underperformance and injuries, the Capitals made significant changes, including parting ways with Stanley Cup hero Evgeny Kuznetsov. Their resilience shone through as they won their last three games in a span of four days, securing their playoff berth through sheer determination.
“Unreal,” remarked Alex Ovechkin, reflecting on the team’s journey. Despite challenges like injuries and trades, the belief within the team remained unwavering, leading to their remarkable achievement.
A Dramatic Turn of Events
The path to the playoffs was filled with unexpected twists.