Franck Haise is set to return to Nice with Rennes, just two months after his departure. Haise’s exit followed a period of poor form and a change in club leadership. He doesn’t expect everyone to be pleased to see him back.
Long Beach State fell to Hawai’i 74-39 at the LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid. Khylee Pepe was honoured on Senior Day. Pepe also capped her collegiate career.
George Russell secured victory in the Australian Grand Prix, marking the beginning of a new Formula 1 era. Russell and Leclerc had an early battle for the lead before a virtual safety car period impacted Ferrari’s strategy. Kimi Antonelli finished second, followed by Leclerc in third.
SDSU suffered an 80-67 loss to St. Thomas in the Summit League Tournament quarterfinals, concluding their season. St. Thomas pulled away in the second half, shooting 52.4% from the field. Ben Oosterbaan and Nolan Minessale combined for 45 points for St. Thomas.
The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix are under threat as a consequence of the US-Israel war with Iran. Missiles have hit hotels and civilian and energy infrastructure, as well as targeting American bases in the countries. A decision to cancel the races could have a significant financial impact.
Chinese Taipei defeated Czechia 14-0 in the World Baseball Classic. Stuart Fairchild, a Guardians Minor Leaguer, contributed with a bunt single and later came up with the bases loaded. The victory was crucial for Chinese Taipei, who had lost their first two games.
Laura Siegemund (No. 55 ranking) is set to meet Elina Svitolina (No. 9) in the Round of 64 of the BNP Paribas Open. Svitolina is favoured over Siegemund in this match, with -1099 odds compared to the underdog’s +600.
George Russell secured pole position at the Australian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen crashed. Russell referenced a “perfect storm” to explain Mercedes’ performance. Lando Norris voiced concerns about the new F1 cars, calling them the “worst.”
Valtteri Bottas will not have to serve a five-place grid penalty he received at the end of the 2024 season. The penalty was issued in Bottas’ final F1 race as a Kick Sauber driver. Several drivers will arrive at the Australian Grand Prix with penalty points on their Super Licence.
The Russian flag was flown at the Winter Paralympic Games opening ceremony, an act met largely by silence. The Ukraine flag was greeted with loud applause. The president of the IPC, Andrew Parsons, acknowledged that Iran’s solitary winter Paralympian was unable to safely leave his country.
