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Gran Premio de Miami en directo, la carrera de Fórmula 1 en vivo
La Fórmula 1 vuelve a rodar un domingo tras el parón de tres semanas por la guerra de Oriente Próximo. El escenario es Miami, donde la carrera ha tenido que adelantarse tres horas por riesgo de tormenta eléctrica, por lo que dará comienzo a las 19.00 en lugar de a las 22.00. Andrea Kimi Antonelli, que parte desde la pole position, tratará de conservar el liderato del Mundial tras quedar sexto en una sprint en la que McLaren hizo doblete con Norris primero y Piastri segundo. Russell, segundo en el campeonato y seguido por Leclerc y Hamilton, tratará de dar caza a su compañero de equipo en el liderato.
Carlos Sainz Lets Rip at Max Verstappen After Miami Grand Prix Close Call
Carlos Sainz has been a man under pressure all season. Williams is running at the back of the midfield, Sainz’s two points are the only ones the team has scored so far in 2026, and Miami wasn’t exactly the clean weekend the team needed. It got messier when Max Verstappen got involved.
During the early section of the race, a near-miss between Sainz’s Williams and Verstappen’s Red Bull prompted an immediate angry response on team radio. “What the f*** was that?” Sainz demanded. His engineer Gaetan replied simply: “We’ll report.” That wasn’t enough for Sainz, who made his feelings clear: “I think he pushed me off. He thinks he can do whatever he wants just because he’s racing in the midfield.” Gaetan’s response, “That’s a long race, a long race,” was about the most diplomatic thing said between them all afternoon.
Verstappen in the Midfield Is a Different Animal
Verstappen has said Red Bull halved the gap to the leading pack with the upgrade package it brought to Miami, but the three-time world champion is still nowhere near where he’s used to racing. He called the new 2026 cars “anti-racing” and likened them to Mario Kart, while strongly hinting after the last race that he was seriously considering walking away from the sport at the end of 2026.
A frustrated Verstappen stuck in the pack is a very different proposition from the one cruising at the front with a second of clear air.
Sainz’s frustration is understandable, however.
Only moments before this, the Alpine of Pierre Gasly was flipped after contact with Racing Bull’s Liam Lawson, who later retired with damage received by the hit. This followed Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar hitting the wall at Turn 14 after he skimmed the inside of Turn 13, breaking his suspension arm and leaving him angered, thumping his steering wheel in annoyance.
College basketball announcer pops up on Kentucky Derby coverage
There are certain voices that usher college basketball fans through the season, and John Fanta's is one of them. The early 30's broadcaster has risen to prominence in the last couple of years, but has proven that he's not just an asset on the hardwood.
NBC decided to include Fanta as part of their coverage of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, which was an interesting plot twist for fans who weren't expecting him there.
“We’re excited to have John join our coverage at Churchill Downs, where his unbridled enthusiasm and effusive personality will be a perfect match with the spectators enjoying the racing and revelry from the infield,” said NBC Sports supervising producer Lindsay Schanzer.
Fanta brought energy that appeared to be well-received by viewers.
He expressed excitement about being selected for Kentucky Derby coverage when it was announced by the network.
“There is simply nothing like the Kentucky Derby, and to join a team of horse racing legends and Emmy winners in NBC’s 26th presentation of an event that stands in a class of its own is thrilling and humbling,” Fanta said per NBC Sports.
Fanta might become a mainstay down the stretch of NBC's Derby coverage for the foreseeable future.
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This article originally appeared on College Sports Wire: Kentucky Derby: College basketball announcer John Fanta makes debut
Red Sox reaction: Boston falls behind early, can’t catch up
BOSTON — Instant reactions from the Red Sox’ 6-3 loss to the Houston Astros Saturday at Fenway Park
1) The Red Sox fell behind (4-0) by the fourth inning and never could catch up. That’s been a pattern too often this season, as the Red Sox have not won a game all year in which they’ve trailed by two runs or more. The Sox chipped away with a run in the fifth and two more in the seventh. But they also frittered away numerous chances. From the third inning through the seventh, the Sox twice left two runners on base and twice left them full — that’s 10 runners stranded over the course of four innings. The loss dropped the Sox to 1-4 against Houston this season.
2) Starter Connelly Early had the worst start of his young career, allowing five runs in just four innings of work. Three walks didn’t help. This marked the first time this season that Early had given up more than three runs in an outing, as the rookie lefty has been the most dependable starter in the Sox’ rotation. But not on this day. After seemingly settling down in the second and third, when he retired six of the seven hitters he faced, the fourth inning was a disaster as the Astros sent eight hitters to the plate and scored four times.
3) One way or another, Early has to figure out a way to be more efficient with his pitches. He has a history of having his pitch count escalate, to the point that he had only completed six innings in two of them. Some of the inefficiency is a matter of opposing hitters fouling off a lot of pitches, but some of it is on Early, too, who could stand to be more aggressive within the strike zone. When he left after just four innings, he had thrown 77 pitches.
4) It’s not like the Red Sox didn’t have their chances. Houston starter Spencer Arrighetti walked two in the third and two more in the fourth, but the Sox wasted both opportunities. Through the first four innings, they were 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position. The Red Sox squandered a golden chance in the third inning, loading the bases with one out on a single by Ceddanne Rafaela and walks to Caleb Durbin and Jarren Duran. Willson Contreras had a chance to give the Sox a big inning, but, with a 1-and-1 count, hit into an inning-ending double play. Contreras has been one of few consistent hitters in the Red Sox lineup, with an OPS of .939 since April 1. But in a big spot, he wasn’t able to come through.
5) If nothing else has come out of the first two games of the homestand, the Sox are seeing much better at-bats from Roman Anthony, with hope that he’s pulling out of his season-long skid. Anthony had three hits Friday for the first time since Opening Day and Saturday, added a walk and slashed a hard single to the opposite field in the fifth when the Sox finally got on the scoreboard. It would be a huge step forward if Anthony began to produce the way the Sox had hoped.
6) It’s an open question how long the Red Sox intend to stick with Ryan Watson. A Rule 5 selection for the Sox last winter, he’s managed to eat some innings, but not always with good results. He took over in the fifth for Early and allowed a long home run to Christian Walker. He contributed three innings and allowed three hits (including a double and the homer) and a walk. That left his ERA at 6.10 for the season and opposing hitters are batting better than .300 against him. Of course, the Sox can’t just option him to Triple A; as a Rule 5 pick, he either remains on the active roster (or IL) for the season, or has to go through waivers and offered back to his original team.
7) All these years later, two Astros with ties to the 2017 sign-stealing scandal in Houston are not forgiven in Boston. For the first two games of the series, both shortstop Carlos Correa and second baseman Jose Altuve were roundly booed each time they were announced in the lineup or stepped into the batter’s box.
8) The final game of the series — and the final meeting between the two teams this season — will take place Sunday at 1:35 p.m. The Red Sox will send LHP Ranger Suarez (2-2, 3.09) to the mound against a pitcher to be determined from the Astros.
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- Red Sox’ Trevor Story, Ceddanne Rafaela ‘will’ talk after outfielder threw up hands; ‘We’ll handle it’
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Joe Mazzulla Flew Too Close To The Sun, Shades Of Bill Belichick
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I can't be the only one who immediately thought of New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick benching starting cornerback Malcolm Butler in Super Bowl LII when I saw the starting lineup Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla decided to roll out in Game 7 of the first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Here's the thing: both coaches were the best in their respective fields. Joe Mazzulla is the best coach in the NBA. He is going to win Coach of the Year in the NBA, and for good reason.
But on the biggest stage, in the most can't-lose game in Celtics history, Mazzulla flew too close to the sun and cost his team and this city a shot at the NBA Championship.
The head coach decided to roll out a starting lineup that had never started a game together before for no reason other than he thought he was smarter than the 76ers.
Ron Harper Jr. earned his third start of his NBA career. He played just four minutes and left with a -7.
Luka Garza got the nod at center. He committed three fouls in his nine minutes, did not make a field goal and left with a -15.
The only player who finished with more than a +5 point differential was center Neemias Queta, who Mazzulla kept on the bench, allowing the 76ers to take a 17-6 lead before he checked in. Queta finished the game with 12 rebounds.
Sam Hauser, who started 49 games this season, began the game on the bench. When he was finally allowed to play, he was one of the few Celtics who could hit his threes, finishing 57% from the field on the day.
Payton Pritchard, who started 50 games this season, began the game on the bench (behind Harper). When he was allowed to play, he led the team in assists with seven.
There is no excuse and no good reason why Mazzulla chose to go with this starting five.
The Celtics coach flew too close to the sun, and Boston got burned.
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