Messi Helps Inter Miami Win 2-0 at NU Stadium
Messi opened the scoring and set up the second goal in Inter Miami’s 2-0 victory over the Portland Timbers, giving the club its first win at the new NU Stadium. The performance marked Messi’s 105th career goal contribution in MLS and came just before he joins Argentina’s World Cup squad for the U.S., Mexico and Canada tournament.
MLB Highlights: Padres 8, Mariners 3
IndyCar Penalizes Collet, Harvey After Indy 500 Inspection Failures
IndyCar announced penalties involving the No. 4 AJ Foyt Racing Chevrolet entry of Caio Collet and the No. 24 Dreyer & Reinbold Racing Chevrolet of Jack Harvey. During post-qualifying inspection, officials discovered modifications to the Dallara-supplied Energy Management System (EMS) covers and cover-to-A-arm components. capturengo.com
The specific penalties imposed were not detailed in the announcement, but IndyCar confirmed that the modifications violated technical regulations.
Hovland Drops Three Spots to World No. 30
Norwegian star Hovland has dropped for the second week in a row, slipping to 30th in the world rankings.
His compatriot Kristoffer Reitan has now overtaken him at 25th place after a career-best finish last week, maintaining his position on the latest list.
Rossi: 'Happy with second' after Indy 500 qualifying
Rossi set the tone in the Fast Six by going out first and setting the benchmark four-lap average pace of 231.990mph in the #20 ECR Chevrolet. It was an unreachable benchmark for everyone, except defending race winner Alex Palou, who soared to a 232.248 four-lap average to take pole.
