SHANGHAI (AP) — Lewis Hamilton has astonished the crowd and himself by securing his maiden Sprint pole position for Ferrari in the final moments of qualifying at the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix.
Hamilton arrived in China after a disappointing season-opening race last weekend in Australia, where he finished 10th. He only managed fourth fastest in opening practice Friday for a modest improvement in Shanghai.
He topped the first section of sprint qualifying, before the dominant McLaren of Lando Norris took over in SQ2.
Author: Michael
When the Denver Broncos agreed to terms on a two-year deal with tight end Evan Engram last week, just about every outlet (including Broncos Wire) made the same proclamation: Sean Payton has finally found his ‘Joker.’
Payton had spoken multiple times earlier this offseason about wanting to add a ‘Joker‘ to the offense, which is a tight end or running back with elite receiving skills who can create mismatches in passing situations.
Julian Nagelsmann talks tactical adjustments after Nations League win
German national team head-coach Julian Nagelsmann spoke with German public broadcaster ARD about his tactics following Thursday night’s Nations League win. The Germans concluded the first half of play against the hosting Italians at the Sans Siro down 1-0. Thanks in part to two personnel changes and a ref-format, Germany were able to score two in the second 45 and emerge victorious in the opening quarterfinal leg.
Tim Kleindienst and Oliver Baumann comment on near freak own-goal in Nations League quarterfinal
German keeper Oliver Baumann more than justified his selection as Germany’s #1 during the current March international break on Thursday night. The TSG 1899 Hoffenheim skipper helped his country achieve a 1-2 away win at the San Siro in the first leg of the 2024/25 Nations League quarterfinal tie against Italy. Baumann was outstanding, making five excellent saves. All Baumann parries were unquestionably highlight-reel worthy.
North Carolina Tar Heels (23-13, 15-8 ACC) vs. Ole Miss Rebels (22-11, 11-9 SEC)
Milwaukee; Friday, 4:05 p.m. EDT
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tar Heels -2.5; over/under is 155.5
BOTTOM LINE: Ole Miss faces North Carolina in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
The Rebels are 11-9 against SEC opponents and 11-2 in non-conference play. Ole Miss is 6-3 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.
The Tar Heels’ record in ACC action is 15-8. North Carolina is seventh in the ACC with 33.3 rebounds per game led by Ven-Allen Lubin averaging 5.6.
Ole Miss averages 77.2 points per game, 2.
Oklahoma Sooners (20-13, 7-13 SEC) vs. UConn Huskies (23-10, 15-7 Big East)
Raleigh, North Carolina; Friday, 9:25 p.m. EDT
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Huskies -5.5; over/under is 147.5
BOTTOM LINE: UConn faces Oklahoma in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
The Huskies’ record in Big East games is 15-7, and their record is 8-3 in non-conference play. UConn scores 77.4 points and has outscored opponents by 9.4 points per game.
The Sooners are 7-13 in SEC play. Oklahoma ranks second in the SEC shooting 37.0% from 3-point range.
UConn scores 77.4 points per game, 2.
Norfolk State Spartans (24-10, 14-3 MEAC) vs. Florida Gators (30-4, 17-4 SEC)
Raleigh, North Carolina; Friday, 6:50 p.m. EDT
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Gators -28.5; over/under is 153.5
BOTTOM LINE: No. 3 Florida plays in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against Norfolk State.
The Gators are 17-4 against SEC opponents and 13-0 in non-conference play. Florida has a 27-4 record against teams over .500.
The Spartans are 14-3 in MEAC play. Norfolk State is seventh in the MEAC with 8.2 offensive rebounds per game led by Chris Fields Jr. averaging 1.6.
Florida averages 9.
Two players are continually linked to Manchester City to step in at right-back but one player stands out
It is no secret that Manchester City will be in the market for a right-back this summer. With Kyle Walker unlikely to return to the club following his loan spell at AC Milan, that leaves only Rico Lewis and Matheus Nunes, who Pep Guardiola can employ in the position. So, the City’s need for another right-back is obvious.
Two players have consistently been named as potential summer targets for Manchester City to step in at right-back.
Here is everything you need to know from the 16 games played on opening day of the men’s NCAA tournament.
(Getty Images)
Thursday’s Results
BASEBALL
City Section
Animo De La Hoya 6, Maywood Academy 1
Bell 8, South East 7
Garfield 9, South Gate 8
King/Drew 1, Port of Los Angeles 0
Lakeview Charter 12, Community Charter 1
Locke 17, Dorsey 5
Palisades 6, LACES 4
Poly 14, North Hollywood 1
Roosevelt 2, Legacy 0
San Fernando 11, Kennedy 4
Sun Valley Magnet 12, Valor Academy 1
Sylmar 10, Verdugo Hills 0
Southern Section
Anaheim Canyon 3, La Habra 1
Animo Leadership 20, Compton Early College 0
Arlington 6, Paloma Valley 1
Arroyo 9, Covina 8
Ayala 10, Glendora 1
Banning 15, Desert Hot Springs 1
Bo