Author: WTX Sports Team

Yuki Tsunoda Secures Red Bull Future Until 2025 Red Bull Racing advisor Helmut Marko has confirmed that Yuki Tsunoda will remain with the team until the close of the 2025 Formula 1 season, following the Japanese driver’s promotion at the expense of Liam Lawson. The change comes after Lawson’s disappointing performances, including a last-place finish in qualifying at the recent Chinese Grand Prix. Tsunoda’s Promotion at Red Bull The decision to move Tsunoda to the…

Cliff Notes – Is Rashford back to form for Villa, England or is it a false dawn Marcus Rashford’s performance at Aston Villa remains ambiguous, with four assists but no goals in nine appearances, raising questions about his true form since leaving Manchester United. His recall to the England team may inflate perceptions of his performance, but both Villa and United coaches express doubts about his consistency and impact on the pitch. Rashford’s upcoming matches,…

Cliff Notes – Yukinari Sugawara hopes high of World Cup qualification can help Southampton beat the drop Yukinari Sugawara played a key role in Japan’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the team’s dominance in the Asian qualifiers with 12 wins out of 14 matches. Despite his international success, Sugawara faces challenges at club level with Southampton, who are struggling in the Premier League with only nine points from 29 matches. Sugawara remains…

Max Verstappen Voices Discontent Over Liam Lawson’s Swap at Red Bull Red Bull Racing’s star driver Max Verstappen has expressed his dissatisfaction regarding the team’s recent decision to replace rookie Liam Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda. According to Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko, Verstappen’s frustration stems from the abrupt nature of the swap, which has drawn significant attention in the motorsport community. Verstappen’s Reaction to Lawson’s Dismissal After just two races, Lawson, who had been driving…

Cliff Notes – Man City boss Pep Guardiola: We don’t deserve bonuses this season Pep Guardiola stated that Manchester City players and staff "don’t deserve" summer bonuses due to their underwhelming performance this season, currently sitting fifth in the Premier League. Despite the potential for silverware in the FA Cup and FIFA Club World Cup, Guardiola emphasised that these achievements would not warrant bonuses for the team or staff. The manager also mentioned the ongoing…

Aaron Finch advocates for a full player auction in the BBL, suggesting it would enhance competition and reflect player value, similar to the IPL model.

Cliff Notes – Dani Alves Spanish court overturns sexual assault conviction Dani Alves’ sexual assault conviction was overturned by a Spanish court, citing "insufficient evidence" to dismiss his presumption of innocence. The former football star was initially sentenced to four years and six months in prison in February 2024 after being found guilty of raping a woman in December 2022. Alves, who maintained his innocence throughout the trial, was released from prison in March 2024…

Alpine’s Jack Doohan finds himself in a precarious position as speculation intensifies over his future in Formula 1 following a challenging start to the season.

Sussex’s head coach, Paul Farbrace, is targeting a title win in Division One after their promotion, with a five-year plan focused on competitive success and enjoyment in the game.

Cliff Notes – The team with the most Women’s Champions League titles is Olympique Lyonnais, having won the tournament multiple times. The Women’s Champions League quarterfinals are underway, featuring traditional powerhouses like Chelsea, Lyon, and Barcelona, alongside challengers such as Real Madrid and Arsenal. The tournament has evolved since its inception in 2001-02, transitioning from the UEFA Women’s Cup to the Women’s Champions League, with significant format changes including the introduction of a group stage…

Norris Counts His Blessings After Brake Trouble at Chinese GP Lando Norris described himself as “lucky” to finish in second place at the Chinese Grand Prix despite experiencing a critical brake problem that threatened his race in the closing stages. The Mclaren driver extended his Formula 1 championship lead to eight points, finishing 9.748 seconds behind teammate Oscar Piastri, who took the chequered flag. Brake Issues Almost Cost Norris Norris faced a nail-biting finale as…

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick expressed concern over the team’s congested fixture schedule, highlighting the toll it has taken on player health, particularly after Dani Olmo sustained an injury during the 3-0 victory over Osasuna.

Antoine Griezmann intends to fulfil his contract with Atletico Madrid, delaying a potential move to MLS until 2026 despite interest from LAFC.

Moises Henriques, 38, has retired from first-class cricket, having played four Tests for Australia and captained New South Wales in the One-Day Cup.

Liam Lawson’s much-anticipated promotion to Red Bull Racing has ended in disappointment after just 99 days, as the 22-year-old Kiwi fails to meet the lofty expectations set by the team.

Chelsea staged a remarkable comeback, overturning a 2-0 first-leg deficit to win 3-0, securing a 3-2 aggregate victory in the UWCL quarterfinals.

Charlie Dean, a 24-year-old offspinning allrounder with 82 England caps, is emerging as a potential candidate for England Women’s captaincy following Heather Knight’s departure, despite her quiet demeanor.

Argentina has demonstrated its capability to win without Lionel Messi, securing a spot in the 2026 World Cup after defeating Brazil 4-1 and Uruguay 1-0.

Red Bull’s driver advisor Helmut Marko has acknowledged that promoting Liam Lawson prematurely to the main Formula 1 team was a misstep, following a disappointing series of performances.

Cliff Notes – Dan Lawrence still has shots to play after missing his Test opening Dan Lawrence’s brief stint as an opener for England resulted in a disappointing average of 20.00, leading to his exclusion from subsequent tours despite his prior success in the County Championship. Despite the challenges faced during his opening role, Lawrence remains optimistic about future opportunities, expressing a desire to contribute in both Test and white-ball formats for England. Dan Lawrence…

Four Real Madrid players, including Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior, are under investigation by UEFA for alleged “indecent conduct” during a Champions League match against Atlético Madrid on March 12.

Cliff Notes – Jonny Bairstow appointed Yorkshire captain for County Championship Jonny Bairstow has been named captain of Yorkshire, succeeding Shan Masood, as the club prepares for their return to Division One of the County Championship. Bairstow aims to lead Yorkshire to success in red-ball cricket while also seeking to regain his place in the England team ahead of a busy international schedule. Jonny Bairstow appointed Yorkshire captain for County Championship Jonny Bairstow has been…