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Verstappen remains tight-lipped on F1 future but rules out sabbatical F1

Verstappen Remains Tight-Lipped on F1 Future Max Verstappen, the reigning Formula 1 champion, has remained coy about his future in the sport, insisting there are no plans for a sabbatical after the 2026 season. Amid speculation about potential moves and team dynamics, the Red Bull Racing star deflected questions during a media session at Silverstone, leaving fans and pundits alike in the dark about his next steps. Media Session at Silverstone Verstappen faced a barrage…

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Cliff Notes – Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, brother die in car crash – Spanish Civil Guard Diogo Jota, 28, and his brother André Silva, 25, were killed in a car crash near Zamora, Spain, with police investigating potential causes, including a blown tyre. Liverpool FC and the Portuguese Football Federation confirmed the tragic news, expressing their condolences and requesting privacy for the families involved. Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, brother die in car crash – Spanish…

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Cliff Notes – WBBL and BBL drafts – all you need to know The WBBL and BBL drafts are scheduled for Thursday, June 19, with the WBBL draft commencing at 4pm AEST, followed by the BBL draft. Teams will select overseas players based on a weighted lottery system, with the WBBL’s first pick going to Sydney Sixers and the BBL’s to Brisbane Heat. Each club must draft a minimum of two overseas players, with the…

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Cliff Notes – Bengaluru stampede: Tribunal says RCB ‘created nuisance’ without prior permission The Central Administrative Tribunal held Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) responsible for a stampede that resulted in eleven fatalities and over 50 injuries, citing a lack of necessary permissions for their victory celebrations. The tribunal’s order revealed that RCB and its event management firm failed to formally apply for permission to organise the event, contravening local regulations regarding public gatherings. The police were…

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Cliff Notes – ICC T20I rankings: Mandhana No 3 among batters, Bell fourth in bowling charts Smriti Mandhana’s match-winning 112 against England has elevated her to No. 3 in the T20I rankings, just three points behind No. 2 Hayley Matthews. Lauren Bell’s impressive bowling performance (3 for 27) has propelled her to No. 4 in the T20I bowling rankings, creating a competitive landscape at the top. Shafali Verma and Harleen Deol have made notable comebacks,…

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