Deadspin | Lamenting lack of rest, LAFC face slumping San Diego FC Apr 25, 2026; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Football Club forward Denis Bouanga (99) shoots during the second half against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-Imagn Images Los Angeles FC have experienced dominating results on the field this season but coach Marc Dos Santos is not too happy with the MLS schedule-makers entering Saturday night’s road match at San Diego FC. LAFC are coming off a big 2-1 victory over visiting Toluca FC in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals on Wednesday night. Los Angeles doesn’t have much time to prepare before it visits a rival that didn’t play a midweek match. Dos Santos isn’t just fretting about this weekend assignment. He pointed out he has been frustrated with the schedule since late March. LAFC played eight matches in April between MLS and Champions Cup play and has five more coming in the first 17 days of May. “The schedule is a scandal. It’s a scandal,” Dos Santos told reporters. “I don’t understand why MLS … who is the genius in the meeting that says, ‘I have a good idea?’ At some point, it’s enough. Saturday we have to go to San Diego.” Regardless, LAFC (6-2-2, 20 points) have been thriving and have outscored MLS opponents 17-6. In Champions Cup play, LAFC have outscored their foes 16-5 and are 5-0-2 entering the second semifinal leg at Toluca on May 6. LAFC also get star forward Denis Bouanga back from a suspension for yellow-card accumulation. He has four goals and four assists in MLS play. Last season, San Diego went 2-0 against LAFC during its stellar expansion campaign when it won the Western Conference. Things are much different for San Diego FC (3-5-2, 11 points) this season. The club has lost five straight matches, is winless in its last seven MLS games (0-5-2) and eight overall, counting a loss to Toluca in the Champions Cup Round of 16. Nobody associated with San Diego was expecting to be sitting in 11th place entering May. “It’s been a tough period for San Diego FC, five losses in a row,” said San Diego star forward Anders Dreyer, who has five goals and four assists in MLS play. “It’s not what we wanted, but that’s the reality. That’s how it is and we can’t run from that.” Last weekend, San Diego lost 2-1 to visiting Portland when the Timbers scored the decisive goal in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time. San Diego coach Mikey Varas is hoping the turnaround begins Saturday. “It’s a tremendous opportunity for us to take the next step and get back on track,” Varas said. “We know we’re in a tough moment and haven’t been at our best. But we’re working very hard and doing everything possible to get back to it.” –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Lamenting #lack #rest #LAFC #face #slumping #San #Diego

Deadspin | Lamenting lack of rest, LAFC face slumping San Diego FC
Apr 25, 2026; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Football Club forward Denis Bouanga (99) shoots during the second half against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-Imagn Images

Los Angeles FC have experienced dominating results on the field this season but coach Marc Dos Santos is not too happy with the MLS schedule-makers entering Saturday night’s road match at San Diego FC.

LAFC are coming off a big 2-1 victory over visiting Toluca FC in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals on Wednesday night. Los Angeles doesn’t have much time to prepare before it visits a rival that didn’t play a midweek match.

Dos Santos isn’t just fretting about this weekend assignment. He pointed out he has been frustrated with the schedule since late March.

LAFC played eight matches in April between MLS and Champions Cup play and has five more coming in the first 17 days of May.

“The schedule is a scandal. It’s a scandal,” Dos Santos told reporters. “I don’t understand why MLS … who is the genius in the meeting that says, ‘I have a good idea?’ At some point, it’s enough. Saturday we have to go to San Diego.”

Regardless, LAFC (6-2-2, 20 points) have been thriving and have outscored MLS opponents 17-6. In Champions Cup play, LAFC have outscored their foes 16-5 and are 5-0-2 entering the second semifinal leg at Toluca on May 6.

LAFC also get star forward Denis Bouanga back from a suspension for yellow-card accumulation. He has four goals and four assists in MLS play.

Last season, San Diego went 2-0 against LAFC during its stellar expansion campaign when it won the Western Conference.

Things are much different for San Diego FC (3-5-2, 11 points) this season. The club has lost five straight matches, is winless in its last seven MLS games (0-5-2) and eight overall, counting a loss to Toluca in the Champions Cup Round of 16.

Nobody associated with San Diego was expecting to be sitting in 11th place entering May.

“It’s been a tough period for San Diego FC, five losses in a row,” said San Diego star forward Anders Dreyer, who has five goals and four assists in MLS play. “It’s not what we wanted, but that’s the reality. That’s how it is and we can’t run from that.”

Last weekend, San Diego lost 2-1 to visiting Portland when the Timbers scored the decisive goal in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time.

San Diego coach Mikey Varas is hoping the turnaround begins Saturday.

“It’s a tremendous opportunity for us to take the next step and get back on track,” Varas said. “We know we’re in a tough moment and haven’t been at our best. But we’re working very hard and doing everything possible to get back to it.”

–Field Level Media

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Apr 25, 2026; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Football Club forward Denis Bouanga (99) shoots during the second half against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-Imagn Images

Los Angeles FC have experienced dominating results on the field this season but coach Marc Dos Santos is not too happy with the MLS schedule-makers entering Saturday night’s road match at San Diego FC.

LAFC are coming off a big 2-1 victory over visiting Toluca FC in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals on Wednesday night. Los Angeles doesn’t have much time to prepare before it visits a rival that didn’t play a midweek match.

Dos Santos isn’t just fretting about this weekend assignment. He pointed out he has been frustrated with the schedule since late March.

LAFC played eight matches in April between MLS and Champions Cup play and has five more coming in the first 17 days of May.

“The schedule is a scandal. It’s a scandal,” Dos Santos told reporters. “I don’t understand why MLS … who is the genius in the meeting that says, ‘I have a good idea?’ At some point, it’s enough. Saturday we have to go to San Diego.”

Regardless, LAFC (6-2-2, 20 points) have been thriving and have outscored MLS opponents 17-6. In Champions Cup play, LAFC have outscored their foes 16-5 and are 5-0-2 entering the second semifinal leg at Toluca on May 6.

LAFC also get star forward Denis Bouanga back from a suspension for yellow-card accumulation. He has four goals and four assists in MLS play.

Last season, San Diego went 2-0 against LAFC during its stellar expansion campaign when it won the Western Conference.

Things are much different for San Diego FC (3-5-2, 11 points) this season. The club has lost five straight matches, is winless in its last seven MLS games (0-5-2) and eight overall, counting a loss to Toluca in the Champions Cup Round of 16.

Nobody associated with San Diego was expecting to be sitting in 11th place entering May.

“It’s been a tough period for San Diego FC, five losses in a row,” said San Diego star forward Anders Dreyer, who has five goals and four assists in MLS play. “It’s not what we wanted, but that’s the reality. That’s how it is and we can’t run from that.”

Last weekend, San Diego lost 2-1 to visiting Portland when the Timbers scored the decisive goal in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time.

San Diego coach Mikey Varas is hoping the turnaround begins Saturday.

“It’s a tremendous opportunity for us to take the next step and get back on track,” Varas said. “We know we’re in a tough moment and haven’t been at our best. But we’re working very hard and doing everything possible to get back to it.”

–Field Level Media

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IPL 2026: K.L. Rahul savours runs as Delhi Capitals snaps losing streak <div id="content-body-70930814" itemprop="articleBody">KL Rahul topped the Indian Premier League (IPL) run-scoring charts with a match-winning knock in Delhi Capitals’ (DC) seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals on Friday, ‌saying individual milestones mean more when they help the team win.Rahul has been DC’s ⁠most consistent performer this season, registering three half-centuries and one century despite the team’s mixed results.The 34-year-old struck 75 ‌off 40 balls, with six fours and five sixes, as DC snapped a three-match losing ‌streak and completed their highest successful run ‌chase ⁠of 226 in the IPL.Rahul had earlier ⁠hit an unbeaten 152 in a defeat against Punjab Kings, a knock that drew praise but did not bring the desired result for the team.“After ‌playing for so many years, numbers do matter,” Rahul said at the post-match presentation.“You’re happy that you score runs and you score these big ‌runs and break records. But if you don’t get the win after the game, it’s not as much fun.”Rahul has been ⁠in strong form this season and he credited it to work on maintaining a higher strike rate to ‌suit the demands of modern day T20 cricket.While he is enjoying a good run in the tournament, he acknowledged that DC had slipped up in key moments despite pushing hard in earlier games.“This competition and T20 cricket doesn’t allow you a ‌second chance,” he said.“So it was important that we take our chances and when we’re ahead, really press hard and finish the game, which ⁠we weren’t doing.”DC was also boosted by the return ⁠of Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc, who took three wickets in his first match of ‌the season after months on the sidelines with elbow and shoulder injuries.Sixth-placed DC next faces Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday.Published on May 02, 2026</div> #IPL #K.L #Rahul #savours #runs #Delhi #Capitals #snaps #losing #streak

Deadspin | Rhys Hoskins, Chase DeLauter deliver as Guardians top A’s May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Rhys Hoskins (8) hugs Cleveland Guardians left fielder Angel Martinez (1) after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images Rhys Hoskins homered, doubled and drove in three runs and Chase DeLauter went 4-for-4 with two RBIs to lead the Cleveland Guardians to an 8-5 victory over the Athletics on Friday night at West Sacramento, Calif. Steven Kwan reached base three times on two hits and a walk and made a stellar catch that saved three runs for the Guardians. Bo Naylor also had two hits as Cleveland won its second straight contest following a four-game skid. Cade Smith retired the final four batters for his eighth save. Brent Rooker went 2-for-5 with a homer and three RBIs for the Athletics, who lost for just the fourth time in 10 games. Jeff McNeil also had two hits for the A’s. Nick Kurtz went 0-for-4 but drew a walk in the seventh to reach base for the 26th straight game. He has walked in 20 straight games, tying Barry Bonds (2002-03) of the San Francisco Giants for second in major league history. Roy Cullenbine (22) of the 1947 Detroit Tigers holds the record. Cleveland scored three runs in the fifth to take the lead for good. Kwan, DeLauter and Kyle Manzardo drew walks off J.T. Ginn (0-1) to load the bases with one out. Hoskins came up and sent a two-run double to right-center to knot the score at 4. Hogan Harris entered and allowed a sacrifice fly to pinch hitter Angel Martinez to score Manzardo. In the seventh, Hoskins drilled a one-out homer to left off Justin Sterner to make it 6-4. Later in the inning, Naylor and Brayan Rocchio hit back-to-back RBI doubles for an 8-4 lead. The Athletics scored in the bottom of the seventh on Rooker’s bases-loaded RBI single. Erik Sabrowski (1-1) entered and struck out consecutive batters before Colby Thomas ripped a shot into the gap in left-center. Kwan, who won his fourth straight Gold Glove last season, dashed from center into the alley and made a leaping grab at the wall to end the inning. The A’s had runners on first and third in the eighth before Connor Brogdon struck out Shea Langeliers and Smith entered and fanned Kurtz to end the inning. The Athletics took the lead in the first when Rooker slammed a two-out, two-run blast over the wall in left-center off Joey Cantillo. The Guardians tied the score in the second on DeLauter’s two-out, two-run double. Zack Gelof hit a bases-loaded two-run single in the fourth to give the Athletics a 4-2 edge. Ginn gave up five runs and five hits over 4 1/3 innings. He walked five and struck out four. Cantillo allowed four runs and five hits over four innings. He walked three and fanned two. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Rhys #Hoskins #Chase #DeLauter #deliver #Guardians #top

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May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Rhys Hoskins (8) hugs Cleveland Guardians left fielder Angel Martinez (1) after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images

Rhys Hoskins homered, doubled and drove in three runs and Chase DeLauter went 4-for-4 with two RBIs to lead the Cleveland Guardians to an 8-5 victory over the Athletics on Friday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Steven Kwan reached base three times on two hits and a walk and made a stellar catch that saved three runs for the Guardians. Bo Naylor also had two hits as Cleveland won its second straight contest following a four-game skid.

Cade Smith retired the final four batters for his eighth save.

Brent Rooker went 2-for-5 with a homer and three RBIs for the Athletics, who lost for just the fourth time in 10 games. Jeff McNeil also had two hits for the A’s.

Nick Kurtz went 0-for-4 but drew a walk in the seventh to reach base for the 26th straight game. He has walked in 20 straight games, tying Barry Bonds (2002-03) of the San Francisco Giants for second in major league history. Roy Cullenbine (22) of the 1947 Detroit Tigers holds the record.

Cleveland scored three runs in the fifth to take the lead for good.

Kwan, DeLauter and Kyle Manzardo drew walks off J.T. Ginn (0-1) to load the bases with one out. Hoskins came up and sent a two-run double to right-center to knot the score at 4.

Hogan Harris entered and allowed a sacrifice fly to pinch hitter Angel Martinez to score Manzardo.

In the seventh, Hoskins drilled a one-out homer to left off Justin Sterner to make it 6-4.

Later in the inning, Naylor and Brayan Rocchio hit back-to-back RBI doubles for an 8-4 lead.

The Athletics scored in the bottom of the seventh on Rooker’s bases-loaded RBI single.

Erik Sabrowski (1-1) entered and struck out consecutive batters before Colby Thomas ripped a shot into the gap in left-center. Kwan, who won his fourth straight Gold Glove last season, dashed from center into the alley and made a leaping grab at the wall to end the inning.

The A’s had runners on first and third in the eighth before Connor Brogdon struck out Shea Langeliers and Smith entered and fanned Kurtz to end the inning.

The Athletics took the lead in the first when Rooker slammed a two-out, two-run blast over the wall in left-center off Joey Cantillo.

The Guardians tied the score in the second on DeLauter’s two-out, two-run double.

Zack Gelof hit a bases-loaded two-run single in the fourth to give the Athletics a 4-2 edge.

Ginn gave up five runs and five hits over 4 1/3 innings. He walked five and struck out four.

Cantillo allowed four runs and five hits over four innings. He walked three and fanned two.

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Rhys #Hoskins #Chase #DeLauter #deliver #Guardians #top">Deadspin | Rhys Hoskins, Chase DeLauter deliver as Guardians top A’s

May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Rhys Hoskins (8) hugs Cleveland Guardians left fielder Angel Martinez (1) after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images

Rhys Hoskins homered, doubled and drove in three runs and Chase DeLauter went 4-for-4 with two RBIs to lead the Cleveland Guardians to an 8-5 victory over the Athletics on Friday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Steven Kwan reached base three times on two hits and a walk and made a stellar catch that saved three runs for the Guardians. Bo Naylor also had two hits as Cleveland won its second straight contest following a four-game skid.

Cade Smith retired the final four batters for his eighth save.

Brent Rooker went 2-for-5 with a homer and three RBIs for the Athletics, who lost for just the fourth time in 10 games. Jeff McNeil also had two hits for the A’s.

Nick Kurtz went 0-for-4 but drew a walk in the seventh to reach base for the 26th straight game. He has walked in 20 straight games, tying Barry Bonds (2002-03) of the San Francisco Giants for second in major league history. Roy Cullenbine (22) of the 1947 Detroit Tigers holds the record.

Cleveland scored three runs in the fifth to take the lead for good.

Kwan, DeLauter and Kyle Manzardo drew walks off J.T. Ginn (0-1) to load the bases with one out. Hoskins came up and sent a two-run double to right-center to knot the score at 4.

Hogan Harris entered and allowed a sacrifice fly to pinch hitter Angel Martinez to score Manzardo.

In the seventh, Hoskins drilled a one-out homer to left off Justin Sterner to make it 6-4.

Later in the inning, Naylor and Brayan Rocchio hit back-to-back RBI doubles for an 8-4 lead.

The Athletics scored in the bottom of the seventh on Rooker’s bases-loaded RBI single.

Erik Sabrowski (1-1) entered and struck out consecutive batters before Colby Thomas ripped a shot into the gap in left-center. Kwan, who won his fourth straight Gold Glove last season, dashed from center into the alley and made a leaping grab at the wall to end the inning.

The A’s had runners on first and third in the eighth before Connor Brogdon struck out Shea Langeliers and Smith entered and fanned Kurtz to end the inning.

The Athletics took the lead in the first when Rooker slammed a two-out, two-run blast over the wall in left-center off Joey Cantillo.

The Guardians tied the score in the second on DeLauter’s two-out, two-run double.

Zack Gelof hit a bases-loaded two-run single in the fourth to give the Athletics a 4-2 edge.

Ginn gave up five runs and five hits over 4 1/3 innings. He walked five and struck out four.

Cantillo allowed four runs and five hits over four innings. He walked three and fanned two.

–Field Level Media

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World champion Lando Norris beamed in the Florida sunshine Friday after steering his upgraded McLaren to pole position for Saturday’s sprint race at the Miami Grand Prix.

The 26-year-old Briton made the most of the extensive upgrades on his car to outpace Mercedes’ Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli, at 19 the youngest man to lead the drivers’ championship in F1 history, and end Mercedes’ early season domination.

“I’ve always loved Miami, both on and off the track,” said Norris, who claimed his maiden F1 triumph at the compact circuit built around the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens in 2024. “And this is a good result for us, but still only at the beginning of the weekend.

“There’s still a long way to go, but it’s nice to kick off by doing this. We’ve got a lot of new upgrades on the car and it is nice to feel some grip again — and nice to reward the guys and girls who have put a lot of work into this.”

Asked if he felt this indicated that the defending constructors’ champions had regained the initiative from McLaren, Norris was cautious.

“It’s so tough to know because every track is different. We’ve known that this track has always been good to us, but we knew that what we were bringing was hopefully going to be a good step so it’s nice that our estimations have proved to be correct.

“The team deserve that… Since the first lap today, I felt very comfortable and I thought I had a bit of rear grip, so it is good to start with pole.”

ALSO READ | Charles Leclerc offers hope to Ferrari fans in Miami

McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri, who won last year’s race, was a close third ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, four-time Max Verstappen of Red Bull and early season leader George Russell of Mercedes.

Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton was seventh in the second Ferrari, the Italian team along with Red Bull having brought major upgrade packages to the Miami race.

It was the first time this year that Mercedes had been outpaced in a qualifying session, after three races run before the five-week hiatus due to the conflict in the Middle East.

A disappointed Russell said, “I think it is pretty surprising how big a jump McLaren and Ferrari have made. It’s much bigger than we expected, even if this has never been a favourite circuit for me.”

He added that he had struggled with overheating tyres and other problems throughout Friday.

Verstappen was also disappointed, but realistic and said he could see the positives in Red Bull’s improved performance thanks to their upgrades, but added that the team were still “very weak” in the high-speed section of the track.

“We need to work on that,” he said, a comment repeated by Ferrari’s Hamilton, who said he had hoped Ferrari’s extensive upgrade package would have delivered greater rewards.

Published on May 02, 2026

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Miami Grand Prix: Lando Norris beats Kimi Antonelli for sprint pole World champion Lando Norris beamed in the Florida sunshine Friday after steering his upgraded McLaren to pole position for Saturday’s sprint race at the Miami Grand Prix.The 26-year-old Briton made the most of the extensive upgrades on his car to outpace Mercedes’ Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli, at 19 the youngest man to lead the drivers’ championship in F1 history, and end Mercedes’ early season domination.“I’ve always loved Miami, both on and off the track,” said Norris, who claimed his maiden F1 triumph at the compact circuit built around the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens in 2024. “And this is a good result for us, but still only at the beginning of the weekend.“There’s still a long way to go, but it’s nice to kick off by doing this. We’ve got a lot of new upgrades on the car and it is nice to feel some grip again — and nice to reward the guys and girls who have put a lot of work into this.”Asked if he felt this indicated that the defending constructors’ champions had regained the initiative from McLaren, Norris was cautious.“It’s so tough to know because every track is different. We’ve known that this track has always been good to us, but we knew that what we were bringing was hopefully going to be a good step so it’s nice that our estimations have proved to be correct.“The team deserve that… Since the first lap today, I felt very comfortable and I thought I had a bit of rear grip, so it is good to start with pole.”ALSO READ | Charles Leclerc offers hope to Ferrari fans in MiamiMcLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri, who won last year’s race, was a close third ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, four-time Max Verstappen of Red Bull and early season leader George Russell of Mercedes.Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton was seventh in the second Ferrari, the Italian team along with Red Bull having brought major upgrade packages to the Miami race.It was the first time this year that Mercedes had been outpaced in a qualifying session, after three races run before the five-week hiatus due to the conflict in the Middle East.A disappointed Russell said, “I think it is pretty surprising how big a jump McLaren and Ferrari have made. It’s much bigger than we expected, even if this has never been a favourite circuit for me.”He added that he had struggled with overheating tyres and other problems throughout Friday.Verstappen was also disappointed, but realistic and said he could see the positives in Red Bull’s improved performance thanks to their upgrades, but added that the team were still “very weak” in the high-speed section of the track.“We need to work on that,” he said, a comment repeated by Ferrari’s Hamilton, who said he had hoped Ferrari’s extensive upgrade package would have delivered greater rewards.Published on May 02, 2026 #Miami #Grand #Prix #Lando #Norris #beats #Kimi #Antonelli #sprint #pole

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World champion Lando Norris beamed in the Florida sunshine Friday after steering his upgraded McLaren to pole position for Saturday’s sprint race at the Miami Grand Prix.
The 26-year-old Briton made the most of the extensive upgrades on his car to outpace Mercedes’ Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli, at 19 the youngest man to lead the drivers’ championship in F1 history, and end Mercedes’ early season domination.
“I’ve always loved Miami, both on and off the track,” said Norris, who claimed his maiden F1 triumph at the compact circuit built around the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens in 2024. “And this is a good result for us, but still only at the beginning of the weekend.
“There’s still a long way to go, but it’s nice to kick off by doing this. We’ve got a lot of new upgrades on the car and it is nice to feel some grip again — and nice to reward the guys and girls who have put a lot of work into this.”
Asked if he felt this indicated that the defending constructors’ champions had regained the initiative from McLaren, Norris was cautious.
“It’s so tough to know because every track is different. We’ve known that this track has always been good to us, but we knew that what we were bringing was hopefully going to be a good step so it’s nice that our estimations have proved to be correct.
“The team deserve that… Since the first lap today, I felt very comfortable and I thought I had a bit of rear grip, so it is good to start with pole.”
ALSO READ | Charles Leclerc offers hope to Ferrari fans in Miami
McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri, who won last year’s race, was a close third ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, four-time Max Verstappen of Red Bull and early season leader George Russell of Mercedes.
Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton was seventh in the second Ferrari, the Italian team along with Red Bull having brought major upgrade packages to the Miami race.
It was the first time this year that Mercedes had been outpaced in a qualifying session, after three races run before the five-week hiatus due to the conflict in the Middle East.
A disappointed Russell said, “I think it is pretty surprising how big a jump McLaren and Ferrari have made. It’s much bigger than we expected, even if this has never been a favourite circuit for me.”
He added that he had struggled with overheating tyres and other problems throughout Friday.
Verstappen was also disappointed, but realistic and said he could see the positives in Red Bull’s improved performance thanks to their upgrades, but added that the team were still “very weak” in the high-speed section of the track.
“We need to work on that,” he said, a comment repeated by Ferrari’s Hamilton, who said he had hoped Ferrari’s extensive upgrade package would have delivered greater rewards.
Published on May 02, 2026

#Miami #Grand #Prix #Lando #Norris #beats #Kimi #Antonelli #sprint #pole">Miami Grand Prix: Lando Norris beats Kimi Antonelli for sprint pole

World champion Lando Norris beamed in the Florida sunshine Friday after steering his upgraded McLaren to pole position for Saturday’s sprint race at the Miami Grand Prix.

Asked if he felt this indicated that the defending constructors’ champions had regained the initiative from McLaren, Norris was cautious.

“The team deserve that… Since the first lap today, I felt very comfortable and I thought I had a bit of rear grip, so it is good to start with pole.”

ALSO READ | Charles Leclerc offers hope to Ferrari fans in Miami

Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton was seventh in the second Ferrari, the Italian team along with Red Bull having brought major upgrade packages to the Miami race.

It was the first time this year that Mercedes had been outpaced in a qualifying session, after three races run before the five-week hiatus due to the conflict in the Middle East.

He added that he had struggled with overheating tyres and other problems throughout Friday.

“We need to work on that,” he said, a comment repeated by Ferrari’s Hamilton, who said he had hoped Ferrari’s extensive upgrade package would have delivered greater rewards.

Published on May 02, 2026

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Deadspin | Mitch Marner tallies 3 points as Knights KO Mammoth in Game 6 May 1, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mitch Marner (93) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Utah Mammoth during the second period in game six of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images Mitch Marner scored two goals and had an assist as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Utah Mammoth 5-1 to clinch their first-round Western Conference playoff series in Game 6 on Friday in Salt Lake City. It was the sixth career three-point playoff game for Marner, tying his postseason high. Brett Howden scored a goal for the third straight game and Colton Sissons and Cole Smith also scored goals for Vegas, which advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs for the sixth time in its nine-year history. Carter Hart made 21 saves for the Golden Knights, who will face the Ducks in the Western Conference semifinals. Anaheim eliminated the two-time defending conference champion Edmonton Oilers in six games. Kailer Yamamoto scored a goal and Karel Vejmelka finished with 21 saves for Utah, which was playing its first playoff series since the franchise moved from Arizona in April 2024. Vegas took a 1-0 lead at the 15:02 mark of the first period. Marner’s shot from the high slot caromed off the end boards straight to Howden parked alone by the left post. Howden swept in a shot for his fourth goal in three games. The Golden Knights came within inches of doubling the lead early in the second period. Tomas Hertl’s attempt from the left circle squeaked past Vejmelka and was within inches of the goal line before the Mammoth goalie reached back and knocked it away. Marner made it 2-0 with 44.1 seconds left in the second period. His first goal of the playoffs, a slap shot from the top of the right circle, went past Vejmelka’s glove side and inside the far left corner. It snapped a 10-game goal drought in the playoffs for Marner that dated back to last season, when he was playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Utah cut the deficit to 2-1 with 12:19 remaining in the third period when Yamamoto came down the right wing and snapped a shot past Hart’s stick side. Vegas restored the two-goal margin just 1:58 later when Sissons shoveled the rebound of a Brayden McNabb point shot past Vejmelka’s stick side. Marner sealed the win by netting a power-play goal with 7:51 to go, ripping in a rebound of a Shea Theodore shot from the low slot. Utah pulled Vejmelka for an extra attacker with 4:15 left, and Smith added an empty-netter from inside his own blue line with 3:36 remaining to end the scoring. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Mitch #Marner #tallies #points #Knights #Mammoth #Game

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May 1, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mitch Marner (93) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Utah Mammoth during the second period in game six of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Mitch Marner scored two goals and had an assist as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Utah Mammoth 5-1 to clinch their first-round Western Conference playoff series in Game 6 on Friday in Salt Lake City.

It was the sixth career three-point playoff game for Marner, tying his postseason high. Brett Howden scored a goal for the third straight game and Colton Sissons and Cole Smith also scored goals for Vegas, which advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs for the sixth time in its nine-year history.

Carter Hart made 21 saves for the Golden Knights, who will face the Ducks in the Western Conference semifinals. Anaheim eliminated the two-time defending conference champion Edmonton Oilers in six games.

Kailer Yamamoto scored a goal and Karel Vejmelka finished with 21 saves for Utah, which was playing its first playoff series since the franchise moved from Arizona in April 2024.

Vegas took a 1-0 lead at the 15:02 mark of the first period. Marner’s shot from the high slot caromed off the end boards straight to Howden parked alone by the left post. Howden swept in a shot for his fourth goal in three games.

The Golden Knights came within inches of doubling the lead early in the second period. Tomas Hertl’s attempt from the left circle squeaked past Vejmelka and was within inches of the goal line before the Mammoth goalie reached back and knocked it away.

Marner made it 2-0 with 44.1 seconds left in the second period. His first goal of the playoffs, a slap shot from the top of the right circle, went past Vejmelka’s glove side and inside the far left corner.

It snapped a 10-game goal drought in the playoffs for Marner that dated back to last season, when he was playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Utah cut the deficit to 2-1 with 12:19 remaining in the third period when Yamamoto came down the right wing and snapped a shot past Hart’s stick side.

Vegas restored the two-goal margin just 1:58 later when Sissons shoveled the rebound of a Brayden McNabb point shot past Vejmelka’s stick side.

Marner sealed the win by netting a power-play goal with 7:51 to go, ripping in a rebound of a Shea Theodore shot from the low slot.

Utah pulled Vejmelka for an extra attacker with 4:15 left, and Smith added an empty-netter from inside his own blue line with 3:36 remaining to end the scoring.

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Mitch #Marner #tallies #points #Knights #Mammoth #Game">Deadspin | Mitch Marner tallies 3 points as Knights KO Mammoth in Game 6

May 1, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mitch Marner (93) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Utah Mammoth during the second period in game six of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Mitch Marner scored two goals and had an assist as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Utah Mammoth 5-1 to clinch their first-round Western Conference playoff series in Game 6 on Friday in Salt Lake City.

It was the sixth career three-point playoff game for Marner, tying his postseason high. Brett Howden scored a goal for the third straight game and Colton Sissons and Cole Smith also scored goals for Vegas, which advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs for the sixth time in its nine-year history.

Carter Hart made 21 saves for the Golden Knights, who will face the Ducks in the Western Conference semifinals. Anaheim eliminated the two-time defending conference champion Edmonton Oilers in six games.

Kailer Yamamoto scored a goal and Karel Vejmelka finished with 21 saves for Utah, which was playing its first playoff series since the franchise moved from Arizona in April 2024.

Vegas took a 1-0 lead at the 15:02 mark of the first period. Marner’s shot from the high slot caromed off the end boards straight to Howden parked alone by the left post. Howden swept in a shot for his fourth goal in three games.

The Golden Knights came within inches of doubling the lead early in the second period. Tomas Hertl’s attempt from the left circle squeaked past Vejmelka and was within inches of the goal line before the Mammoth goalie reached back and knocked it away.

Marner made it 2-0 with 44.1 seconds left in the second period. His first goal of the playoffs, a slap shot from the top of the right circle, went past Vejmelka’s glove side and inside the far left corner.

It snapped a 10-game goal drought in the playoffs for Marner that dated back to last season, when he was playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Utah cut the deficit to 2-1 with 12:19 remaining in the third period when Yamamoto came down the right wing and snapped a shot past Hart’s stick side.

Vegas restored the two-goal margin just 1:58 later when Sissons shoveled the rebound of a Brayden McNabb point shot past Vejmelka’s stick side.

Marner sealed the win by netting a power-play goal with 7:51 to go, ripping in a rebound of a Shea Theodore shot from the low slot.

Utah pulled Vejmelka for an extra attacker with 4:15 left, and Smith added an empty-netter from inside his own blue line with 3:36 remaining to end the scoring.

–Field Level Media

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