DK Metcalf punches fan in middle of Steelers-Lions Week 16 showdown

DK Metcalf punches fan in middle of Steelers-Lions Week 16 showdown

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf was seen punching a fan in the shoulder during the second quarter of the team’s Week 16 showdown against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. The veteran wideout was spotted having a conversation with the fan in the stands before delivering the strike. It is unclear at the moment what prompted this interaction and he was not removed from the game, participating in the Steelers’ next offensive drive.

The Steelers are currently sitting at 8-6 for the year and are currently fighting to maintain their one-game lead at the top of the AFC North standings. While Metcalf is still participating in this game as it unfolds, it is already anticipated that he’ll face a swift punishment by the NFL for this incident, from heavy fines to a possible suspension.

Pittsburgh will visit the Browns for Week 17 next Sunday before closing the regular-season with a critical home showdown against the Ravens in Week 18 that could decide the division. The veteran All-Pro entered Sunday leading the team in receiving with 808 yards and six touchdowns, so a potential absence by him could be damaging to the offense.

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Deadspin | Nats’ Luis Garcia Jr., Astros’ Yordan Alvarez showing no mercy to pitchers this season Jun 24, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals first baseman Luis Garcia Jr. (2) reacts after hitting a single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fifth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images Luis Garcia Jr. looks to continue his home run barrage as the Washington Nationals open a three-game home series against the Houston Astros on Monday. The 26-year-old Nationals first baseman has been on a tear lately with nine homers in his last 12 games. He’s cranked 16 homers since May 25 and is second in the National League with 64 RBIs, but the Nationals are just one game over .500 after losing two of three to the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates. Garcia set a career high with his 19th home run, a two-run shot on Sunday in an 11-5 loss to the Pirates. Garcia credits a swing adjustment for the hot streak. “We found something special about my swing that we have right now and just trying to put the ball up in the air,” Garcia said after Friday’s 9-5 win in which he went deep twice against Pittsburgh. “That’s probably the success that we’ve seen the last couple of months.” Washington manager Blake Butera didn’t waste any time Sunday getting rookie reliever Eddy Yean his first taste of big-league action. The right-hander took the roster spot of outfielder Robert Hassell III, who was designated for assignment on Sunday. Yean made his major league debut when the native of the Dominican Republic entered in the third inning and posted two innings of scoreless relief, walking one and fanning three. “It has been really good, the strike throwing,” Butera said. “It’s a good fastball, it’s a sinker profile, good velocity, 96-97 mph. He’s had a lot of success this year in Triple-A. Also, (he’s) just a really good person. I’m sure you saw the big smile. He’s excited to be here. His teammates love him, everybody in the organization loves him.” Yean, who provided depth in the bullpen, was optioned back to Triple-A Rochester after the game. On Sunday, the Astros offense was held to a pair of solo home runs from Christian Walker and Isaac Paredes, but starter Peter Lambert combined with relievers Steven Okert, Bryan King and Josh Hader for a 2-0, four-hit shutout of the visiting Tampa Bay Rays. The Astros have won six of their last seven. Lambert said he trusts the relievers to finish games. “They’ve been nails all year,” Lambert said. Four-time All-Star Yordan Alvarez leads the majors in RBIs (67), on-base percentage (.429), slugging percentage (.637), OPS (1.065) and total bases (207) and also tops the American League in hits (104) and home runs (29). He’s the Astros’ top hitter with a .320 batting average. Alvarez, 29, was voted in as the designated hitter for the American League in the July 14 All-Star Game. “You can make an argument that, in my opinion, he’s the best hitter in the major leagues,” Astros manager Joe Espada said. “But I think we should also recognize who he is as an individual. I think that makes it more special for me to come here every day and watch him play.” Mike Burrows (4-8, 5.58 ERA) is scheduled to start for Houston. He closed June by collecting his first victory of the month in a 6-4 home win against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday. He allowed four runs on six hits with two walks and three strikeouts over five innings. The right-hander has one career start against the Nationals. He didn’t factor into the decision and yielded three runs on five hits, walking one and fanning six over 4 1/3 innings in September 2025 while with the Pirates. After one bullpen appearance on June 19, Burrows returned to the rotation and posted starts of six and five innings. Washington is set to counter with right-hander Miles Mikolas (2-7, 5.44). In his last outing, Mikolas yielded six runs on nine hits with no walks and three strikeouts in seven innings in a 6-3 road loss to the Boston Red Sox on Monday. It was his first start since May 12. He’s pitching while appealing a five-game suspension issued after Tuesday’s bench-clearing incident against the Red Sox. Mikolas has four career starts against the Astros and is 1-1 with a 7.65 ERA. He has walked six and fanned 16 in 20 innings. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Nats #Luis #Garcia #Astros #Yordan #Alvarez #showing #mercy #pitchers #seasonJun 24, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals first baseman Luis Garcia Jr. (2) reacts after hitting a single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fifth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

Luis Garcia Jr. looks to continue his home run barrage as the Washington Nationals open a three-game home series against the Houston Astros on Monday.

The 26-year-old Nationals first baseman has been on a tear lately with nine homers in his last 12 games. He’s cranked 16 homers since May 25 and is second in the National League with 64 RBIs, but the Nationals are just one game over .500 after losing two of three to the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates.

Garcia set a career high with his 19th home run, a two-run shot on Sunday in an 11-5 loss to the Pirates. Garcia credits a swing adjustment for the hot streak.

“We found something special about my swing that we have right now and just trying to put the ball up in the air,” Garcia said after Friday’s 9-5 win in which he went deep twice against Pittsburgh. “That’s probably the success that we’ve seen the last couple of months.”

Washington manager Blake Butera didn’t waste any time Sunday getting rookie reliever Eddy Yean his first taste of big-league action. The right-hander took the roster spot of outfielder Robert Hassell III, who was designated for assignment on Sunday.

Yean made his major league debut when the native of the Dominican Republic entered in the third inning and posted two innings of scoreless relief, walking one and fanning three.

“It has been really good, the strike throwing,” Butera said. “It’s a good fastball, it’s a sinker profile, good velocity, 96-97 mph. He’s had a lot of success this year in Triple-A. Also, (he’s) just a really good person. I’m sure you saw the big smile. He’s excited to be here. His teammates love him, everybody in the organization loves him.”

Yean, who provided depth in the bullpen, was optioned back to Triple-A Rochester after the game.

On Sunday, the Astros offense was held to a pair of solo home runs from Christian Walker and Isaac Paredes, but starter Peter Lambert combined with relievers Steven Okert, Bryan King and Josh Hader for a 2-0, four-hit shutout of the visiting Tampa Bay Rays.

The Astros have won six of their last seven. Lambert said he trusts the relievers to finish games.


“They’ve been nails all year,” Lambert said.

Four-time All-Star Yordan Alvarez leads the majors in RBIs (67), on-base percentage (.429), slugging percentage (.637), OPS (1.065) and total bases (207) and also tops the American League in hits (104) and home runs (29). He’s the Astros’ top hitter with a .320 batting average.

Alvarez, 29, was voted in as the designated hitter for the American League in the July 14 All-Star Game.

“You can make an argument that, in my opinion, he’s the best hitter in the major leagues,” Astros manager Joe Espada said. “But I think we should also recognize who he is as an individual. I think that makes it more special for me to come here every day and watch him play.”

Mike Burrows (4-8, 5.58 ERA) is scheduled to start for Houston. He closed June by collecting his first victory of the month in a 6-4 home win against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday. He allowed four runs on six hits with two walks and three strikeouts over five innings.

The right-hander has one career start against the Nationals. He didn’t factor into the decision and yielded three runs on five hits, walking one and fanning six over 4 1/3 innings in September 2025 while with the Pirates.

After one bullpen appearance on June 19, Burrows returned to the rotation and posted starts of six and five innings.

Washington is set to counter with right-hander Miles Mikolas (2-7, 5.44). In his last outing, Mikolas yielded six runs on nine hits with no walks and three strikeouts in seven innings in a 6-3 road loss to the Boston Red Sox on Monday.

It was his first start since May 12. He’s pitching while appealing a five-game suspension issued after Tuesday’s bench-clearing incident against the Red Sox.

Mikolas has four career starts against the Astros and is 1-1 with a 7.65 ERA. He has walked six and fanned 16 in 20 innings.

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Nats #Luis #Garcia #Astros #Yordan #Alvarez #showing #mercy #pitchers #season">Deadspin | Nats’ Luis Garcia Jr., Astros’ Yordan Alvarez showing no mercy to pitchers this season Jun 24, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals first baseman Luis Garcia Jr. (2) reacts after hitting a single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fifth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images Luis Garcia Jr. looks to continue his home run barrage as the Washington Nationals open a three-game home series against the Houston Astros on Monday. The 26-year-old Nationals first baseman has been on a tear lately with nine homers in his last 12 games. He’s cranked 16 homers since May 25 and is second in the National League with 64 RBIs, but the Nationals are just one game over .500 after losing two of three to the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates. Garcia set a career high with his 19th home run, a two-run shot on Sunday in an 11-5 loss to the Pirates. Garcia credits a swing adjustment for the hot streak. “We found something special about my swing that we have right now and just trying to put the ball up in the air,” Garcia said after Friday’s 9-5 win in which he went deep twice against Pittsburgh. “That’s probably the success that we’ve seen the last couple of months.” Washington manager Blake Butera didn’t waste any time Sunday getting rookie reliever Eddy Yean his first taste of big-league action. The right-hander took the roster spot of outfielder Robert Hassell III, who was designated for assignment on Sunday. Yean made his major league debut when the native of the Dominican Republic entered in the third inning and posted two innings of scoreless relief, walking one and fanning three. “It has been really good, the strike throwing,” Butera said. “It’s a good fastball, it’s a sinker profile, good velocity, 96-97 mph. He’s had a lot of success this year in Triple-A. Also, (he’s) just a really good person. I’m sure you saw the big smile. He’s excited to be here. His teammates love him, everybody in the organization loves him.” Yean, who provided depth in the bullpen, was optioned back to Triple-A Rochester after the game. On Sunday, the Astros offense was held to a pair of solo home runs from Christian Walker and Isaac Paredes, but starter Peter Lambert combined with relievers Steven Okert, Bryan King and Josh Hader for a 2-0, four-hit shutout of the visiting Tampa Bay Rays. The Astros have won six of their last seven. Lambert said he trusts the relievers to finish games. “They’ve been nails all year,” Lambert said. Four-time All-Star Yordan Alvarez leads the majors in RBIs (67), on-base percentage (.429), slugging percentage (.637), OPS (1.065) and total bases (207) and also tops the American League in hits (104) and home runs (29). He’s the Astros’ top hitter with a .320 batting average. Alvarez, 29, was voted in as the designated hitter for the American League in the July 14 All-Star Game. “You can make an argument that, in my opinion, he’s the best hitter in the major leagues,” Astros manager Joe Espada said. “But I think we should also recognize who he is as an individual. I think that makes it more special for me to come here every day and watch him play.” Mike Burrows (4-8, 5.58 ERA) is scheduled to start for Houston. He closed June by collecting his first victory of the month in a 6-4 home win against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday. He allowed four runs on six hits with two walks and three strikeouts over five innings. The right-hander has one career start against the Nationals. He didn’t factor into the decision and yielded three runs on five hits, walking one and fanning six over 4 1/3 innings in September 2025 while with the Pirates. After one bullpen appearance on June 19, Burrows returned to the rotation and posted starts of six and five innings. Washington is set to counter with right-hander Miles Mikolas (2-7, 5.44). In his last outing, Mikolas yielded six runs on nine hits with no walks and three strikeouts in seven innings in a 6-3 road loss to the Boston Red Sox on Monday. It was his first start since May 12. He’s pitching while appealing a five-game suspension issued after Tuesday’s bench-clearing incident against the Red Sox. Mikolas has four career starts against the Astros and is 1-1 with a 7.65 ERA. He has walked six and fanned 16 in 20 innings. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Nats #Luis #Garcia #Astros #Yordan #Alvarez #showing #mercy #pitchers #season

Ah, Australia.

How on earth a team could be this good. Even in transition, apparently.

Sophie Molineux and Co. lifted the Women’s T20 World Cup on a gloriously sunny Sunday afternoon. Expectedly. In style. With yet another dominant show.

They crushed England by seven wickets with 2.5 overs to spare. England’s 150 for four, after being asked to bat first, was never going to be enough against the strong and incredibly deep Australian batting line-up.

A full house, mostly made up of English fans, had come to watch the final at Lord’s. All their loud cheers and all their prayers, could not stop the Australians from winning their seventh title in the tournament, of which this is only the 10th edition.

ALSO READ | Around the World: How Lisa Sthalekar is bringing fans to the Women’s T20 World Cup

Opener Beth Mooney led Australia’s with a superb knock (64, 49b, 10×4). She showed her class and experience, not allowing England to really come back into the match. It was a well-composed innings, doing precisely what is required in chase like this, in a match like this.

It was her second-wicket stand of 100 off 67 balls with Phoebe Litchfield (48, 35b, 6×4, 2×6) that virtually shut the door on England. The host may have felt it had a chance when opener Georgia Voll played on against Lauren Bell. The seamer clenched her fists in delight. The crowd roared.

It didn’t take Mooney and Litchfield long to silence them. By the time Litchfield fell, bowled by Charlie Dean, Australia was not far from home: only 34 runs were required.

Mooney was trapped lbw by Sophie Ecclestone, but it was too late.

Earlier, the England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt got her team out of serious trouble once again. She remained unbeaten 58 (53b, 5×4). Her unbroken fifth-wicket partnership with Freya Kemp (44 n.o., 28b, 4×4, 1×6) gave England a competitive total.

Just two days after playing that semifinal-winning knock against South Africa, Sciver-Brunt had to walk out to the middle in just the second over after opener Amy Jones failed yet again. The England wicketkeeper has had a dismal time with the bat after scoring 53 in the opening match against Sri Lanka in the opening match of the World Cup.

Jones fell to a sharp, low catch at backward point by Voll off Lucy Hamilton’s second ball. Her opening partner Dani Wyatt-Hodge was in awesome in the group stage, but had failed in the semifinal.

And she disappointed again. She was beautifully caught behind the stumps by a diving Beth Mooney. It had taken a review by Australia to get that wicket though; the umpire had called that ball from Annabel Sutherland a wide, but the replays revealed Wyatt-Hodge had gloved it.

Alice Capsey was determined to support her captain and the duo tried to rebuild the innings. They were cautious to begin, but the younger partner gave England a much-needed boost when she went after Ashleigh Gardner, hitting her for two fours and a six – the first of the innings — as 16 came off the ninth over.

That helped, but it would not prove enough against an all-time great team.

Published on Jul 05, 2026

#Australia #beats #England #win #record #7th #Womens #T20 #World #Cup #title">Australia beats England to win record 7th Women’s T20 World Cup title Ah, Australia.How on earth a team could be this good. Even in transition, apparently.Sophie Molineux and Co. lifted the Women’s T20 World Cup on a gloriously sunny Sunday afternoon. Expectedly. In style. With yet another dominant show.They crushed England by seven wickets with 2.5 overs to spare. England’s 150 for four, after being asked to bat first, was never going to be enough against the strong and incredibly deep Australian batting line-up.A full house, mostly made up of English fans, had come to watch the final at Lord’s. All their loud cheers and all their prayers, could not stop the Australians from winning their seventh title in the tournament, of which this is only the 10th edition.ALSO READ | Around the World: How Lisa Sthalekar is bringing fans to the Women’s T20 World CupOpener Beth Mooney led Australia’s with a superb knock (64, 49b, 10×4). She showed her class and experience, not allowing England to really come back into the match. It was a well-composed innings, doing precisely what is required in chase like this, in a match like this.It was her second-wicket stand of 100 off 67 balls with Phoebe Litchfield (48, 35b, 6×4, 2×6) that virtually shut the door on England. The host may have felt it had a chance when opener Georgia Voll played on against Lauren Bell. The seamer clenched her fists in delight. The crowd roared.It didn’t take Mooney and Litchfield long to silence them. By the time Litchfield fell, bowled by Charlie Dean, Australia was not far from home: only 34 runs were required.Mooney was trapped lbw by Sophie Ecclestone, but it was too late.Earlier, the England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt got her team out of serious trouble once again. She remained unbeaten 58 (53b, 5×4). Her unbroken fifth-wicket partnership with Freya Kemp (44 n.o., 28b, 4×4, 1×6) gave England a competitive total.Just two days after playing that semifinal-winning knock against South Africa, Sciver-Brunt had to walk out to the middle in just the second over after opener Amy Jones failed yet again. The England wicketkeeper has had a dismal time with the bat after scoring 53 in the opening match against Sri Lanka in the opening match of the World Cup.Jones fell to a sharp, low catch at backward point by Voll off Lucy Hamilton’s second ball. Her opening partner Dani Wyatt-Hodge was in awesome in the group stage, but had failed in the semifinal.And she disappointed again. She was beautifully caught behind the stumps by a diving Beth Mooney. It had taken a review by Australia to get that wicket though; the umpire had called that ball from Annabel Sutherland a wide, but the replays revealed Wyatt-Hodge had gloved it.Alice Capsey was determined to support her captain and the duo tried to rebuild the innings. They were cautious to begin, but the younger partner gave England a much-needed boost when she went after Ashleigh Gardner, hitting her for two fours and a six – the first of the innings — as 16 came off the ninth over.That helped, but it would not prove enough against an all-time great team.Published on Jul 05, 2026 #Australia #beats #England #win #record #7th #Womens #T20 #World #Cup #title

Around the World: How Lisa Sthalekar is bringing fans to the Women’s T20 World Cup

Opener Beth Mooney led Australia’s with a superb knock (64, 49b, 10×4). She showed her class and experience, not allowing England to really come back into the match. It was a well-composed innings, doing precisely what is required in chase like this, in a match like this.

It was her second-wicket stand of 100 off 67 balls with Phoebe Litchfield (48, 35b, 6×4, 2×6) that virtually shut the door on England. The host may have felt it had a chance when opener Georgia Voll played on against Lauren Bell. The seamer clenched her fists in delight. The crowd roared.

It didn’t take Mooney and Litchfield long to silence them. By the time Litchfield fell, bowled by Charlie Dean, Australia was not far from home: only 34 runs were required.

Mooney was trapped lbw by Sophie Ecclestone, but it was too late.

Earlier, the England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt got her team out of serious trouble once again. She remained unbeaten 58 (53b, 5×4). Her unbroken fifth-wicket partnership with Freya Kemp (44 n.o., 28b, 4×4, 1×6) gave England a competitive total.

Just two days after playing that semifinal-winning knock against South Africa, Sciver-Brunt had to walk out to the middle in just the second over after opener Amy Jones failed yet again. The England wicketkeeper has had a dismal time with the bat after scoring 53 in the opening match against Sri Lanka in the opening match of the World Cup.

Jones fell to a sharp, low catch at backward point by Voll off Lucy Hamilton’s second ball. Her opening partner Dani Wyatt-Hodge was in awesome in the group stage, but had failed in the semifinal.

And she disappointed again. She was beautifully caught behind the stumps by a diving Beth Mooney. It had taken a review by Australia to get that wicket though; the umpire had called that ball from Annabel Sutherland a wide, but the replays revealed Wyatt-Hodge had gloved it.

Alice Capsey was determined to support her captain and the duo tried to rebuild the innings. They were cautious to begin, but the younger partner gave England a much-needed boost when she went after Ashleigh Gardner, hitting her for two fours and a six – the first of the innings — as 16 came off the ninth over.

That helped, but it would not prove enough against an all-time great team.

Published on Jul 05, 2026

#Australia #beats #England #win #record #7th #Womens #T20 #World #Cup #title">Australia beats England to win record 7th Women’s T20 World Cup title

Ah, Australia.

How on earth a team could be this good. Even in transition, apparently.

Sophie Molineux and Co. lifted the Women’s T20 World Cup on a gloriously sunny Sunday afternoon. Expectedly. In style. With yet another dominant show.

They crushed England by seven wickets with 2.5 overs to spare. England’s 150 for four, after being asked to bat first, was never going to be enough against the strong and incredibly deep Australian batting line-up.

A full house, mostly made up of English fans, had come to watch the final at Lord’s. All their loud cheers and all their prayers, could not stop the Australians from winning their seventh title in the tournament, of which this is only the 10th edition.

ALSO READ | Around the World: How Lisa Sthalekar is bringing fans to the Women’s T20 World Cup

Opener Beth Mooney led Australia’s with a superb knock (64, 49b, 10×4). She showed her class and experience, not allowing England to really come back into the match. It was a well-composed innings, doing precisely what is required in chase like this, in a match like this.

It was her second-wicket stand of 100 off 67 balls with Phoebe Litchfield (48, 35b, 6×4, 2×6) that virtually shut the door on England. The host may have felt it had a chance when opener Georgia Voll played on against Lauren Bell. The seamer clenched her fists in delight. The crowd roared.

It didn’t take Mooney and Litchfield long to silence them. By the time Litchfield fell, bowled by Charlie Dean, Australia was not far from home: only 34 runs were required.

Mooney was trapped lbw by Sophie Ecclestone, but it was too late.

Earlier, the England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt got her team out of serious trouble once again. She remained unbeaten 58 (53b, 5×4). Her unbroken fifth-wicket partnership with Freya Kemp (44 n.o., 28b, 4×4, 1×6) gave England a competitive total.

Just two days after playing that semifinal-winning knock against South Africa, Sciver-Brunt had to walk out to the middle in just the second over after opener Amy Jones failed yet again. The England wicketkeeper has had a dismal time with the bat after scoring 53 in the opening match against Sri Lanka in the opening match of the World Cup.

Jones fell to a sharp, low catch at backward point by Voll off Lucy Hamilton’s second ball. Her opening partner Dani Wyatt-Hodge was in awesome in the group stage, but had failed in the semifinal.

And she disappointed again. She was beautifully caught behind the stumps by a diving Beth Mooney. It had taken a review by Australia to get that wicket though; the umpire had called that ball from Annabel Sutherland a wide, but the replays revealed Wyatt-Hodge had gloved it.

Alice Capsey was determined to support her captain and the duo tried to rebuild the innings. They were cautious to begin, but the younger partner gave England a much-needed boost when she went after Ashleigh Gardner, hitting her for two fours and a six – the first of the innings — as 16 came off the ninth over.

That helped, but it would not prove enough against an all-time great team.

Published on Jul 05, 2026

#Australia #beats #England #win #record #7th #Womens #T20 #World #Cup #title
Deadspin | Pato O’Ward captures first win of season at Mid-Ohio Arrow McLaren driver Pato O’Ward (5) talks with Zak Brown on Sunday, May 24, 2026, ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mexico’s Pato O’Ward captured his first victory of the season, winning the Honda Indy 200 on Sunday at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. O’Ward passed Arrow McLaren teammate Christian Lundgaard of Denmark on the 42nd of 90 laps as the duo finished first and second in the 11th of 18 races this season. The 1-2 finish was McLaren’s first-ever in an IndyCar series race. O’Ward edged Lundgaard by just 0.9877 of a second. His average speed was 117.932 mph. “It’s been a year, it’s been a tough one for sure,” O’Ward said. “I think today is just a perfect example of execution. I waited for the perfect time to pounce and from there we just controlled it.” Kyle Kirkwood (Andretti Global) finished third, followed by Rinus VeeKay of the Netherlands (Juncos Hollinger), current series leader Alex Palou of Spain (Chip Ganassi Racing) and Australian Will Power (Andretti). Lundgaard led for the majority of the first 41 laps, but made a costly slip in the second turn and O’Ward took advantage with a pass. He calmly navigated the 2.258-mile, 13-turn natural road course for the final 48 laps to claim his 10th career victory. Power and Josef Newgarden, who finished ninth, each led for two laps early in the race. O’Ward picked up 53 points for the victory and moved into fifth place with 310. Palou, the IndyCar series defending champion, leads with 404 points, followed by Kirkwood (348), Lundgaard (339) and David Malukas (338) of Team Penske. The next race will be in two weeks at the Music City Grand Prix at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Pato #OWard #captures #win #season #MidOhioArrow McLaren driver Pato O’Ward (5) talks with Zak Brown on Sunday, May 24, 2026, ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Mexico’s Pato O’Ward captured his first victory of the season, winning the Honda Indy 200 on Sunday at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

O’Ward passed Arrow McLaren teammate Christian Lundgaard of Denmark on the 42nd of 90 laps as the duo finished first and second in the 11th of 18 races this season.

The 1-2 finish was McLaren’s first-ever in an IndyCar series race.

O’Ward edged Lundgaard by just 0.9877 of a second. His average speed was 117.932 mph.

“It’s been a year, it’s been a tough one for sure,” O’Ward said. “I think today is just a perfect example of execution. I waited for the perfect time to pounce and from there we just controlled it.”


Kyle Kirkwood (Andretti Global) finished third, followed by Rinus VeeKay of the Netherlands (Juncos Hollinger), current series leader Alex Palou of Spain (Chip Ganassi Racing) and Australian Will Power (Andretti).

Lundgaard led for the majority of the first 41 laps, but made a costly slip in the second turn and O’Ward took advantage with a pass. He calmly navigated the 2.258-mile, 13-turn natural road course for the final 48 laps to claim his 10th career victory.

Power and Josef Newgarden, who finished ninth, each led for two laps early in the race.

O’Ward picked up 53 points for the victory and moved into fifth place with 310. Palou, the IndyCar series defending champion, leads with 404 points, followed by Kirkwood (348), Lundgaard (339) and David Malukas (338) of Team Penske.

The next race will be in two weeks at the Music City Grand Prix at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn.

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Pato #OWard #captures #win #season #MidOhio">Deadspin | Pato O’Ward captures first win of season at Mid-Ohio Arrow McLaren driver Pato O’Ward (5) talks with Zak Brown on Sunday, May 24, 2026, ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mexico’s Pato O’Ward captured his first victory of the season, winning the Honda Indy 200 on Sunday at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. O’Ward passed Arrow McLaren teammate Christian Lundgaard of Denmark on the 42nd of 90 laps as the duo finished first and second in the 11th of 18 races this season. The 1-2 finish was McLaren’s first-ever in an IndyCar series race. O’Ward edged Lundgaard by just 0.9877 of a second. His average speed was 117.932 mph. “It’s been a year, it’s been a tough one for sure,” O’Ward said. “I think today is just a perfect example of execution. I waited for the perfect time to pounce and from there we just controlled it.” Kyle Kirkwood (Andretti Global) finished third, followed by Rinus VeeKay of the Netherlands (Juncos Hollinger), current series leader Alex Palou of Spain (Chip Ganassi Racing) and Australian Will Power (Andretti). Lundgaard led for the majority of the first 41 laps, but made a costly slip in the second turn and O’Ward took advantage with a pass. He calmly navigated the 2.258-mile, 13-turn natural road course for the final 48 laps to claim his 10th career victory. Power and Josef Newgarden, who finished ninth, each led for two laps early in the race. O’Ward picked up 53 points for the victory and moved into fifth place with 310. Palou, the IndyCar series defending champion, leads with 404 points, followed by Kirkwood (348), Lundgaard (339) and David Malukas (338) of Team Penske. The next race will be in two weeks at the Music City Grand Prix at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Pato #OWard #captures #win #season #MidOhio

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