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The Formula 1 standings are updated after each race in the 2025 F1 World Championship, the highest class of worldwide motorsport sanctioned by the FIA. Find out where each driver stands in the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championship, as well as how their team-mate is performing this season. For more detailed head-to-head comparisons between teammates, go to the teammate battles section.

Piastri took the lead in the final running of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, but was passed by Verstappen in a move into the Tamburello chicane in the race’s final laps. Norris recovered from a poor qualifying to finish sixth, while Leclerc struggled with a mechanical issue and was dropped down to 14th. Mercedes-Benz finished seventh in the race, with Hamilton, Leclerc and Doohan all scoring points.

Social media is a vital tool in sports. It brings a new layer of excitement to the sport because fans can see real-time updates and analysis, and participate in detailed discussions with other experts and followers. The rapid spread of news and analysis has also created a problem: rumors and speculation can quickly take over, creating confusion about whether information is factual or not.

Another notable effect of social media in sports is how it has made teams and athletes more relatable to their fans. Many players have personal social media accounts that are separate from their team’s, allowing them to engage directly with fans. They can host live Q&A sessions, share exclusive content, and even respond to fan comments on their posts. These interactions humanize athletes, and can make fans more loyal to their team or their favorite player.

In addition to promoting themselves and their teams, many athletes use their platforms to advocate for social causes or engage in activism. This bolsters their personal brand, and helps them establish themselves as values-driven leaders and role models. Athletes like LeBron James and Colin Kaepernick have used their platforms to raise awareness for issues that they care about, drawing new audiences and generating a positive public perception.

Athletes and teams now have a powerful channel to connect with their fans around the world, driving both revenue and engagement. The reach of social media is massive, enabling them to reach a huge audience that may not be reached through traditional broadcast or other channels. Many organizations have leveraged this opportunity to build their audiences and expand sponsorship, ticket and advertising opportunities.

NEW YORK – The World Series isn’t just about the games; it’s also about the moments. From the most memorable hits to the most egregious misplays, it’s a series that’s been full of them. Here are a few of the best World Series highlights in history.

After a wild game four, the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees reverted to their usual style in Game 5. The Dodgers held a one-run lead with two outs in the bottom of the eighth. That’s when a little-used reliever came in and changed everything.

Blake Treinen was called on with the bases loaded and no outs. He got Giancarlo Stanton to fly out and then struck out Anthony Rizzo to end the inning. The Dodgers had managed to avoid a big collapse, but the damage was already done.

The best player of this series may have been the smallest man on the field. Freddie Freeman’s walk-off grand slam with two outs in the bottom of the 10th was the first such slam in World Series history, and just the second in postseason history.

It’s still early in the postseason, but we can dream about some of the possible World Series matchups that might happen later this month and into November. Here are eight that might interest fans from coast to coast.

The NFL draft features 257 players hearing their names called in three days. The first round takes place Thursday night (8 p.m. ET), followed by rounds 2-3 on Friday (7 p.m. ET) and rounds 4-7 on Saturday (noon ET).

Teams have 10 minutes to make their picks, which start at the top of the round. After making their selection, the team’s first runner will radio the player’s name to an NFL Player Personnel representative, who inputs the selection into a database and notifies all clubs of the pick. The runner then walks the card to the head table, where it’s given to Ken Fiore, vice president of player personnel for the NFL. Fiore reviews the player’s name for accuracy, then shares it with the broadcasters and any other league or team representatives so they can announce the pick on TV and radio.

Why they picked him: The Jets want to run the ball, and McMillan fits their scheme well. He’s an elite rusher in college and should be able to contribute right away.

The 49ers have big needs on the defensive front after releasing ends Leonard Floyd and Javon Hargrave and trading linebacker Maliek Collins. Campbell is a strong run defender who can also get to the quarterback. He racked up 117 tackles last season and has the size to play either guard or tackle in the NFL.

The Champions League is one of the most prestigious competitions in the world of football. The tournament is played by the champions and, in some cases, runners-up of each nation’s national leagues (as well as a few clubs from lower ranked leagues who qualify through association coefficients).

The competition began in 1955 with French club Marseille winning Europe’s first club championship. The event was initially called the European Cup or simply the European Championship, but in 1994 UEFA decided to revamp the tournament and change its name to the Champions League.

From that point on, the Champions League became the premier European club competition. Real Madrid won the inaugural edition and has won the tournament a record 15 times, the most of any team. Other notable winners include Barcelona, Ajax, Manchester United and Liverpool.

In the knockout phase teams fight it out to progress through to the quarter-finals, semi-finals (both two legged games) and a one-off final. This is what really makes the tournament interesting as huge clubs such as Real Madrid or Manchester United can suddenly exit in the last 16 if they have a bad night.

The Champions League trophy is arguably the most iconic piece of sporting silverware in the world. It is kept permanently by the club that wins the tournament and is cherished almost as much as the FIFA World Cup trophy. The last time an English club won the competition was in 1980 when Nottingham Forest beat Bayern Munich in the final at Wembley to win the first of their two titles.

Sports celebrity gossip… Cam Schlittler just got huge props from David Ortiz… who shoveled the “ace” label on the Yankees rookie after his do-or-die win against the Red Sox on Thursday. Ortiz told TMZ Sports he’s already seen enough from the flamethrower to believe he can be a front-of-the-rotation guy.

Kourtney Hartenstein is hanging up her glittery two-piece ‘fits for good… telling TMZ Sports she plans to focus on spending more time with her family from here on out. She also talked to us about her decision to hang up her MMA ring girl gig for Jake Paul.

UFC bantamweight Merab Dvalishvili isn’t slowing down anytime soon… telling TMZ Sports he plans to fight well past the point fighters normally lay down their glaves.

With NHL players returning to the Olympic Games in 2026 in Milan, the stakes have never been higher for the 12-team tournament. USA coach Mike Sullivan has described the competition as “intense,” and team general manager Bill Guerin has made it clear that there will be no letup in the pursuit of a first gold since 1980.

The Olympic ice hockey game was introduced in 1920 and, until 1956, teams from Canada dominated the event with six straight gold medals. The Soviet Union entered the tournament in 1956, and its superior skill set portended a 36-year reign of dominance. After the breakup of the Soviet Union, teams from Canada and then later Sweden regained their previous positions as the world’s top teams.

The most dramatic moment in Olympic hockey came in the semifinals of the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics, a game immortalized as the Miracle on Ice. Trailing by a goal with two seconds remaining, the U.S.’ Dave Christian, son of the 1960 Olympic gold medal winner Bill Christian, sent a slap shot in the direction of Soviet goalie Vladimir Tretiak. The puck hit the crossbar, bounced over the goal line and fell into the net. The game ended 4-3 in favor of the Americans, who went on to win their first Olympic hockey gold since 1968.

In the years that followed, a number of changes were made to the tournament, most notably in 1998 in Nagano, where women’s ice hockey was introduced and teams could use NHL players. In Vancouver in 2010, ice surfaces were standardised to NHL dimensions, a choice that was repeated at Beijing in 2022 and scheduled for Milano Cortina in 2026.

Combat Sports are a wide variety of disciplines that involve physical combat in specific rules. They are practiced both recreationally and professionally, with local, national, and international competitions that showcase athletes’ skills and techniques.

They are highly regulated, designed to minimize permanent or severe injuries to the competitors though organized officiating, use of protective equipment, and safety protocols. These include the use of a ring, which provides a defined combat area, and rules that limit the number of strikes and grappling techniques allowed in each match. In addition, participants wear padded gloves and mouthguards, and wrestle on a tatami mat to absorb the impact of falls.

The sport’s allure comes from its fast-paced action that keeps spectators on the edge of their seats. Athletes display years of training in every move, blending technique with instinct. Their skill and strategy engage a global audience and appeal to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Choosing the right discipline to practice depends on many factors, including what you like and your goals. For example, if you want to defend yourself, disciplines that teach punching and kicking will be more suitable than those that focus on grappling. Moreover, your morphology will also play a role in your choice: short and agile athletes may prefer a more explosive sport such as boxing or taekwondo. MMA is a good example, as it combines all the different techniques that exist today. However, you should always try a few modalities before you choose which one to train in.

The Asian Games are the continent’s second biggest multi-sport event after the Olympics. It is held every four years and features both Olympic sports as well as unique Asian sports such as kabaddi and sepak takraw. It was first conceived in 1951 and was regulated by the Asian Games Federation until it was replaced by the Olympic Council of Asia in 1982. The Games are known for their colourful mascots and vibrant competition venues.

The 2026 Asian Games will be hosted by Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya city in Japan from 19 September to 4 October 2026. This will be the third time the Games have been held in the country, having previously been held in Tokyo in 1958 and Hiroshima in 1994. The Aichi-Nagoya Organizing Committee will be seeking to build a games that are’more than just athletics’. They will do this by leveraging the strengths of both cities, including their rich culture and hospitality, which will make the Games more meaningful for all Asian people.

The Asian Games will feature 40 sports and 15,000 athletes and team officials from 45 countries and regions. The AINAGOC has drafted a transport plan that aims to provide smooth and comfortable travel for all athletes, teams, visitors and spectators during the Games. The plan outlines the development of specific routes, coordination with transport service providers, and operational preparations for arrival/departure, opening/closing ceremonies, daily movements to competition venues, etc. The plan also includes measures to curb private car use around the competition venues, and public announcements to encourage the use of mass transportation services.

When you hear athlete retirement news, the first thought that comes to mind is “what next?” Michael Phelps is one of the most decorated Olympic athletes of all time with 22 medals (17 gold) and will be hanging up his swimming trunks at the end of this year. However, it is important to remember that retiring from your sport does not happen overnight. Rather, it is a process that should be approached carefully and with plenty of support to ensure you’re happy and healthy once you stop competing.

The largest shift when an athlete retires is finding a new form of self-identity that isn’t defined by their sport. This can be difficult, particularly in elite sport environments that have specific social and cultural expectations. Athletes will likely have to re-construct their identity and learn how to function outside of their sport, which can cause strains on the relationships with family, friends, coaches and partners.

In addition, financial pressures can also make the transition to retirement challenging. Athletes are forced to learn how to balance work and life, which can often come with a pay cut and a change in financial lifestyle. It is therefore important for athletes to understand how financial decisions should be made and to educate themselves about investing early on in their career to make this a smoother transition. Lastly, ensuring that athletes stay in contact with their sport peers helps to keep them connected and prevents them from feeling like they are completely lost when they stop competing.