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CBC
14 hours ago
- General
- CBC
Canada's Marco Arop wins 800m at Grand Slam Track Philadelphia in dominant fashion
Edmonton's Marco Arop, the reigning 800-metre world champion, captures his third straight Grand Slam Track victory in his signature event with a time of 1:43:38. The Canadian races in the 1,500-metre on Sunday and will aim for his first Grand Slam Track short distance title.
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Max Verstappen Races Without Water for Brutal Speed Hack
Max Verstappen Races Without Water for Brutal Speed Hack originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Max Verstappen is known for pushing the limits in F1 and now, it's been revealed he's even sacrificing hydration in pursuit of raw speed. Advertisement According to a recent insight from Motorsport Data Analyst Lucas Corsino, Verstappen forgoes drinking water during races to maintain optimal car performance. Unlike other F1 drivers who have water pouches installed in the cockpit to stay hydrated, typically storing around 1.5 liters, Verstappen races without taking in a drop. The water system in most F1 cars is usually positioned under or behind the seat, often adding a small but measurable amount of weight. In Verstappen's case, Red Bull places the pouch between his legs, right above the car's center of gravity. While that positioning is already optimized for balance, Verstappen takes it one step further: he doesn't use it at all. Max Verstappen during previews ahead of the Saudi Arabian avoiding hydration during the race, Red Bull removes that weight entirely, prioritizing performance over comfort. While 1.5 kilograms (about 3.3 pounds) might not sound like much, in a sport defined by thousandths of a second, every gram counts, especially when it's located near the car's crucial center of mass. Advertisement This strategy is a brutal example of how far Verstappen and Red Bull are willing to go for an edge. It's not just about engineering; it's about the four-time world champion's own physical resilience and mental focus, managing grueling race distances without the relief of water under scorching cockpit temperatures. And while this might be manageable on cooler circuits, it becomes an entirely different beast in sweltering races like Jeddah or Singapore. In those conditions, cockpit temperatures can soar well past 50°C (112°F), turning dehydration into a real and dangerous challenge. Forgoing water in that kind of heat puts enormous strain on a driver's body—testing not just speed, but sheer survival endurance. The Dutchman's sacrifice is a reminder that at the highest level of motorsport, comfort takes a backseat to performance. The reigning champion continues to show why he's one of the toughest and fastest on the grid. Advertisement Related: Max Verstappen Admits He Cheated to Win a Race in School and Fans Can't Believe It This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Overcoming struggles & Taylor's advice - Humphries seals triple crown
The joy on Luke Humphries' face was there for all to than two months on from saying he felt "emotionless" on the oche due to a relentless playing schedule that had made darts a "chore", the world number one was full of beaten Luke Littler to claim his maiden Premier League title, there was no shortage of delight, satisfaction or relief on display as Humphries stood triumphant in front of a packed O2 Arena with tears glistening in his eyes."It's about when I had those struggles in March," the 30-year-old said."It felt hard work and everything you dedicate yourself for, it makes it worthwhile when you achieve things like this."It's emotional because you work so hard, you're away from home for so long to get them trophies. It means the world."I do believe I've got that mental strength. I said earlier, if I win the title, I know I'll have won it by mental strength and belief. I feel like that was the case."In the final I was 3-0 down and could easily have let that slip away from me but I used mental strength to keep myself in the game."Humphries, who was world champion in 2024, has previously reflected on his rise to the top of the sport having had mental health challenges and anxiety at times in his career. He considered quitting the sport after one anxiety attack on stage in having overcome those struggles to add another major title to his tally, after his most recent victory, Humphries was already looking ahead to the future."I'm still relatively young in the game and I'm only a couple of titles away from being possibly the third-most successful darts player," he added."But when you reach 10 major titles, you're in some unseen territory so I'll keep pushing. I want to get over 10 so hopefully I can do that in the next couple of years." In winning the Premier League, Humphries became just the fourth player to complete darts' triple crown - that also includes the World Championship and the World Matchplay."It feels amazing. There are only four people who have done it so that makes it really, really special," he to Sky Sports, he added: "I've joined an elite club with Gary Anderson, Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen."I must say to Phil Taylor a big 'thank you' because he's been giving me a lot of support the past few weeks. It's really helped me so Phil if you are watching, thank you."He's given me a lot of advice and that extra boost."Humphries insisted the advice he received from 16-time world champion would stay between the two of them but confirmed it was solely about himself rather than any of his rivals."He was telling me stuff about myself and just believing in me," Humphries said."When you get the greatest darts player in the world showing a bit of support and belief in you, it makes you feel good." 'Another final in the Luke and Luke saga' Victory was also payback for Humphries after he lost last year's final to Littler as their rivalry continues to first playing each other in the 2024 World Championship final, the pair have faced off a further 22 times with Littler claiming 13 wins to Humphries' are the two top-ranked players in the world and over the past 18 months, that has been abundantly they are on top form, it feels as if the other is the only player who can live with in the consistency with which they are able to reach that level and it is little wonder the Littler-Humphries rivalry is being talked about as one that could dominate darts for years to come."These two could have darts sewn up," Sky Sports pundit Wayne Mardle said."They are going to be the mainstay of the darting world. Others are going to have to play really well to get the better of these two."If they have that hunger for four, five, six or even 10 years then someone is going to have to step up."Asked if he felt that he and Littler would be fighting it out at the top for the next 10 or 15 years, Humphries was less convinced."The problem is, there's always another person who comes around the corner," he said."In five years' time there could be about 10 players who are as good as me and Luke and it could be a battle between us all."I'd love to say over the next 10 years we'll battle it out in many finals – and we probably will – but they'll probably be a lot of other names involved with us."For the time being, though, Humphries and Littler have put some distance between themselves and the chasing even after 23 matches against each other in such a short space of time, there is no sign of familiarity breeding contempt just yet."I love him. I think he's a good kid," Humphries said of his teenage competitor."He's a close friend of mine in darts. He'll probably win much more than I'll ever win in my career because he's young and he's a great talent."I'm just happy when I nab one here and there. I said to him on the stage, I'm really happy to win this but I'm sure he'll get me back plenty of times in the future."It's just another final in the Luke and Luke saga."The next stage in the saga will see the rivals become team-mates as they join forces for England at June's World Cup of Darts in Frankfurt."I cannot wait," Littler told Sky Sports. "He won it last year so hopefully he can lead me to victory."They should form a formidable duo but it is only a matter of time before they will be battling it out again on the oche in a major next time it is Littler, rather than Humphries, who might have a bit of revenge on his mind.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Humphries beats Littler to get Premier League revenge
World number one Luke Humphries gained revenge on Luke Littler as he won a pulsating final to win the Premier League for the first losing to world champion Littler in last year's final, Humphries triumphed 11-8 in the repeat as the world's top two duked it out at O2 emergence of Littler has often seen Humphries referred to as 'the other Luke' but this was his moment as he completed the triple crown of the World Championship, World Matchplay and now the Premier League."That one means the world to me. It's the one I was missing," Humphries told Sky Sports."I said in all my pre-match build- up the last few days that it was the one I wanted."I've done it now. If I don't win another title I will happy, because I've won the three hardest ones now."It was the 23rd final between the pair and Littler, who beat Gerwyn Price in the semi-finals, made a fantastic start to race into a 3-0 players showed signs of nerves with a number of errors in a tense opening, and Humphries was able to miss five darts at double and still break back before taking out 130 to level at was still nothing to separate them at the break - one that seemed to benefit both players as the standard sky-rocketed after the in particular, came out firing. He broke with an 11-darter and moved two legs clear with a 12-dart 11-darter made it 8-6 and while Littler was holding throw reasonably comfortably, he was unable to put the requisite pressure on the Humphries were still nervy moments for Humphries and he went all the way down to double two before moving 10-8 ahead before managing to break once more, finishing on double 10 to clinch victory and the £275,000 prize Littler, who edged it 100.29 to 97.86 on the averages, a remarkable campaign that saw him set a points record in the league phase and claim a record six nightly wins ends in might have been different had he been better on the outer ring, where he was just eight of 27 for 29.6%. Although, Humphries was only fractionally more clinical at 29.7%.He can celebrate coming on top in the latest instalment of a rivalry that looks set to run and run but that will be put on hold soon as Humphries and Littler prepare to team up for England at the World Cup of Darts in Frankfurt in June. Littler fights back to reach final The night began with Price threatening an upset against Littler in the first Welshman put his teenage opponent under pressure immediately with two early breaks of throw - in a match that had eight in total - but each time, Littler Price went into the first mini break leading 6-4 with Littler, who admitted to nerves early on, storming off the stage with a face like when play resumed, the Littler who topped the league phase in record-breaking fashion emerged and he proceeded to win six of the next seven legs - including the last four - to take it 10-7 and progress in Littler was able to relax backstage ahead of the final, Humphries and Aspinall were involved in an almighty tussle in the second players finished with averages in excess of 100 with the match tied at 5-5 at the like Littler, Humphries stepped it up in the second half and ramped up the pressure on man from Stockport dug in though, and hit a brilliant 124 checkout - finishing on the bull - to level at 7-7 just as Humphries looked certain to break.'Cool Hand' eventually secured the crucial break to go up 9-7 and completed the job in the next leg to set up the mouth-watering final most had expected. Premier League Darts final results FinalLuke Littler 8-11 Luke HumphriesSemi-finalsLuke Littler 10-7 Gerwyn PriceLuke Humphries 10-7 Nathan Aspinall
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
3 signs of a future Liv Morgan singles run dropped on WWE RAW
(Image Via WWE) Liv Morgan might return to becoming a singles competitor after huge hints showed on Monday Night RAW. Liv Morgan carried the WWE women's division on her back throughout 2024 and into 2025 as the WWE Women's World Champion. However, it has been a few months since she became a part of the tag team division with Raquel Rodriguez. The duo has won the titles twice this year. Not only that, Morgan has also been a part of the stable, Judgment Day, alongside her onscreen boyfriend, Dominik Mysterio. She made her return to Monday Night RAW on the May 26th edition after being away due to the filming of her new Hollywood film, 'Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo.' On her first night back, there were hints that she is set to split from her boyfriend, her tag team, and stable moving forward. Here are the three signs that indicate that Liv Morgan will soon return to being a singles performer: 3. Altercation with Raquel Rodriguez Liv Morgan had her return match on this week's edition of Monday Night RAW. She faced Kairi Sane in an exciting showdown and was at the top of her game, even after missing in-ring action for almost a month. Morgan was in control until Raquel Rodriguez got into an argument with Roxanne Perez, who came out, looking like she was trying to help Morgan. 2. Eyeing IYO Sky's title The events that led to Liv Morgan's match against Kairi Sane were due to a backstage segment. She and Raquel Rodriguez crossed paths with Kairi Sane and her former Damage CTRL cohort, IYO Sky, who is the reigning WWE Women's World Champion. Morgan mocked the duo and even eyed her title. This could be a huge hint that Morgan might be looking to regain the title and embark on a singles run to get away from the Judgment Day fiasco and solely focus on getting back on top. 1. Roxanne Perez growing closer to Dominik Mysterio Roxanne Perez made her debut as an official Monday Night RAW superstar last week and was introduced to the Judgment Day. She showed interest, especially in Dominik Mysterio with chicken tenders last week and even this week. This has led to a huge speculation that Morgan and Mysterio will be splitting soon. With Perez growing fondness by the Judgment Day members and Dom also showing a little interest, Liv Morgan's relationship with him and the faction can come to an end and mark her returns a singles competitor. Also read: WWE RAW Results & Highlights (5/26/25): CM Punk crashes Seth Rollins' win, Liv Morgan is back and more Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
