Seven-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez has claimed the 100th victory of his career by winning the Hungarian Grand Prix at Balaton Park.
The 33-year-old fought off fierce pressure from KTM rider Pedro Acosta to cross the line 1.5 seconds ahead of his younger compatriot.
Ducati team-mate Francesco Bagnaia completed the podium by securing a solid third-place finish in an action-packed race.
This historic triumph marks the veteran Spaniard’s first Grand Prix win since his success at San Marino in September.
Milestone victory follows injury struggles
Starting from pole position, the legendary rider achieved this feat just weeks after recovering from complex surgeries on his foot and shoulder.
His 2025 campaign was ended prematurely following a severe shoulder injury sustained in a prior collision with Marco Bezzecchi.
“Expensive win because after last year it changed everything,” said the emotional race winner, who celebrated by standing on his bike while flying a red flag bearing the number 100.
A hard-fought road to redemption
“But the sport is like this,” the seven-time world champion continued.
“From one day to the other, one can change everything.”
He noted that he previously learned this harsh lesson in 2020, referring to a devastating broken arm that forced his withdrawal from that season’s opening round.
First-lap chaos impacts title race
While the Hungarian Grand Prix victor celebrated at the front, severe drama unfolded behind him affecting the overall standings.
Championship leader Marco Bezzecchi was forced to retire on lap one after Aprilia team-mate Jorge Martin triggered a massive crash involving four riders.
Despite Sunday’s devastating early exit, the championship leader still managed to extend his overall advantage to 20 points over Martin.
This critical points gap was heavily influenced by Saturday’s sprint, where the eventual race winner led from flag to flag ahead of Acosta, leaving Martin to settle for sixth.
The Monaco Grand Prix was suspended with five laps remaining after Charles Leclerc crashed his Ferrari due to a deteriorating track surface.
The historic street circuit was brought to an abrupt standstill following fears that sections of the asphalt were rapidly breaking apart.
The Monegasque driver was on course for a podium finish at his home race before ploughing into the barriers at the final corner.
Unexpected pothole hazard
Race control initially deployed the safety car before swiftly upgrading the intervention to a full red flag.
Replays quickly highlighted a fresh pothole at turn 19, which the local hero had driven directly over prior to his heavy impact.
Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll had suffered a remarkably similar accident in the identical location just a few laps earlier.
Former driver and co-commentator Martin Brundle described the bizarre sequence of events as “highly unusual” during the live broadcast.
Track inspection and repairs
Fragments of the road surface were visibly tearing away and adhering to the tyres of passing vehicles.
An FIA spokesperson confirmed the stoppage was “for inspection of track break-up at turn 19”.
Race director Rui Marques immediately travelled to the final corner to personally assess the compromised tarmac.
Track marshals equipped with sweeping brushes were deployed to clear chunks of loose debris from the racing line.
Monaco’s tight confines and unforgiving barriers already make it one of the most perilous fixtures on the Formula 1 calendar, leaving zero margin for sudden surface failures.
Governing body officials are currently deliberating whether it is physically safe to resume the final stages of the event.
New York Knicks fans have been warned to arrive at Madison Square Garden at least two hours before tip-off for Game 3 of the NBA Finals due to enhanced security for President Donald Trump’s attendance.
The franchise confirmed that strict Transportation Security Administration screening procedures and a no-bag policy will be enforced for the crucial matchup.
This highly anticipated fixture marks the first NBA Finals game to be hosted in New York since 1999.
Enhanced security at Madison Square Garden
A long-standing supporter of the team, the US President confirmed his attendance from the Oval Office on Thursday.
He praised franchise owner Jim Dolan and commended the roster for their remarkable resilience.
I’ve been a Knicks fan for a long time, and I’m also a Jim Dolan fan. He’s a nice guy.
The Commander-in-Chief revealed that he accepted a personal invitation from Dolan to witness the basketball spectacle.
Celebrity presence and Finals context
The 47th President will join a raft of high-profile supporters, including filmmaker Spike Lee and actor Timothée Chalamet.
Both Hollywood stars were courtside alongside comedian Tracy Morgan and actor Ben Stiller for the opening game of the series in San Antonio.
The Eastern Conference champions secured a dramatic 105-95 victory over the Spurs in that opening encounter.
They managed to overcome a 14-point deficit in the third quarter to stun the Texas-based franchise.
I saw the beginning of the game, and it wasn’t looking good. But I watched that end of the game, and they were dominant.
This upcoming appearance adds to a growing list of major sporting events the President has attended during his second term, following visits to the Super Bowl, the Daytona 500, and the Ryder Cup.
Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has claimed that Mohamed Salah’s relationship with manager Arne Slot completely deteriorated before both men departed Anfield at the end of the season.
The Egyptian winger ended his nine-year association with the Merseyside club following a disappointing campaign that saw the team finish fifth in the Premier League.
Slot was subsequently dismissed from his managerial post and has since been replaced by Andoni Iraola.
Salah endured his worst statistical season for the club, leading to him being dropped to the bench by the Dutch coach.
Trust issues and Klopp comparisons
The three-time PFA Player of the Year previously expressed frustration over his treatment, suggesting the manager had “thrown him under the bus”.
Lovren, who remains close friends with the prolific forward, insists that the situation would have been managed differently by previous manager Jurgen Klopp.
“They didn’t have a good relationship,” Lovren told WinWin.
“With Klopp, he had a really good relationship. It wasn’t always perfect, but they knew each other very well, they trusted each other, they liked each other.”
The Croatian centre-back believes the German tactician knew exactly how to protect his star players during difficult periods of form.
“But with Slot it was the opposite, it’s that simple.”
Media criticism and a bitter exit
The 35-year-old defender also heavily criticised the media’s harsh treatment of his former team-mate during his final months in England.
Lovren described the intense scrutiny as “disgusting” given the remarkable consistency the attacker had displayed over nearly a decade.
“Why didn’t they talk about him like this for the past eight or nine years? Okay, one season, and then he’s the target again.”
Following a heavy 4-1 defeat to Aston Villa in his penultimate appearance, the departing forward took to social media to urge a return to the “heavy metal football” synonymous with the Klopp era.
The public show of dissent highlighted the deep tactical and personal disconnect that ultimately defined a turbulent season for the six-time European champions.
The New York Knicks have moved within two victories of their first NBA championship in 53 years by utilising a revitalised bench rotation under head coach Mike Brown.
The Eastern Conference franchise are currently battling the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals.
Game three takes place at Madison Square Garden on Monday, with the hosts looking to capitalise on their tactical evolution.
Under former boss Tom Thibodeau, the starting lineup was notoriously overworked during frustrating playoff exits in 2024 and 2025.
A shift in strategy pays dividends
Brown replaced Thibodeau and immediately implemented a system that trusts reserve players in critical moments.
This profound shift was perfectly illustrated during an astonishing comeback against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals.
Trailing by 22 points, talismanic point guard Jalen Brunson ignited the fightback with 15 points in the final eight minutes.
However, the crucial game-tying three-pointer came from Landry Shamet, a late training camp addition on a non-guaranteed contract.
Role players stepping into the spotlight
Shamet is not the only substitute thriving under the new regime in Manhattan.
Miles McBride is enjoying a breakout postseason, registering career-high averages in minutes, scoring and three-point efficiency.
Defensively, mid-season acquisition Jose Alvarado has provided relentless energy and disruption.
Furthermore, the carefully managed Mitchell Robinson is now entrusted with guarding generational talent Victor Wembanyama during clutch situations.
Chasing a historic championship
This collective effort follows dominant series victories over the Atlanta Hawks and a sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers earlier in the postseason.
“Everybody understands what our standard is,” Brown said earlier in the campaign.
“It’s about sacrifice.”
That shared sacrifice has finally brought the legendary team to the precipice of basketball history.
Seven-time Olympic champion Simone Biles has revealed she is recovering from a terrifying health scare earlier this week, describing the undisclosed medical incident as “almost dying”.
The most decorated gymnast of all time shared her ordeal through a series of Instagram posts, which featured images of hospital bracelets on her wrist alongside a heart-rate monitor screenshot.
Despite withholding specific details about the medical emergency, the multi-time gold medallist assured her devoted followers that she was safely resting in bed.
She subsequently replied to a concerned fan on social media platform X to categorically clarify that the terrifying incident was strictly a health-related issue.
‘Scariest experience of my life’
The American explained that she usually prefers to keep personal matters private, but felt compelled to share this extreme ordeal with her loyal fanbase.
“But almost dying wasn’t on my bingo card earlier this week. This was one of, if not the scariest experience of my life.”
This sudden medical emergency occurred while her husband, Jonathan Owens, was away participating in pre-season training with NFL franchise the Indianapolis Colts.
Rest, recovery and an uncertain future
Expressing deep gratitude for her dependable support system, the legendary athlete thanked her close circle of friends and family for checking in and sending flowers during her ongoing recovery.
BBC Sport has officially contacted the athlete’s representatives and USA Gymnastics for further clarification regarding the incident.
This unexpected health setback follows a magnificent, triumphant campaign at the Paris 2024 Games, where she phenomenally secured three gold medals and a silver on the floor exercise.
Her extraordinary career haul currently stands at a staggering 41 World Championship and Olympic medals, firmly establishing her as one of the greatest female competitors in sporting history.
Having made her spectacular Olympic debut at Rio 2016, the pioneering sportswoman recently admitted she remains unsure whether she will eventually compete at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.
Tottenham Hotspur have had a second transfer bid for Jan Paul van Hecke rejected by Brighton as the London club seek defensive reinforcements amid uncertainty over Cristian Romero.
The South Coast side are reportedly demanding a fee in the region of £70m to part ways with the 25-year-old.
Spurs initially tabled an offer of around £40m, but their latest attempt has also fallen significantly short of the required valuation.
A third formal approach is expected from the North London club in the coming days.
Multiple clubs tracking Dutch defender
The coveted centre-back has entered the final 12 months of his current contract and is widely expected to depart the Amex Stadium during the current window.
Brighton chief executive Paul Barber confirmed the dual rejections and acknowledged widespread interest in the player.
“There’s always going to be a lot of interest in our best players, and certainly in the case of Jan Paul,” Barber told talkSPORT.
“We’ve been very clear that that interest has been ongoing for a while, and it’s coming from multiple sources.”
“We have rejected a bid from Tottenham over the last week, in fact two bids, but it has to be right for us, as well as the player.”
Spurs rebuilding backline amid Romero doubts
Tottenham have already moved to strengthen their rearguard by securing Marcos Senesi on a free transfer following his departure from Bournemouth.
Additional defensive recruitment has become a strict priority due to lingering speculation regarding the long-term future of current club captain Romero.
Former Spurs midfielder Sandro recently praised the Brighton mainstay, describing him as a perfectly mature candidate for the tactical setup.
“For me, Van Hecke is ready because he played under Roberto De Zerbi and showed that he can play in the moment,” Sandro told Standard Sport.
“He’s mature, and we need players that are already mature.”
Inter Milan sporting director Piero Ausilio has confirmed the Italian club’s interest in signing Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones during the upcoming summer transfer window.
The Serie A giants are looking to capitalise on a period of significant transition and upheaval at Anfield.
Liverpool are preparing to enter a new era following the appointment of Andoni Iraola as their head coach.
Major Anfield departures
Iraola will require significant backing in the transfer market, but the Merseyside club must balance the books after spending heavily last year.
The financial reality means several established players are expected to be sold to generate much-needed funds.
High-profile figures including Ibrahima Konate, Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson are already scheduled to depart on free transfers.
Funding a squad rebuild
Sacrificing a homegrown talent like the versatile midfielder could provide the necessary capital to properly reshape the squad.
The club’s hierarchy are reportedly targeting massive investments to support their newly appointed manager.
Rumoured targets to bolster the forward line include an unnamed £130m striker alongside highly-rated defender Ousmane Diomande.
Ausilio’s public declaration now paves the way for formal negotiations between the San Siro outfit and the Premier League side over the coming months.