Monday, 27 April 2026
MAX VERSTAPPEN'S DAD JOS ON HORROR RALLY CRASH AS CAR SMASHES INTO TREE
Jos Verstappen, the father of F1 champion Max Verstappen, was involved in a horror rally crash as his car was left wrecked after smashing into a tree
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Jos Verstappen miraculously escaped a terrifying car crash at the Rally of Wallonia on Sunday without injury, despite his vehicle being left a mangled wreck after smashing into a tree. Images from the scene show Verstappen's Skoda Fabia RS Rally2 turned upside down amongst the undergrowth, missing a wheel and severely damaged.
The father of four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen had entered the competition with co-driver Jesper Vermeulen. But disaster struck when their motor slid off the circuit before somersaulting into a tree nearby. Fortunately, no one sustained serious injuries in the accident, with Verstappen confirming to GPblog that he is "all good."
Reports suggest the vehicle was already carrying damage from an earlier incident during the fourth stage of the rally. Yet the Dutchman managed to stage a spirited fightback that propelled him to third place behind Adrian Fernemont and Maxime Potty by Saturday's conclusion.
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| Jos Verstappen was not injured in his crash(Image: Getty) |
Nevertheless, he and Vermeulen were compelled to withdraw following Sunday's smash. A celebrated competition renowned for its skill requirements, the Rally of Wallonia takes place on tarmac surfaces.
The route is high-speed and exceptionally challenging due to tight, winding lanes, plus extremely rapid sections. Verstappen had also been missing his usual co-driver Renaud Jamoul for this year's edition, who was unavailable following ankle surgery.
This comes as Max's own future in F1 remains uncertain while racing enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the Miami Grand Prix. The racing calendar has been suspended this month following the cancellation of events in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to continuing Middle East tensions.
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| Jos Verstappen is the father of four-time F1 world champion Max(Image: Kym Illman, Getty Images) |
That will have given Max ample opportunity to contemplate his prospects, having struggled to adapt to the FIA's fresh rules and regulations. The 28-year-old has been incredibly vocal about the new format, arguing that the excitement has been drained from racing.
Following a disappointing eighth-place result in Japan, he revealed to the BBC: "I'm thinking about everything inside this paddock. Privately I'm very happy.
"You also wait for 24 races. This time it's 22. But normally 24. And then you just think about is it worth it? Or do I enjoy being more at home with my family? Seeing my friends more when you're not enjoying your sport?"
- Aaron Morris and Cameron Winstanley
FROM HARVARD LABS TO KIPCHOGE'S HOME
Gabby Thomas’s path to Nyayo Stadium's track is anything but typical. While rivals turned pro at 20, she was at Harvard earning a degree in neurobiology and global health, graduating in 2019 after smashing the NCAA 200m record with 22.38.
Since then, the medals piled up: Tokyo 2020 Olympic bronze in the 200m and 4x100m silver. Budapest 2023 World Championship silver in the 200m and 4x100m gold. Then Paris 2024, where she completed the triple: Olympic gold in the 200m, 4x100m, and 4x400m.
All while finishing a master’s in public health at UT Austin and championing STEM access. She analyzes races like research problems. Nairobi was her latest experiment, and the hypothesis held: speed travels.
The Kip Keino Classic honors Kenya’s greatest miler but today it crowned a sprinter. The 100m/200m double is the sport’s toughest ask: pure power, then lactic acid management, with minimal recovery. To do it with 11.01 and 21.89 at altitude puts Thomas in elite company.
Her 11.01 is a one of her best performances and a message to the 100m field. Her 21.89 ties her season’s best and proves Nairobi’s altitude is no barrier when your turnover is that clean.
Thomas laughed post-race, draped in both the US and Kenyan flags fans handed her: “I came here hoping to deliver my best and I did exactly that', she said.
With World Championships on the horizon, Gabby Thomas just used Nyayo Stadium as a warning shot. The neuroscience grad is still running experiments in human potential. Result of today’s trial: double gold.
- Wambui Muigai
Sunday, 26 April 2026
KOLKATA BEAT LUCKNOW IN THRILLING SUPER OVER
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Kolkata Knight Riders edged past Lucknow Super Giants in a dramatic Indian Premier League contest that needed a super over to decide the winner.
Chasing KKR's 155-8, Lucknow required seven runs to win from Kartik Tyagi's last ball, which Mohammed Shami launched for six to force a tie and send the match into a super over.
Sunil Narine dismissed Nicholas Pooran and Aiden Markram to restrict hosts Lucknow to just one run batting first in the super over before Rinku Singh, who had emerged as KKR's star on the field with four catches, fittingly hit the winning runs.
Earlier, Mohsin Khan had claimed five wickets as Lucknow took early control after asking KKR to bat first.
The 27-year-old Indian left-arm seamer set the tone early by dismissing Tim Seifert for a three-ball duck in a wicket-maiden and finished with 5-23 to leave Kolkata reeling at 73-6.
But Rinku produced a stunning late surge, smashing four consecutive sixes in the last over to remain unbeaten on 83 from 51 balls and help KKR post 155-8.
Lucknow lost wickets at regular intervals as they struggled to keep pace during the chase but Rishabh Pant's 42 and contributions from Markram and Ayush Badoni set up the dramatic finish.
Kolkata climb to eighth place with five points while Lucknow are bottom with four.
- BBC Sport
MEGAN THEE STALLION: KLAY AND I ARE OVER ... Trust Was Compromised!
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Looks like Klay Thompson won't be getting a taste of Megan Thee Stallion's "Sweetest Pie" anymore ... 'cause she just confirmed to TMZ she dumped him.
The singer tells TMZ via her rep ... "I’ve made the decision to end my relationship with Klay. Trust, fidelity and respect are non-negotiable for me in a relationship, and when those values are compromised, there’s no real path forward. I’m taking this time to prioritize myself and move ahead with peace and clarity.”
The confirmation comes after the singer hopped on Instagram Saturday to share a cryptic note to her Story in which she seemingly accused the NBA star of cheating. She wrote ... "Cheating, had me around your whole family playing house... got 'cold feet.'"
She went on ... "Holding you down through all your HORRIBLE mood swings and treatment towards me during your basketball season now you don't know if you can be "monogamous”???? bitch I need a REAL break after this one .. bye yall."
TMZ has reached out to reps for Klay ... so far, no word back.
The pair confirmed their relationship last summer, when Klay first appeared in the background of Meg's poolside thirst trap.
They made their red carpet debut on July 16, 2025, at her inaugural Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala in New York City.
The pair seemed to be going strong ... but it looks like Klay might've gotten fouled out.
- TMZ