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Saturday, 25 July 2026
49ERS HEAD COACH KYLE SHANAHAN INVILVED IN CAR CRASH, SUFFERES SEVERAL INJURIES
None of the injuries Shanahan suffered are life-threatening and his duties will be limited during training camp
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| San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was involved in a two-car collision on July 14, suffering several injuries, none of which are life-threatening. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) (Dylan Buell via Getty Images) |
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was involved in a car accident last week in which he suffered several injuries, none of which are life-threatening, the team announced on Saturday.
Shanahan, 46, sustained a broken nose, three broken ribs and a broken hand. He also required over 40 stitches in his face and suffered a severe concussion, according to ESPN.
General manager John Lynch will meet with reporters on Saturday afternoon to discuss the developments.
In a statement, the 49ers announced that assistant head coach Chris Foerster would handle Shanahan's head-coaching duties while Shanahan recovers, along with several coordinators on the staff.
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— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) July 25, 2026
"San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was involved in a car accident last week where he suffered non-life-threatening injuries," the statement read. "Coach Shanahan will participate in team activities on a limited basis at the start of training camp while he recovers. Coach Shanahan and the 49ers organization would like to sincerely thank all first responders involved for their efforts and care.
"Assistant head coach Chris Foerster, along with team coordinators, will handle head coach responsibilities during this period."
The accident occurred on July 14, ESPN's Adam Schefter and Nick Wagoner report. Shanahan's vehicle collided with an SUV near his home in northern California. He was taken by paramedics to a local hospital and spent most of the day there until he was released.
The other driver involved in the accident was not injured, according to Palo Alto police. Drugs and alcohol were not involved, both drivers were cooperative with law enforcement and no one was cited in the collision.
"Consistent with our standard release of information procedures in such cases, we do not release information regarding the cause of the collision, or which party may have been at fault," said Palo Alto lieutenant Nicholas Martinez, via ESPN.
Shanahan reportedly informed the 49ers assistant coaches of the accident on Tuesday. He has been recovering at home and is apparently recuperating well, but doctors will not clear him to participate in training camp activities until he is free of concussion symptoms. The 49ers open training camp on Sunday.
Foerster, 64, is in his second stint with the 49ers, joining Shanahan's staff in 2019 as a game-planning assistant before being promoted to offensive line coach. He added run coordinator duties in 2022 and three seasons later was moved up to assistant head coach.
Shanahan is going into his 10th season as 49ers head coach and has compiled an 82-67 regular-season record. He is 11 victories away from overtaking Bill Walsh for second on the team’s all-time list and 17 away from most in franchise history.
- Ian Casselberry
WHY ZIMBABWE AND INDIA CRICKETERS ARE WEARING BLACK ARMBANDS FOR THE SECOND T20I
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| India and Zimbabwe players were seen wearing black armbands during the second T20I in Harare on Saturday - here’s why. |
The two teams took on each other in the second game of the three-match T20I series on Saturday (July 25). At the toss, which was won by Zimbabwe, both skippers, Shreyas Iyer and Sikandar Raza, were seen wearing black armbands, the reason for which was later confirmed by the BCCI.
Why are India and Zimbabwe wearing black armbands for the 2nd T20I?
According to a statement by the Indian cricket board, both Team India and Zimbabwe players are paying their respects to the Zimbabwe Cricket vice-chairman Sylvester Matshaka, who passed away last night.
Zimbabwe Cricket mourned the loss of Matshaka, 76, who passed away following a short illness on Friday. He joined the ZC board in 2006 and served as the vice-chairman since 2015. He was also part of the leadership that oversaw Zimbabwe’s return to Test cricket in 2011, after a six-year absence.
Zimbabwe Cricket’s chairman, Tavengwa Mukuhlani, paid tribute to Matshaka: “Mr Matshaka was a steady hand during some of the most defining moments in our history and his wisdom, sound judgement and quiet strength helped shape the organisation we are today, while his passion for growing the game touched countless lives across Zimbabwe.”
India make one change, Ashok Sharma dropped
India made one change to their XI, bringing in debutant Yash Thakur for Ashok Sharma for the game. Ashok, who had also made his debut in the last game, conceded 0-29 in four overs on Thursday. Zimbabwe were unchanged, hoping to draw level in the series after India clinched the first game by seven wickets.
The third T20I will be played tomorrow, Sunday, July 26
- Wisden
THE 'REAL REASON' LEBRON JAMES JOINED THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS HAS BEEN REVEALED
NBA superstar LeBron James turned down four other teams before opting to join the Philadelphia 76ers for a record-extending 24th career season in the league - and the 'real reason' behind his decision has emerged.
From the moment the news broke on Friday, James made one thing abundantly clear in the fourth move of his NBA career. His switch to the 76ers was not about securing one final lucrative payday.
This was proven when details of his new salary were confirmed, with the 41-year-old set to earn far less than he did last season with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Four Teams LeBron Rejected Before Signing With the 76ers
The 76ers beat out competition from the Miami Heat to land James, with many viewing a return to the franchise where he won his first two championships as a fairytale ending. Potential switches to the Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves and a third spell with the Cleveland Cavaliers were also firmly on the table.
Despite these four sides emerging as genuine contenders for James' signature, Philadelphia’s new-found championship credentials ultimately proved impossible to ignore for LBJ. The four-time NBA champion is prioritising one thing above all else: placing himself in the strongest possible position to compete for his fifth chip.
According to NBA insider Shams Charania, that mindset ultimately separated the 76ers from a host of rival suitors. Speaking on ESPN’s SportsCenter, Charania explained James' pursuit of another ring and why it came before any financial consideration.
"LeBron James put his money where his mouth is because, from the outset of this process, he felt like he wanted happiness," Charania said.
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"So what did happiness justify for him? It meant going out somewhere where he can compete for a championship, be a part of a culture and an environment where he feels like he can stay competitive."
Charania added that after weighing up his options, Philadelphia offered the strongest championship chances.
"He felt out of the Cavs, the Heat, the Warriors, the Sixers had the best roster to win a championship, his potential fit championship," Charania said.
Why the 76ers Won the LeBron James Lottery
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"I still want to sacrifice," James said as he broke the news on his X account. "I still want to work. I still want to grind. I still want to compete, to win and to have a chance at the feeling of winning another championship."
Several key moments over the past few weeks ultimately led James to swap the Lakers for the 76ers.
The first came away from the court. 76ers president Mike Gansey played a pivotal role in negotiations. Gansey has known the 41-year-old since his high school days, giving Philadelphia an invaluable connection.
Both Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey also spoke to James during his free agency, playing agent for their side.
And Nick Nurse was the only head coach James held discussions with during his free agency, further underlining Philadelphia as his ideal destination.
"The only coach that LeBron James spoke to during this process over the last three and a half weeks, that's Nick Nurse with the Sixers," Charania said.
Yet despite all these factors, Jaylen Brown's trade to the 76ers proved the most decisive of them all.
His blockbuster move from rivals Boston Celtics, in what has become one of the most controversial trades of the 21st century, has transformed the 76ers from a seventh-seeded side into a genuine NBA Championship contender heading into the 2026/27 season.
James' arrival has only strengthened those credentials, with Philadelphia now boasting one of the most star-studded rosters in the NBA.
"The moment he got traded to the Sixers from Boston, a couple days into free agency, the Sixers came onto LeBron James' radar, came on the map," Charania said.
Brown's arrival in Philadelphia has made the 76ers one of the teams with the strongest cores in the league.
Faced with the choice of returning to Cleveland, reuniting with Miami alongside Giannis, linking up with Stephen Curry in Golden State or joining Anthony Edwards in Minnesota, James' decision may have come from left field, but it could also provide him with the strongest opportunity to end his career on the highest possible note by winning a fifth NBA championship.
- Joseph Ryan
YAN DIOMANDE MAKES FINAL TRANSFER DECISION AS REAL MADRID JOIN ARSENAL AND LIVERPOOL FOR £100M RB LEIPZIG STAR
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RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande has outlined his transfer preference amid mounting interest from Real Madrid, PSG, Arsenal, and Liverpool. The £100m-rated Ivory Coast international impressed during a breakout season in Germany and at the 2026 World Cup, leaving him keen on a summer departure despite Leipzig's public stance that he is not for sale.
Diomande signals summer exit
Leipzig winger Diomande has reportedly made his final decision regarding his next destination amid a fierce transfer battle involving PSG, Liverpool, Arsenal and Madrid. According to The Athletic, Los Blancos have even opened direct negotiations with Leipzig to sign the £100 million-rated winger after he registered 12 goals and eight assists in the Bundesliga and impressed in leading Ivory Coast to the last 32 of the 2026 World Cup. Despite Leipzig sporting director Marcel Schafer insisting the player is going nowhere, Diomande remains hopeful of finalising a move this summer.
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Winger outlines transfer stance
Asked about the speculation surrounding interest from Europe's elite during the World Cup, the young Ivorian star openly confirmed his expectation to leave Leipzig while leaving negotiations in his agent's hands.
Speaking to reporters, he stated: "First of all I think, like I said, my dream is playing for my country, and to make history with my country. I don't have Instagram anymore. I don't have TikTok as well, so I can't see anything! But I expect to leave, of course. And I have an agent, he's going to manage the rest. But for me, the most important thing right now is the focus on the World Cup with my country."
Meanwhile, regarding his boyhood club, Diomande previously told French media: "Paris Saint-Germain is a team I've loved since I was little. I think my father was a PSG supporter. It's a team I admire as a football fan."
Mourinho enters transfer race
A separate report from TEAMtalkclaims that Diomande's primary preference remains a move to PSG, though the winger is open to joining Madrid if the French giants fail to agree a fee with Leipzig. The race has intensified further after the Spanish giants, now led by new manager Jose Mourinho, entered the frame for the attacker as part of their squad overhaul. Elsewhere, Arsenal have also joined the pursuit after their attempt to sign Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa ended in failure.
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Leipzig demand premium fee
Diomande has now returned to pre-season training with Leipzig following his post-World Cup break. PSG are expected to submit a formal offer swiftly to prevent Madrid or the Premier League duo from hijacking the deal for their top target. Leipzig hold a strong negotiating position and are adamant they will only part ways with their prized asset if a suitor meets his valuation.
- Adhe Makayasa
ADRIAN NEWEY DELIVERS INITIAL VERDICT ON HEAVILY REVISED ASTON MARTIN AMR26
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| Adrian Newey has cast his early verdict on the heavily revised AMR26 |
Adrian Newey has delivered his initial verdict on the heavily revised Aston Martin AMR26 that debuted in FP1 at the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix.
All eyes in the paddock centred on Aston Martin on Friday as its revised car made its on-track debut in a bid to transform its underperforming season.
Featuring 16 upgrades that include new rear and front wings, diffuser, and sidepods, Friday’s practice sessions were effectively data-gathering sessions.
A metaphorical spanner in the works came in the form of suspension failure for Lance Stroll in FP1, the team reduced to relying on Fernando Alonso’s data as Stroll did not run in FP2 as a result of the damage.
As much as five seconds adrift of the frontrunners in terms of pace recent races, Alonso ended FP1 just 2.4 seconds away from the leading time, the gap increasing slightly to 2.9 seconds in FP2.
After FP1, Newey gave his initial verdict, calling the results “promising”.
“Very early days in terms of understanding the new package. Provisional results are promising,” he said in the Team Principal’s press conference.
“It’s only part of the package. We will have some more steps in Zandvoort, Monza and Baku, so it is the first part of our planned upgrade. Very short on parts so being careful with it and trying to learn all about it.”
“It’s an evolution in as much as the chassis is the same, the layout’s the same, front suspension’s the same. So, it’s very much an aerodynamic evolution,” Newey added.
“We were very short on time research time prior to launch of the car back in at Barcelona in February.
“So, it’s really been a matter of taking a step back, trying to understand, and go forward with this package.”
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| Aston Martin debuted a heavily revised AMR26 on Friday |
Package goals for Aston Martin?
Newey has denied that set goals are attached to the heavily revised car, explaining his rationale of patience.
“I’ve never been a fan of setting goals,” he said.
“Much more a fan of working logically through problems, getting everybody working together, getting a culture together, and then at that point, you end up where you end up.
“What I have found over the years is when you’re not winning, it seems an impossible mountain to climb. When you are winning, sometimes you’re not sure how you got there, because you’re not actually doing anything different, or you don’t feel as if you’re doing anything different.”
Newey confirmed that Aston Martin has yet to determine the cause of Stroll’s suspension failure, though he added vital context about which part failed.
“Everybody is feverishly trying to understand what went wrong and it is only once we have an understanding that we can comment on what we do next.
“The area involved is not what has been changed, so in that sense it was very unexpected.”
Newey is justifiably keeping his cards close to his chest on upgrades to the AMR26, with the stopwatch in qualifying to provide a definitive answer on their impact.
- James Phillips
ERIK CAIS HAS REACHED A HUGE MILESTONE | 100 RALLY STARTS | FIA ERC
Congratulations to Erik Cais on reaching 100 rally starts! π―
Jsi borec, Eriku! ππ¨πΏ
#FIAERC | #RallyPoland π΅π±
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ALBERT KANGWANDA YOUNG AFRICANS (YANGA) MOVE AFTER STELLAR SEASON WITH RED ARROWS
Zambia international Albert Kangwanda has completed a move to Tanzanian champions Young Africans (Yanga), becoming the latest Chipolopolo player to secure a high-profile transfer following an outstanding campaign with Red Arrows.
The 27-year-old left winger joins the Dar es Salaam giants ahead of the 2026/27 season after emerging as one of the standout performers in the MTN Super League. Kangwanda finished the 2025/26 campaign with an impressive 17goals and nine assists in all competitions.
His move to Yanga marks another significant step in a career that has taken him across Zambia, Croatia and Sudan, before earning the opportunity to compete for one of East Africa’s biggest clubs.
Yanga, who will defend their Tanzanian Premier League title while also competing in the CAF Champions League, believe Kangwanda’s pace, creativity and attacking versatility will strengthen coach Manqoba Mngqithi’s squad.
During the 2022/2023 season Kangwanda scored 12 goals for Kafue Celtic earning himself interest from several big Zambian clubs.
In 2022, he secured a move to Croatian top-flight side HNK Gorica, although opportunities proved limited before a loan spell at second-tier outfit NK Hrvatski Dragovoljac.
He joined Red Arrows in 2023 and reignited his career. Back in familiar surroundings, Kangwanda rediscovered the form that established him as one of Zambia’s most dangerous wide players, combining explosive pace with direct dribbling, intelligent movement and an eye for goal.
His performances earned him a move to Sudanese powerhouse Al Hilal Omdurman later that year, although he also returned to Red Arrows on loan before producing the finest season of his career in 2025/26.
Kangwanda’s contribution of 17 goals and nine assists was instrumental to Red Arrows’ campaign helping the Airmen finish second in the league and win the ABSA Cup.
On the international stage, Kangwanda has represented Zambia from youth level through to the senior national team.
He featured for the Zambia Under-20 side during the 2018 COSAFA Under-20 Championship and the qualifiers for the 2019 Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations before graduating to the Chipolopolo.
One of his defining moments came at the 2022 COSAFA Cup, where he scored the winning goal in the final against Namibia to hand Zambia the regional title.
He also impressed at the 2023 COSAFA Cup, finishing as joint top scorer with three goals alongside South Africa’s Tshegofatso Mabasa.
- Aaron Mubanga
Friday, 24 July 2026
ASTON MARTIN HAS A STAGGERING SIXTEEN UPGRADED PARTS TO THE #HUNGARIANGP
Aston Martin has brought a staggering SIXTEEN updated parts to the #HungarianGP #F1 #AstonMartin
'TOO COMPLICATED' - CAN F1 DRIVERS REGAIN CONTROL FROM AI ENGINES?
The key theme among drivers in the build-up to Formula 1’s Hungarian Grand Prix so far has been concerns about how much results in 2026 are out of their hands.
Last weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix exposed how forward-thinking algorithms that dictate where and when energy should be deployed are causing frustration among the majority of drivers.
It led to baffling straightline speed deficits between identical cars and drivers feeling like what the algorithm decided was a key factor in deciding qualifying and the race.
Oscar Piastri complained at Spa that when qualifying is being “decided by computers behaving or misbehaving, it's a pretty crap way of going racing.”
Asked in Hungary if it “sometimes feels like you’re the passenger of an AI programme that still has to be trained?”, Piastri replied: “Sometimes, yes. At a track like Spa or a track like Silverstone, it’s going to be worse.
“Here [at the Hungaroring], I really don’t expect there to be many problems at all with that kind of thing, because the straights are so much shorter, so even if there are differences, they should be a lot less.
“But the principle of driving a race car that loses effectively half of its power before the end of the straight is hard to get your head around sometimes.
“Even in Spa, a lot of the middle sector we were doing it just on the combustion engine, with no battery assistance at all, which is a weird feeling in itself, having some corners with a certain amount of power and others with full power.
“Spa was particularly frustrating, not just for me but for quite a lot of others, because those small differences in the code and what the engines did made quite a big difference in laptime.
“Especially at the front of the field, I think there were still only nine hundredths or something separating four positions [0.094s covered third to sixth], and there were definitely more than nine hundredths on the table for quite a few drivers from things they could not control.”
These forward-thinking algorithms have existed for a long-time before 2026, but as Piastri highlighted, knowledge of the previous power units was so mature, the impact was minimal.
“When I joined Formula 1 [in 2023], those engines were incredibly mature, but also the penalty of things being slightly wrong or slightly out of place was significantly less, because it was such a small percentage of the overall power you got,” Piastri said.
“Whereas this year, it’s basically half your power, so any small differences or anything that doesn’t quite go right has a massive impact, especially at a track like Spa.
“We’ve got no control over where the deployment happens, more or less. You can push the boost button, but that’s more for overtaking than in qualifying, especially.
“When you’ve got those differences there that you have no control over, it can be frustrating.”
‘Less raw’ a challenge
Charles Leclerc has long bemoaned the reduced challenge of qualifying in 2026 and how you can actually be punished for the kind of all-out qualifying laps he’s become renowned for. He gave the example of doing a “very good” La Source Turn 1 at Spa, only to be punished for it as he then consequently lacks power on the Kemmel Straight.
He explained "I feel like we all get surprised here and there on different tracks, because it's never always always the same reason why a problem has occurred, which makes it quite complicated.”
As Max Verstappen summed up: “Sometimes you cannot make a difference. You're not allowed to make a difference because it will just penalise you on the next straight.”
Asked if fast drivers were still being rewarded, Leclerc said: “The characteristics of a fast driver is to adapt, constantly and quickly.
“To be a fast driver only on one car- I mean, it is not great, and I don't think it exists so much either. I think a fast driver is fast in any car.
“Does it add a little bit more unpredictability with these cars? Yes, it does, and I think pushing the absolute limit is probably less rewarding than it was in the past because whenever you go over, whenever you have a wheelspin, you waste energy on a wheelspin because you're not going forward but you're using the battery.
“So all these kinds of things are making it a bit- it's less raw and it's a little bit more of a thinking game and of restraining yourself from going to the absolute limit, which is not my favourite exercise but again it's the way it is and I've got to optimise whatever I have.”
‘Too complicated’ - but will it change?
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It’s not just drivers calling for change either as Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu thinks F1’s formula is “just too complicated” currently as “it relies on a tiny detail of driver operation that has an unintended or secondary consequence.
“I think we all identify the need to avoid [it] and improve as a sport to bring the control back to the driver and also just simplify for everyone.
“It's very important that everyone understands the sport regardless of what your interests are. To be able to do that, I think the sport has to be a bit more simplified.”
But whether it will change before F1’s likely switch to simpler V8 engines remains to be seen.
There are 2027 and 2028 rule changes planned that will shift F1 from its current 53-47 internal combustion engine to electrical power split to 60-40 in favour of the internal combustion engine.
But that won’t eliminate the predictive algorithms, just reduce their importance as the electrical deployment is lessened.
Piastri does think that teams’ growing understanding of how to exploit these power units will help too.
“I’m sure it’ll get better. I don’t expect it to ever fully go away, but as the manufacturers understand it more and work out the regulation restrictions more, in terms of what the code can and can’t do, hopefully things will become a bit better,” Piastri said.
That will lead to fewer mistakes with the algorithms but won’t necessarily mean more power back in the driver’s hands.
A counter view
Not everyone is aligned that things need to be simplified in the first place, however.
When asked about the predictive algorithms, Audi F1 driver Gabriel Bortoleto said: “We are in Formula 1. We are developing the future technology.
“If we are not using all the tools that are available in the world for us, in our favour, then I don't know what Formula 1 is about.
“People used to complain because ‘nowadays the drivers have too much things to do’, now that there is things doing it for us, we are complaining now that they are doing it for us - so I'm happy with the way it's going.
“It's nice that the software is able to adapt itself and understand what and how much energy you are deploying through the lap and how to evolve through the laps, next laps you are doing. I don't think it should change, if I'm very honest, that's my opinion.”
He thinks adapting to such a challenge is just part of being an F1 driver.
“I don't think I changed much my way of driving, but again I don't like the sentence 'driving style', because I don't believe that a F1 driver should ever say that, because we should be able to adapt, even if it's not natural maybe.
“But we should be able to adapt to any type of car and the way you need to drive, that's why we do what we do and that's why we are the 22 drivers in the world doing F1.”
On the subject of whether the fastest drivers are still able to stand out, Bortoleto said: “Well, do you see Verstappen being slow? Do you see a seven-time world champion being slow this year? Do you see Leclerc being slow? I don't see them being slow, I still see them very competitive, so I wouldn't say fast drivers are slow.
“Actually Lewis [Hamilton] is a bit better than he was doing last year, Max is still performing like crazy, putting that car on the top, Lando [Norris], the world champion, the reigning world champion, is still quick when his thing doesn't break...
“I don't think we have seen slow drivers last year becoming quick and the quick guys slow, I think it's still racing.”
When Bortoleto’s comments were put to Max Verstappen, having clarified who said it, the Red Bull driver said: “Yeah, he's right. I mean, your driving style always needs to change to whatever is fastest.
“I can drive the cars just saying, ‘this is how I drive it’. Well, I can tell you in Spa, you lose half a second. That shows you how weird it is at the moment.“He’s right, you need to adapt. Adaptability is super important. But that goes for any, like all the series that you've raced in, all the way to F1, I think you always need to adapt to what is best for that car that you are driving.”
And when The Race put the question of whether F1 needs to move to put more power back in F1 drivers’ hands, Fernando Alonso - who may well feel there’s already plenty out of his control in F1 2026 so far in the slowest car - said: “I don’t know. It depends. I think F1 has always been a little bit like that.
“I don’t think the drivers were deciding everything, even when we had traction control and some of the other aids. It was very specific to each team, developed by each team in a different way, with different philosophies.
“You were pressing the throttle at the exit of the corners, and some cars were much better than the others. It’s not pure driver talent or input on some of the exits.
“It’s the same with the starts. I’ve been doing starts for 25 years, and we’ve had many different regulations. At the end of the day, there were always some cars and some teams starting better than the others, with both cars. It’s not just that someone was doing something differently with the clutch, with a technique or with the throttle application. Both cars from that team were extremely good or extremely bad.
“I think the team is always bringing the performance to everything. But yes, I think with these current regulations and the battery deployment, there is something that has to be fixed and improved. I think that’s well understood.
“We are in the first half of this set of regulations, in the first year, and there are already talks about 2030 or 2031 and the V8.
“Next year, there is already approval for the change to the combustion versus electrical part of the engine. There are things moving forward, and it’s well understood by the sport, by the teams and by everyone.
“I’m optimistic for the future that it will get better and that it will be better understood what the rules and what the cars need to be.”
- JOSH SUTTILL
IAN WRIGHT, RICCARDO CALAFIORI AND CHLOE KELLY MODEL ARSENAL'S 1990'S - INSPIRED AWAY KIT FOR 2026-27 CAMPAIGN AS MIKEL ARTETA'S SIDE PREPARE TO DEFEND PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE
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Arsenal and adidas have revealed the club's new away kit for the 2026-27 season, reviving one of the Gunners' most iconic designs with a modern twist. Inspired by the legendary 'Bruised Banana' shirt, the strip blends nostalgia with fresh ambition as the Premier League champions prepare for another title defence.
Arsenal revive iconic design
Arsenal and adidas have unveiled the club's new away kit for the 2026-27 season, introducing a modern interpretation of one of football's most recognisable shirts. Inspired by the famous 'Bruised Banana' jersey worn between 1991 and 1993, the navy strip arrives as Arteta's Premier League champions prepare to defend their title. It combines the adidas Trefoil logo with contemporary performance technology while paying tribute to the club's history.
Players embrace the legacy
The launch is accompanied by a series of miniature films featuring Declan Rice, Chloe Kelly, Riccardo Calafiori, Ian Wright, Little Simz and Arsenal supporters, all reflecting on the stories behind football shirts and what they represent.
Calafiori said: "We’re all looking forward to playing in this kit, we know the impact that the Bruised Banana has had on our supporters, you only have to see how many still wear it today to understand how much it means to the club. We’re proud to wear something with such history attached to it and use that as inspiration as we continue to push ourselves forward."
A modern take on a classic
The new jersey is built on a navy base with an engineered geometric graphic inspired by the original design, blending navy and yellow tones for a contemporary look. Red and yellow accents feature on the Trefoil crew-neck collar, while the Arsenal crest sits alongside the adidas Trefoil logo.
Calafiori added: "It’s our turn to create our own legacy at the club, we’ve enjoyed so many amazing moments with our supporters but we’re hungry for more. We want to keep winning, keep creating special memories together and give our supporters even more reasons to be proud of the team."
The shirt also incorporates adidas' CLIMACOOL+ technology, designed to help regulate body temperature through advanced moisture management and strategically placed ventilation zones.
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Ready for another campaign
The 2026-27 away kit is completed with matching navy shorts and socks, featuring coordinated red and yellow detailing to create a unified on-pitch look.
Available immediately through Arsenal club stores, selected adidas retail outlets, Arsenal Direct and adidas' online store, the new strip marks the beginning of another campaign as Arteta's side look to build on their Premier League triumph and create a new chapter in the club's history.
- Yosua Arya
EXCLUSIVE: MIKE TYSON REVEALS HOW HE WANTS TO BE REMEMBERED ... Let This Be My Legacy!
Mike Tyson is changing his tune on the whole "legacy" conversation ... saying he now knows how he wants to be remembered, and it's got little to do with his brilliance in the ring!
The boxing legend chopped it up with Babcock about his second Mike Tyson Invitational amateur boxing showcase going down at SAHARA Las Vegas (fights stream here), where hundreds of young fighters get to display their skills in front of trainers, scouts, and Iron Mike himself.
Tyson dropped a bombshell during the convo -- explaining this is what he wants to be remembered for.
“This is my legacy, God willing,” Tyson said. “I want this to be my legacy.”
It's a massive shift for a guy who’s spent years brushing off the idea of legacy as pure ego.
The first event went down in March and was a hit ... and this one, Mike says, will be bigger and better.
“Listen, you won’t believe the number of people we had sign up this time. 350 kids in a couple hours,” Tyson said. “I was so gratefully honored by that. I want to help amateur boxing. I want it to be at the level it was when I was an amateur fighter."
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The sport was poppin' back when Tyson was a teenager in the early 80s, but it's not anymore ... and you don't have to look any further than this.
“They’re about to take amateur fighting out to the Olympics,” Tyson says.
That's exactly why this is important -- it's not about a photo op or garnering good press.
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"I want to keep going even when I’m no longer around. This would be my legacy. Since people make legacy such a big thing, this would be my legacy.”
Tyson believes the kids will benefit tremendously from their involvement in the sport.
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"You are not going to have no idea the benefits these young fighters are going to get from this. It’s going to change their whole life.”
Iron Mike was the youngest heavyweight champion ever, and arguably the most feared man on the planet, but that's not the legacy he's chasing anymore.
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Now, it's all about the kids, and the next generation tasked with carrying the mantle for the sport he loves.
“Mike Tyson had his turn. It’s time for these young guys now…”
- TMZ Sports
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