McLaren must be ready for ‘cut-throat’ Verstappen – Hamilton

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As the three McLaren champions’ Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris approach the final five races of the season, Lewis Hamilton has cautioned them about Max Verstappen’s “cut-throat” persona.

Verstappen is 40 points behind Piastri, who has won three races and finished second in the previous four races, while Norris holds the championship lead by 14 points.

In that case, Hamilton and Verstappen engaged in a fierce championship battle in 2021, Hamilton said, “The pressure is high.” You must raise your blinkers and block everything from the outside at this time.

If they don’t do the same, Max will take this from them because you must be competitive, which is what Max is.

You must hold off on someone like Max and the vehicle he drives. Consistentness is important, and you can see that from Max in the last few races, but also for either of them to win.

Verstappen, the seven-time champion, claimed that after the Dutch Grand Prix at the end of August, he was 104 points adrift of Piastri.

Hamilton remarked, “You have three incredibly talented drivers, and I can’t foresee how they’ll act.”

“Max has won it four times, so he understands what it’s like, and being the hunter is much simpler than being the defender,” he said.

When you’re in the lead and someone is slashing your lead, you’re more likely to lose than if you’re chasing after all. You have nothing to lose in the lead.

The McLaren drivers have the fastest car, according to George Russell, the Mercedes driver, who won in Singapore two races ago. You can never deny Max and Red Bull for doing a fantastic job.

McLaren has a level playing field.

The McLaren drivers have no internal team rules to follow after the final five races other than refraining from colliding with one another.

After colliding with Piastri while falling third to him at the first sequence of corners in Singapore, Norris was facing undefined “repercussions.”

These have now been eliminated following the collision between the two at the US Grand Prix last weekend.

“We are starting this weekend with a clean slate for both of us, just going out and going racing,” said Piastri, adding that there is a certain degree of responsibility on my side in the sprint.

The Australian, who won at Zandvoort, said he was surprised Verstappen had entered the race so quickly but that his lead had weakened after Norris had lost each of his previous four races.

He has come a bit of a surprise because of his form since Monza, according to Piastri.

“There were some pretty significant dips earlier in the season,” according to the statement. Although we are aware that they have been attempting to make things better, he has arrived sooner than I had anticipated.

However, Piastri responded, “It’s not really something I think about,” when asked if he was concerned about Verstappen. There is no benefit in worrying or focusing on something because he has been consistent and strong over the last few weekends.

The key to a championship win is to maximize the best possible use of the team, car, and myself. He is present, and he is engaged in combat, but ultimately nothing about how I approach my racing.

Max has been in excellent form for about a month, Norris continued. They’ve performed better than we have.

He is Max Verstappen, and he has won a lot of races. If you didn’t want to give Max a chance, you’d be foolish.

They are currently in better shape, and in many races, they have been quicker. However, chances are still present. We just need to use a better car until the end of the season when it becomes available.

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Red Bull grid tricks are ‘pretty funny’.

After the US Grand Prix, Red Bull issued a fine of 50, 000 euros (£43, 500) for a team member who was on the grid after the grid was supposed to be cleared because he had attempted to remove the tape McLaren had placed on the pit wall to help Norris park his car in the correct spot.

Norris claimed that the circumstance was “very amusing, especially because I didn’t even use the tape, which is even better.”

He continued, “I used it for backup.” In Austin, I wasn’t required to use it. They were already doing it, we all knew. They attempted to remove the tape, but they failed, and they were fined. Quite amusing.

Red Bull’s actions were described as “gambling,” according to Piastri, who added that it was their right to do so. Too late to do it, they were on the grid. Everyone will decide whether or not it is necessary.

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Celtic motor but still long road ahead for Rodgers

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There is a career in the motor trade beckoning if Brendan Rodgers’ football management saga doesn’t work out.

The Celtic manager had replaced the ringing of boos at full-time with the chilly Sunday at Dens Park when his defeated Celtic team was compared to a Honda Civic. Honda Civic drivers are not offended.

There is no way you’ll enter a race and say, “I want you to drive it like a Ferrari,” when given the keys to a Honda Civic. He claimed that it won’t occur.

Rodgers has repeatedly made it clear that his team, which he has publicly exposed as a misfiring Celtic team, is not up to the standard he would want for a domestic and European assault.

To Thursday, then. a new game a second news conference following the game. The dreaded Honda Civic is mentioned once more.

However, thanks to a stirring 2-1 comeback victory over Sturm Graz in the Europa League, his team had now advanced to becoming a Range Rover Sport.

Rodgers grinned and said, “We weren’t quite the Ferrari, but I’ll choose a Range Rover sport.” “We can’t possibly get any Morris Minors in the performance.” Not to say that they’re bad cars.

    • 18 June 2023

“Sometimes you have to be harsh and direct,” says the saying.

This game had the wheels threatened to properly come off for Celtic, in order to avoid one final car reference.

A difficult tie that, at half-time, brought on a palpable sense of angst in addition to the ominous anticipation that drew spectators to the contest.

A team that had been aiming for the Champions League this season with just one goal and one point from two Europa League games isn’t doing much.

Rodgers’ public dissatisfaction with his team has heightened his concern about the pre-game misgivings. Before getting to the underwhelming league campaign, which has them five points behind Hearts as the leader.

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The Parkhead screen will now click round in 26 minutes. Due to a hirped injury, Kelechi Iheanacho. A Tomi Horvat thunderbolt has defeated Kaspar Schmeichel from close range.

After two months out injured, right-back Alistair Johnston is recovering from a ball that is headed in his own goal. He runs away with a grimace and a leg cramp.

At this point, Celtic’s strength and character would be put to the test. They handled it well, in contrast to the weekend.

The first wave of relief, which was provided by Liam Scales, did not arrive until the 61st minute. Three minutes later, Benjamin Nygren’s strike put Rodgers’ side on the verge of redemption.

The Celtic boss made the comments following the match on Sunday that were “always harsh and clear. “And I hope you get that response,” the woman said.

These players are aware of my constant companionship. I dedicate my life to improving this team and advancing the club. It wasn’t good enough over the weekend.

Before the game, I told the players, “We really need to show leadership now.” When those players are under pressure, in my opinion, they advance.

Celtic “finds a way to turn things around”

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What was the difference between Celtic and Celtic?

The transformative approach to Celtic’s attack was the key to their victory.

In their previous five games, only four goals had been scored. That Morris Minor could have scored five times on the way to Tayside and back without scoring at Dundee.

It almost resembled the Celtic of the past when Sturm was defeated, especially in the second half. Almost . Twenty-seven shots were made on target, and 136 were final third passes. 4.24 expected goals (xG), the highest total for any team in the tournament this season.

Down the left, the majority of the joy was found. The full-back who hasn’t shown any signs of his rampage since returning to Arsenal was given permission to advance. Sebastian Tounetki and Reo Hatate also made their way there.

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The performance by Arne Engels may have been one of the other important factors. The man has only started a third of his games this year, which is reported to have cost £11 million last year.

He had a lasting impact on the Austrians, allowing five chances to pass and providing an assist in eight crosses.

Former Celtic defender Johan Mjallby told TNT Sports, “I’m really happy for Arne Engels especially because it was great to see him back and playing really well.”

Celtic’s portrayal of the character was truly impressive. Given the club’s atmosphere, early injuries, and goal-loss, they could have easily caved in. But they persevered despite all their panic.

However, no one at Celtic will or ought to be getting carried away. Even though it could have been a scorching night, it wasn’t a flawless performance, and the ghosts of Dens Park won’t be exorcised so quickly.

It’s undeniably close to Celtic’s homecoming game, which is undoubtedly their biggest of the season.

On Sunday, a trip to Scotland’s capital is a beckoning opportunity to face a Hearts side that could finish eight points clear. It would have been an unfathomable fantasy for Celtic to have limbered up to start their season.

Without Johnston, Iheanacho, and possibly Cameron Carter-Vickers, they will travel east. However, they will also experience renewed self-assurance and evidence that they have what it takes to knuckle down.

This title-winning juggernaut was built on that foundation. completing the task. It was done against Sturm, and it’s now time to go back.

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Celtic motor but still long road ahead for Rodgers

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There is a career in the motor trade beckoning if Brendan Rodgers’ football management saga doesn’t work out.

The Celtic manager had replaced the ringing of boos at full-time with the chilly Sunday at Dens Park when his defeated Celtic team was compared to a Honda Civic. Honda Civic drivers are not offended.

There is no way you’ll enter a race and say, “I want you to drive it like a Ferrari,” when given the keys to a Honda Civic. He claimed that it won’t occur.

Rodgers has repeatedly made it clear that his team, which he has publicly exposed as a misfiring Celtic team, is not up to the standard he would want for a domestic and European assault.

To Thursday, then. a new game a second news conference following the game. The dreaded Honda Civic is mentioned once more.

However, thanks to a stirring 2-1 comeback victory over Sturm Graz in the Europa League, his team had now advanced to becoming a Range Rover Sport.

Rodgers grinned and said, “We weren’t quite the Ferrari, but I’ll choose a Range Rover sport.” “We can’t possibly get any Morris Minors in the performance.” Not to say that they’re bad cars.

    • 18 June 2023

“Sometimes you have to be harsh and direct,” says the saying.

This game had the wheels threatened to properly come off for Celtic, in order to avoid one final car reference.

A difficult tie that, at half-time, brought on a palpable sense of angst in addition to the ominous anticipation that drew spectators to the contest.

A team that had been aiming for the Champions League this season with just one goal and one point from two Europa League games isn’t doing much.

Rodgers’ public dissatisfaction with his team has heightened his concern about the pre-game misgivings. Before getting to the underwhelming league campaign, which has them five points behind Hearts as the leader.

JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to play this video.

The Parkhead screen will now click round in 26 minutes. Due to a hirped injury, Kelechi Iheanacho. A Tomi Horvat thunderbolt has defeated Kaspar Schmeichel from close range.

After two months out injured, right-back Alistair Johnston is recovering from a ball that is headed in his own goal. He runs away with a grimace and a leg cramp.

At this point, Celtic’s strength and character would be put to the test. They handled it well, in contrast to the weekend.

The first wave of relief, which was provided by Liam Scales, did not arrive until the 61st minute. Three minutes later, Benjamin Nygren’s strike put Rodgers’ side on the verge of redemption.

The Celtic boss made the comments following the match on Sunday that were “always harsh and clear. “And I hope you get that response,” the woman said.

These players are aware of my constant companionship. I dedicate my life to improving this team and advancing the club. It wasn’t good enough over the weekend.

Before the game, I told the players, “We really need to show leadership now.” When those players are under pressure, in my opinion, they advance.

Celtic “finds a way to turn things around”

Scottish Football Podcast

Listen on Sounds

What was the difference between Celtic and Celtic?

The transformative approach to Celtic’s attack was the key to their victory.

In their previous five games, only four goals had been scored. That Morris Minor could have scored five times on the way to Tayside and back without scoring at Dundee.

It almost resembled the Celtic of the past when Sturm was defeated, especially in the second half. Almost . Twenty-seven shots were made on target, and 136 were final third passes. 4.24 expected goals (xG), the highest total for any team in the tournament this season.

Down the left, the majority of the joy was found. The full-back who hasn’t shown any signs of his rampage since returning to Arsenal was given permission to advance. Sebastian Tounetki and Reo Hatate also made their way there.

Celtic heat mapOpta

The performance by Arne Engels may have been one of the other important factors. The man has only started a third of his games this year, which is reported to have cost £11 million last year.

He had a lasting impact on the Austrians, allowing five chances to pass and providing an assist in eight crosses.

Former Celtic defender Johan Mjallby told TNT Sports, “I’m really happy for Arne Engels especially because it was great to see him back and playing really well.”

Celtic’s portrayal of the character was truly impressive. Given the club’s atmosphere, early injuries, and goal-loss, they could have easily caved in. But they persevered despite all their panic.

However, no one at Celtic will or ought to be getting carried away. Even though it could have been a scorching night, it wasn’t a flawless performance, and the ghosts of Dens Park won’t be exorcised so quickly.

It’s undeniably close to Celtic’s homecoming game, which is undoubtedly their biggest of the season.

On Sunday, a trip to Scotland’s capital is a beckoning opportunity to face a Hearts side that could finish eight points clear. It would have been an unfathomable fantasy for Celtic to have limbered up to start their season.

Without Johnston, Iheanacho, and possibly Cameron Carter-Vickers, they will travel east. However, they will also experience renewed self-assurance and evidence that they have what it takes to knuckle down.

This title-winning juggernaut was built on that foundation. completing the task. It was done against Sturm, and it’s now time to go back.

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Palace ‘needed’ shock defeat by Larnaca to ‘stay humble’

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After being defeated by AEK Larnaca, Crystal Palace’s first home game in a major European competition didn’t go as planned, but manager Oliver Glasner said “perhaps the environment was still needed to stay humble.”

Due to Selhurst Park hosting a game in Europe for the first time in its 101-year history, it was supposed to be Palace’s big night.

A sell-out crowd chanted Glasner’s name and sang songs about the FA Cup win at Selhurst Station, which created an additional buzz.

A stunning Dad’s Army-inspired tifo with a banner proclaiming “we are the boys who will win your little game” was unveiled just before kick-off, plotting Palace’s route from south to May’s Conference League final in Leipzig.

Palace, who have lost all of their matches at home since February, have used the arena as a fortress.

However, the Eagles’ performance never lived up to the hype. They did have a lot of chances, totaling 15, but only one was successful.

In the first half, Jean-Philippe Mateta fired a hooked volley past the crossbar, and substitute Eddie Nketiah should have given the hosts a lead before the hosts had a chance to equalize after a late rally but completely missed a loose ball from five yards out.

Does Glasner have a point?

The Palace boss assured the Palace manager that when they play in the Premier League, they always claim to win the Conference League.

“Be modest.” I’m not sure if any debutant will succeed in the competition. Not in my opinion.

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Glasner added that the game “felt like it was “a little deja vu,” with his team not scoring as they should and we are punished.”

They have lost three of their previous three games to Everton, which ended their club’s record 19-game unbeaten run, and they are winless with a 3-3 draw with Bournemouth last weekend.

Palace has historically had dominance over their opponents in each of their previous three games.

They would have preferred to face Larnaca, who had only previously lost to West Ham in a 6-0 overall loss in 2023.

An error was the source of the goal. In the 51st minute, Eagles goalkeeper Jaydee Canvot unleash a powerful finish that put a powerful finish on Riad Bajic.

It’s that simple, says Palace captain Marc Guehi, “They scored, we didn’t.”

Every team has a unique gameplan, according to the statement. A team sat back today, not me. We were both irritated and pleased with them.

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NBA injuries, rigged poker games and the mafia: What we know about gambling arrests

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A star player and a coach for the National Basketball Association (NBA) were among the prominent arrests made in the US on Thursday for alleged illegal sports betting, according to US authorities.

Chauncey Billups, the coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, and Terry Rozier, the player for the Miami Heat, were both reportedly detained after their teams’ Wednesday games.

The FBI said two indictments were made as part of a comprehensive investigation into illegal gambling, one involving players allegedly pretending to be injured and the other involving an illegal poker ring connected to organized crime.

What allegations are made?

According to FBI Director Kash Patel, the allegations are “mind-boggling.”

According to officials, they include indictments in two significant fraud cases.

The first incident, in which players and associates allegedly manipulated wagers on major sports betting platforms, is known as “operation nothing but bet.”

According to New York City police commissioner Jessica Tisch, players occasionally altered their performance or took themselves out of the game to ensure that those bets were paid out. Those wagers generated tens of thousands of dollars in profits.

According to officials, the second case involved professional athletes as well as four of the five major crime families in New York.

The defendants in that case are alleged to have engaged in a plot to rig illegal poker games and extort millions of dollars.

According to authorities, they did so using “very sophisticated” technology, including off-the-shelf shuffling devices, special contact lenses, and eyeglasses to read pre-marked cards. Additionally, they used a face-down X-ray table to read cards.

Former professional athletes who allegedly served as “face cards” in the scheme were allegedly coerced into participating in these games. The victims were unaware that the scam involved everyone, including the dealer and the other players.

Authorities said they began looking into these poker games in 2019 and covered a variety of locations, including Manhattan, Las Vegas, Miami, and the Hamptons.

The accused allegedly used bank wires and crypto currencies to launder money.

Additionally, they are alleged to have allegedly abused victims through extortion and a robbery at gunpoint.

Which players have been detained?

Overall, according to authorities, 34 defendants were charged with fraud in connection with the two fraud cases.

In the first case, six players, including Miami Heat player Rozier, were charged with allegedly influencing betting odds.

According to New York police commissioner Jessica Tisch, Rozier, who was then a member of the Charlotte Hornets, allegedly let people know that he planned to leave a game early with a presumptive injury in March 2023.

She claimed that members of the group then used that data to make phony bets and win large sums of money.

After Rozier’s arrest, Commissioner Tisch stated on Thursday that his “career is already benched, not for injury but for integrity.”

Damon Jones, a former NBA player, was also detained. He is said to have participated in two games that allegedly took place as part of the plot, one of which was the Los Angeles Lakers’ February 2023 game against the Milwaukee Bucks and the Oklahoma City Thunders’ game in January 2024.

Authorities identified seven NBA games that were a part of the case between February 2023 and March 2024:

  • Los Angeles Lakers vs. Milwaukee Bucks on February 9, 2023
  • Charlotte Hornets vs. New Orleans Pelicans on March 23, 2023
  • Portland Trail Blazers vs. Chicago Bulls scheduled for March 24th, 2023.
  • Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers scheduled for April 6, 2023
  • Los Angeles Lakers v. Oklahoma City Thunder on January 15, 2024
  • Toronto Raptors vs. Los Angeles Clippers on January 26, 2024
  • Toronto Raptors vs. Sacramento Kings scheduled for March 20, 2024

31 defendants, including Portland Trail Blazers coach Billups, who was inducted last year into the basketball Hall of Fame, were charged in the second case, which involved illegal poker games.

In both cases, three of the accused were charged, according to authorities.

In addition to the illegal poker case, the Bonanno, Genovese, and Gambino crime families’ representatives in New York were charged with 19 counts.

Robbery, extortion, wire fraud, bank fraud, and illegal gambling are among the charges.

What has the NBA said regarding the allegations?

The NBA stated in a statement on Thursday that it is working with authorities and is currently reviewing the federal indictments that were made.

Rozier and Billups are also being “on immediate leave” from their teams, according to the league.

Who are the notorious “Five Families” of New York?

Four of the five well-known crime families in New York were involved in the alleged scheme, according to authorities.

Since 1931, the city’s Italian American mafia has been ruled by the Bonanno, Colombo, Gambino, Genovese, and Lucchese families.

Major mob raids helped the rise of mafia activity in the 1990s, thanks to Rudy Giuliani, the then-New York mayor, and the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.

However, the mafia has not completely vanished, as the indictments on Thursday demonstrate.

The Five Families frequently collaborate with their counterparts in Sicily as part of the larger American-Sicilian mafia network known as La Cosa Nostra, which means “this thing of ours.”

Katherine Ryan explains why daughter Violet, 16, is spoiled with extravagant gifts and flights

Katherine Ryan, a mother-of-four and comedian, has admitted spoiling her adolescent daughter and explained why she made the choice.

Katherine Ryan has revealed she is happy to spoil her teen daughter with extravagant presents and expensive flights. And she admits there is a big reason as to why she does so.

The comedian, 42, has four children under the age of 16, including Violet. She is the proud mother of Holland, a newborn, and Fred, a four-year-old.

And while talking about nepo babies, she explained why she is so happy to spoil her brood. Speaking to Paloma Faith on her Mad, Sad & Bad podcast, Katherine confessed: “I don’t raise humble children. I know that being a nepo baby can backfire.

Many of these children have real struggles to reach their potential, which is a terrible feeling. I have, however, decided to give my daughter very extravagant Valentine’s gifts and spoil her as much as I can.

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She continued, “I fly her wherever she wants to go, I get her VIP tickets to anything I can,” adding that she didn’t want her to be impressed by another person’s dusty son. I once received a very positive offer of a ride home.

“I consider myself to be a very good mother and a very good father,” he said. My wheelhouse is parenting. I excel at it.

I look after my children, and I’m honest with them. I don’t feel the same shame as many women who choose to be mothers, in my opinion.

Along with husband Bobby Kootstra, Katherine gave birth to baby number four earlier this month. Although Katherine initially made an effort to keep her baby news a secret for as long as possible, Violet’s daughter left a strong hint in a social media post.

The TV star’s husband, Bobby, took to social media to announce the arrival of their daughter in response to her daughter’s behavior. Holland Juliette Kootstra has arrived, he declared.

Another MVP performance was delivered by “The Patrick Mahomes of childbirth”! Amazing to see @kathbum #blessed’s incredible accomplishments.

And after the birth, Bobby revealed that his Canadian wife had Dom Pérignon champagne in the comfort of her hospital room. A bottle of the vintage bubbles retails for about £189.

Katherine tucked into a selection of expensive dishes, including sushi from Nobu, a celebrity hotspot. She did it once more from her chic hospital suite, which she had previously rented.

Earlier this year, Katherine opened up on her wishes for a fourth child as she admitted she didn’t think time was on her side. The former Celebrity Gogglebox star visited a fertility clinic with husband Bobby and discussed the chances of them being able to conceive.

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