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SPORTS.YAHOO.COMThe Future Arrives For IndyCar As Its New Car Passes Its First TestAlexander Rossi takes the IR-28 around the Indianpaolis Motor Speedway Road Course.INDYCAR Photo by Joe SkibinskiThe future arrived for IndyCar at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Saturday, and it left driver Alexander Rossi feeling like a child on Christmas morning.Rossi was the first driver to take the new IR-28 Indy car that will begin competition in 2028 onto the track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.Rossi, the winner of the 100th Indianapolis 500 in 2016, took the new car on the 14-turn, 2.439-mile IMS Road Course for its maiden validation test.Everyone is pumped, Rossi said. Everyone is really excited. All drivers, as well as fans and teams and sponsors and you guys (the media) have been waiting for this or a long time, and now its finally here,Its like Christmas morning. Everyone is super excited about it. Everyone has been bugging me, like What's it like? What's it like? and I had to say, Well, I haven't done anything yet. I'll let you know.Alexander Rossi Gives His Thoughts After The TestShortly after rain halted the validation test after 50 minutes on the race course, Rossi was able to finally let everyone know what he thought of the completely new design of race car that will compete in the NTT IndyCar Series.Ive been a part of some new car launches before, and I can't say that any have gone as smooth as this one has, Rossi said. Its down to all those involved, and it was a pretty cool to be part of this.It was a lot of fun just to know that youre a part of the future. It was also fun because it was drying conditions, so you had to search for the grip a little bit, which is always entertaining. And the car is just really rewarding to drive. It doesn't do anything unpredictable and gives you good feedback, and you know what's coming, which is great.Rossi took a few installation laps at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Saturday before returning for the actual validation part of the test 2:55 p.m. ET. He was on track for a lengthy first run. After changing tires and making a few adjustments, he returned to the track and completed more laps before a serve storm warning was issued and the session completed. Rossi was on track for a total of 50 minutes.Alexander Rossi and the IR-28 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course.IndyCar PhotoIndyCar IR-28 DetailsThe IR-28 was powered by a 2.4-liter Mule Engine that was designed to be used in the series in 2022, before IndyCar chose the current 2.2-liter engine. It will increase to a new 2.4-liter engine when the new car begins competition in 2028.Also, because the new car will use a new hybrid system, the test car did not include a hybrid.After a brief consultation with engineers from Dallara, Motion Applied, Firestone, Ilmor, Custom AXIS, Xtrac, PFC Brakes, BBS Wheels and INDYCAR, Rossi spoke about his part of the test.Its hard to really do a full compare, just with kind of conditions we were dealing with, Rossi explained. You know, it was damp in some areas out there, but everything that you could hope for from a day like today was accomplished. The fact that the car is completely new, and we did like four installs on Tuesday. The fact that we had one sensor that had to be kind of replaced, and that was the only real issue we had today, is phenomenal and a huge testament to Dallara and IndyCar and everyone involved. The car has a lot of incredible qualities to it that we havent even really scratched the surface of yet. But incredible start and just a joy to be able to drive it.Alexander Rossi ready for IR28 TestingINDYCAR Photo by Joe SkibinskiAlexander Rossi Details The IR-28Rossi was impressed with the balance of the car, that includes a significant increase in wing surface."Aesthetically, I think it ticks every box that you could hope for, Rossi explained. I was blown away when I saw it for the first time. Just even the real pictures online don't do it justice. The presence that it has in person is pretty amazing. It looks like it's a big car, like a bigger car. It's not. It just has that feel to it, and super aggressive.In terms of the balance, you know, its all new, right? So, were getting the aero numbers for the first time, and the weight distribution numbers for the first time. You're having to kind of fine-tune that and adjust it a little bit, and obviously, as you saw, it wasn't a whole lot of running. But in terms of the baseline, it was very comfortable from the get-go, but there is obviously, a lot more to come and unlock. But from a spec damper to a new aero profile to a new chassis to new electronics, it was pretty great.I asked Rossi of the additional qualities that he felt, what jumped out at him?The big thing that was pretty amazing, and not to draw comparisons to F1 because we dont like doing that, but I think anyone that drives a Formula One car for the first time, they notice how smooth the car is, not from a powertrain standpoint, but just on the surface standpoint, Rossi answered in a detailed explanation. This car starts to get to that level.I think that comes down to build quality and how well put together the entire package is.Rossi also liked the roomier cockpit and opening for the Aeroscreen. A roomier cockpit and AeroscreenBruce Martin PhotoA little bigger cockpit, its certainly more room for me, Rossi said. My knees aren't pinned into the top of the chassis, which is great, but it's still an open wheel car. It's not like you are out there driving a Suburban.One area of pride for Rossi is he will forever be known as the first racer to put the IR-28 up to speed another achievement for the man who won the 100th Indianapolis 500 in 2016.It's pretty incredible, Rossi said. You know to be able to be a part of this next evolution of IndyCar, to do it at IMS, a place that obviously means a lot to me and all of us here. I get to play a small part in the history and the future of this championship, and that's super cool. It's a big privilege, and I enjoyed every minute of it.Tino Belli is IndyCars Director of Aerodynamic Development and has been a key part of the new car project since the very beginning, dating all the way back to when Jay Frye was INDYCAR President and continuing when Doug Boles took over that role on February 11, 2025.INDYCAR Director of Aerodynamic Development Tino BelliMatt Fraver/INDYCARHe helped design the car, find innovations while not creating a race car with unintended consequences.Ive seen the car put together every step of the way, including the car build, Belli told me. So, in a lot of ways, Ive had a lot of Christmas mornings over the past two weeks when this test car was put together.Next week, Rossi returns to the current DW-12 2.2-liter engine package as IndyCar returns to action at Portland International Raceway.As much as we have looked forward to, there's still a year-and-a-half of current racing together, so we can't think about this too much, Rossi said of the new car.The current Dallara DW-12 with the 2.2-liter engine will continue through the 2027 season but it is obvious that the future of IndyCar the IR-28 will capture much attention between now and the start of the 2028 IndyCar Series season.This article was originally published on Forbes.com0 Comments 0 Shares 47 Views 0 Reviews
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SPORTS.YAHOO.COMWill Levis '100 percent' believes he can still be an NFL starter: 'There are not 32 quarterbacks in this league better than me'Theres a chance Will Levis opens the 2026 season as the Tennessee Titans QB3. But the 27-year-old signal-caller believes he can be starter in the NFL again.100%, he said Saturday during training camp. There are not 32 quarterbacks in this league better than me. I know that for sure.Levis missed this past season after undergoing surgery on his throwing shoulder last year to address an issue he dealt with as the Titans starter in 2024. With lingering pain and the writing on the wall that Cam Ward was getting the keys to Tennessees offense, Levis opted to prioritize his long-term health.Now, in his words, hes throwing it how I want to throw it again.#Titans QB Will Levis says hes 100 percent a starting QB in the NFL.There are not 32 quarterbacks in this league better than me. I know Ive put the tape out there already that Im a dang good quarterback in this league. pic.twitter.com/sUA1QsyFZr Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) August 1, 2026Suddenly, Levis, a 2023 second-round pick out of Kentucky, is a fourth-year pro. To this point, his NFL career has been a roller coaster. That ride started even before he heard his named called in the draft three years ago. Levis infamously was left waiting in the green room. A polarizing prospect notably touted by ESPNs Mel Kiper Jr., Levis slid out of the first round. Instead, he became a Day 2 selection. Levis still made his debut as a rookie, though, flashing his toughness, arm talent and emotion amid the final season of Mike Vrabels Titans tenure.The following season, with Brian Callahan at the helm, Levis got his shot as Tennessees full-time starter. Granted he wasnt necessarily in a fruitful situation, but his second-year campaign hardly went to plan. Baffling and meme-worthy turnovers riddled his stint as the Titans first-string signal-caller. Levis had encouraging moments; however, the shoulder injury, inconsistencies and poor decisions haunted his season. Tennessee clocked out 3-14, including 2-10 in Levis starts.That record landed the Titans the No. 1 overall pick in last years draft. They used it on Ward, who was permitted to wear Warren Moons fabled No. 1 jersey and effectively anointed as the starter before the word competition could be even be uttered.Out of the spotlight and on injured reserve, Levis aimed to maximum his recovery time. He told reporters Saturday that his hiatus from the game was his first in football since probably second grade. He asserts that, in addition to returning to full physical strength, he made strides mentally, emotionally and spiritually.I think it was just truly trying to be honest with myself with a lot of things that happened, whether it was on the field, off the field, he said. I think I've suppressed a lot of emotions I've had in the past just to be the person to not care about it. But sometimes that's not healthy. Addressing things that I felt that came up from the past that I wasn't able to truly move on from sometimes it's uncomfortable to have those conversations, and that's why I avoided it in the past. But being able to have them and have that time off and address them was really helpful.Levis said he feels like he was just a kid when he arrived in Nashville as a first-year Titans player. Hes entering the 2026 season as a 27-year-old quarterback on his third NFL full-time head coach. Robert Saleh is running the ship, and Levis is working closely with offensive coordinator Brian Daboll.Levis discussed how Daboll, most recently the New York Giants head coach, strikes a balance between fun and focus. Plus, Levis said he loves the approach Daboll takes toward the QB position. Daboll allows the Titans quarterbacks to play with freedom and trusts their decision-making. Levis thinks thats helped him be more comfortable with getting the offense into other looks.Centering himself and recallibrating his nervous system was key over the past year, he emphasized. He feels like hes in a healthier place. Levis is trying to not lose sight of enjoying the game.Hes battling for reps with veteran backup Mitchell Trubisky, as well as 2023 third-round pick Hendon Hooker. I'm just trying to make the most of every opportunity that I get, he said. I can't control the reps that I get, and I'm trying to take this time to obviously work on myself but [also] bring along others with me. The reps I've taken before [were] with mainly the ones and twos, and I have the opportunity to work with guys that are really fighting for a roster position now and trying to bring them along and make as many opportunities for them as much as I'm making opportunities for me.So I'm not worried about the competition per se or the amount of opportunities that they're going to give me. I just got to make sure that I'm ready for when they are given to me and just preparing to be the best at that as possible.Its clear Levis has tried to look inward since his injury. His confident declaration that hes capable of starting in the NFL once more is going to turn heads and likely roll eyes. After all, Levis first go at that gig wasnt convincing.Perhaps hes better equipped to handle any subsequent criticism.I feel like I worked a lot for other people's approval in the beginning of my career, Levis said. Whereas I'm just trying to be the best version of me at this point. And I have more confidence than I've ever had because of that. I don't need to go out there and win X amount of games before I can feel the confidence. I have the confidence right now. I know I've put the tape out there already that I'm a dang good quarterback in this league, and I'm even better than I ever have been.0 Comments 0 Shares 44 Views 0 Reviews
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SPORTS.YAHOO.COMA bruising 24 hours - what next for Fifa and under-pressure Infantino?Gianni Infantino was elected Fifa president in 2016 [Getty Images]A week is a long time in politics. Football politics. On Tuesday morning, Gianni Infantino was in an impregnable position as Fifa president, the most powerful job in football.Now, after trying to sells stakes in Fifa competitions to private investments firms - apparently without the knowledge of anyone else - Infantino's position appears to be under threat. Uefa - Infantino's fiercest critic - dealt its trump card on Thursday by threatening to boycott all Fifa competitions, including the World Cup.Now European football's governing body senses the opportunity to remove Infantino - and this is likely to be the best chance it will ever get.But they're far from the only unhappy federation. Concacaf, the confederation Infantino worked so closely with to organise the 2026 World Cup, has called for a "full review" into the leadership of Fifa in light of Infantino's plan. Even more damaging, loyal countries in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) shunned him too.Then he was abandoned by two of his closest allies - first senior adviser Carlos Cordeiro and then chief operating officer Kevin Lamour.After Infantino backtracked in the early hours of Saturday morning, Uefa delivered another devastating blow by issuing a strong statement saying it had lost confidence in him.The battles lines have been drawn. What could happen next?Uefa has 'lost confidence' in Infantino's Fifa leadershipFour reasons why Fifa's World Cup plan never stacked upInfantino on the brink? Who might replace him if he goes?How could Infantino be ousted?The quickest route for Infantino's exit would be for the Swiss to resign, like his predecessor Sepp Blatter did in 2015. But Infantino still retains support and he could try to hold out until March, when he is up for re-election for a fourth and final term as president. What other avenues are open?The Fifa Council could try to force Infantino's hand through an emergency meeting.Such a gathering would be triggered if 19 of the 37 Fifa Council members call for one.Uefa has nine members, AFC has seven, Concacaf five, Africa has six, Conmebol five and Oceania three. It is completed by Infantino and secretary general Mattias Grafstrom.BBC Sport understands there are some doubts that the 19 votes could be achieved. If they do get to 19, the meeting must take place within two weeks and the Fifa Council could call on Infantino to tender his resignation. But he could simply refuse to do so. It would, however, add further pressure.The next step would be an extraordinary congress of the 211 Fifa member associations, which would be held if one-fifth, or 43 associations, "make such a request in writing".So Uefa, which has 55 nations, can trigger the extraordinary congress whenever it so wishes.That would take a minimum of two months from the point it is triggered, but more likely three months, and there is no guarantee of success.In effect, it would be a de facto election without there being another candidate as 106 votes would be needed to pass the vote of no confidence. Uefa has 55, Africa 54, Asia 46, Concacaf 35, Oceania 11 and Conmebol 10.Africa, Conmebol and Oceania have not criticised Infantino's plan.So could Uefa get to 106? In total, 136 countries officially rejected the investment plan, but voting to reject an idea is not the same as voting to kick Infantino out.Of the 136, Qatar have already publicly backed him and Mexico have distanced themselves from the joint Concacaf statement. Which leaves finding a suitable candidate to fight the election in March.Infantino stood unopposed when he was re-elected in 2019 and 2023 and if someone wants to battle him for the position, the deadline to announce their candidacy is 18 November.The five dramatic days that shook Infantino and world footballWho could potentially replace Infantino?If Uefa and Infantino's biggest critics have to go down the election route, they will need to find a unifying leader.As Uefa has been so strong in its opposition to Infantino, a European candidate might struggle to get global support. After all, it might seem like it is trying to take over Fifa itself.So there must be a candidate who can attract the support of those countries in Concacaf, Africa and Asia who could have been loyal to Infantino but could be persuaded to switch their votes.The most likely candidate appears to be Concacaf president Victor Montagliani.Like Infantino, he was elected in 2016 promising governance reform. A former president of Canada Soccer, Montagliani was heavily involved in the build up to and delivery of the 2026 World Cup. He is fluent in French, Italian and Spanish, as well as English.Another option would be Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the AFC president.Initially elected in 2013, he was re-elected unopposed for a fourth term to run to 2027.Sheikh Salman signed off the confederation's brutal takedown of how Fifa is being run by Infantino and has carried with him a 46-member confederation, many of whom are aware the figures being offered by Infantino's plan are huge in terms of their overall football expenditure.Less likely appears to be Paris St-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the Qatari who is also the chair of European Football Clubs.Al-Khelaifi helped bring European football back together after another seismic event that threatened to pull the game apart - the ill-fated European Super League.In theory, the Qatari would be a serious challenger to Infantino. But it seems he doesn't want the role. Qatar's support for Infantino could be an issue, too.How likely is it that Infantino is ousted?In any other business, Infantino would be unlikely to continue in his role. But football, of course, is not a normal business. Remember Sepp Blatter, who resigned in 2015 when he had no option left amid a corruption scandal. He had even been re-elected the week before.So will Infantino try to fight on?In his statement on Saturday, he said his intent "was to bring all interested parties back together in the coming days and weeks". For Infantino, contrition could make this all float away.Maybe it is working. Following on from Qatar, 2030 co-hosts Morocco backed him on Saturday evening. Then Egypt praised Infantino for cancelling his masterplan.Infantino may be thinking that if he can, day by day, get more member associations on board, the prospect of a vote of no confidence is less likely to be successful. After all, his support base has been so strong for so long you can understand why he might have such confidence. As a vote of no confidence is three months away, he has the chance to repair at least some of the damage.It is a race to 106 - and the more time elapses, the more chance Infantino can persuade his former allies this was just an aberration. For Uefa, the question is whether it can create a situation whereby Infantino is left with no option but to resign. For that to happen, the criticism from federations across the world must continue.But if there is one thing that could damage Infantino further, it would be for major sponsors to distance themselves from the organisation.During the 2015 Fifa scandal, Sony, Emirates, Castrol, Continental Tyres and Johnson & Johnson were among the companies to discontinue their huge sponsorship deals.There is no sign of this just yet but this is a saga with the potential to rumble on. 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SPORTS.YAHOO.COMBuffalo Bills S C.J. Gardner-Johnson avoids serious injury on day 3 of training campSANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 28: C.J. Gardner-Johnson #35 of the Chicago Bears warms up prior to an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesThe Buffalo Bills received encouraging news late on Saturday, August 1, with further tests revealing that safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson suffered only a lower calf strain. ESPN senior NFL insider Adam Schefter, citing anonymous sources, was first to share the injury update on Gardner-Johnson.Tests revealed that Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, who was carted to the locker room during Saturdays practice, suffered a lower calf strain, per source. pic.twitter.com/oJIwjdZFBS Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 1, 20260 Comments 0 Shares 45 Views 0 Reviews
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SPORTS.YAHOO.COMBaker Mayfield reveals he had veto power over his Quarterback footageCredit: NetflixBaker Mayfield didnt watch all of Season 3 of Quarterback before it went up on Netflix, but he did get the final say on his own parts.Mayfield said Netflix and Omaha Productions sent him clips of his own footage to sign off on before release, rather than leaving him to find out what made the cut alongside everyone else.I mean, to be honest with you, I didnt watch the full series, Mayfield said. They sent all the clips of us in it just so I could give the final OK.That review process is also why hes now walking back some of what did make it in.Apologies to the families with little kiddos because the language on there is actually not very suited for them, Mayfield said. I might be a little angry elf on the field every once in a while. So thats probably the part that I do regret a little bit, but thats the fire on the field, unfortunately, that comes out on TV.Mayfield was one of four quarterbacks profiled this season, joining Joe Flacco, Cam Ward and Jayden Daniels. And among his peers, he seemed to want the show to correct a public perception of him that he admits hes played a role in creating himself, capturing this stretch of his life and career honestly enough that people watching might come away seeing something closer to how he actually sees himself.I wanted to portray that Im all ball, Mayfield said. You can say what you want in the media. You can say Im cocky, and whatever, but its all ball. I love my teammates. I love this game, and I love playing it.Getting Mayfield on camera at all took some convincing. He turned the show down multiple times before agreeing to join this season, later explaining that declining repeatedly started to feel like he was making the show about himself, something he didnt want. A conversation with Peyton Manning, whose Omaha Productions co-produces the series alongside Netflix and NFL Films, helped change his mind, along with talking to other quarterbacks whod already gone through the process and found it less invasive than hed assumed.I think what Quarterback does is really bring you behind the scenes, senior coordinating producer Sam Pepper told Awful Announcing. I think its something that makes Peyton really proud to be a part of it. Something that was really important to Peyton early on was to show, better than any other story out there, the work that goes into it. The film studies, the rehab, the family sacrifices. Those are the stories we dont see. I think those are the stories people are really drawn to.Thats more or less the arrangement Mayfield ultimately accepted, with the caveat that he retained final say over which parts actually made it to air.The post Baker Mayfield reveals he had veto power over his Quarterback footage appeared first on Awful Announcing.0 Comments 0 Shares 59 Views 0 Reviews
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SPORTS.YAHOO.COMDana White: Uros Medic 'definitely headed in the right direction'Uros Medic impressed the boss.Saturday, Medic (14-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC) stopped veteran Daniel Rodriguez (20-6 MMA, 10-5 UFC) just 30 seconds into the first round in their main event bout at UFC Fight Night 282 in Belgrade, Serbia. It was Medic's first UFC main event, and he got to do so on home soil. UFC CEO Dana White was taken away by Medic's statement win."I don't know how you can win more impressively than you did," White told reporters at the UFC Fight Night 282 post-fight press conference. "The first shot pretty much knocked him out because the second one pretty much hit him on the chest, sort of a back head shot, and then some punches on the ground. He pretty much knocked him out with one punch."Medic is now on a four-fight winning streak, with all wins coming by KO in the first round. He's angling for a big fight following his first headliner. Medic called out former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards and current title contender Carlos Prates. White was not only impressed with Medic's performance on Saturday, but also his overall body of work and what he's starting to become in the UFC's welterweight division."First of all, he has the most first-round KOs in the division's history. He's got the longest streak of KOs in the division's history. Third longest first-round KO streak in the sport, I think. The highest knockdown ratehe's got a ton of records in knocking people out in the first round," White said. "If he keeps coming in, and you work your way up the rankings, and fight for a world title, there's a lot things that it takes to become a superstar. He's definitely headed in the right direction."This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Dana White: Uros Medic 'definitely headed in the right direction'0 Comments 0 Shares 63 Views 0 Reviews
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SPORTS.YAHOO.COMWatch Mark Chamberlain knock out Pierce OLeary in Fight of the Year thriller!Pierce O'Leary in action against Mark Chamberlain at 3Arena, Dublin. Picture date: Saturday August 1, 2026. (Photo by Damien Eagers/PA Images via Getty Images) | PA Images via Getty ImagesMark Chamberlain knocked out Pierce OLeary in the 10th round of an excellent action fight in front of a hot crowd in Dublin, Ireland.Chamberlain (18-1-1, 13 KO) was the B-side and underdog coming into this one, and also on hostile turf, but the English fighter seemed to feed off of the amped-up audience at 3Arena, and came out blazing, dropping OLeary (19-1, 11 KO) in the second and third rounds, leaving OLearys nose likely broken as it poured blood for the remainder of the fight.But the Dublin native OLeary didnt throw in the towel, either. He made his own rally and didnt just box well or hold Chamberlain off, he did damage, particularly to the body, and we saw Chamberlain dropped heavily on a body shot in the seventh round, before he came back and found the opening, landing a lovely shot in the 10th round to drop OLeary again, with the referee stepping in to stop the fight.It was really a hell of a fight, and if you missed it, find the replay as soon as you can.In the meantime, a look at some of the highlights from OLeary vs Chamberlain:CHAMBERLAIN DROPS PIERCE O'LEARY IN ROUND 2!!! #OLearyChamberlain | LIVE NOW on DAZN pic.twitter.com/a0sV47EiIz DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) August 1, 2026PIERCE O'LEARY GOES DOWN AGAIN!! #OLearyChamberlain | LIVE NOW on DAZN pic.twitter.com/YsjS5SfD7G DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) August 1, 2026WOW HUGE BODYSHOT!! Mark Chamberlain goes down in round 7#OLearyChamberlain | LIVE NOW on DAZN pic.twitter.com/1MpUAldR4W DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) August 1, 2026MARK CHAMBERLAIN KNOCKS OUT PIERCE O'LEARY #OLearyChamberlain pic.twitter.com/NeyhqYMYbw DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) August 1, 20260 Comments 0 Shares 41 Views 0 Reviews