Weekly Sports Roundup (July 23rd 2024)

Key Takeaways

🏆 Piastri wins maiden F1 race in Hungary
🥊 UFC 304 Manchester this weekend
🚗 Hamilton and Verstappen clash in thrilling duel.
🏅 Paris Olympics kickoff is just days away.

Formula 1: Hungary Grand Prix 2024

Piastri Wins in Hungary After Norris Team Orders Row

Story: Oscar Piastri took his maiden grand prix victory in a McLaren one-two ahead of Lando Norris in a dramatic race in Hungary amid a heated row over team orders. Behind them, in a race full of see-sawing action, old rivals Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen collided as they disputed third place. Both continued, but Hamilton held on to third, and the Red Bull driver, with radio messages peppered with swearing, dropped back to finish fifth behind Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. McLaren’s team orders controversy unfolded as they tried to manage their way to a one-two, their first since the 2021 Italian Grand Prix.

Additional Highlights:

Oscar Piastri: “Very very special, this is the day I’ve dreamed of as a kid standing on the top step of an F1 podium. Thank you to the team for an amazing car.”
Lando Norris: “The team asked me to do it so I did it. Oscar had a good start, he got me off the line and he controlled the race well. He deserves it.”
Lewis Hamilton: “Congratulations to Oscar who has done a fantastic job ever since he got here. He’s been so consistent and it was only a matter of time before he got a win.”
Max Verstappen: “I went for a move that was fully on but when I was in the middle of the breaking zone and already committed, Hamilton kept on warping right.”

Championship Standings:

Constructors’ Championship:

Red Bull – 389
McLaren – 338
Ferrari – 322
Mercedes – 241
Aston Martin – 69

Drivers’ Championship:

Max Verstappen – 265
Lando Norris – 189
Charles Leclerc – 162
Carlos Sainz – 154
Oscar Piastri – 149

Upcoming Race:

We’re heading to Spa-Francorchamps next week for the Belgian Grand Prix from 26-28 July. Friday’s first practice session starts at 12:30 BST.

wart the West Indies in the second innings, with Bashir picking up 5 wickets.

Boxing – Headline News:

Jake Paul Stops Mike Perry in Florida

Story: Jake Paul knocked out Mike Perry in the 6th round after knocking him down several times until the ref waved it off. After the win, he called out UFC light heavyweight champ Alex Pereria and Mike Tyson, declaring that he remains on course to box retired legend Mike Tyson later this year.

Football – Pre-Season Roundup:

Pre-Season Results:

Friday, 19 July:

Crystal Palace 1-1 Charlton
Sligo Rovers 3-3 Everton
Nottingham Forest 1-1 Sunderland
Eastleigh 1-7 Southampton

Saturday, 20 July:

Spartak Trnava 0-3 Aston Villa
AFC Wimbledon 2-5 Brentford
Shakhtar Donetsk 0-1 Ipswich
Villarreal 1-2 Leicester
Manchester United 2-0 Rangers
QPR 0-2 Tottenham
Dagenham and Redbridge 0-1 West Ham

Sunday, 21 July:

Wrexham 1-1 Bournemouth

Transfer Rumours:

West Ham keen on AC Milan defender Tomori.
De Bruyne agrees personal terms with Al-Ittihad – reports.
Marseille close on £17m deal for Tottenham’s Hojbjerg.
Scotland striker Adams set for Torino medical.
TAT Rumours to Real Madrid for €70 million, with personal terms already agreed.

UFC & Other News:

UFC Returns to the UK with UFC 304

Story: UFC 304 takes place in Manchester this weekend, featuring a stacked fight card. The main event will see welterweight champion Leon Edwards defending his title in a highly anticipated rematch against Belal Muhammad. The co-main event features interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall facing Curtis Blaydes. Other notable fights include Arnold Allen vs. Giga Chikadze at Featherweight, Muhammad Mokaev vs. Manel Kape at Flyweight, and Paddy Pimblett vs. Bobby Green at Lightweight.

Learn more here:

Cricket News:

Shoaib Bashir Rips Through West Indies to Clinch Series Win for England

Story: England 416 & 425 bt West Indies 457 & 143 by a 241-run margin.

After a strong first innings from the West Indies, England fought back and bowled fantastically to th

Olympics 2024 – Upcoming Event:

Paris 2024 Olympics Just 4 Days Away

Story: The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics are set to begin in just four days, starting on July 24 and running through August 11. The opening ceremony will take place on July 26 along the River Seine, featuring a parade of athletes on boats traveling toward the Eiffel Tower, in a unique departure from traditional stadium ceremonies.

Key Events:

Opening Ceremony: July 26 at 7:30 PM local time.
First Medal Events: July 27, with 14 medal events across 24 sports.
Highlighted Sports: Rugby Sevens, Soccer, Gymnastics, Swimming, Track and Field, and the debut of Breakdancing (Breaking).

Exciting Highlights:

Paris will host various new and returning sports, including skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing.
The Olympic schedule is packed with events, promising thrilling competitions and memorable moments for fans worldwide.

Learn about Olympics 2024 Hospitality here

Conclusion

This week in sports saw thrilling moments across cricket, boxing, UFC, football, and Formula 1. From Shoaib Bashir’s impressive bowling performance for England to Oscar Piastri’s maiden F1 victory amid team drama, the past week has been packed with excitement. UFC 304 in Manchester promises more action with two UK champions defending their titles. Additionally, the highly anticipated Paris 2024 Olympics are just around the corner, set to bring together the world’s top athletes in a celebration of sports and unity.

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