Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli aim for a podium finish at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix despite tough competition from Ferrari and McLaren. Russell placed in the top four during practice sessions, and both drivers believe they can contend for a podium spot in Sunday's race.
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Mercedes drivers aim for a podium finish at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
George Russell placed in the top four during practice sessions.
Ferrari and McLaren are expected to be strong competitors.
McLaren's drivers could not complete clean laps in Practice 2 (FP2).
Russell is optimistic about competing for a podium spot.
Antonelli finished fourth in FP2 but 11th in FP1.
Mercedes is considering Max Verstappen for a future signing in 2027.
Mercedes' current focus is on positioning one car in place P3 during the race.
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Liverpool will play against Everton in an English Premier League match at Anfield on Saturday, August 20. Liverpool's manager, Arne Slot, is undecided about starting Alexander Isak, who recently returned to playing after a long break. Liverpool leads the league with a perfect record, while Everton is in sixth place.
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Liverpool will face Everton in the English Premier League at Anfield, UK, on August 20.
The match is scheduled for 12:30 PM local time (11:30 GMT).
Liverpool manager, Arne Slot, is considering if Alexander Isak, recently back from a break, will play.
Alexander Isak played his first significant game in months this week in the Champions League.
Liverpool is currently at the top of the league standings with four wins from four games.
Everton is currently in sixth place in the league.
Everton manager, David Moyes, commented on Liverpool's strengths and potential weaknesses.
The match holds emotional significance due to Everton's show of respect following the death of Diogo Jota.
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FanDuel is offering a promotion where new users can place a $5 bet on an NFL game to potentially receive $300 in bonus bets. Featured games include Rams vs. Eagles and Broncos vs. Chargers. The promotion is available to users 21 and older in eligible states.
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New users can bet $5 on an NFL game to get a chance at $300 in bonus bets.
The Rams vs. Eagles game is highlighted as a major matchup, with both teams unbeaten so far.
The Broncos will face the Chargers, both important games for early season standings.
The Sunday Night Football game includes the Chiefs vs. Giants, both seeking their first win.
FanDuel offers various betting markets and pre-made parlays for new users.
Users must be at least 21 years old and in eligible states to participate.
An initial deposit of at least $5 is required to qualify for the promotion.
Bonus bets, once won, must be used within one week before they expire.
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The article explains how to use the BetMGM bonus code WEEK150 to get sports betting bonuses during the NFL's Week 3 games. New users in certain states can either get a $150 bonus or a $1,500 first bet offer when placing their bets. The article also highlights key NFL matchups for the week.
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BetMGM is offering bonuses during Week 3 of the NFL season using the code WEEK150.
New users in MI, NJ, PA, and WV can get a $150 bonus by placing a $10 bet.
Users in other eligible states can receive a $1,500 first bet refund if their bet loses.
Highlighted NFL games include Rams vs. Eagles and Broncos vs. Chargers.
The article lists suggested bets and provides instructions for claiming the bonus offers.
The Chiefs are playing the Giants on Sunday Night Football, with both teams seeking their first win.
Newsweek earns an affiliate commission if users sign up through the article's links.
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The article discusses a promotion from Caesars Sportsbook for NFL Week 3 and college football games. New users can use a promo code to receive 20 profit boost tokens after placing a $1 bet, which can be used for additional bets. The tokens expire in 14 days, and new users can place bets on games like Rams-Eagles or Broncos-Chargers.
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Caesars Sportsbook offers a promo code NEWSWK20X for new users.
Placing a $1 bet unlocks 20 profit boost tokens for use on other bets.
Each token can be used for bets up to $25 and expires in 14 days.
Key games mentioned include Rams vs. Eagles and Broncos vs. Chargers.
Users must be 21 or older and in eligible states to participate.
The article was last verified on August 31, 2025.
Newsweek may earn a commission if users sign up via links in the article.
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DraftKings is offering a promotion where new users can get $200 in bonus bets and a $200 discount on an NFL Sunday Ticket when they bet $5 on a game. The promotion applies to NFL Week 3 games and includes features like pre-made parlays and other in-app promotions. The offer is verified by Newsweek, and links are provided for users to sign up.
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DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets for new users.
Users also receive a $200 discount on the NFL Sunday Ticket.
The promotion requires a $5 bet on any NFL Week 3 game.
Featured NFL games include Rams vs. Eagles and Broncos vs. Chargers.
In-app promotions include parlay boosts and other betting options.
New users must be 21 years or older and in eligible states.
Bonus bets must be used within seven days, or they expire.
The promotion and details were confirmed by Newsweek.
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Stewart Friesen, a NASCAR driver, is recovering from a crash that happened during a race in Canada. He sustained serious injuries and aims to return to racing by early 2026. Friesen acknowledges that retirement is also a possibility as he considers his future in the sport.
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Stewart Friesen was involved in a crash during a Super DIRTcar Series race in Canada.
The crash caused his car to flip and catch fire, resulting in fractures to his pelvis and right leg.
Friesen's wife provided a health update, confirming that he is recovering but still in pain.
Friesen is currently using crutches but was recently cleared to put weight on his right foot.
He hopes to return to racing by the Daytona event in 2026.
Friesen has been replaced by Kaden Honeycutt for the rest of the current Truck Series season.
He is considering the possibility of retirement from racing.
Friesen has achieved four race wins, 91 top-10 finishes, and four pole positions in his career.
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The Chicago Blackhawks have released their 2025-26 Centennial jerseys, available for fans to buy. The team is introducing new players and a fresh design for the upcoming season, with a focus on development and building a strong team identity.
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The Chicago Blackhawks released their 2025-26 NHL Centennial jerseys.
Fans can buy the jerseys now, featuring designs for specific players or with custom names.
The team made key player additions like Andre Burakovsky and Sam Lafferty during the offseason.
Jeff Blashill is the new head coach, focusing on team development.
Connor Bedard is a key player expected to lead the team.
The team aims to build a strong identity and improve its performance in the upcoming season.
The jerseys are available through Fanatics, an official retailer.
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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has decided that quarterback Brock Purdy will not play in Week 3 due to a turf toe injury. Mac Jones will start as quarterback for the second week in a row in the upcoming game against the Arizona Cardinals. Shanahan wants to allow Purdy more time to recover fully before returning him to the field.
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Brock Purdy, the 49ers' quarterback, has a turf toe injury.
Purdy was expected to possibly return for Week 3 but is confirmed not to play.
Kyle Shanahan, the 49ers' head coach, stated it's "highly unlikely" Purdy will start.
Mac Jones will start as quarterback against the Arizona Cardinals.
The 49ers have victories against the Seattle Seahawks and the New Orleans Saints.
Mac Jones threw for 279 yards and three touchdowns in the victory against the Saints.
The upcoming game against the Cardinals will be a tough divisional matchup.
Purdy might return in Week 4 when the 49ers play against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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The Atlanta Falcons have released their former Pro Bowl kicker Younghoe Koo after a disappointing start to the 2025 season. Koo has been replaced by Parker Romo, who successfully made all five of his field goal attempts in the team's recent game. Koo had previously performed well, being recognized as a top kicker in 2020.
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The Atlanta Falcons have released kicker Younghoe Koo after a rough start to the 2025 season.
Parker Romo has replaced Koo as the Falcons' kicker, signing onto the active roster.
Romo made all five of his field goal attempts in Week 2, earning the team's confidence.
Younghoe Koo performed poorly in 2024, with a field goal success rate of 73.5%.
Koo was a Pro Bowl kicker in 2020, successfully making 37 out of 39 field goal attempts that season.
It is possible for Koo to join another NFL team, but he needs to improve his performance.
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Casey Mears will race in the final three NASCAR Cup Series events of 2025. He will drive the No. 66 Ford Mustang with sponsors including S.I. Yachts and Acrisure. This marks his return to full-time racing after years of part-time participation.
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Casey Mears will compete in the final three races of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series.
The races will be held at Talladega, Martinsville, and Phoenix Raceway.
Mears previously raced full-time from 2003 to 2016 and returned part-time in 2019.
He has completed 491 NASCAR Cup races in 16 years.
Mears will drive the No. 66 Ford Mustang for Garage 66 and MBM Motorsports.
S.I. Yachts and Acrisure will sponsor his participation in these races.
The Germain family, whom Mears raced for from 2010 to 2016, will also sponsor him.
The goal is to help Mears reach 500 career Cup Series starts.
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Yuki Tsunoda, a Red Bull Formula 1 driver, is facing pressure to improve his performance amid competition from teammate Max Verstappen and Racing Bulls driver Isack Hadjar. At the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Tsunoda performed well in the first practice session, but his performance dropped in the second. The challenges of overtaking in current F1 racing make strong qualifying results crucial for success.
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Yuki Tsunoda is a driver for Oracle Red Bull Racing in Formula 1.
Tsunoda is competing against Racing Bulls driver Isack Hadjar for better race results.
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix is taking place at the Baku City Circuit.
In the first practice session (FP1), Tsunoda ranked sixth, ahead of Max Verstappen.
In the second practice session (FP2), Tsunoda dropped to 14th place, while Verstappen remained in sixth.
Red Bull's car is currently considered the third or fourth fastest on the track.
Tsunoda needs a strong showing in qualifying due to difficulty overtaking during races.
The overall performance of Tsunoda has been under close observation by the team.
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Lewis Hamilton, driving for Ferrari, topped the timesheets in Free Practice 2 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. This was significant because he had previously struggled with the Ferrari car this season. His strong performance in Baku shows progress for Hamilton and the team.
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Lewis Hamilton moved to Ferrari from another team in the offseason, which was a major change in Formula 1.
Hamilton had difficulty adjusting to the Ferrari car earlier in the season.
Despite struggling, Hamilton finished first in Free Practice 2 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
His teammate, Charles Leclerc, has been performing well, often finishing on the podium.
Hamilton expressed gratitude for the support from the team and fans, known as the tifosi.
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix is part of the regular Formula 1 season.
Other drivers, like those from McLaren, had issues during the session, impacting their performance.
Hamilton’s recent performance could lead to a stronger second half of the season for him and Ferrari.
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The Denver Broncos are set to face the Los Angeles Chargers in an important division game on Sunday. However, the Broncos will be without two key players, Dre Greenlaw and Evan Engram, due to injuries. This is a significant match for the Broncos as a win would boost their standing in the AFC West.
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The Broncos will face the Chargers in a divisional game this Sunday.
Key players Dre Greenlaw and Evan Engram are ruled out due to injuries.
Evan Engram has a back injury and did not practice all week.
Dre Greenlaw has a quad injury that has delayed his Broncos debut.
Greenlaw has a three-year, $35 million contract with the Broncos but hasn't played due to injuries.
Engram played the first two games of the season, recording four receptions for 33 yards.
The Broncos lost to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 2 but won against the Tennessee Titans in Week 1.
The division race is close, and a win could help the Broncos take the lead in the AFC West.
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Columbia University will play against Lafayette College in a college football game at Fisher Stadium on Friday. This marks the first game of the 2025 season for Columbia, while Lafayette already has a 2-1 record. The game will be available to watch on NBC Sports Philadelphia and can be streamed for free via Fubo.
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The game between Columbia and Lafayette is scheduled for Friday, September 19, 2025, at 6:00 PM ET.
Columbia's football team is playing their first game of the 2025 season due to their league's scheduling rules.
Lafayette has played three games this season, currently holding a 2-1 record.
The Lafayette Leopards won their last two games against Stonehill and Georgetown.
Columbia was chosen to finish fourth in the Ivy League preseason poll for 2025.
Last year, Columbia's team won the Ivy League title for the first time since 1961.
The game can be watched on NBC Sports Philadelphia and streamed for free through Fubo.
Regional restrictions might apply to viewing the game online.
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Katarina Johnson-Thompson is in third place after the first day of the heptathlon competition in Tokyo. She is competing for a world title, with her strongest events scheduled for the second day. American athlete Anna Hall currently leads the standings.
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Katarina Johnson-Thompson is competing for her third world heptathlon title.
She is in third place after the first day with 3893 points.
Anna Hall from the United States is in first place with 4154 points.
Kate O'Connor from Ireland holds the second position with 3906 points.
The heptathlon events on the second day include the long jump, javelin, and 800m race.
Johnson-Thompson had secured a silver medal in the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Her teammate, Jade O'Dowda, won the 100m hurdles in 13.34 seconds, a personal best.
Belgium's Nafi Thiam is in sixth place after day one with 3818 points.
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has expressed admiration for New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, a player in his second NFL season. Allen praised Maye’s playing style and character but noted they will remain competitors in the AFC East. The Bills and Patriots will play against each other during the 2025 season.
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Drake Maye is a quarterback for the New England Patriots.
Josh Allen is a quarterback for the Buffalo Bills.
Maye has completed 71% of his passes with 517 yards and three touchdowns in the 2025 season so far.
Maye and Allen play in the same division (AFC East) and will face each other at least twice a season as long as they stay with their current teams.
Josh Allen publicly praised Drake Maye's demeanor and playing ability.
Both players met and spent time together during an offseason workout.
The Patriots will challenge the Bills in the AFC East with both the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets starting the season without wins.
The Bills defeated the Patriots 24-21 in a game at Highmark Stadium on December 22, 2024.
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Russian and Belarusian athletes will participate as neutral competitors in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. They will not represent their countries with a national flag or anthem due to ongoing sanctions. These athletes must first prove they have no military ties or war support to qualify.
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Russian and Belarusian athletes will compete as neutral participants at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games.
They will not use their national flag or anthem during the Games.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) suspended the Russian Olympic Committee in 2023.
The suspension was due to Russia's recognition of Olympic councils in regions occupied in Ukraine.
Only athletes without any military connections or war support will be allowed.
Russian teams, as a whole, are banned from the Games.
Belarus has been a staging area for Russia's actions in Ukraine.
Some Russian and Belarusian athletes participated as neutral in the 2024 Paris Olympics after passing a vetting process.
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The World Athletics Championships in Tokyo in 2025 features various athletic events over several days. Day 7 highlights Katarina Johnson-Thompson defending her heptathlon title. The event includes multiple track and field competitions, with athletes from around the world participating.
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The championships take place in Tokyo in 2025.
On Day 7, Katarina Johnson-Thompson starts defending her heptathlon title.
Other featured events include the women's 200m finals.
Day 6 saw British athletes compete for medals in the 400m finals.
Josh Kerr is a prominent participant, defending his 1,500m title from Budapest.
The event also features women's pole vault, men's long jump, and other track finals.
The competition spans several days with various track and field events each day.
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The New York Mets are trying to secure a spot in the postseason playoffs. If they don’t succeed, their manager, Carlos Mendoza, could be fired. The Mets have high expectations this season after making significant player signings.
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The New York Mets are competing for the final National League Wild Card spot.
The team has a two-game lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks and Cincinnati Reds.
The Mets signed Juan Soto and reached a short-term deal with Pete Alonso in the offseason.
They were active during the trade deadline to strengthen their roster.
Eric Cole from FanSided predicts manager Carlos Mendoza might be fired if the team doesn't make the playoffs.
Mendoza led the Mets to the National League Championship Series in the previous season.
The team has high expectations to perform well after their significant signings and strategy changes.
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