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Franco Colapinto lashes out at serial offender Lance Stroll for ‘taking out’ Gabriel Bortoleto in the F1 Brazilian GP

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Franco Colapinto Opens Up About Gabriel Bortoleto’s Crash at 2025 Brazil GP

The 2025 Brazil Grand Prix proved to be a challenging weekend for Gabriel Bortoleto. The home favorite faced a series of setbacks, including a crash in the sprint race, the inability to participate in qualifying, and another crash during the main race. As the dust settled, Alpine driver Franco Colapinto brought renewed attention to the incident, pointing fingers at Lance Stroll for causing Bortoleto’s crash in São Paulo.

Speaking to the media, Colapinto shared his perspective on the incident:
“Stroll is just always taking people out, just not looking in the mirrors, leaving no track, and he put Gabi in the wall. I overtook two cars—it was Lewis [Hamilton] and Colapinto on the outside of turn six,” Bortoleto had recalled earlier.

Colapinto elaborated on the collision:
“It was a nice move. Then Lance, I was just side by side with him out of turn nine. There’s no pointing fingers here. It was just lap one, and I was on the outside. He opened a little bit more than there was space. He clipped my front tyre, and I ended up in the wall.”

He added, “I think it’s a racing incident. Obviously, if he had given a bit more space, I would have taken the corner and probably overtaken him because he had worse tyres than I did—I was on softs. But again, it’s a racing incident. He didn’t do it on purpose, I’m sure. Every time I fight with him, he’s fair with me. So it’s just racing.”

On lap one, Bortoleto struggled to find grip and track position while attempting an outside overtaking maneuver. Lance Stroll blocked his path, leading to contact between Stroll’s left rear tyre and Bortoleto’s front tyre. This caused Bortoleto to lose control and crash into the barrier. Despite the severity of the incident, Colapinto emphasized that it was a racing incident rather than a deliberate collision.

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Franco Colapinto Reflects on Securing 2026 Alpine Seat

Following the Brazil GP, Alpine confirmed that Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly will remain with the team for the 2026 season. This decision maintains the same driver lineup as the current year.

Colapinto expressed his gratitude and optimism for the future:
“I am very grateful to Flavio and the entire team for their belief in me to help drive the team forwards in the future. It has been a long and tough road, and I am very proud for the opportunity to drive with this team again in 2026, alongside Pierre who has been a great teammate and undoubtedly someone I can continue to learn from.”

So far this season, after 21 races and five sprint events, Colapinto has yet to score points. Meanwhile, teammate Pierre Gasly sits 18th in the standings with 22 points. Alpine currently holds 10th place in the Constructors’ Championship with a total of 22 points.

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*Edited by Sabyasachi Biswas*
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Lampasas takes down San Angelo Lake View in bi-district game, ending historic season

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Early turnovers put the Lake View High School football team in an early hole during a 52-14 loss to Lampasas in the bi-district round at San Angelo Stadium on Thursday.

A fumble and goal-line interception gave the Badgers (9-2) a 21-0 lead at the end of the first quarter, and the Chiefs (7-4) were unable to recover.

They did respond to the tough opening quarter with a 7-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Chris Alvizo to Cristian Esparza. However, on a promising offensive drive, Alvizo suffered an upper-body injury and was ruled out of the game midway through the second quarter. Alvizo got off the field under his own power but appeared shaken up after spending some time on the turf. After the game, coach Hector Guevara did not provide details on the nature of Alvizo’s injury.

Backup quarterback Chris Shumpert came into the game and led the Chiefs to their second scoring drive, which was capped by a 6-yard touchdown pass to freshman wideout Andrew Young.

Turnovers continued to plague the Chiefs throughout the game, finishing with four interceptions and two fumbles. Before the Chiefs could blink, the Badgers were up 42-7 after scoring on their first six drives. Lampasas had three fumbles but recovered them all.

“I think the kids played with their hearts, and our community should be proud of them for all they’ve done and continue to do,” Guevara said. “They played with a lot of class and a lot of love and a lot of effort, and they played for each other. That was the most important thing.”

Lake View’s season ended with a 7-4 record, their best since 1996. Guevara credited the senior class for this year’s historic season and the excitement surrounding the program.

“It’s been a phenomenal year,” Lake View running back Izaiah Rios said. “I have no regrets with this team. All these seniors grew up together since we were kids, and it was just awesome to be able to play four years with them and this season with them. They’re just my family. I have no regrets at all with them.”

Lampasas improved to 9-2 and will face off against No. 4 West Plains in the area round.

Paul Witwer covers high school sports and Angelo State University sports for The San Angelo Standard-Times. Reach him at sports@gosanangelo.com and on TikTok at pwitwer_sast.
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Pat McAfee Links Brian Daboll to High-Profile College Coaching Job

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Football fans have quickly begun speculating about what may be next for former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll after he was let go by the organization on Monday. This led former NFL punter Pat McAfee to suggest a potential fit for Daboll at the collegiate level.

Daboll hasn’t coached collegiately since briefly serving as an offensive coordinator under Nick Saban at Alabama in 2017. Notably, this lone season with the Crimson Tide was a wildly successful one, helping the program win a National Championship.

With no prior head coaching experience at the college level, Daboll isn’t exactly the first name that comes to mind for most when it comes to some of the top head coaching vacancies across college football. However, Pat McAfee shared why he believes Daboll could be a “home run” hire for Penn State athletic director Patrick Kraft.

“Daboll getting fired from the Giants seemingly opens the door for Penn State to make a move that everybody will like up there,” McAfee said on Wednesday’s edition of *The Pat McAfee Show*. “I assume Pat Kraft and everybody that’s making the decision is like, ‘Hold the phone, we got a guy who wants to be here very, very bad seemingly and has a big name.’ That could be a home run for them. We would like to say to Daboll, if you go to Penn State college football would be pumped. He would be electrifying.”

McAfee’s comments come after a photo surfaced of Daboll wearing a Penn State hoodie following his firing from the Giants, naturally sparking plenty of speculation that he may at least have an interest in the job.

It’s possible that fans may be reading too much into Daboll wearing Penn State apparel. However, there are notable ties within the Daboll family to the program. His son, Christian Daboll, spent three seasons as a student coach with the Nittany Lions before ultimately joining his father on the Giants coaching staff.

While it remains unclear whether Penn State has any interest in hiring Daboll, it certainly seems that the Nittany Lions would be near the top of his list if he is open to a return to college coaching.

More NFL opportunities could also emerge as we approach the end of the 2025 NFL regular season. At this point, it truly seems like everything may still be on the table for Daboll as he figures out his future in coaching.
https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/pat-mcafee-links-brian-daboll-high-profile-college-coaching-job-11036339

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Rickie Fowler poses an important question as he shares match update with Grant Horvat

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Rickie Fowler recently made an appearance at the Tequesta Country Club to compete in a one-on-one matchup against popular YouTuber Grant Horvat for his YouTube channel. Horvat, who boasts an impressive 1.53 million subscribers, is known for posting golf course challenges and vlogs. In a recent video titled the “5 Under Par Challenge” featuring Rickie Fowler, Horvat started the game with a notable 5-shot lead.

Both players showcased solid performances throughout the course. Grant Horvat finished with a score of +2; however, thanks to his initial five-shot advantage, his final score stood at 3 under par. Rickie Fowler, on the other hand, demonstrated exceptional form and consistency, completing the course with a total score of 5 under par. This strong finish earned Fowler the victory and the win in this exciting challenge.

On November 11, Fowler shared Horvat’s Instagram post about the showdown on his own Instagram story. The LIV Golf player even invited Horvat for a potential rematch, writing in the caption, “Do we need a rematch @granthorvat?” He also encouraged his followers to watch the challenge video, helping to promote Horvat’s content.

### Rickie Fowler’s Recent Career Highlights

Despite his impressive display in the challenge, Rickie Fowler has experienced a notable dry spell on the PGA Tour, having not secured a win in over two years. His last tournament victory came at the 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic, where he triumphed over Collin Morikawa and Adam Hadwin in a thrilling three-way playoff.

That victory marked a significant milestone for Fowler—it was his first tournament win as a father and came after a long wait of 1,610 days. Yet, Fowler has openly stated that winning isn’t the ultimate priority for him anymore.

In his own words, Fowler said, “It’s hard to really put it all into words. Obviously, a lot of good stuff this year and been playing some really good golf. I knew it was just a matter of time with how I’ve been playing. I’ve had a couple tough weekends where I’ve had a chance. Yeah, winning is great, but there’s a lot more to life than that. Tough times only make you stronger.”

### Looking Ahead

Fowler’s most recent appearance on the PGA Tour was at the BMW Championship, where he finished tied for seventh place. As Rickie continues to balance his professional golf career and personal life, fans will be eagerly watching to see what’s next for the talented golfer.

Stay tuned for more updates and exciting challenges featuring Rickie Fowler and Grant Horvat!
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“When RCB won, I went crazy” – Bollywood actress’ stunning claim on love for Virat Kohli ahead of IPL 2026 retention

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Bollywood actress Shehnaaz Gill expressed her admiration for veteran batter Virat Kohli, admitting that she went crazy when Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won the IPL 2025 title. In the final, RCB defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Ahmedabad by six runs to claim their maiden championship.

During her appearance on the YouTube podcast with Ranveer Allahbadia, released on Monday, November 11, Shehnaaz revealed her conflicted emotions. She said she had wanted Punjab Kings to win, as she belongs to that state, but found herself being partial to Kohli.

The 31-year-old shared,
“When RCB won, I went crazy. I went completely crazy. I mean, I’m from Punjab, but a little bit because of my connection with Virat Kohli. Otherwise, there was nothing else. I wanted Punjab to win anyway, but because of Virat Kohli, I had to be a little partial.”

Shehnaaz also spoke about the special bond between Virat Kohli and his wife, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma. She noted that there’s something about the Delhi-born batter and his aura that makes so many people love him.

She said,
“I like his style and the bonding he has with Anushka, which we get to see in the stadium too. His focus is always there. I think the connection between them is a really sweet, pure bond. Also, the way he plays, his style, his attitude, and the way he gets into arguments in between—it looks good, the fight. I like him; there’s just something about him, the aura, everyone in the world likes him. Of course, everyone has their own preferences, but I like him.”

In addition to Kohli, Shehnaaz mentioned that she also admires the attitude of India batter and Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer. She said,
“I also like him from Punjab Kings, Shreyas Iyer. He’s good too. I like his attitude.”

In the 2025 IPL edition, Shreyas Iyer became only the second Punjab Kings captain to lead the franchise to the IPL final, after George Bailey achieved the feat in the 2014 season.

### “RCB belongs to him” – Shehnaaz on Supporting RCB Post-Kohli

During the same conversation, Shehnaaz was asked if she would continue supporting RCB after Virat Kohli retires. She replied,
“Why wouldn’t I? After all, RCB belongs to him. And they won after so many years, of course one feels proud.”

As the IPL 2026 auction approaches, it will be intriguing to see which players RCB retains ahead of the November 15 retention deadline.

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Stay tuned for more updates on IPL 2025 including live scores, match schedules, points tables, and player news.
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Updated SEC football conference standings entering Week 12

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Another exciting weekend of SEC football action has officially passed, bringing us closer to the highly anticipated conference championship game in Atlanta. With just a few weeks remaining until the December showdown, the SEC still needs to determine which two teams will earn the coveted trip to compete for the conference title.

Following Week 11, the race for the SEC championship became a bit clearer, as two teams remain tied at the top of the standings. Notably, Alabama secured a crucial 20-9 victory over LSU, keeping their title hopes alive. But are there any other teams within striking distance as we head into Week 12?

Here is a look at the updated SEC football conference standings entering Week 12 of the 2025 season:

**Updated SEC Football Conference Standings Entering Week 12:**

1. **Tied – Texas A&M, Alabama (6-0)**
3. **Georgia (6-1)**
4. **Ole Miss (5-1)**
5. **Texas (4-1)**
6. **Vanderbilt (4-2)**
7. **Oklahoma (3-2)**
8. **Tennessee (3-3)**
9. **Missouri (2-3)**
10. **Tied – LSU, Florida (2-4)**
12. **Kentucky (2-5)**
13. **Mississippi State (1-5)**
14. **Tied – Auburn, South Carolina (1-6)**
16. **Arkansas (0-5)**

As the season moves forward, all eyes will be on these teams to see who can rise to the top and secure a spot in the SEC Championship game. Stay tuned for more updates as Week 12 approaches!
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Why are West Ham fans protesting at matches?

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West Ham fans are set to stage another demonstration against the club’s owners on Saturday, with a protest march planned before their home fixture against Burnley. Supporters have voiced their displeasure at club chairman David Sullivan and vice-chair Karren Brady and are calling for both to step down from their roles.

Sullivan and Brady have been in control of West Ham since 2010, although in 2021, they sold a 27% stake in the club to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky. Fans believe the current ownership has failed to sufficiently build on the club’s 2023 Conference League victory—their first major trophy in 43 years. There is ongoing dissatisfaction with the stadium as well.

In 2016, West Ham left Upton Park to move to the 62,500-seater London Stadium, originally constructed as an athletics venue for the London 2012 Olympics. Back in 2013, Karren Brady promised fans the move would provide a “world-class” football venue, but many supporters remain unconvinced.

Tensions have been rising for some time. Two organised demonstrations took place before West Ham’s 2-1 home defeat by Crystal Palace on 20 September, with 3,000 fans marching before what turned out to be Graham Potter’s final game as manager. In October, large sections of empty seats were visible as fans boycotted Nuno Espirito Santo’s first home game in charge—a match they lost 2-0 to Brentford, marking a fifth consecutive home league defeat for the first time since 1931.

Protests have continued: on 2 November, after a 3-1 Premier League win over Newcastle United, a number of supporters staged a sit-in protest at the London Stadium.

West Ham currently sit 18th in the Premier League, having taken just seven points from their first 10 games. Should they finish in that position, they would face relegation to the Championship for the first time since the 2011-12 season.

Supporter Holly Turbutt from West Ham Network says the protests stem from a “multitude of issues,” including poor performances on the pitch. When it comes to transfer spending, West Ham are in the middle of the table for the 2024-25 season, ranking 10th with a gross expenditure of £124 million. Their net spend, after accounting for £55 million in player sales, stands at £69 million—placing them ninth among Premier League clubs.

James Jones from the We Are West Ham podcast described the club as a “shell of its former self.” He said that both the controversial stadium move and the redesign of the club crest have angered fans, and that the team’s ongoing struggles are the result of money being “badly spent.”
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Chase Elliott “extremely proud” by Hendrick Motorsports latest achievement

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**Hendrick Motorsports’ #9 Chevy Crew Named Most Valuable Pit Crew of the Season by Mechanix Wear**

Chase Elliott’s #9 Chevy crew at Hendrick Motorsports was honored as the Most Valuable Pit Crew of the season by Mechanix Wear for their outstanding performance during the 2025 playoffs. Elliott expressed his admiration for the dedication and hard work his team demonstrated, praising them for delivering when it mattered most.

Mechanix Wear evaluates pit crews based on a playoff-focused metric system that considers factors such as pit stop speed, positions gained or lost during stops, and the overall strength of each stop. Excelling across all these criteria, the #9 Chevy crew delivered the best postseason performance in 2025. Their resilience and relentless effort played a key role in keeping Chase Elliott in playoff contention throughout the season.

Reflecting on the team’s success, Elliott shared:
“I’m extremely proud of our whole group. They did an exceptional job all year, and I’ve touched on how impressed I was at Phoenix and the drive to want to continue to work hard and lay it all out there, even though we weren’t in the playoffs. They just had an incredible performance on pit road and an amazing way to cap off the season. I’m extremely grateful for their attitudes, their approach, how they pick me up when I’m down or whatever it takes; they’re willing to rise to the occasion.”

**Chase Elliott’s 2025 Season Recap**

Elliott completed the 2025 Cup Series season in eighth place overall. Over 36 starts, he secured two victories, 19 top-ten finishes, and 11 top-five finishes. He also led 454 laps during the year, posting an average finish of 12.6.

**Chase Elliott’s Thoughts on Rumored 2026 Cup Series Playoff Format**

Ahead of the 2025 postseason, former Cup Series champion Chase Elliott sat down for a pre-race interview with NASCAR journalist Dalton Hopkins at Darlington. During the interview, Elliott weighed in on rumors about a potential change to the 2026 playoff format.

Currently, NASCAR utilizes a 3-3-3-1 playoff structure, featuring three races per playoff round and the elimination of four drivers each round until the final four compete for the championship. However, NASCAR plans to revise the format next season to enhance fan engagement.

Elliott shared his perspective on the rumored changes:
“I think it would be better than what we have. Because you just have a larger amount of races at a round to decide. You know, it could, it seemingly would give an opportunity to, you know, have something that’s totally out of somebody’s hands, not completely derail their championship. What is now, you know, their shop. So, it seems like, is it perfect? Probably not. But I would say that that sounds better.”

**A Look Back at Chase Elliott’s NASCAR Journey**

Chase Elliott made his Cup Series debut in 2015 with Hendrick Motorsports, driving the #25 Chevy as a part-time rookie. He earned his first full-time seat in 2016, piloting the iconic #24 Chevy for two seasons before transitioning to the #9 car in 2018, where he continues to race today.
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Texas Tech’s Joey McGuire Addresses Future With Program

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No. 8 Texas Tech entered the season with lofty expectations of making the College Football Playoff (CFP) after investing heavily in the transfer portal during the offseason.

The opportunity for the Red Raiders to secure a spot in the CFP will likely hinge on the outcome of Saturday’s highly anticipated contest against No. 7 BYU. Following a 26-22 upset loss to Arizona State on October 18, Texas Tech now needs to win the Big 12 championship to guarantee a berth in the playoff. It remains uncertain whether the CFP committee would include two Big 12 programs, even with the talent that the Red Raiders possess.

Before Saturday’s matchup against the Cougars, Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire addressed his future with the program during an appearance on ESPN’s “The Pat McAfee Show” on Friday. McGuire made it clear that he intends to remain with Texas Tech for the duration of his coaching career.

“Man, I’m a Texan. I ain’t never lived anywhere else,” McGuire said. “I was born in Texas, and I’ll die in Texas, and hopefully not anytime soon. But I’m gonna die a Red Raider. I’ll be here for the rest of my life.”

Currently in his fourth year and first stint as a head coach, McGuire holds a 31-17 record at Texas Tech. The Red Raiders stand at 8-1 before Saturday’s game, and a victory over BYU would mark the first time the team has won nine games in a single season under his leadership.

Part of Texas Tech’s appeal to McGuire is the city of Lubbock itself, which he praises as a genuine “college town.”

“This is a true college town. It is built around this university,” McGuire explained. “And so, like, this town is a true college town, and everywhere you go, you’re gonna see the Double T, and there’s a great pride in their football.”

The Red Raiders have not won a conference championship since capturing the Southwest Conference title in 1994 under then-head coach Spike Dykes. Saturday’s game against the Cougars presents a significant opportunity not only to enhance McGuire’s legacy in Lubbock but also to position the program for arguably its best season ever.
https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/texas-tech-joey-mcguire-future-college-football-news-11014242

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Star-studded team behind E1 Series talks about powerboat competition as it zooms into Miami

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Start your engines—but make it electric! The high-speed, high-tech E1 Series championship is zooming into Miami, and you won’t want to miss it.

Star-studded team owners like Marc Anthony, Tom Brady, and Will Smith are sending their racers to go full throttle on the water. Best of all, you can be there to wave them hi and bye!

Tom Brady says, “This is the perfect place to have it. This is the best place in America to do it.” We couldn’t agree more—Miami is the ultimate destination for E1 Powerboat Racing.

Will Smith calls it “the future of racing,” while Tom Brady describes it as “a very tactical, very strategic, a very fine type of racing.”

Marc Anthony adds, “It’s a league. It’s me, LeBron James, Tom Brady, Will Smith, Rafa Nadal, Steve Aoki. We formed this league, and it’s E1 racing, and it’s electric boats. They’re like Formula One, but it’s electric—E1 boats on the water.”

Marc Anthony’s team represents Miami, and he’s bringing the finals to the 305 for the very first time. He shares, “I insisted on the championship being in Miami, and it’s this weekend. It’s gonna be a hoot. Everybody is in the same boat. I designed the colors of the boat—the Miami colors. We’ve been racing for the past two years internationally.”

Of course, like all great sports, some friendly smack-talking is on the menu.

Marc Anthony: “Will Smith’s talking a lot of crap.”

Will Smith: “I think that went really well. You know we can do two-on-two teams. Me and you against Tom and Marc. We’ll start there, you know. What do you think?”

Rafa Nadal chimes in, “They are good on the radio.”

Will Smith: “Yeah, yeah, yeah.”

Tickets to watch the race on Biscayne Bay include all the fun you’d expect.

David Grutman promises, “Includes open bar, of course. It’s Miami—open bar—and all the food you can eat. The event will take place Friday, Nov. 7, and Saturday, Nov. 8.”

Steve Aoki sums it up: “The grand finale in Miami. We’ll see you there.”

David Grutman adds, “E1.”

And Marc Anthony concludes, “Everybody’s bringing it this weekend. Everybody’s flying in and ah, it’s gonna be a very, very interesting weekend.”

Interested in seeing who will be crowned champion of the water? Don’t miss out!

**FOR MORE INFO & TICKETS:**
Visit the official E1 Series website for event details and ticket purchases.

Get ready for an electrifying weekend on the water in Miami!
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