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Sport 3. februar, 04:12

Formula 1 teams and figures gear up for 2026 with car optimism and personnel moves.

George Russell expressed optimism about Mercedes' new 2026 Formula 1 car after a positive Barcelona shakedown, calling it promising but cautioning against early championship predictions. He praised rivals like Red Bull amid new regulations. Team principal Toto Wolff echoed tempered expectations, stressing the need for proven performance. Wolff also dismissed rivals' concerns over Mercedes' 2026 power unit, telling competitors to focus on their own efforts amid debates on engine compression ratio rules with Ferrari, Honda, and Audi. He affirmed full compliance with FIA regulations. Separately, Jenson Button signed a multi-year deal as Aston Martin's team ambassador, leaving Williams for the Honda partnership, to handle media, partner, and commercial duties. Former Red Bull principal Christian Horner indicated interest in returning to F1 for a competitive project with equity, amid rumors linking him to Alpine.

NHL features Lightning's historic comeback and trade deadline rumors.

The Tampa Bay Lightning achieved the largest comeback in NHL outdoor game history, rallying from a 5-1 deficit to defeat the Boston Bruins 6-5 in a shootout at the 2026 Stadium Series in Tampa. Nikita Kucherov tallied a goal and three assists, while goalies Andrei Vasilevskiy and Jeremy Swayman fought in the second period. The win keeps Tampa Bay atop the Eastern Conference entering the Olympic break. Meanwhile, the New York Rangers are considering trades for left winger Artemi Panarin, who demands a contract extension in any deal. Nashville Predators GM Barry Trotz is stepping down, complicating the team's approach to the March 6 trade deadline amid playoff pushes.

NHL nears Olympic break with schedule updates and curling preview.

The NHL schedule for February 2-9, 2026, features teams' final games before a pause for the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics starting February 6. Clubs manage injuries, form returns, and playoff races as players gear up for international play, potentially influencing post-break momentum. In Olympic curling, mixed doubles begins February 4 at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium in Italy. Canada's Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant face the Czech Republic as favorites in a competitive field, including Italy's defending champions. Experts note the event's unpredictability, with any team in medal contention.

PGA Tour's WM Phoenix Open highlights Scheffler as favorite and new betting stream.

Scottie Scheffler leads betting odds for the 2026 WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale after his 20th PGA Tour win at The American Express. The February 5-8 event boasts a 123-player field including Xander Schauffele and Brooks Koepka, a $9.6 million purse, and favorable Arizona weather. The PGA Tour partners with ESPN and DraftKings for an expanded PGA Tour Live Betcast, delivering over 400 hours of betting-focused streaming across 12 events starting at Phoenix Open. Coverage offers real-time odds and analysis from start to finish, building on last year's launch to boost engagement.

Golf sees Justin Rose's Farmers Open win and LIV Golf season launch.

England's Justin Rose, 45, won the Farmers Insurance Open wire-to-wire, finishing 23-under par, seven strokes ahead, and breaking Tiger Woods' scoring record for his 13th PGA Tour title. This elevates him to third in world rankings, affirming his rejection of 2022 LIV Golf offers as he pursues major dreams. LIV Golf's fifth season opens at Riyadh Golf Club amid changes to a 72-hole format in 2026. Patrick Reed and Brooks Koepka have moved to the PGA Tour, while Bryson DeChambeau voices mixed views on the league's direction. Phil Mickelson and Lee Westwood are absent for personal reasons, fueling pre-event interest.