The pair previously worked together when Ricciardo drove for Red Bull from 2014 to 2018, before he departed for Renault (now Alpine). After cutting his current contract short with McLaren, Ricciardo is no longer guaranteed a spot on the 2023 grid, but Alpine, Haas and Williams have been touted as potential destinations. MORE: Chandhok endorses Ricciardo for 2023 seat | Why Piastri is on the path to success When asked on F1’s Beyond the Grid podcast if he would sign Ricciardo if he was in Alpine’s shoes, the Red Bull boss backed his former driver....

The former Stanford standout is headed to the Golden State after being dealt to the 49ers late Thursday night. And although McCaffrey made his bones 35 miles south of San Francisco as a college standout, McCaffrey’s acquisition signifies a return to home in more ways than one. That’s because the former All-Pro tailback also has a long-standing relationship with Niners coach Kyle Shanahan. In fact, Shanahan “babysat” McCaffrey when the now-coach was just a fresh-faced teenager....

The 18-year-old became an important member of Borussia Dortmund and the U.S. national team over the past year, and has been recognized for his rapid rise. Saief makes one-time U.S. switch Alongside Pulisic, the other nominees for the award are the Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo, Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez, New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. In addition to Pulisic, D.C. United midfielder Ian Harkes has been nominated for Best Male College Athlete after winning the Hermann Trophy at Wake Forest University....

Many retailers are open on Christmas Eve, such as Walmart and Target, though some stores and chains will be operating with limited or modified holiday hours. This will likely be a busy day for shoppers, as others in the same position may be rushing to get last-minute supplies, so be sure to follow health guidelines such as wearing a mask, maintaining a distance from others, using hand sanitizer, and washing your hands....

Causes Cigarette smoking is the major cause of these illnesses, accounting for about 80 percent of cases. However, exposure to air pollutants in the home and workplace, genetic factors, and respiratory infections can also play a role in the development of chronic lower respiratory disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Symptoms As mentioned, chronic lower respiratory disease is an umbrella term for diseases of the lungs....

Sound too chancy to leave Chrysler? Not to Greenwald, who last week left to head up the union’s UAL buyout group, becoming the third high-level defection from Chrysler in a matter of weeks. His abrupt departure raised the obvious questions: Was the 54-year-old Greenwald growing a bit impatient waiting for his pal Iacocca to make up his mind? Did he see a not-too-rosy future for the troubled No. 3 carmaker?...

The Democratic Party leader in the U.S. Senate appeared incredulous as he responded to Trump’s own criticism of Fox News during the president’s Sunday tirade in which he labeled their coverage “unimaginable” as a news outlet who “forgot the people who got them there.” Trump’s derision toward the network sits in stark contrast to the overwhelmingly favorable coverage its hosts and anchors give the administration, which Schumer acknowledged during his Tuesday remarks....

Richardson, 21, cannot run in the Olympic 100-meter race after testing positive for the prohibited substance during the Olympic trials in June, the U.S Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced in a statement last week. The ban sparked outrage and an outpouring of support for the sprinter, who apologized on television Friday, July 2, and explained that she smoked marijuana as a way of coping with her mother’s recent death. The Pleasant Hope Baptist Church in Baltimore sent a message of support to Richardson on July 2....

The Louisville Cardinals took the entire first 20 minutes of Thursday night’s American Athletic Conference game to score their first 20 points against the 13th-ranked Bearcats, and before the first television timeout of the second half they were behind by 17-point margin. Nearly all of that was gone in less time than it generally takes to play the Minute Waltz. MORE: Cincy defense a work of art | AAC standings | NCAA scores Cincinnati coach Mick Cronin did not call a timeout as this implosion occurred....

With Cincinnati protecting a one-point lead that it simply ran out of energy to extend, 6-11 sophomore center Nysier Brooks was harassing Wichita State sharpshooter Conner Frankamp as he attempted to inbound the ball under the WSU basket. When Frankamp tossed the ball into play, Brooks had no option but to accept the assignment to cover him as he retrieved the ball on a dribble handoff. Frankamp has made 178 3-pointers in his career....

Verratti gets strangest yellow card of 2017 On occasions this season City have got results their performance might not have deserved and that kind of game does not please the manager. This was the opposite, not that Pep will find solace in any praise right now. City were 2-0 up and cruising; clear daylight was between them and Tottenham but they could not get the job done. It is mystifying that they did not win....

The group of pastors, known as Getting to the Heart of the Matter, requested the inquiry from the Justice Department after working with the city’s police department to help improve its relationship with community members. However, the group’s relationship with the department changed after it released a video on June 1 of the police shooting of a Black man, Malcolm Johnson, 31, and questioned the circumstances of Johnson’s death. The group said the man was “executed....

The 2021 Busch Clash at Daytona featured several spin-outs, cautions and a final-lap pass as Kyle Busch stole a win, giving Joe Gibbs Racing its 10th all-time victory in the event. The fact the Clash is a non-points event didn’t stop racers from trying some truly inspired racing. That’s even true for Kyle Busch, who didn’t lead a single of the 35 laps … until the final few hundred feet....

Colvin, 82, asked an Alabama court in October to expunge her record from 66 years ago because she didn’t want to be considered a “juvenile delinquent” anymore, she said. On Thursday, a family representative made the court order public showing that Juvenile Court Judge Calvin L. Williams granted her request. “I am an old woman now. Having my records expunged will mean something to my grandchildren and great-grandchildren. And it will mean something for other Black children,” Colvin said in a sworn statement....

Xavi warns Barca over Messi renewal Reports in Italy claimed Antonio Conte had spoken to Marchisio and that he was interested in a move for the 31-year-old, but Chelsea are looking for a younger profile of midfielder, with the likes of Cesc Fabregas, Nemanja Matic and N’Golo Kante already in their squad. Marchisio struggled against Napoli in a 1-1 draw on Sunday evening but Goal understands that he remains in Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri’s plans as he looks set to prolong his 14-year association with his boyhood club....

It seems like a long time ago now that people were actually worried about Kershaw, after he pitched poorly in the playoffs last year, then started out slowly this season. But Kershaw snapped out of the funk in a big way, becoming just the second pitcher in Dodgers history to reach 300 strikeouts. Sandy Koufax accomplished the feat three times. MORE: We pick a craft beer for every MLB team; you’re welcome!...

Seven teams, ranked in the top 15 in particular, stand out more than others. We’ve heard this story before. We’ve heard about these schools before, too. A team comes in with a high preseason ranking, but those expectations are almost impossible to live up to. Clemson, which came close to winning a national championship in 2015, is creating more buzz than ever. The Tigers lead that list of schools facing their highest expectations in years....

For those who like watching elite college football teams, it was nice to see those Tigers again, at least for a bit. The real Tigers. The Tigers we all talked about in the preseason. The national title contender, led by a Heisman Trophy candidate and an aggressive, attacking defense that makes opponents think “not again …” over and over. MORE: Top Week 4 photos We knew that Clemson was in there somewhere....

Or, you could take a look at Cleveland in August. In five games this month, the latest being Friday night’s 13-7 loss to the Yankees, a team built to contend on a foundation of elite starting pitching has gotten boatraced four times by the not-so-mighty lineups of Minnesota and New York. No starting pitcher has made it out of the fifth inning, and the rotation’s ERA for the first 16 percent of the month is 15....

Bamboo structures, placards and “lock-ons” are being used to prevent lorries from entering the sites. The protesters said they planned to stage the protests on Black Friday as the discount day “epitomizes an obsession with overconsumption that is not consistent with a liveable planet.” Clarissa Carlyon, one of those taking part in the protests in Dartford, South East England, said that action is needed to “address the toxic consumerism that is driving the ecological crisis....