Charles Leclerc and Franco Colapinto crash, Max Verstappen sets the mark in FP1 in Baku
A year ago, Lando Norris SB Nation We take our readers through the tough test of the Baku City Circuit, host of this weekend's Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. From the twisty 'Castle Corner' section to the tight and narrow course all the way to the start/finish line, Azerbaijan offers some of the tightest corners […]
Franco Colapinto feeling mixed emotions after F1 qualifying debut at Italian Grand Prix
Franco Colapinto made a surprise promotion to Formula One and got his first taste of qualifying on the big stage at the Italian Grand Prix on Saturday. It was an afternoon of mixed emotions for the young driver, who enjoyed the excitement of F1 qualifying but also the frustration of being eliminated in Q1. Colapinto […]
Franco Colapinto ‘proud’ as his first F1 Friday is in the books
The debut of Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli in the first practice session before the Italian Grand Prix attracted attention, but he was not the only young driver making his F1 debut. Franco Colapinto, selected by team principal James Vowles to replace Logan Sargent, also made his grid debut for Williams. After two solid sessions, Colapinto […]
Rays’ Wander Franco formally charged with human trafficking
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been formally charged with sex crimes in the Dominican Republic for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl. The young player was charged with sexual abuse, sexual exploitation of a minor and human trafficking, charges that reportedly carry a possible prison sentence of up to 20 […]
Rays’ Wander Franco formally charged with sexual abuse
Wander Franco has been formally indicted on charges of sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of a minor in connection with his relationship with a 14-year-old girl in the Dominican Republic. ESPN reported the news on Tuesday night.. Franco, 23, has been on administrative leave since the allegations came to light last August when photos of […]
How Mets, Yankees remember Subway Series classic Matt Franco Game
The Subway Series still had that new car smell, that incredible atmosphere and that October tension. The city celebrated the second anniversary of the revived Subway Series (Yankees vs. Mets), soaking up every bit of something that had been thought extinct for 40 years. “People were walking into a dream world,” then-Mets manager Bobby Valentine […]
Wander Franco to be formally accused of sexual exploitation of minor
Authorities in the Dominican Republic are planning to file formal charges against Rays shortstop Wander Franco stemming from his alleged relationship with a 14-year-old girl that began in December 2022, according to a new report. report of This was reported by the Dominican newspaper El Nuevo Diario. Franco will be charged with commercial sexual exploitation […]
Wander Franco put on administrative leave before Rays’ Opening Day
Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been placed on administrative leave until June 1st pending an investigation into his alleged relationship with an underage girl, sources confirmed to the Post. The Rays open the season at home Thursday against the Blue Jays. Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association reportedly agreed to an administrative maneuver […]
Marielle Franco: two politicians and ex-police chief arrested over Brazil murder | Brazil
Two prominent politicians and Rio de Janeiro’s former police chief have been arrested as part of a federal police operation targeting the alleged mastermind of the 2018 assassination of Rio city councilor Mariel Franco. The operation, dubbed Murder, Inc., began at dawn Sunday, just over six years after the shooting deaths of Franco and his […]
Wander Franco misses Rays report date amid investigation
The Tampa Bay Rays’ position players will have their first official full-team workout on Monday, but prized shortstop Wander Franco will not be there. The 22-year-old is in the midst of considerable turmoil stemming from possible criminal charges in his native Dominican Republic after being accused of having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old boy, […]