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McLaren were fined €400,000 by the FIA for breaching Formula E's cost cap regulations during its final season in the all-electric championship. The fine came almost a year after the British manufacturer exited the racing series at the end of the 2024-25 campaign following a strategic review of its racing portfolio.

 

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According to a statement published by the FIA on Thursday, McLaren Electric Racing Ltd exceeded the championship's spending limit by 4.54 per cent, equivalent to £555,628. The governing body classified the breach as a "minor overspend" and said it was primarily linked to costs incurred during the team's wind-down process following its decision to leave the series. The FIA added that McLaren voluntarily disclosed the overspend before the completion of its review and found no evidence that the team had acted in bad faith or sought a competitive advantage. As part of an Accepted Breach Agreement, McLaren must pay the €400,000 fine within 30 days and cover the costs associated with the FIA's investigation. McLaren competed in Formula E between 2022 and 2025, securing one race victory and several podium finishes.

Formula One championship leader Kimi Antonelli praised MotoGP riders for the risks they take on track, admitting he could never see himself racing on two wheels. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver attended last weekend's Italian Grand Prix at Mugello, where he also waved the chequered flag as fellow Italian Marco Bezzecchi secured victory. Reflecting on his experience at the event, Antonelli expressed his admiration for MotoGP riders.

 

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"I think MotoGP, whoever does that, is nuts," Antonelli was quoted saying by Reuters on Thursday. "I couldn't imagine myself doing 370km/h on two wheels. I would rather stay on four. More stable, more protected. These guys, I have so much respect for them. "What they do is unbelievable. If they crash, they are rolling on the ground, in the gravel. They don't know what's going to happen. "What is really mind-blowing for me is if they crash then they run back to the garage, they take the second bike and they go even quicker. "For me, that's crazy. It means you're missing something in the head." Antonelli returns to action this week at the Monaco Grand Prix, where he targets a fifth consecutive victory and looks to extend his lead in the drivers' championship.

 

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San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller was named the National League (NL) Reliever of the Month for May, becoming the first repeat monthly award winner of the 2026 Major League Baseball (MLB) season. The honour was Miller's third consecutive Reliever of the Month award dating back to September 2025, making him the first player to achieve the feat since Edwin Díaz in 2022. The 27-year-old was dominant throughout May, allowing no earned runs in 9 2/3 innings while striking out 20 batters and converting all seven of his save opportunities. Miller also remained perfect in save situations this season, converting all 17 chances while posting a 0.72 ERA with 49 strikeouts across 25 innings.

 

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His American League (AL) counterpart for May was Cleveland Guardians closer Cade Smith, who struck out 25 batters in just 13 2/3 innings. Elsewhere, Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz and Cincinnati Reds outfielder JJ Bleday were named the AL and NL Players of the Month respectively. Houston Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti earned AL Pitcher of the Month honours, while Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sánchez claimed the NL award. The Rookie of the Month honours went to Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami in the AL and Colorado Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield in the NL.

 

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature some of the biggest names in world football, and the Saudi Pro League is set to have a sizeable presence on the sport’s biggest stage. A total of 47 players from 18 national teams, including 25 representing Saudi Arabia, are contracted to Saudi Pro League clubs heading into the tournament, underlining the league’s growing influence beyond the Kingdom. That figure rises to 49 players from 19 nations when including Curaçao defender Juriën Gaari of Abha and Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais of Al-Ula, who both play outside the Saudi top flight.

 

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Al Hilal contribute the largest contingent with 12 players, while Al Nassr and Al Ahli follow with nine representatives each, reflecting the concentration of international talent across the Saudi Pro League's leading clubs. Below is the full breakdown of players selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup from Saudi Pro League teams.

Club	National Team
Al Ahli (9)	Algeria (Riyad Mahrez), Brazil (Roger Ibañez), England (Ivan Toney), Ivory Coast (Franck Kessié), Saudi Arabia (Ali Majrashi, Firas Al Buraikan, Ziyad Al Johani), Senegal (Édouard Mendy), Türkiye (Merih Demiral)
Al Ettifaq (2)	Saudi Arabia (Khalid Al Ghannam), Scotland (Jack Hendry)
Al Fayha (1)	Panama (Orlando Mosquera)
Al Hilal (12)	France (Théo Hernandez), Morocco (Yassine Bounou), Portugal (Ruben Neves), Saudi Arabia (Ali Lajami, Hassan Al Tambakti, Mohamed Kanno, Moteb Al Harbi, Nasser Al Dawsari, Salem Al Dawsari, Sultan Mandash), Senegal (Kalidou Koulibaly), Uruguay (Darwin Núñez)
Al Ittihad (4)	Algeria (Houssem Aouar), Brazil (Fabinho), Saudi Arabia (Hassan Kadesh, Saleh Al Shehri)
Al Najma (2)	Egypt (Nabil Emad), Iraq (Ali Jasim)
Al Nassr (9)	Portugal (Cristiano Ronaldo, João Félix), Saudi Arabia (Abdulelah Al Amri, Abdullah Al Hamdan, Abdullah Al Khaibari, Ayman Yahya, Nawaf Al Aqidi, Nawaf Boushal), Senegal (Sadio Mané)
Al Qadsiah (6)	Ghana (Christopher Bonsu Baah), Mexico (Julián Quiñones), Saudi Arabia (Ahmed Al Kassar, Jehad Thakri, Mohammed Abu Al Shamat, Musab Al Juwayr)
Al Shabab (1)	Jordan (Ali Azaizeh)
Neom (1)	Saudi Arabia (Alaa Al Hejji)