Rich Jones

New York

Deputy Sports Editor at The Mirror US

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Rick Hendrick sent cheeky message by Carson Hocevar amid NASCAR links

2 weeks ago | themirror.com | Rich Jones

Carson Hocevar was left fuming after blowing a tire while leading the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway, but that doesn't mean his message to Rick Hendrick will have changed. Carson Hocevar cheekily reminded Rick Hendrick he was outrunning his cars before a blown tire caused his latest disappointment at Michigan International Speedway.
Chase Elliott makes simple comment on future putting ball in Hendrick court

2 weeks ago | themirror.com | Rich Jones

Chase Elliott has been compared to the likes of Jeff Gordon and is the reigning Cup Series champion but has not won a race since last season and has reached Victory Lane just once since 2023 Chase Elliott has left the decision about the future of his No. 9 team up to the Hendrick Motorsports bosses as he declared: "We show up and we fight every week and we'll keep doing that until someone tells us to stop".
Kyle Larson comments speak volumes as Dale Earnhardt Jr has bold Hendrick theory

2 weeks ago | themirror.com | Rich Jones

Kyle Larson finished fifth in the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway as William Byron ran out of fuel while leading on the final lap to finish 28th Kyle Larson expressed his disappointment with his performance at Michigan, stating "I was junk all day" after finishing fifth. He took responsibility for his lacklustre performance, admitting that it wasn't due to fuel saving but rather his own driving as he pointed the finger of blame in his own direction.
Alex Bowman involved in terrifying crash as NASCAR red-flags race

2 weeks ago | themirror.com | Rich Jones

Alex Bowman was involved in a scary crash during the NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan, with the race being red-flagged after the Hendrick Motorsports star hit the wall head-on The NASCAR Cup Series event at Michigan came to a halt following a severe collision involving Alex Bowman of Hendrick Motorsports.
Novak Djokovic meltdown forces Jannik Sinner to intervene at French Open

3 weeks ago | themirror.com | Rich Jones

Novak Djokovic was left fuming with the umpire during his French Open semi-final clash with Jannik Sinner and the Serbian's opponent was forced to intervene Jannik Sinner found himself in the middle of a heated dispute between Novak Djokovic and the umpire during their nail-biting French Open semi-final match. The controversy erupted when the seasoned Serbian player, who was down by two sets, failed to seize three chances to cut the lead.
Jessica Pegula speaks out on 'unavoidable' problem after 'disturbing' messages

3 weeks ago | themirror.com | Rich Jones

Jessica Pegula has spoken out on the widespread abuse tennis players receive from betters after she was targeted with a barrage of death threats following her French Open exit Tennis sensation Jessica Pegula has opened up about a "disturbing" and "unavoidable" issue plaguing the sport after her unexpected exit from the French Open. The world No.3 expressed her dismay at receiving a flood of hateful comments and death threats following her loss to wildcard Lois Boisson in the fourth round.
Coco Gauff has plan to end French Open fairytale after Mirra Andreeva lost cool

3 weeks ago | themirror.com | Rich Jones

Coco Gauff has opened up on what it's like to play against a home star in front of a crowd full of fans pulling for her to lose as she prepares to take on Lois Boisson at the French Open Coco Gauff is gearing up to face Lois Boisson in the Roland Garros semi-finals, determined not to be another notch on the French wildcard's belt. The charismatic Boisson has taken the Grand Slam by storm during her debut.
Triston Casas 'living worst nightmare' in heartbreaking Red Sox injury update

3 weeks ago | themirror.com | Rich Jones

Triston Casas spoke to reporters for the first time since having season-ending surgery to repair the ruptured left patellar tendon he injured running to first base Triston Casas, first baseman for the Boston Red Sox, is heartbroken about spending the rest of the season on the sidelines after a season-ending knee surgery but is gearing up to take on recovery head-first.
Andreeva angrily launches ball into crowd as French Open fans' feelings clear

3 weeks ago | themirror.com | Rich Jones

Mirra Andreeva's dreams of a first Grand Slam title were ended in the first round at the French Open on Monday, as the Russian teenager suffered a remarkable meltdown Mirra Andreeva was slapped with a code violation after she angrily hit a ball into the crowd at the French Open. The Russian player's frustration boiled over during her shocking loss to world No.361 Lois Boisson.
Bubba Wallace breaks NASCAR 'jinx' and makes claim Michael Jordan will love

3 weeks ago | themirror.com | Rich Jones

Bubba Wallace ended his slump of three straight DNFs with a sixth-place finish at Nashville Superspeedway as the 23XI Racing driver looks to build on his recent form Bubba Wallace believes he "jinxed" himself - but has confidently claimed the era of inconsistency is behind him following his recent turnaround in performance. His suggestion will be music to the ears of Michael Jordan, co-owner of his 23XI Racing team.