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Max Verstappen is staying put. The four-time world champion has committed his future to Red Bull Racing, ending what felt like years of relentless speculation about a potential exit. The deal cements one of the most dominant partnerships in Formula One history and gives Red Bull a foundation to build around heading into the next era of the sport.
Shifting to the NFL, the Washington Commanders are dealing with a significant blow up front — defensive tackle Johnny Newton is set to miss substantial time after undergoing pectoral surgery. Newton had been a key piece of Washington's defensive interior, and losing him puts real pressure on a unit that will need others to step up in a hurry.
And in the NHL, the Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers are both headed to Germany next season, each landing two regular-season games abroad as the league continues its international push. Opponents are still to be determined, but both franchises now have a European date circled on the calendar, giving hockey fans overseas two marquee clubs to look forward to.
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