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Maximus Polek

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Born and raised in the 716 of Buffalo NY, Max Polek had no choice but to grow up being a sports fan. At a young age, sports quickly took over his life and that love and obsession has only grown as he's gotten older. Max's favorite sports to watch and/or discuss with others are soccer, Formula 1, professional wrestling, tennis, NFL football and hockey. He looks forward to sharing his views and opinions with others that share the same love of sports. 

Could Lewis Hamilton be done with Mercedes for the season?

Hamilton has already been confirmed to be heading to Ferrari for the 2025 season, so the final three races of the season are also his last with Mercedes.

Real Madrid open to selling star midfielder after just two seasons

He arrived at Real Madrid from AS Monaco in the summer of 2022 for a package that could reach up to $107 million. 

Driver merry-go-round coming to Red Bull for 2025 F1 season?

This season, Sergio Perez's form has taken a steep nosedive with poor performances in qualifying and in races, causing team boss Christian Horner to admit that Red Bull could be forced to reevaluate the driver's position on the team. 

Injury-plagued Real Madrid interested in Al-Nassr defender

Real Madrid is in real need of serious defensive fortifications.

Outlining Charles Leclerc's unlikely route to F1 world championship

Charles Leclerc is quietly putting together a late charge for the 2024 F1 world championship. While it is a massive mountain to climb, Leclerc is still in position to win the championship if the cards fall in his favor.

Red Bull chief hints at bombshell talks with this McLaren driver

Red Bull senior advisor, Dr. Helmut Marko, has made an astonishing claim that could send shockwaves across the whole Formula 1 world should his claim become a reality.

What's plaguing suddenly struggling Bayern Munich?

After a hot start, Bayern is sputtering.

Real Madrid star frustrated with his lackluster play this season

After Real Madrid added Kylian Mbappe to a squad that just won the Champions League, many thought the team was going to be unstoppable this season, but evidently, that is not the case.

Three takeaways from the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix

After a four-week break, Formula 1 cars were back on the track Sunday at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, for the United States Grand Prix — a race filled with all kinds of action and surprises.

Formula 1 announces two rule changes for 2025

The world of Formula 1 is ever-evolving with new regulations being passed every few years — and in some cases, even new rule changes. On Thursday, F1 decided to make a crucial rule change for the 2025 season.

How Real Madrid can cope with Dani Carvajal's absence

Dani Carvajal's season-ending ACL injury is yet another blow to a Real Madrid defense that is already thin and dealing with multiple other injuries. 

Should the Lions trade for Haason Reddick after Aidan Hutchinson's injury?

A trade for Reddick by any team, not just the Lions, is a massive gamble.

Potential replacement for injury-plagued Real Madrid could be its former star

It wouldn't be a typical Real Madrid season if one of its key players didn't suffer a season-ending injury. 

Four countries open their doors to a Formula 1 return in the future

With the surge in popularity that Formula 1 has seen over the past few years, the sport has been expanding out into new countries to bring in new fans from all across the globe. 

Three reasons why this week's 'WWE Friday Night SmackDown' is must-see TV

WWE has been on fire this year. Not only are its premium live events putting on five-star matches, but its weekly television shows have included a combination of entertaining matches and great developments in major and minor storylines.

Haas F1 team announces technical partnership with Toyota

The Haas Formula 1 team has announced a technical partnership with Toyota Gazoo Racing, the motorsport division of the Japanese manufacturer.

Could Real Madrid lose teen star to his hometown team?

Could 19-year-old Turkish star Arda Guler leave Real Madrid?

Three drivers who could fill the open Sauber seat in 2025

When the 2025 Formula One season rolls around next March, there will be new faces at almost every team on the grid.

Seven-time Formula One World Champion wants the sport to return to Africa

F1 last held a race in Africa in 1993 with the South African Grand Prix at the Kyalami circuit.

Three takeaways from first 'Monday Night RAW' episode post 'Bad Blood'

Even with one less hour, "RAW" was still an action-packed show. Let's examine three high points and what they could mean going forward.

What's next for Real Madrid following Dani Carvajal's season-ending injury?

Over the past few seasons, including last season's Champions League title campaign, Carvajal was one of the most important players for Los Blancos.

Three candidates to replace Erik ten Hag should Manchester United sack him

Where might Manchester United turn if the club moves on from manager Erik ten Hag.