January 21, 2025

💥 Coco Gauff didn’t have her best day at the 2025 Australian Open, as she was eliminated in the quarterfinals after falling to Spain’s Paula Badosa 7-5, 6-4 in a battle at Rod Laver Arena. 🚨 A SHOCKING DEFEAT The 20-year-old tennis star, considered one of the tournament favorites, never found her rhythm in the match. Despite coming in with an impressive 11-match winning streak, including titles at the WTA Finals and the United Cup, she struggled with 41 unforced errors, which ultimately cost her a spot in the semifinals. “Paula played incredibly. I don’t think she changed her game, she just executed better in the key moments,” Gauff admitted in her post-match press conference. 🏆 A CHAMPION IN THE MIDST OF CHANGE Gauff, the reigning 2023 US Open champion, made it clear that she is still working on her growth as a player. “I’m disappointed, but not broken. I feel like I’m on the right path. I’m trying to improve my forehand, but today my timing was off, and I made too many mistakes,” she explained. 💪 A NEW STYLE, A NEW MINDSET The 2022 Roland Garros finalist also mentioned that she is adjusting her game strategy. “I’ve always been an aggressive player, and that’s how I’ve achieved my best results. I didn’t always play like this, but I’m trying to make a change. Today, I did the best I could with what I had,” she stated. 🔥 GAUFF RESPONDS TO SOCIAL MEDIA CRITICISM Beyond the loss, Coco Gauff also addressed the criticism she receives on social media. “Most of these ‘internet coaches’ have never worked with someone at my level, and many have never even played professional tennis. It’s easy to criticize from the outside and say what I should have done,” she said firmly. “I’m proud of myself and will keep working to improve. I can’t control the expectations that others place on me,” she concluded. 🔜 NEXT CHALLENGES Despite her elimination in Melbourne, Gauff is already setting her sights on the upcoming tournaments in Doha and Dubai, where she will look to regain the form that has made her one of the world’s top players. 🎾💥🏆

The Ohio State University is celebrating after its representative team, the Ohio State Buckeyes, claimed the college football championship in the United States. They defeated Notre Dame in the National Championship Game with a score of 34-23 in an emotional and action-packed showdown. Ohio State Dominated Early Quarters The game, held at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, began positively for the Fighting Irish, who opened the scoring with a lone touchdown. However, Ohio State quickly responded with a commanding second quarter, putting up an incredible 21 points while holding Notre Dame scoreless. The Buckeyes entered halftime with a 21-7 lead. When the game resumed in the third quarter, the Buckeyes extended their lead with another touchdown and a field goal, bringing the score to 31-7. Notre Dame fought back with a touchdown and a successful two-point conversion, narrowing the gap to 31-15. In the fourth quarter, Notre Dame pushed further, scoring another touchdown and adding two extra points to make it 31-23, momentarily putting Ohio State under pressure. However, with time running out, Ohio State executed a decisive offensive drive, securing a field goal to cement their victory. With this triumph, the Buckeyes claimed their ninth championship in program history. This victory also marked the conclusion of the longest postseason in NCAA history, following the implementation of the new playoff format this season. The format expanded the field from four teams to 12 contenders, and Ohio State emerged as the ultimate champion. Cover photo: X (@OhioStateFB)

🌟🏸 Job Castillo and Vanesa García claimed the gold medal at the Primera Fuerza National Badminton Championship, held in Oaxtepec, Morelos. The competition marked the beginning of the 2025 season and brought together the best players in the country. 🥇🏸 CASTILLO UNSTOPPABLE IN SINGLES AND DOUBLES Jalisco’s Job Castillo, a medalist at the Central American and Pan American Games, showcased his talent by winning the men’s singles title. In an intense final, he defeated Luis Armando Montoya 2-0 with scores of 22-20 and 21-19, solidifying his status as one of Mexico’s top badminton players. 💪🔥 But his dominance didn’t stop there, as he also claimed the men’s doubles championship alongside Luis Armando Montoya. The duo defeated Juan Pablo Montoya and Juan Carlos Torres in straight sets: 22-20 and 21-14, adding another title to his impressive career. 👑🏸 VANESA GARCÍA UNTOUCHABLE IN THE FINAL Vanesa García, from Nuevo León, and a qualifier for the Asunción 2025 Junior Pan American Games, left no doubt about her skill by dominating the women’s singles final. She defeated Sabrina Solís 2-0 with commanding scores of 21-3 and 21-10, securing the gold medal in a resounding fashion. 🏅🔥 MORE CHAMPIONS IN OAXTEPEC In the women’s doubles event, the duo of Miriam Rodríguez and Romina Fregoso secured the title after a thrilling 2-1 victory (11-21, 21-10, 21-13) over Cecilia Madera and Isabella Puente. Meanwhile, in mixed doubles, the pair of Luis Armando Montoya and Miriam Rodríguez stood atop the podium after defeating Gerardo Saavedra and Fátima Rio with scores of 21-10 and 21-19. 🔥💪 MEXICAN BADMINTON CONTINUES TO GROW With these results, the Primera Fuerza National Championship showcased the high level of badminton in Mexico and the talent of its players. The season is just beginning, and athletes are already looking ahead to their next challenges. 🔜 What’s next for the champions? Stay tuned for their progress and upcoming challenges on the national and international circuit. 🏸🔥🏆

🔥🇲🇽 Jesse Carrasquedo is gearing up for the second round of the Formula Regional Middle East Championship, set to take place this week at the iconic Yas Marina Circuit, specifically on the challenging Grand Prix Corkscrew layout. The Escudería Telmex Telcel driver, behind the wheel of the #33 Pinnacle Motorsport car, earned 22 points in the first round, placing himself in the top-10 of the championship after three intense heats. On that occasion, he secured two eleventh-place finishes and a spectacular third-place podium, boosting his confidence heading into this new challenge. 🏎️💨 A NEW CHALLENGE AT YAS MARINA Now, Carrasquedo will take on the Grand Prix Corkscrew layout, a variant that merges the South Circuit with part of the North Circuit, featuring 21 demanding corners across its 4.73-kilometer length. This design will not only test the drivers’ skills but also deliver top-tier racing action. 🌟 One of the standout sections of this layout is a tight turn that runs beneath the Yas W Hotel, along with the iconic Formula 1 main straight, where speed and precision will make all the difference. 📅 RACE WEEK SCHEDULE 🔹 Tuesday – Official Practice 🔹 Wednesday – Qualifying & Race 1 🔹 Thursday – Two remaining heats 🏆🔥 CARRASQUEDO, CONFIDENT AND MOTIVATED 💬 “I’m excited and ready for this second round at Yas Marina. Even though the layout changes a bit, we are prepared to deliver a great performance. We come in with good momentum after Round 1, so we want to keep that going. Our goal is clear: not just to fight for the podium but for the victory. To achieve that, we know we have to work hard and focus 100% on every detail,” said the young Mexican driver. 🔜 With high expectations and a strong team behind him, Jesse Carrasquedo is ready to keep making his mark in the Formula Regional Middle East Championship. Let the action begin at Yas Marina! 🏁🔥

A high-intensity weekend unfolded at the Roar Before in Daytona, where Escudería Telmex Telcel drivers—Sebastián Álvarez, Pietro Fittipaldi, and Tatiana Calderón—faced a series of demanding tests as part of their preparation for the iconic 24 Hours of Daytona ⚡️. SESSION AFTER SESSION, DRIVERS FINE-TUNE THEIR MACHINES ⚙️🏆 From Friday to Sunday, teams completed a high number of laps on the 5.6-kilometer track, refining the final details for the endurance challenge. A total of seven practice sessions took place—two on Friday, three on Saturday, and two on Sunday—with constant adjustments to optimize the cars’ performance ⛽️🚀. The #8 Tower Motorsports car, driven by John Farano, Sebastián Álvarez, Sébastien Bourdais, and Job Van Uitert, recorded its best lap at 1:30.899 minutes. In the LMP2 category, it ranked twelfth, eighth, fifth, eleventh, and fourthin different stints, completing nearly 200 laps 🏎️. “We put in a lot of hard work throughout the weekend. We logged many laps and were competitive. I feel comfortable with the car and optimistic for the race,” said Álvarez 🇨🇴. FITTIPALDI STAYS IN THE TOP-10 💨🏁 Meanwhile, Pietro Fittipaldi, behind the wheel of the #73 Pratt Miller Motorsports car, teamed up with James Roe, Callum Ilott, and Chris Cumming, achieving his best lap at 1:39.160 minutes. He stood out in the third session, where he broke into the top-10, and like his teammate, completed over 200 laps 💧. “We put in a great effort and worked well as a team. Now it’s time to analyze the data and plan the final strategy,” said the Brazilian driver 🇧🇷. TATIANA CALDERÓN ADAPTS TO CHANGING CONDITIONS ⛈️🏳️ Colombian driver Tatiana Calderón, racing in the #66 Gradient Racing car alongside Joey Hand, Till Bechtolsheimer, and Harry Tincknell, faced challenging weather conditions and set her best lap at 1:48.801 minutesduring Saturday’s session. In the fifth session, they completed 53 laps, making it the most productive run for her team🔄. “Weather conditions in Daytona can be unpredictable, but we worked hard and adapted quickly. I’m satisfied and confident that we’ll achieve a great result,” said the Claro-backed driver 🇨🇴. ALL SET FOR THE BIG CHALLENGE: THE 24 HOURS OF DAYTONA 🔥🏎️ With the Roar Before providing a crucial opportunity to evaluate and refine car performance, the Escudería Telmex Telcel drivers are now ready for the ultimate endurance test, set to take place from January 23 to 25. With their sights set on a strong result, the action in Daytona is about to begin ⚡️🚀.

🚀 Volkswagen reaffirms its commitment to sustainability by driving the expansion of renewable energy in Europe. The company is currently involved in 26 green energy projects across nine countries, making a positive impact on the decarbonization of the automotive sector. Since 2021, these projects have generated 3 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity, equivalent to the annual demand of nearly 800,000 households. Beyond electrifying its vehicle lineup, Volkswagen is committed to a sustainable future, supporting the development of solar and wind farms that feed the European power grid with clean energy. This initiative is key to reducing the carbon footprint and making ID. models even more efficient. 🔄 INNOVATION AND ONGOING COMMITMENT Andreas Walingen, Volkswagen’s CSO, emphasized: “Each year, we strengthen our commitment to renewable energy so that our customers can charge their vehicles with clean power and reduce their environmental impact.” Through this strategy, the brand proves that sustainability is not just about manufacturing electric vehicles, but also ensuring that their usage is carbon neutral. Volkswagen has funded major initiatives, such as a solar farm in Vila Real, Portugal, generating 60 GWh annually, and a wind farm in Djupdal, Sweden, where it holds a 70% stake and produces 1,000 GWh of electricity per year. 🌍 REAL IMPACT ON ELECTRIC MOBILITY In 2024, these projects have generated 1.1 TWh of renewable energy, enough to power 300,000 households or meet the total energy demand of the current ID. vehicle fleet in Europe. However, 40% of the electricity used for charging still comes from non-renewable sources, a challenge that Volkswagen aims to solve in the next 10 years. Volkswagen’s lifecycle studies reveal that an ID.4 Pro, when charged with green energy, produces up to 50% fewer CO2 emissions compared to a diesel model. Additionally, its carbon footprint is significantly reduced after 66,000 km of driving. 💪 MULTIPLE OPTIONS TO CHARGE WITH CLEAN ENERGY Volkswagen also makes renewable energy more accessible to its customers through a charging network with 750,000 charging points across Europe, including the IONITY network, which features 4,000 HPC fast-charging stations powered by green electricity. In 2024, Volkswagen Naturstrom Flex, operated by Elli, introduces a dynamic pricing model based on electricity market rates. This option allows customers to reduce charging costs by up to 40%, especially when combined with the Elli Charger smart charging system. 🏰 A STEP FORWARD IN DECARBONIZATION Volkswagen is not only leading the electric transition but also driving a sustainable ecosystem, integrating renewable energy, green charging infrastructure, and the expansion of zero-emission mobility. With 26 energy projects in Europe, the brand demonstrates its commitment to the environment and reinforces its position as a pioneer in automotive electrification and sustainability.

The Champions League is back in action this January thanks to the new format featuring eight matches per team. Today, the tournament resumes with the fixtures of Matchday 7. Midday Action Kicks Things Off Under UEFA’s new Champions League format, implemented this season, each team now plays eight matches—four at home and four away—adding two extra matchdays compared to the previous group-stage format with four teams per group. As a result, Matchday 7 begins today at 11:45 a.m. (Central Mexico Time) with two early games: Monaco vs. Aston Villa and Atalanta vs. Sturm Graz. Big Showdowns in the Afternoon The prime-time slot kicks off at 2:00 p.m. (Central Mexico Time), with seven matches scheduled to take place simultaneously. The headline clash of the day is undoubtedly Atlético Madrid vs. Bayer Leverkusen, as both teams battle for a top spot in the overall standings. Atlético currently sits in 11th place with 12 points, while Leverkusen occupies 4th, holding a slim one-point advantage. Meanwhile, Benfica will face the second-place team, Barcelona, who are on 15 points and determined to prevent any slip-ups that could allow their rivals to overtake them. Benfica, on the other hand, aims to secure their playoff spot with a strong performance. Elsewhere, the league leaders and only undefeated team in the competition, Liverpool, will host LOSC Lille, a surprise contender sitting in 8th place and within the automatic qualification zone. The Reds boast a perfect record, holding a three-point cushion over the second-placed Barcelona. Despite this, they’ll undoubtedly aim to maintain their dominance with another win. In the other fixtures, PSV Eindhoven will look to stay in the playoff race against Red Star Belgrade; Juventus and Club Brugge will engage in a direct battle to climb the playoff standings; Stuttgart, needing a win to keep their playoff hopes alive, will face already-eliminated Slovan Bratislava; and finally, Borussia Dortmund seeks to return to the automatic qualification spots as they take on Bologna, a team clinging to slim mathematical chances of making the playoffs.