Max plan

Sports streaming service DAZN is rolling out a regional sports strategy ahead of the new NBA and NHL seasons. The company outlined plans to fill the gap left by the collapse of Bally's regional sports networks, including a deal with Nexstar to televise and stream 15 Indiana Pacers games for fans in Central Indiana. Executive Zander Berlinski detailed the local expansion plans, while the broadcaster is also promoting the second season of its boxing show 'Inside The Ring', though Max Kellerman and LeSean McCoy will not return to a DAZN boxing programme.

Lewis Hamilton endured a frustrating qualifying session but says he is planning a charge through the field in his Ferrari to take the fight to Max Verstappen in the race. The seven-time world champion is framing Sunday's grand prix as a chance to ambush his title rival despite starting further back than hoped, keeping the head-to-head narrative alive.

A decisive Game 5 between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians in the American League Division Series is set for 8 p.m. ET, broadcast on TBS and streaming on HBO Max. MLB.com has published an FAQ covering how to watch, pitching plans, and what's at stake as one team advances to the AL Championship Series while the other's season ends.