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Verstappen "surprised" by ability to follow through Barcelona F1's final turn

Max Verstappen says he's "positively surprised" by how he was able to follow cars through Barcelona's fast final sector, which could help overtaking in Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix.

Six hurt after Ikim's main hall roof in KL collapses

Six staff members of the Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (Ikim) sustained minor injuries after the roof of the Ikim main hall in Kuala Lumpur collapsed on Wednesday (May 31). Read more at https://tinyurl.com/rc93jchb WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

Ecclestone lashes out at Hamilton: "Maranello is not a retirement home"

"Lewis Hamilton in Ferrari? In recent days, more than one fan has been intrigued by this theory put forward by the 'Daily Mail', according to which the seven-time world champion Briton is in talks with Maranello to create a potential dream team with Charles Leclerc. The annual fee would be 40 million, according to the British newspaper. However, the rumour was denied by Hamilton himself, who will remain with Mercedes until the end of 2023. Even the former F1 boss, Bernie Ecclestone, seems not to believe in a possible transfer of Lewis to the Italian team, and has made this very clear.

Footballers with expiring contracts, which ones are most in demand

Messi's experience in the PSG uniform will end in June: the world champion striker will not renew his contract and will leave the club at no cost. Messi is one of many big players on the verge of contract expiry, ready to move to another team in the next market at no transfer fee.Here is the list of the most wanted players expiring in June 2023.

Iga Swiatek still first in the world, the new WTA ranking

The WTA ranking is the world ranking of professional women tennis players, published by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) every Monday. The ranking takes into account the results obtained by women tennis players in WTA and ITF tournaments played over the last 52 weeks.The WTA ranking points system is based on tournament results, with a higher weighting for major tournaments, such as Grand Slam tournaments, WTA Premier Mandatory tournaments and WTA Premier 5 tournaments. Women players receive points based on their singles and doubles results, and can accumulate additional points for consecutive tournament wins.

Suspension upgrade gives Tanak renewed WRC hope in Sardinia

Ott Tanak says a suspension upgrade trialled in a pre-event test has “definitely improved” his World Rally Championship M-Sport Ford Puma ahead of this weekend’s Rally Sardinia.

Ferrari poised for Red Bull-style F1 sidepod switch

Ferrari is set to shift its Formula 1 sidepod design towards Red Bull's concept as part of its upgrade package for this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix.

Carlsberg Golf Classic returns for 30th year, now includes two digital rounds

KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — The 2023 edition of the Carlsberg Golf Classic (CGC) will begin this month, incorporating two new...

'I will continue': Ronaldo says he'll stay in Saudi

RIYADH - Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo pledged to remain in Saudi Arabia next season on Thursday despite failing to land any silverware since his lucrative move to the oil-rich kingdom. Ronaldo's January signing for Al Nassr has been followed by speculation about how long he will stay, including reports of a swap deal with Saudi-owned Newcastle...

Formula E commentator Nicholls sacked over “inappropriate behaviour”

Long-standing Formula E commentator Jack Nicholls has been sacked from his role following an investigation into “inappropriate behaviour”.

7 out of 7! Sevilla's incredible Europa League/UEFA Cup record

Sensational offer for Karim Benzema from Saudi Arabia, salary like Cristiano Ronaldo

Saudi football clubs are targeting a major coup in the football market in the competition to secure the brightest talents on the planet.According to concordant media reports, champion club Al-Ittihad (Jeddah) has made a multi-million dollar bid for Karim Benzema.The 35-year-old French footballer has been informed and has informed his club, Real Madrid, of his intention to consider his future by the end of the week, as reported by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

Tammy Abraham on the market. Images

Roma would be willing to give up the English striker, according to the Telegraph. Liverpool could make an offer.

Slow Women's World Cup ticket sales prompt concern in New Zealand

Wellington, NEW ZEALAND - FIFA on Friday announced the release of about 250,000 more tickets for the Women's World Cup, amid concerns about sales for matches in New Zealand. A fresh batch of tickets will be released Tuesday for all 64 matches in Australia and New Zealand, days after tournament CEO Jane Patterson admitted worry about interest. The W...

Messi, Neymar And Mbappé Model The New PSG Home Jersey For 2023/2024 Season

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Nike have unveiled a new jersey for the upcoming 2023/2024 season and it pays homage to a classic Parisian design while also embodying the unique spirit of the French capital. The new home jersey displays the exceptional collaboration between two legendary sports giants and embodies their shared commitment to excellence, innovation and ambition. It also serves as the latest masterpiece resulting from their historic...

What Ducati is doing to change modern motorcycling's history

Ducati, which broke the billion-euro barrier in 2022 with 61,562 bikes sold, is currently the MotoGP and World Superbikes champions, and has now entered MotoE with its first electric bike.

Quiet Achievers: Unheralded players who’ve beaten the buzzer in the NBA playoffs

F1 needs stewards rethink to replace "laymen" decisions, demands Steiner

Haas boss Guenther Steiner says Formula 1 needs to step up the quality of its stewarding, as he says it is no longer acceptable that “laymen” are making calls.

WRC Sardinia: Lappi pips Tanak to lead after super special opener

Hyundai’s Esapekka Lappi has claimed an early lead at the sixth round of the World Rally Championship in Sardinia after winning Thursday night’s super special stage.

Drivers divided on Indy 500 ‘dragon weave’ and pitlane entry usage

Leading IndyCar drivers are split over the so-called ‘dragon weave’ move, which can include using the pitlane entry as the race track, to defend their positions in the Indianapolis 500.

Four things to look out for on the last day of LaLiga season

MADRID, Spain - The last round of games in LaLiga sees four teams battling for a place in next season's Conference League, while no fewer than six are in danger of relegation. Here are some things to look out for on a tense last day. 1. Osasuna in driving season for Conference League Osasuna's win at home to Athletic Club Bilbao just over a week ag...

Respek! Aris Ariwatan setuju bertanding Gegar Vaganza jika hadiah utama RM1 juta

Mungkin ada sebab tersendiri kenapa abang Aris Ariwatan tak mahu masuk pertandingan nyanyian, setiap artis veteran ni mereka ada level yang tersendiri kan.

The most successful tennis players in the history of Roland Garros

The French Tennis Open, also known as Roland Garros, is the second of the Grand Slam tournaments in chronological order, held from mid-May to early June in Paris, France. In January the Australian Open is played in Melbourne, Wimbledon in London is in July, and it closes in early September with the US Open at Flashing Meadows, New York.In France it is played on clay, in Australia the surface is synthetic, Wimbledon is traditionally on grass, it closes on US cement.Browse the gallery of the 10 most successful tennis players in the French tournament, Nadal stands out above all.

World's richest badminton players: Top 10 assets

A ranking of the richest badminton players on the planet

Argentinian Racer Juan Zunino Dies In Baja 500 Pre-Running Crash

The 28-year-old racer suffered severe head trauma due to a crash at the 132nd mile of the course.

PSG: Neymar very close to farewell. The stages of his experience in France

The Brazilian footballer has decided to leave the club. Possible future at Manchester United.

Curiosities you may not have known about Jaqueline de Carvalho, one of the world's most influential volleyball players

When we talk about volleyball, the name Jaqueline de Carvalho often resonates with a note of esteem and admiration, due to her influence in the world of women's volleyball.A great athlete, two-time Olympic champion and five-time World Grand Prix gold medallist with the Brazilian national team, her life is a collection of interesting facts and trivia that deserve to be told. It is time to shed some light on some lesser-known aspects of the life of this athlete, mother and volleyball icon.

Complicated situation for Joao Cancelo. Images

The Portuguese defender does not want to play for Manchester City or even Bayern Munich, but his transfer is extremely difficult.

Sordo explains peculiar WRC Rally Sardinia roll

Dani Sordo says his Rally Sardinia roll looked much "more serious than it was" in an eventful Monte Lerno stage that also saw Kalle Rovanpera encounter a herd of cows.

Real Madrid's new target plays for Chelsea. Images

The Harry Kane option is complicated because of the high cost. The Blancos are considering Plan B.

Leaked letter puts Shah Alam Sports Complex back into spotlight, MBI Selangor remains non-committal

SHAH ALAM – The Selangor Menteri Besar Incorporated (MBI Selangor) has – for now – taken an enigmatic stance over a leaked letter that has fuelled much suspicion surrounding the controversy enveloping the Shah Alam Sports Complex project. In response to an inquiry about the letter, allegedly penned by one of the competing companies that had vied fo...

Sad Beckham cites 'toughest decision' as Inter Miami fire Neville

MIAMI - Simon EVANS Inter Miami fired their English coach Phil Neville on Thursday after a fourth straight loss left the club bottom of the Eastern Conference in Major League Soccer. Miami, who are co-owned by Neville's friend and former England and Manchester United team-mate David Beckham, confirmed the dismissal in a statement that came a day af...

Johor sultan opens Gurdwara Cup and Sikh Festival of Sports

KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — Johor’s Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar launched the 71st Gurdwara Cup and Sikh Festival of Sports at the...

Erik ten Hag phoned a striker to engage him. Images

According to reports in the Manchester Evening News, the Manchester United coach has reportedly personally contacted the football player.

3 top players could leave Bayern Munich: images

The German club will listen to possible offers for the three strikers. Thomas Tuchel has given the okay for possible disposals.

Verstappen: Leaving F1 rules unchanged will let rivals catch up to Red Bull

Max Verstappen thinks leaving the technical regulations alone for a longer period will give Formula 1 teams the best chance of catching up to Red Bull.

Chong Wei urges Taufik to clarify hall of fame selection with BWF

KUALA LUMPUR - National badminton great Datuk Lee Chong Wei has urged former Indonesian badminton champion Taufik Hidayat to seek clarification from the Badminton World Federation (BWF) over his recent induction into the BWF Hall of Fame. Speaking to Bernama, Chong Wei admitted that he was unhappy and surprised with Taufik’s statement that seemed t...

Red Bull: Mid-season aero reduction might impact Aston Martin's F1 2023 bid

Helmut Marko believes Aston Martin Formula 1's impending reduction in development time will make it harder for the Silverstone team to keep up its Red Bull challenge.

2023 Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Rally Gets Sweet Suspension Upgrades

The graphics echo six-time Dakar champ Stéphane Peterhansel’s 1993 Dakar bike, but the performance is all 2023.

Lancia Delta Integrale EV With 671 Hp Is Sebastien Loeb’s World Rallycross Ride

Two units of the retro creation will compete in the 2023 World Rallycross Championship.

Australia v India, a look at the World Test Championship Final

Who are the breakout stars of the 2023 NBA Playoffs?

Bundesliga bound? These are the clubs looking to snatch up Declan Rice

Ginetta drivers charge up Autosport National Driver Rankings

Two successful Ginetta drivers have stormed up the Autosport National Driver Rankings leaderboard after both Freddie Slater and Luke Reade scored double wins at Donington Park last weekend.

IndyCar Detroit: O’Ward fastest in first practice on new street track

Arrow McLaren’s Pato O’Ward set the fastest time in first practice as IndyCar returned to the streets of downtown Detroit for the first time since 1991, despite causing a late red flag.

The best scorers in the history of Manchester City, the ranking

The ranking of the greatest Sky Blues scorers of all eras, in all competitions.

Dybala bursts into tears over lost final, emotional images

Sevilla win the Europa League. Roma defeated on penalties, Argentine player's disappointment. The Argentine striker did all he could for his team.

Gasly: F1 Monaco GP result a weight off Alpine's shoulders

Pierre Gasly says that a weight has come off the shoulders of Alpine Formula 1 team members after the Enstone outfit's strong result in the Monaco Grand Prix.

What soccer team are world leaders rooting for? There are a few surprises

The Pope cheers St. Lawrence, King Charles the Burnley. But they are not the only ones with a team in their hearts.

Retirement from soccer: Zlatan Ibrahimovic responds clearly. Images

Milan's Swedish striker: "It's not time yet, I feel I can still give something."