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Pourchaire “tired mentally” after “amazing” IndyCar oval test debut

Theo Pouchaire received his ovals initiation with a test on Monday at the track formerly known as Gateway near St. Louis, Missouri.

Acosta: Jerez MotoGP round “a reality check” for KTM

MotoGP rookie Pedro Acosta believes the Spanish Grand Prix was “a reality check” for KTM as it went to Jerez “with too many expectations”.

Miami GP boss says expensive F1 food prices were posted out of context

Hard Rock Stadium president and CEO Tom Garfinkel has defended food prices that were highlighted on social media at Formula 1's Miami GP, saying they were posted 'without context'.

US House Judiciary Committee chairman opens probe into F1’s Andretti rejection

The chairman of the United State’s House Judiciary Committee has opened a probe into Liberty Media’s denial of Andretti’s entry into Formula 1 in an escalation of political interest.

Perez averted "disaster" with Verstappen in "optimistic" Miami GP F1 start

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez was "lucky" not to hit team-mate Max Verstappen after an "optimistic" start in Formula 1's Miami Grand Prix, according to team principal Christian Horner.

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NBA mock draft 1.0: Not as weak as initially thought?

Magnussen: Miami F1 sprint penalties “deserved” for “stupid tactics”

Kevin Magnussen says his four Miami Grand Prix Formula 1 sprint race penalties were “well deserved” for his “stupid tactics” racing Lewis Hamilton, but reckons his actions saved points for Haas.

F1 Miami GP: Norris takes advantage of safety car for first win

Lando Norris scored his first Formula 1 race win in the 2024 Miami Grand Prix, a mid-event safety car stop jumping the McLaren driver by Red Bull’s long-time leader Max Verstappen.

The scandalous private life of Mexican footballer Héctor Herrera

The 10 best Formula 1 drivers ever: Hamilton, Schumacher & more

Everyone has their favourite, but who is statistically the best driver in Formula 1 history?

Biden awards trophy to Army and asks 'Where are you, coach?'

Coach Jeff Monken was standing a few feet away in the White House East Room when Biden asked, 'Where are you, coach' during his remarks. Biden was awarding a football trophy to Army.

The 10 most overrated NBA players right now, including one big surprise

Alonso says FIA “on board” with new F1 driving standards guidelines on the way

Fernando Alonso says FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is “on board” in helping drivers secure better penalty consistency in Formula 1, with new driving standards guidelines on the way.

Perez: Newey will have "immediate impact" at next F1 team

Sergio Perez says Adrian Newey will have "an immediate impact" on any Formula 1 team he may switch to after he leaves Red Bull.

Russia issues arrest warrant for former chess champion Garry Kasparov

Ferrari takes BoP hit for Spa WEC round

Ferrari has received the biggest Balance of Performance hit in the Hypercar class ahead of this weekend’s Spa round of the World Endurance Championship.

Steiner takes Haas F1 team to court

Guenther Steiner has launched court action against his former Haas Formula 1 team over monies he says he is owed, as well as it using his likeness for promotional material.

Sainz "could have won" F1 Miami GP by pitting one lap later

Ferrari Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz believes he could have won the Miami Grand Prix had he pitted one lap later than he did.

One player, one club: Who is every current Premier League club’s best-ever player?

What Trump said to Lando Norris after his P1 victory revealed

Lando Norris , who clinched his maiden Formula 1 win at the Miami Grand Prix Sunday, said it was an 'honor' to have Donald Trump supporting him from the McLaren garage.

Mercedes shuts down early Antonelli F1 move: "It is not going to happen"

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has dismissed any suggestion that junior driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli is being lined up for a fast-track move into a Formula 1 seat.

Truex "in position to steal one" until late caution at Kansas

Everything seemed to be lining up exactly as Martin Truex Jr. needed to earn his first NASCAR Cup win of the season at Kansas Speedway until a late caution flipped the script.

Which world records will be broken at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

Horner: Wolff should be more worried than me after losing 220 F1 staff to Red Bull

Christian Horner says he isn't too worried about Red Bull Formula 1 team members negotiating with rival teams after revealing his engine division took 220 people from Mercedes.

Russell: Mercedes went too far in trying to solve last year’s F1 problems

George Russell believes Mercedes’ struggles in Formula 1 this year are a consequence of it having gone too far and “overcompensated” for problems it faced with its 2023 car.

Sports stars with surprising hidden talents

Did you know there's a world-champion martial artist who has mastered a surprisingly delicate thousand-year-old craft? Or a basketball legend who was once a world-class baton twirler? They may seem like odd hobbies for these athletes, but many sports stars have hidden talents that would surprise you. When you make it to the very top in one discipline, you learn how to hone a skill with the utmost commitment. Intrigued? Click through the gallery to discover the unique talents of the most famous faces in sports.

Wolff sees “no relevance” to Mintzlaff’s Verstappen pursuit criticisms

Toto Wolff says Red Bull chief Oliver Mintzlaff’s criticisms of him over his pursuit of Max Verstappen have “no relevance” – as he denies “playing chess” with Formula 1 drivers.

'It wasn't easy': David Beckham talks bringing Lionel Messi to US

David Beckham reflects on bringing Lionel Messi to US team in Miami. Beckham said it 'wasn't easy', but that the contract has been a success thus far.

The 'Dream Team' that has revolutionized women's basketball

How many penalty points do F1 drivers have in 2024 and when do they expire?

Superlicence penalty points are given to drivers much in the way a normal driving license works - here’s how many points each driver has accrued and when they expire.

Newey’s Red Bull F1 departure imminent

Adrian Newey’s departure from Red Bull is expected to be imminent, with sources suggesting an announcement could come ahead of Formula 1’s Miami Grand Prix.

How to watch WRC's Rally Portugal: schedule, line-up and more

Rally Portugal’s gravel stages hosts round five of the 2024 World Rally Championship season, so here is how and when you can watch this weekend’s action.

Ten Hag rues managing Man Utd's 'worst defeat' but vows to fight on

Erik ten Hag acknowledged Manchester United's 4-0 defeat at Crystal Palace was the lowest point of their season so far but insisted he remained the right man to turn around the fortunes of the club.

Robert Kraft delivers message to Putin at Netflix Tom Brady roast

It's been 19 years since one of the Super Bowl championship rings owned by Robert Kraft was taken by Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Kraft hasn't forgotten.

Ukrainian Olympic hero killed in action fighting Putin’s invasion force

Penske suspends Cindric and other senior staff over IndyCar scandal

Legendary team boss Roger Penske has suspended four senior members of his IndyCar team operation and apologized for the “errors that were made” in the recent push-to-pass scandal.

FIA's F1 stewards explain Aston Martin's right of review rejection from Chinese GP

The FIA stewards have officially published their reasons for dismissing Aston Martin's right of review request concerning Fernando Alonso's penalty in Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix.

Jackie Tonawanda: the 'female Ali' that shocked the world

Why Magnussen is racing rest of 2024 season under threat of F1 race ban

Kevin Magnussen is racing for the rest of the Formula 1 season under the threat of a race ban following the latest penalty points being added to his licence.

Rins: Yamaha's new MotoGP engine "doesn't change anything"

Alex Rins was unimpressed by Yamaha’s new MotoGP engine after testing it during the Spanish Grand Prix, saying it ‘didn’t change anything’ for him.

How Mercedes is going "all in" as first F1 upgrade steps appears in Miami

Mercedes brought a new floor and edge wing arrangement to Formula 1's Miami Grand Prix, as it embarks on an upgrade push to extract more performance from its W15.

What happened to American swimming sensation Natalie Coughlin?

McLaren defends itself over “lucky charm” Trump F1 appearance

McLaren has clarified that a garage visit by former US president Donald Trump ahead of Formula 1’s Miami Grand Prix was not a show of support for his political ambitions.

'Today was my day': Lando Norris beams after winning first Grand Prix

Lando Norris ended Max Verstappen's crushing winning streak by claiming the maiden victory of his career in Sunday's Miami Grand Prix.

The bizarre deaths of Colombian footballers Hernán Gaviria and Giovanni Córdoba

Autosport Podcast: F1 Miami Grand Prix review

On his 110th grand prix start, and after 15 podium finishes previous, Lando Norris finally scores his first career victory on the streets of Miami, with it also being McLaren's first win since Monza 2021.

Are these the biggest steals of the 2024 NFL Draft?

LSU gymnastics star Olivia Dunne puts a price tag on her private content: the contract everyone is talking about

Win the ultimate golf trip to Las Vegas or choose $40,000 in cash

The Lucky Golfer is giving away the ultimate golf trip to Las Vegas for four people and the prize includes accomodation at the famous MGM Grand and golf games at the best courses in the area