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Why peaky F1 tyres caused 'acts of desperation' in Miami GP qualifying

Qualifying for Formula 1's Miami Grand Prix saw the rare phenomenon of certain drivers attempting to complete Q3 on mediums amid question marks over Pirelli's tyre behaviour.

Brown slated to become latest Supercars ace to make NASCAR Cup debut

Australian Will Brown will likely be the next Supercars star to make his debut in the NASCAR Cup Series.

The tragic death of future Bundesliga star Junior Malanda

F1’s points system debate now about extending it beyond 12th

Formula 1’s debate about a new points system for next year now revolves around how far down rewards should be given out.

Former Tottenham winger Terry Medwin dies aged 91: a look back at his career

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.

Unai Emery still believes Aston Villa can find happy ending after Greek tragedy

Unai Emery has not given up hope of Aston Villa still reaching a first European final since 1982 despite losing 4-2 in the first leg of their Europa Conference League semi-final against Olympiacos. Villa, playing their biggest occasion in Europe since winning the European Cup 42 years ago, suffered a Greek tragedy as they crumbled on home soil. Ayoub El Kaabi scored a hat-trick and Santiago Hezze's deflected effort made it a memorable night for Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis' club.

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.

UFL K Jake Bates shows Vikings once again why you don't draft kickers

UFL kicker Jake Bates showed the Minnesota Vikings once again why you don't draft a kicker.

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.

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.

Red Sox OF leaves game vs. Twins with injury

Boston loses another player to injury on Sunday.

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

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.

Miami F1 track layout and tyres make it hard to judge McLaren updates - Norris

Lando Norris thinks the true potential of McLaren’s major Formula 1 update has been disguised by the tricky layout and tyre situation at the Miami Grand Prix.

Di Giannantonio would "never go back" from F1-like current MotoGP bikes

VR46 rider Fabio Di Giannantonio says he would “never go back” from current-specification MotoGP bikes despite the increasing reliance on aerodynamics.

Lynch: PGA Tour stars appear to be gaming the system. Is it true? Doesn’t matter

The scorched-earth political strategist Lee Atwater has been dead for more than three decades, but one of his odious aphorisms has never been more alive: “Perception is reality.” One need only skim the scummy surface of social media to realize how many people require…

Porsche DTM team finds possible cause behind dismal start to 2024 season

Porsche team Manthey EMA has figured out what it believes was the key reason behind its dismal showing in last weekend’s DTM season opener at Oschersleben.

Hamilton: Mercedes has to accept reality its F1 car is off the pace

Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes has to accept the reality that its W15 Formula 1 car is simply off the pace.

2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson prize money payouts for each PGA Tour player

It pays to play well on the PGA Tour. Just ask this week’s winner, Taylor Pendrith. The 32-year-old won the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas, on Sunday after a late birdie on the 72nd hole to secure hi

Cricket world shocked by death of Worcestershire's 20-year-old Josh Baker

Alonso will speak to FIA about F1 stewards' bias as "nationality matters"

Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso has doubled down on his feeling that his nationality is influencing how his on-track actions are being judged in Formula 1.

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.

Williams falling behind in F1's upgrade race, says Albon

Alex Albon fears that Williams is falling behind in Formula 1's upgrade battle as it continues to chase its first points of the year.

Charles Barkley, Reggie Miller unload on referee

TNT’s Reggie Miller and Charles Barkley had a lot to say about a technical foul called on Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards during Saturday’s playoff game between Minnesota and the Denver Nuggets. Neither man supported the call. While the Timberwolves won the game, they had some issues with officiating. Miller, who was calling the game with Kevin Harland and Jamal Crawford, blasted the referees for missing a “blatant” foul when...

Can Belgium win Euro 2024?

Lakers make another big change after firing Darvin Ham

The Los Angeles Lakers are really cleaning house even beyond the firing of head coach Darvin Ham.

Red Bull boss "convinced" Horner is right boss for F1 team

Red Bull managing director Oliver Mintzlaff has given his first public backing to Formula 1 team boss Christian Horner, insisting he is the right man to bring the squad more success.

Alonso: Hamilton will escape penalty for Turn 1 clash because he is not Spanish

A disappointed Fernando Alonso reckons Lewis Hamilton will escape a penalty for ‘ruining’ people’s races at Turn 1 of Miami’s Formula 1 sprint because he is not Spanish.

End of an era: are LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Steph Curry finished as champions?

Bottas hit with grid penalty for impeding Piastri in Miami F1 sprint qualifying

Sauber's Valtteri Bottas has a three-place grid penalty for Formula 1's Miami Grand Prix sprint race.

Revisiting every QB who went first overall in the NFL Draft since 1970

England rugby star Billy Vunipola has been arrested in Majorca

England rugby star Billy Vunipola had to be tasered twice during his arrest in Majorca for violent behaviour. The back row threatened staff and customers with bottles and chairs as well as assaulting a police officer.

Our writers rate the 2024 F1 Miami Grand Prix

Lando Norris took his maiden Formula 1 win in the Miami Grand Prix, beating Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.

F1 Miami GP: Verstappen victorious, Hamilton penalised in busy sprint race

Max Verstappen beat Charles Leclerc in the sprint race for Formula 1’s 2024 Miami Grand Prix, where Lewis Hamilton’s various battles on his way to eighth provided the most entertainment.

Sainz wants Pirelli to be more aggressive with future F1 Miami GP tyre choices

Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz thinks Pirelli is “on the conservative” side for the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix and should consider a softer tyre to enliven the show next year.

Notable People who died in 2024

Jesus on the move already? Shocking early Premier League transfer rumours

Veteran NFL running back announces retirement after eight seasons with four different teams

Duke Johnson, a third-round pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, played for four teams in eight seasons

Is Tom Kim about to become golf’s next sensation?

Red Bull relaxed over F1 staff exodus amid Wheatley talks

Red Bull's Formula 1 team is confident of retaining key personnel amid reports designer Adrian Newey could be followed out the door by senior colleagues, including sporting director Jonathan Wheatley.

Guardiola: 'Haaland was frustrated but I can guarantee he is happy'

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, spoke following his side's win at home against Wolves. Haaland scored four goals as Man City thumped Wolves 5-1 at the Etihad Stadium to move to within one point of Premier League title rivals Arsenal.

NBA addresses Anthony Edwards’ controversial technical foul in Game 1

The NBA is reversing course on Anthony Edwards’ questionable technical foul in Game 1 against the Nuggets.

Max Fried's Dodgers free agency tryout went exactly according to plan

Max Fried's start against the Dodgers went exactly according to plan for Los Angeles.

McLaren surprised upgraded F1 car had Red Bull-beating pace

McLaren boss Andrea Stella knew his team’s upgraded Formula 1 car was fast, but was surprised Max Verstappen had no answer for Lando Norris’s pace in the Miami Grand Prix.

Ford's Red Bull F1 commitment "unchanged" despite Newey exit

Red Bull's 2026 engine partner Ford says its commitment to the Formula 1 team is "unchanged" in the wake of designer Adrian Newey's impending departure.

Jurgen Klopp attacks English football and 'overworked' Premier League

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp launched a lengthy attack on the state of English football after claiming the Premier League is 'overworked not overrated'.

2 trade deadline moves Dodgers should already be eyeing, 1 they must avoid

The trade deadline is still two months away, but there are still moves the Dodgers should consider (or stay far away from).

Miami GP stewards to raise F1 rules issue with FIA as Magnussen cleared

The Miami Grand Prix stewards are to raise a potential change in application of Formula 1 penalties after clearing Kevin Magnussen of alleged unsportsmanlike behaviour in the sprint race.

Adrian Newey says he has "no plan" for next F1 challenge

Adrian Newey insists he currently has "no plan" to join one of Red Bull's Formula 1 rivals, admitting he needs "a bit of a break".