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Dutch Olympic legend Sjoukje Dijkstra dies at 82

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'.

2024 NFL Draft Grades - NFC

Norris: Miami sprint qualifying tumble down to "pushing too hard"

Lando Norris says his tumble from dominating sprint qualifying at Formula 1’s Miami Grand Prix to finishing SQ3 just ninth was because he “pushed too hard” early on his final lap.

MotoGP schedule: When is the next MotoGP race and where will it be held?

The fifth round of the 2024 MotoGP season is set to take place at the Le Mans Bugatti Grand Prix race circuit in France as part of the 21-race calendar.

Dolphins owner rejects $10B offer for NFL team from mystery bidder

It's claimed that the billionaire 'entertained' the offer from a mystery bidder. If completed, it would have represented the largest team sale in American sports history.

£12,000 for a ticket to see Scotland's opening game at the Euros!

Watching Scotland play at a major tournament has been a rare treat over the past three decades. But Scotland tickets for their Euro opening match are being offered by resale companies for £12,000

What went wrong for the Los Angeles Lakers?

33 players who won multiple Champions League titles

These stars tasted European glory over and over again

Ricciardo: No point in talking to unapologetic Stroll over F1 China clash

Daniel Ricciardo says Lance Stroll hasn't cleared the air with him over their Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix clash, but suggested there is little point if Stroll isn't actually sorry.

Williams plays down Antonelli talk, despite F1 superlicence request

Williams says Logan Sargeant must hit “tough targets” in getting closer to Formula 1 team-mate Alex Albon, but has dismissed rumours it is lining up Andrea Kimi Antonelli as his replacement.

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.

The tragic death of future Bundesliga star Junior Malanda

What is an F1 pay driver? All to know about the controversial tag

Many drivers have caused controversy throughout the years by buying their way into Formula 1 - but why does this happen?

Harry Kane: The best English striker ever?

Dortmund boss prefers praise 'next week when we've earned it'

Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic says his team will 'get the praise next week when we've earned it' after their Champions League semi-final first leg win over PSG

Khairy ‘intrigued’ by proposed sports industry paper

Former youth and sports minister Khairy Jamaluddin says the industry will help nurture athletes and promote a healthy populace.

Alonso: Newey exit doesn't mean Red Bull F1 team is imploding

Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso doesn't believe Adrian Newey leaving Red Bull is a sign of Formula 1's dominant team imploding.

F1 Miami GP: Verstappen beats Leclerc to sprint race pole

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen beat Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc in sprint qualifying for Formula 1’s Miami Grand Prix, as Lando Norris’s early form for McLaren disappeared at the session’s end.

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

Ten Hag says Sancho represents 'high value for Manchester United'

Erik Ten Hag says Jadon Sancho 'represents a high value for Manchester United' after the Englishmen's performance against PSG in the Champions League for Borussia Dortmund

Honda "very surprised" by "unbelievable" Red Bull 2024 F1 car changes

Honda says it was "very surprised" by the "unbelievable" extent of Red Bull's design changes for the 2024 Formula 1 season.

Notable People who died in 2024

Bird undergoes surgery as Barnard steps in at McLaren for Formula E Berlin races

Sam Bird will miss the Berlin E-Prix double-header later this month after undergoing surgery on his injured hand, with Taylor Barnard replacing him at the McLaren Formula E team.

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.

Secret recordings reveal Oberlin bosses scolding lacrosse coach

The ex-head coach of the Oberlin women's lacrosse produced recordings where her bosses demanded she stop discussing menstruation out of fear of offending trans women.

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.

Sean Dyche praises Luton side for fighting strong in Premier League

Everton gaffer Sean Dyche talks to the press after his side's 1-1 draw against Luton in the Premier League. His side now sit 15th position in the league following the draw.

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

Honda keen to continue Tsunoda F1 support beyond 2026

Honda is keen to continue supporting Yuki Tsunoda in Formula 1 even after it moves its engine partnership from the Red Bull teams to Aston Martin.

Oliveira - MotoGP tyre pressure rule "shouldn't apply" on damp tracks

Trackhouse Racing MotoGP rider Miguel Oliveira says the minimum tyre pressure rules should not apply when track conditions are damp, following a spate of penalties in the Jerez sprint race.

How Fittipaldi helped guide Senna on his path to F1 glory

Twice a Formula 1 world champion and Indianapolis 500 winner, Emerson Fittipaldi was a guiding light for a young Ayrton Senna and later became one of his closest friends in racing. Senna tested his IndyCar, and even shared a set-up tip that helped Emmo win at Detroit

Paris binmen threaten to go on strike during the Olympics

Walkouts could start in May and continue from July 1 to September 8, the CGT union branch representing binmen warned, which includes the Olympic Games from July 26 to August 11.

Russell: Mercedes F1 team won’t be burned by “reaching for the stars” again

George Russell says Mercedes will not repeat the mistake it made in China of trying to “reach for the stars” with Formula 1’s new sprint race format.

Spurs boss speechless as Chelsea batter London rivals in 2-0 thriller

Spurs gaffer Ange Postecoglou did not have much to say after his side got battered by London rivals Chelsea. On the sidelines Postecoglou raged at plays for awful start to match.

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.

'Nowhere near good enough': Postecoglou worried Spurs are losing faith after Chelsea loss

Ange Postecoglou claimed responsibility for an abject Tottenham display after their 2-0 loss at Chelsea and admitted his players looked to have lost belief in his football.

Haas: Bearman's FP1 approach has "more weight" than F2 results in 2025 F1 chance

Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu says Oliver Bearman's approach to practice sessions has "more weight" than his Formula 2 performances in considering him for a Formula 1 seat.

Ocon: Sanchez signing shows Alpine is serious about F1 turnaround

Esteban Ocon says Alpine hiring former Ferrari and McLaren man David Sanchez is a sign the struggling Formula 1 team is serious about addressing its problems.

NFL legend Bill Romanowski files for bankruptcy amid tax-scam claims

The couple filed for bankruptcy less than 24 hours before they were scheduled to attend a hearing in the civil case that the Department of Justice brought against them last year.

Andretti not in touch with F2, F3 despite planned future entry

Formula 2 and 3 CEO Bruno Michel has revealed that neither series has been contacted by Andretti despite the outfit publicly stating interest in joining the Formula 1 support series.

Kazakhstan MotoGP round postponed due to flooding

The inaugural Kazakhstan Grand Prix has been postponed from its June slot due to the ongoing flooding emergency in Central Asia, MotoGP has announced.

NFL stadium architect releases images of potential new Chiefs arena

Renderings for a new Kansas City Chiefs stadium have been released, but the Kansas state legislature did not put a bill approving bonds for the project up for a vote before adjourning.

Unrestricted NBA free agents who have earned huge raises

Deep Diving Into The Madrid Open 2024 (Tennis) Prize Money Pool

In the run-up to the second Grand Slam of the year, the French Open, every tennis player has started taking the ATP and the WTA Tour events seriously. The ongoing event in Spain provides a perfect platform for them to brush their skills. One of the most prestigious tournaments in the world of tennis outside of the Grand Slams, the Madrid Open saw a host of stars partaking in the competition. However, it is not just the honour that the players...

F1 to sell 10,000 "backpacker" tickets for 2024 Las Vegas GP

Formula 1 has altered its approach to ticket sales for the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix, issuing 10,000 “backpacker” tickets in a bid to attract "a wider variety of fans".

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

Williams finally has its spare F1 car ready for Miami

Williams finally has a spare car available from this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix, having been without it so far this Formula 1 season.

Toyota shuffles its WRC manufacturer points scorers for Portugal

Takamoto Katsuta says he won’t have the “pressure” of fighting for World Rally Championship manufacturer points in Portugal with Toyota selecting Kalle Rovanpera and Sebastien Ogier among its points scorers.

US Congressman asks if F1’s Andretti block is a “money grab”

The US Congress member spearheading the scrutiny of Liberty Media’s block on Andretti-GM’s Formula 1 bid has questioned the motives of the sport’s commercial rights holder.