Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton makes Mercedes ‘lacking’ race pace admission after qualifying disappointment

Lewis Hamilton was "furious" after qualifying, but took a more pragmatic view after gaining a place in the race on Sunday.

Ferrari, Red Bull, and Williams ready to take front wing action with FIA analysis request made

Several F1 teams are in discussion with the FIA regarding the level of front wing flex on display by rivals...

Who will win the Ballon d'Or?

24 players who joined their club's biggest rivals

A look at some of the footballers who have signed for their team's fiercest foes over the years...

San Marino FINALLY move from bottom spot in FIFA rankings... with one nation technically below them after not playing a match for over four years

The minnows have only ever won one game in their history - a 1-0 friendly against Liechtenstein back in 2004, losing 198 of their 204 competitive fixtures.

Sol Bamba, former Leeds, Cardiff and Middlesbrough defender, dies aged just 39 after falling ill before he was due to take charge of match for Turkish club Adanaspor

Former Cardiff City, Leeds and Ivory Coast defender Sol Bamba has tragically passed away aged just 39.

Max Verstappen issues clear response to FIA president after steward abuse clampdown

Max Verstappen has a simple solution for FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who is looking to clamp down on online abuse.

Patriots releasing veteran QB ahead of roster cutdown deadline

New England is moving on from one of their four quarterbacks.

Footballer dead at 27 after collapsing on the pitch during game

Juan Izquierdo has died at the age of 27, days after collapsing during a game in Brazil, according to his Uruguayan club and South American football's governing body.

Bill Belichick lands another new media job - as he begins new chapter

On Wednesday, Adam Schefter reported that Belichick had taken another media role as a strategic advisor for the 33rd Team.

David Beckham among mourners at Sven-Goran Eriksson's funeral in Sweden

Mourners have arrived in the Swedish town of Torsby for the funeral of former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson. David Beckham, who led the Three Lions under Eriksson at three major international tournaments, was in attendance alongside one of Sven's successors, Roy Hodgson.

Martin Brundle’s stinging Kimi Antonelli opinion as Mick Schumacher row emerges

Friday's F1 news wrap is go, go, go!

Ralf Schumacher hits out at ‘absurd’ Williams decision after fresh Mick Schumacher F1 blow

Williams axed Logan Sargeant after the Dutch Grand Prix and overlooked Mick Schumacher as his replacement.

No. 18 LSU's first response to coach Kelly's table-pounding comes against Nicholls State

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The sight of LSU coach Brian Kelly pounding a table following a season-opening loss to Southern California — and the sound of him saying his quarterback got “outplayed” — won't soon be forgotten. It remains to be seen whether those moments become symbolic of a course correction that leads to College Football Playoff contention, or a season of frustration on the bayou. For his part, as LSU (0-1) prepared for its home...

George Russell ‘not safe at all’ at Mercedes as Nico Rosberg issues warning

Nico Rosberg fears George Russell has "everything to lose" in F1 2025...

Lando Norris to Red Bull deal blocked by McLaren as ‘catastrophic’ situation analysed

How McLaren put the brakes on Red Bull's plot to sign Lando Norris...

Toto Wolff’s ‘must cope’ warning to Kimi Antonelli after F1 debut crash

A shaky start for Lewis Hamilton's likely F1 2025 replacement...

Franco Colapinto reported by Valtteri Bottas for early incident in F1 debut race

Valtteri Bottas: "That's the name of the game."

Italian GP: Ferrari stun McLaren at Monza as Charles Leclerc pulls off incredible one-stop win

Charles Leclerc gambled on a one-stop strategy to end Ferrari's five-year wait for an Italian GP victory.

Vini Jr. leaves Florentino Perez 'very upset' following 2030 World Cup comments

Inside the world of Paralympian, wrestler and MMA fighter Zion Clark

Zion Clark, 22, from Ohio, was born without legs due to Caudal Regression Syndrome - but he's on the brink of achieving something extraordinary: competing in the 2024 Paralympic Games.

'Pathetic cheater' Valentina Petrillo fails to reach final of the women’s 400m

Arne Slot issues response to blunt Mohamed Salah comments on Liverpool future

Arne Slot issues response to blunt Mohamed Salah comments on Liverpool future - Salah’s future at Liverpool remains in doubt after entering the final year of his contract

Aussie driver in the middle of McLaren civil war after blundered strategies cost both Oscar Piastri AND Lando Norris victory

Aussie F1 star Oscar Piastri has been criticised by Lando Norris fans after the McLaren star stunned his British teammate at the Italian Grand Prix.

Luis Suarez bids a tearful farewell to international football - as Uruguay's all-time record goalscorer bows out after earning his 143rd cap in a 0-0 draw with Paraguay

Suarez is Uruguay's all-time record goalscorer, with his record of 69 in 143 appearances leaving him well-clear of former Man United forward Edinson Cavani in second place.

Motor racing-Verstappen says his Red Bull has become an undriveable monster

By Alan Baldwin MONZA, Italy (Reuters) - Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen said Red Bull had turned a dominant car into an undriveable monster and both titles were slipping away after he struggled to sixth place at the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday. The Dutch triple world champion won a record 19 of 22 races last year in the most one-sided season on record, and he started 2024

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Max Verstappen to Mercedes off? Toto Wolff shares current F1 2026 driver plans

Toto Wolff has said there's no flirting with Max Verstappen now that the team has committed to Andrea Kimi Antonelli and George Russell...

Mick Schumacher’s mother and James Vowles clash at Monza after ‘not special’ comment – report

An apologetic approach reportedly did not save James Vowles from Corinna Schumacher's wrath...

Helmut Marko’s Red Bull ‘jeopardy’ warning as McLaren Monza prediction made

McLaren are just 30 points behind Red Bull in the Constructors' Championship...

England star Declan Rice reveals the emotional reason why he REFUSED to celebrate his goal against Ireland - claiming it would have been 'disrespectful' to do so

England midfielder Declan Rice has revealed the reason why he opted not to celebrate his goal against Ireland and felt the fans in Dublin were justified to boo him.

Manuel Ugarte can unshackle two current Man United stars and push them closer to the top of the Premier League - but whether he is the man to go toe-to-toe with Rodri remains to be seen

TOM COLLOMOSSE AND SIMON JONES: Manuel Ugarte will not be the first player to be chewed up and spat out by the Paris Saint-Germain machine.

2024 Italian Grand Prix – F1 results and latest standings after the race

Here are the results from the 2024 Italian Grand Prix and what they mean for the F1 2024 standings...

Max Verstappen makes major declaration over both F1 titles after alarming Monza display

Max Verstappen admitted after the Italian Grand Prix that "at the moment, both championships are not realistic."

Auwtch: The worst VAR blunders in Premier League history

Helmut Marko reveals clear Max Verstappen Red Bull RB20 request with F1 title at risk

Why Max Verstappen wants less, not more, downforce from Red Bull for the F1 2024 title run in...

Gary Neville recalls the 'biggest mistake' Man United made in the transfer market under Alex Ferguson

He signed some iconic players, such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and Roy Keane. However, Ferguson was not perfect in the transfer market. Even he made mistakes.

What was behind Verstappen's curiously poor Baku weekend?

Red Bull's Max Verstappen explains how a set-up decision in qualifying ruined his Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend

Sergio Perez makes F1 retirement admission with remaining Red Bull goal revealed

F1 veteran Sergio Perez has been a Red Bull driver since 2021...

26 players whose careers were ended by injury

A look at some famous footballers whose careers were cut short by injuries...

Nico Rosberg responds to Lewis Hamilton qualifying ‘weakness’ claim in Monza

Nico Rosberg: "It's natural that at some point you will start to get a little bit slower..."

Athletes who competed at both the Olympic and Paralympic Games

Not many athletes get to call themselves Olympians or Paralympians, but even fewer have competed in both the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Some athletes became Paralympians after becoming disabled, but for others, the journey was the other way around. We're talking about athletes who started off as Paralympians and went on to compete in the Olympic Games later in their careers. Regardless of how these athletes came to represent their countries in both Games, their achievements deserve to be known and celebrated. Click through this gallery and get to know them.

International Gymnastics Federation admits errors to Dutch gymnast amidst Chiles controversy

Italian GP: Kimi Antonelli crashes out on Mercedes F1 debut as Verstappen fires first shot

It was a day to remember followed by a moment to forget for Kimi Antonelli...

Fed-up with jobs, two ex-journos decide to run a digital magazine reporting on their favourite sports — here’s their story

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 — Life doesn’t often offer up second chances, but in the case of Elaine Lo and Afif Abdul Halim the...

The 23 best English players ever

Ranking the finest footballers ever to come out of England

Notable People who died in 2024

Firm warning from Mattia Binotto in Audi F1 ‘cannot accept’ and ‘cannot afford’ Sauber verdict

New Audi F1 chief Mattia Binotto wasn't holding back...

Romelu Lukaku COMPLETES his £38m move to Napoli as the unwanted Chelsea striker reunites with Antonio Conte on a three-year deal

Positive talks were held this week and the 31-year-old Belgian, one of those in the Blues' 'bomb squad' available for sale, has been reunited with his former head coach Antonio Conte.

Max Verstappen makes worrying Red Bull claim with ‘alarm phase one’ triggered

But is it "alarm phase 1"? Max Verstappen says "yes"...