5 h. ago Max Verstappen takes F1 title race to Abu Dhabi after dramatic Qatar GP victory

Verstappen capitalised on an early safety car to reduce the deficit in the world championship to 12 points, while McLaren’s call not to pit either Oscar Piastri nor Lando Norris cost them dear

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6 h. ago Ben Whittaker reveals his house was BURGLED during knockout title victory

The Birmingham-born athlete was at a bout against German opponent Benjamin Gavazi, his first under the guidance of Eddie Hearn , on Saturday night.

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9 h. ago Ben Whittaker reveals his house was BURGLED by robbers during knockout title victory

The Birmingham-born athlete was at a bout against German opponent Benjamin Gavazi, his first under the guidance of Eddie Hearn , on Saturday night.

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29 h. ago Piastri pips Norris to Qatar GP pole after victory in sprint race closes title gap

Norris slips up in final lap to give rival advantageMax Verstappen third on grid; Hamilton 18thOscar Piastri claimed pole position for the Qatar Grand Prix, a vital result in the tense world championship fight with his McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, who was in second, and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who finished third. The Australian took top spot with his final lap after Norris had laid down a strong marker in a tightly fought contest at the Lusail International Circuit.Lewis Hamilton’s trying weekend in a poorly performing Ferrari continued as he went out in Q1 in 18th place, having managed only 17th in the sprint race. Continue reading...

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32 h. ago F1 Qatar GP live: Norris eyes crucial pole position after Piastri sprint win

Follow live F1 updates at the Lusail International Circuit as Piastri closes title gap to 22 points after victory

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33 h. ago Lando Norris sees F1 title lead cut as Oscar Piastri cruises to Qatar sprint victory

British driver can still be crowned world champion on Sunday

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40 h. ago Ben Whittaker vs Benjamin Gavazi: Date, fight time, TV channel, live stream & undercard for star’s first Matchroom bout

BEN WHITTAKER fights Benjamin Gavazi in a blockbuster bout TONIGHT. The British star takes to the ring in Birmingham for his first fight since penning a long-term deal with promoters Matchroom. Whittaker, 28, holds the IBF International light-heavyweight title and the WBO Global strap after his impressive victory over Liam Cameron back in April. Their...

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5 d. ago Biological male crowned World's Strongest Woman is STRIPPED of her title as organisers say she had not declared she was trans

Jammie Booker, 28, initially took home the title after narrowly beating professional strongwoman Andrea Thompson, 43, from Melton, Suffolk, during the Texas contest.

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5 d. ago Trans woman crowned World's Strongest Woman ahead of female Brit is STRIPPED of her title by organisers who say she had not declared she was 'biologically male' in victory for UK rival

Jammie Booker, 28, initially took home the title after narrowly beating professional strongwoman Andrea Thompson, 43, from Melton, Suffolk, during the Texas contest.

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6 d. ago What Mikel Arteta must get right after North London Derby victory reveals critical title danger

What Mikel Arteta must get right after North London Derby victory reveals critical title danger  Football London

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8 d. ago Harvey Barnes inspires stunning Newcastle victory to dent Man City’s title hopes

Newcastle 2-1 Manchester City: Pep Guardiola’s side now risk falling seven points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal

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2 w. ago ‘Focus on driving and talk less’: Ferrari president hits back at Lewis Hamilton

John Elkann has say after Hamilton’s ‘nightmare’ verdictLando Norris plays down title talk after victory in BrazilLewis Hamilton has been told to “focus on driving and talk less” in a rebuke from the Ferrari president John Elkann, which was almost certainly a reaction to Hamilton’s outspoken description of his first season with the team as a “nightmare”.Hamilton has endured a difficult debut year with Ferrari, with the team underperforming and the seven-time champion having a trying time adapting to a new environment and practices. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago F1 news live: Piastri makes feelings clear after Brazil penalty and losing ground on Norris

Follow F1 reaction after Lando Norris extended his title lead with victory in Sao Paulo

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3 w. ago F1 Brazil GP live: Norris extends title lead with victory as Verstappen claims podium

Follow live F1 updates from Interlagos in Sao Paulo at a crucial stage in the three-way championship battle

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3 w. ago Cameron Norrie suffers heartbreaking defeat to Learner Tien to miss out on Metz title

Norrie led 6-1 in the tiebreak but let victory slip as teenager Tien won his first ATP Tour title

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3 w. ago Elena Rybakina sinks Aryna Sabalenka to claim WTA Finals and record prize

Former Wimbledon champion wins 6-3, 7-6 (0)Unbeaten Rybakina takes home £3.98mElena Rybakina re-established herself as one of the significant players in women’s tennis as she closed out a week of devastating performances against the best in the world by completely overpowering Aryna Sabalenka to capture one of the biggest titles of her career at the WTA Finals in Riyadh with a 6-3, 7-6 (0) win.Having finished the season-ending tournament unbeaten in her five matches, Rybakina is now $5.235m (£3.98m) richer, earning the greatest prize money haul in the history of women’s sports. The victory marks the 26-year-old’s fourth big title after wins at Wimbledon in 2022, and Indian Wells and the Italian Open a year later. This is her third title of the season and her 11th title on the WTA Tour overall. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago India’s World Cup win can set a new world order in women’s cricket – if it spends money wisely

India would do well to remember that Australia’s domination was based on building from the grassroots upSunday was a long day for the India captain, Harmanpreet Kaur. It began with a two-hour rain delay; it concluded with a catch at cover, taken on the stroke of midnight, which sealed a 52-run victory against South Africa and a maiden World Cup title.But amid the fireworks, tears, hugs, a lap of honour at the DY Patil Stadium, and rumours of a forthcoming winners’ parade in Mumbai, Kaur found time to deliver an important message to the media. “We’ve been waiting for this moment,” she said. “The celebration will go on all night. And then let’s see what BCCI is planning for us This is just the beginning.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago India’s World Cup win can set a new world order in women’s cricket – if it spends money wisely | Raf Nicholson

India would do well to remember that Australia’s domination was based on building from the grassroots upSunday was a long day for the India captain, Harmanpreet Kaur. It began with a two‑hour rain delay; it concluded with a catch at cover, taken on the stroke of midnight, which sealed a 52-run victory against South Africa and a maiden World Cup title.But amid the fireworks, tears, hugs, a lap of honour at the DY Patil Stadium, and rumours of a forthcoming winners’ parade in Mumbai, Kaur found time to deliver an important message to the media. “We’ve been waiting for this moment,” she said. “The celebration will go on all night. And then let’s see what BCCI is planning for us this is just the beginning.” Continue reading...

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4 w. ago LA Dodgers retain World Series after thrilling Game 7 win over Toronto Blue Jays

Game 7: LA Dodgers 5–4 Toronto Blue JaysWill Smith’s 11th-inning home run proves decisiveDodgers becomes first repeat champion since 2000As it happened: Bryan Graham’s inning-by-inning reportThe Los Angeles Dodgers have retained the World Series title after clinching victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in a thrilling Game 7 that ended in extra innings.The Dodgers did it the hard way, coming back from 3-0 and 4-2 down in the Blue Jays’ home stadium before Will Smith’s home run in the 11th inning put Los Angeles ahead for the first time in the game and helped secure their 5-4 victory. They had also trailed 3-2 in the best-of-seven series after Game 5. Continue reading...

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