3 h. ago UK Championship: Mark Selby survives Judd Trump fightback to claim title

World No1 was defeated in York

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7 h. ago Lando Norris ‘proud’ of winning first F1 drivers’ championship ‘my way’

Norris made changes ‘to unlock more of my ability’Oscar Piastri: ‘I learned a lot about myself’ in the seasonLando Norris said he is proud of the way he went about winning his first Formula One world championship, stating after an emotional celebration with his McLaren team and family that he was glad he “won it my way”.Norris emphasised that he felt he had raced fairly and without being overly aggressive, an approach for which he has received criticism in not demonstrating the much eulogised “killer instinct”, which he believes he has proved is not necessary by claiming the title. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Steel, courage and a sense of humour: how Lando Norris claimed his first F1 title

After blows in mid-season the British driver rallied to hold off the challenge of teammate Oscar Piastri and a stunning late run from Max Verstappen to make history in Abu Dhabi “Just want to go have a burger and go home,” was the disconsolate entreaty from Lando Norris when he felt his Formula One world championship hopes had taken a mortal blow after he failed to finish at the Dutch Grand Prix in August. Yet it was testament to the resolution he has shown all season that while down, he was far from out as he proved in going on to claim the title that he felt had slipped away.When Norris took the world championship with his third place in Abu Dhabi on Sunday he became the first British world champion since Lewis Hamilton took his last title in 2020 and, similar to Hamilton’s first in 2008, he had to show his absolute determination to close it out in what has been a rollercoaster ride for the 26-year-old. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Steel, courage and a sense of humour: how Lando Norris claimed his first F1 title | Giles Richards

After blows in mid-season the British driver rallied to hold off the challenge of his teammate Oscar Piastri and a stunning late run from Max Verstappen to make history in Abu Dhabi“Just want to go have a burger and go home,” was the disconsolate entreaty from Lando Norris when he felt his Formula One world championship hopes had taken a mortal blow after he failed to finish at the Dutch Grand Prix in August. Yet it was testament to the resolution he has shown all season that while down he was far from out, as he proved in going on to claim the title that he felt had slipped away.When Norris took the world championship with his third‑place finish in Abu Dhabi on Sunday he became the first British champion since Lewis Hamilton took his last title in 2020 and, similar to Hamilton for his first win in 2008, he had to show his absolute determination to close it out after a rollercoaster ride for the 26-year-old. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago Revitalised Celtic feed off eagerness in huge title clash as Hearts claim recent run is just 'a wobble'

Champions can reassert themselves with win over long-time leaders

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59 h. ago Mikel Arteta singles out Arsenal's surprise rivals to win the Premier League title

Arsenal are the clear favourites to claim the Premier League title come the end of the season but boss Mikel Arteta does not believe they are the only contenders

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3 d. ago Lando Norris rules out asking McLaren for team orders to assist him in F1 finale

Leader will not ask Piastri for help against VerstappenMcLaren to discuss all relevant scenarios in Abu DhabiLando Norris has said he would not want McLaren to have to use team orders to aid him in winning his first world championship at the season finale in Abu Dhabi this weekend. Both he and his teammate, Oscar Piastri, insisted they had not yet discussed the potential use of orders for the decisive grand prix.Norris goes into the 24th and final race of the season as favourite but still in a close, high-pressure fight with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Piastri, enjoying a 12-point lead on Verstappen and 16 on Piastri. Norris will take his first title if he finishes in front of both his rivals or claims third place or better. Verstappen would need to win and hope Norris finishes outside the podium places while Piastri would need to win and have Norris finish sixth or lower. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Lando Norris rules out asking McLaren for team orders to help F1 title bid

Leader will not ask Piastri for favours against VerstappenMcLaren to discuss all relevant scenarios in Abu DhabiLando Norris would not want McLaren to have to use team orders to aid him in winning his first world championship at the season finale in Abu Dhabi this weekend. Both he and his teammate, Oscar Piastri, insisted they had not yet discussed the potential use of orders for the decisive grand prix.Norris goes into the 24th and final race of the season as favourite but still in a close, high-pressure fight with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Piastri, enjoying a 12-point lead on Verstappen and 16 on Piastri. Norris will take his first title if he finishes in front of both his rivals or claims third place or better. Verstappen would need to win and hope Norris finishes outside the podium places while Piastri would need to win and have Norris finish sixth or lower. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago John Terry tears into Chelsea stars and claims one thing will cost them in title race

Chelsea legend John Terry has criticised the Blues' 3-1 defeat to Leeds United with a message to manager Enzo Maresca

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5 d. ago Paul Merson makes bold Premier League title claim after Arsenal draw at Chelsea

Chelsea produced a spirited performance to hold Arsenal on Sunday and Paul Merson insists they could finish ahead of Manchester City - but can't see the Gunners being caught

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8 d. ago ‘Just talking nonsense’ – Lando Norris fires back at Max Verstappen over claims he’d have already won F1 title

LANDO NORRIS has fired back at Max Verstappen over his F1 title claims. The Red Bull driver insisted he would have already WRAPPED up top spot if he had been driving his McLaren. Speaking previously, Verstappen roared: "We wouldn't be talking about a championship. "It would already have been won, easily. "I mean they won...

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1 week ago Ian Machado Garry issues fresh UFC challenge to Islam Makhachev: ‘I’m Conor McGregor’s protege’

Machado Garry has staked his claim to be next in line for the welterweight title

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Lando Norris is closing in on a maiden title after claiming pole position

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2 w. ago Anthony Yarde faces formidable challenge in final chance to reach boxing's elite

Anthony Yarde faces WBC light heavyweight champion David Benavidez in Saudi Arabia and it looks to be his final shot at claiming the world title after two previous attempts

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2 w. ago Harlem Eubank makes bold world title claim ahead of homecoming

Harlem Eubank will be looking to put July's anticlimactic defeat to Jack Catterall behind him when he returns to the squared-cricle this evening

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2 w. ago The Ring IV: Bold Anthony Yarde prediction made ahead of David Benavidez world title showdown

Briton has a third chance to claim a world title in Riyadh

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2 w. ago Felipe Massa’s £64m claim over 2008 F1 title can go to trial, rules judge

F1, FIA and Bernie Ecclestone are defending the claimsBrazilian former driver says he is the rightful winnerFelipe Massa’s £64m claim against Formula One, its governing body the FIA and Bernie Ecclestone over Lewis Hamilton’s first F1 world championship in 2008 can go to trial, a high court judge has ruled.Massa claims he is the rightful champion after the Brazilian lost by a single point when Nelson Piquet Jr deliberately crashed at the Singapore Grand Prix. Ecclestone, who was F1’s impresario for four decades before he was deposed in 2017, suggested in 2023 that the sport’s executives were aware of the cover-up – which became known as Crashgate – before the 2008 campaign concluded. The 95-year-old Ecclestone, the FIA and Formula One Management are defending the claims. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Felipe Massa’s £64m claim over Crashgate can go to trial, rules judge

F1, FIA and Bernie Ecclestone are defending the claimsBrazilian former driver says he is rightful 2008 winnerFelipe Massa’s £64m claim against Formula One, its governing body the FIA and Bernie Ecclestone over Lewis Hamilton’s first F1 world championship in 2008 can go to trial, a high court judge has ruled.Massa claims he is the rightful champion after the Brazilian lost by a single point when Nelson Piquet Jr deliberately crashed at the Singapore Grand Prix. Ecclestone, who was F1’s impresario for four decades before he was deposed in 2017, suggested in 2023 that the sport’s executives were aware of the cover-up – which became known as Crashgate – before the 2008 campaign concluded. The 95-year-old Ecclestone, the FIA and Formula One Management are defending the claims. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Felipe Massa’s £64m claim against F1 over 2008 title will go to trial

Massa is seeking £64m in damages from F1, the FIA and Bernie Ecclestone over the ‘Crashgate’ scandal

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2 w. ago Luke Littler fires response to Humphries 'war' claim as knocked off No.1 guarantees darts world title win

Littler believes it is war between the game's top two and he isn't backing down from it now he's back on top

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