Racing

Mercedes apologise to Lewis Hamilton after forcing disastrous ‘very uncharacteristic error’

Lewis Hamilton suffered a shock Q1 elimination at the Chinese Grand Prix...

Rangers in pole position to sign "terrific" striker in permanent deal

According to reports, Rangers are now in pole position to sign Abdallah Sima in a permanent deal this summer.

Nico Rosberg was forced to pay £360k because of Lewis Hamilton F1 crash

Nico Rosberg has opened up about his 2016 Spanish GP crash involving Lewis Hamilton.

Madrid farewell for king of clay: Rafael Nadal bids for one last miracle

Towards the end of last week, before most of the 192 players in the Madrid Open main draw singles had even touched down in the Spanish capital, Rafael Nadal was already pounding balls on the courts of the Caja Mágica in preparation for the coming tournament. The four-time champion’s early arrival made sense. He is, after all, in a race against time to find at least a semblance of form before it’s too late. Not only is he tasked with somehow...

Mock Draft 13.0 picks 1-16: Lucky for some!

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal gives sad update on hopes of playing at 2024 French Open

Rafael Nadal is very quickly closing in on retirement following a glittering career and made a downbeat prediction ahead of this year's Paris Open that gets underway next month

Sir Jim Ratcliffe urged to sign Premier League pair in £80m Man Utd transfer spree

Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise are set to be of interest to several big Premier League clubs this summer and former United striker Dwight Yorke believes they should be high on his old club's wishlist

Sheffield United boss slams referee over Man Utd penalty and free-kick

Sheffield Utd have broken the record for most goals conceded in a Premier League season.

Wilcox orders Ten Hag to make one major Man Utd change against Sheff Utd or face the sack

Ten Hag could lose his job if he fails to implement one major change Man Utd's new technical director Jason Wilcox has instructed him to make

LIV Golf 'happy' to open talks with Rory McIlroy as Greg Norman clarifies stance

Following speculation that Rory McIlroy had been offered an eye-watering sum to depart the PGA Tour for LIV Golf, the Northern Irishman and Greg Norman have provided some clarity to the situation

I hope he is OK – Gary O’Neil sympathises with referee Stuart Attwell

Attwell has been in the spotlight for his role as VAR in denying Nottingham Forest three penalties in Sunday’s 2-0 defeat at Everton.

Wayne Rooney slams Liverpool star over what he said after Everton defeat

'That’s part of your job, get on with it!'

Ian Wright says two Chelsea stars 'disappeared' during Arsenal thrashing

'There’s something massively wrong in that dressing room.'

‘It does mean that much more’ – Dan Biggar on the Springboks’ two per cent edge in the Rugby World Cup

Dan Biggar believes that the Springboks' mantra of giving South Africa 'hope' played a major role in their success.

Erik ten Hag told he made 'big mistake' letting Man Utd star leave

'I think he made a mistake there.'

The moment Liverpool surrendered their Premier League title challenge

The moment Liverpool surrendered their Premier League title challenge - Everton 2-0 Liverpool: Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s towering header wrapped up a first Merseyside derby win at Goodison Park in almost 14 years as the Reds were all but knocked out of the title race

Kansas City Chiefs were ‘calling’ Louis Rees-Zammit daily, NFL IPP head states that Wales star is no ‘marketing’ gimmick

Head of the NFL International Player Pathway, James Cook, reveals that the Kansas City Chiefs actively recruited Louis Rees-Zammit.

Rory McIlroy explains PGA Tour U-turn after talk of £672m LIV Golf switch

Rory McIlroy has explained his decision to rejoin the PGA Tour's policy board, having backtracked on his initial stance to step down.

Liverpool lineup: Jurgen Klopp forced to ABANDON his plan as star withdraws

Cody Gakpo was supposed to start for Liverpool against Everton on Wednesday evening.

Emma Raducanu told she 'didn't show up' in heavy Madrid Open loss after fortunate draw

Emma Raducanu enjoyed some impressive wins in Stuttgart and in the BJK Cup, but the 21-year-old Brit admitted she was exhausted after losing in the first round in Madrid

Why This Week's LIV Golf Adelaide Winner Will See Their $4 Million Paycheck Slashed In Half

The winner of LIV Golf Adelaide will bank a huge payout - but here's why it won't be as lucrative as other events on the circuit

Journalist names player who is most likely to replace the injured Destiny Udogie against Arsenal

Tottenham were handed a major blow this past week with star defender Destiny Udogie confirming he will be out for the rest of the season with an injury.

Head-to-head stats highlight why Test cricket is greatest sporting format

Let’s start, as all bad pieces of writing should, with a cliche: cricket is an individual sport dressed as a team game. Every match comprises hundreds or thousands of contests between a batter and a bowler. That unusual gameplay is one of the main reasons why Test cricket, in particular, touches the parts other sports cannot reach. But never mind all that soulful, meaning-of-life stuff; we’re here to talk about the joys of the humble statgasm....

Liverpool limp from title race as Jurgen Klopp and Mohamed Salah run out of road

Jurgen Klopp can focus on his Mallorca renovations and Mohamed Salah can look forward to the sands of Saudi Arabia. Liverpool's title chances ended with a knowing smile from a manager out of options.

What next for Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino? Arsenal humiliation exposes a crisis from top to bottom

What next for Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino? Arsenal humiliation exposes a crisis from top to bottom - It is clear Chelsea have made mistakes but how long are is the club prepared to show faith in the process?

Christian Horner issues fearful Lewis Hamilton warning to Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen is an unstoppable force in F1 at the moment, but Christian Horner has a warning for his star driver.

Tennis-Nadal uncertain over Roland Garros appearance

By Fernando Kallas MADRID (Reuters) -Spain's Rafael Nadal said on Wednesday that he is not sure if he will be able to play at next month's French Open after pushing through the pain barrier in his comeback from injury. The 37-year-old, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, said that he is far from being in top form and that he is only playing against American Darwin Blanch in the first round of the

Sergio Perez on thin ice as Red Bull star at risk of being banned from F1 race

Sergio Perez has enjoyed a strong start to the 2024 campaign, but the Mexican could soon be in for an unwelcome surprise.

Tottenham attacker has ‘flatly refused’ to go out on loan next season

Tottenham winger Bryan Gil is reportedly looking to leave North London this summer due to his limited playing time in the current campaign. The youngster has made the decision to return to his former club, Sevilla, for the next season.

Jurgen Klopp's title dream dies as Everton dominate Liverpool in Merseyside derby - 5 talking points

EVERTON 2-0 LIVERPOOL: Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored the goals as Sean Dyche's side took a big step towards safety - and may well have ended Jurgen Klopp's title hopes

FA lures RFU financial chief to head up women’s football – a year before home Rugby World Cup

The Rugby Football Union will lose one of its most senior figures less than a year before the Women’s World Cup when Sue Day joins the Football Association. The RFU’s chief operations officer and chief financial officer has been appointed as the FA’s next director of women’s football and will replace Baroness Sue Campbell in December. Day, who has ...

Stuart Broad rates England's T20 World Cup chances and names 'key player'

Much is expected of the defending champions.

Ferrari announce ‘historic’ new deal as Fernando Alonso lifts lid on Aston Martin dynamic – F1 news round-up

As part of Wednesday's F1 news, we welcome F1's newest official team name to the grid. Sorry, it's not Andretti...

Emma Raducanu exits Madrid Open to Argentine who claims her first ever WTA 1000 win

Emma Raducanu fell to a straight sets defeat at the Madrid Open.

Australian Tennis icon dies aged 93

An icon of Australian tennis has died at the age of 93.

Emma Raducanu told to ‘work harder’ during defeat by world No 82

Emma Raducanu’s unpredictable season continued to swing from lows to highs and back again as she went down by a 6-2, 6-2 scoreline in the first round of the Madrid Open to Maria Lourdes Carle, a 24-year-old Argentine with just one previous WTA Tour victory to her name. While the nature of tennis is that you will win some and lose some, it was still...

Jamie Overton’s T20 World Cup dream hanging by a thread after inconclusive back scan

Jamie Overton’s hopes of becoming England’s big-hitting bolter for June’s T20 World Cup are hanging by a thread due to a back issue. Surrey’s Overton, who is uncapped in T20 cricket but has played one Test, emerged as a leading contender to make the 15-strong after Ben Stokes withdrew from the tournament to prioritise Test cricket. All-rounder Over...

F1 News: Christian Horner admits Red Bull at MAJOR disadvantage with new rules

Red Bull principal concedes reigning constructors' champions are playing catch-up to Ferrari

Jamie Carragher shares concern over Arne Slot becoming Liverpool boss

'It's a huge jump.'

Liverpool make "positive" move for manager who suits them more than Amorim

According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool have held positive first talks with Feyenoord manager Arne Slot.

Tiger Woods gets $100m equity payment for staying loyal to PGA Tour

Tiger Woods has received an email from Sawgrass HQ informing him that he will receive up to $100 million in equity for staying loyal to the PGA Tour, with Rory McIlroy benefitting possibly to the tune of $50m for not joining LIV. Jay Monahan, the PGA Tour commissioner, pressed the button on the ultra-personal messages that have been eagerly awaited...

LIV Golf praised for what PGA Tour couldn't do as Cameron Smith braced for homecoming

Australia is hosting a LIV Golf event in Adelaide for the second straight year after the league's boss, Greg Norman, pushed for its inclusion on the Saudi Arabia-backed tour

Female Grand Slam champion refuses to watch rivals as 'men's tennis is more interesting'

One reigning Grand Slam champion has made some candid comments about the female game.

Everton move closer to safety after ruining Liverpool’s title pursuit

Everton move closer to safety after ruining Liverpool’s title pursuit - The Reds are three points behind leaders Arsenal.

Emma Raducanu 'emotionally exhausted' as Brit speaks out on brutal Madrid Open defeat

Emma Raducanu appeared fatigued as she lost to a qualifier at the Madrid Open.

Jon Rahm Pinpoints ‘Key Difference’ That ‘Could Help A Lot Of Fans Trust In LIV'

The Spaniard believes a change of format could improve the perception of LIV Golf

Growing Frustrations Threatening To Boil Over At Ferrari

“Sparks” between Ferrari’s current drivers could soon become “a fire”, according to a well-known Italian F1 insider. Over at struggling Mercedes, an awkward situation is…

Everything Jose Mourinho has said about Chelsea return as pressure grows on Mauricio Pochettino

Jose Mourinho has twice been hired and fired by Chelsea during his career and could have a third stint at Stamford Bridge with current boss Mauricio Pochettino seeing his job in jeopardy

T20 World Cup 2024 fixtures, schedule, groups, results and more – a complete guide

The 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup – formerly, simply the World T20 – is the ninth edition of the tournament in only 17 years and the biggest ever with 20 teams taking part. It is taking place jointly in the Caribbean, for the second time, and the United States which is hosting its first matches in either limited-overs World Cups. England go into the...

Arne Slot: Liverpool chose NOT to meet Feyenoord's demand

Liverpool chose not to meet Feyenoord’s demand for Arne Slot.