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F1’s points system debate now about extending it beyond 12th

Formula 1’s debate about a new points system for next year now revolves around how far down rewards should be given out.

2024-05-04T12:03:48Z

Why are Ferrari wearing blue at Miami Grand Prix? The reason behind colour change

Ferrari are sporting a surprising blue livery and overalls at the Miami Grand Prix this weekend.

2024-05-04T07:37:02Z

Senior Cup glory for Instonians over Queen's

Instonians have won the Senior Cup for the first time in a quarter of a century after an extra-time 36-26 victory over Belfast neighbours Queen’s in an enthralling final at Kingspan Stadium.

2024-05-04T19:23:04Z

Rugby-Lowe hat-trick helps Leinster into European Champions Cup final

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Winger James Lowe scored a hat-trick of tries to help Ireland’s Leinster to a third successive European Champions Cup final as they edged Northampton Saints 20-17 in Saturday’s semi-final in front of a record 82,300 crowd at Croke Park. Leinster, runners-up in the last two editions, will now meet the winner of Sunday’s second semi-final in France between Toulouse and Harlequins

2024-05-04T18:50:46Z

Rangers decimated, surprise Celtic boost, Hearts duo in contention, Hibs late decision - Scottish Premiership team news

All the latest team news ahead of the six top-flight matches in Scotland this weekend

2024-05-04T09:08:39Z

Scintillating Celtic race six ahead of Rangers as sensational Kyogo and O'Riley run the show – 3 talking points

Parkhead went into party mode as their side produced one of the displays of the season.

2024-05-04T16:08:59Z

Francis Cummins makes Franklin Pele admission after two try Hull FC reserves display

Pele played around an hour for Hull FC's reserves.

2024-05-04T15:22:10Z

Celtic put pressure on Rangers with comfortable win over Hearts

The cinch Premiership leaders moved six points and eight goals ahead of Rangers, who host Kilmarnock on Sunday.

2024-05-04T16:15:02Z

Lisnagarvey edge Irish Senior Cup thriller with Banbridge

Ireland's blue riband trophy - and the world's oldest knockout hockey competition - will be heading to Comber Road after Lisnagarvey’s thrilling 3-2 success over Banbridge at Belfield in the men’s Irish Senior Cup final.

2024-05-04T21:08:15Z

Giro d'Italia: Jhonatan Narváez holds off Tadej Pogačar in lighting-fast stage 1 finish

Max Schachmann takes second and Slovenian champion third in three-man showdown in Turin

2024-05-04T18:05:29Z

Ian Wright gives verdict on two big calls that went Arsenal's way v Bournemouth

The Gunners were incredibly fortunate.

2024-05-04T17:10:38Z

F1 Miami GP: Verstappen fends off Leclerc for pole again

Max Verstappen beat Charles Leclerc to take pole position for Formula 1’s 2024 Miami Grand Prix, with both drivers failing to set their best times on their final qualifying laps.

2024-05-04T21:20:16Z

Bradford plays hosts to national Tape Ball competition as special guest attends

The inaugural National Core Cities Tape Ball Competition took place at Bradford Park Avenue last week, with a sporting icon of the city, Adil Rashid, attending.

2024-05-04T23:52:12Z

Oxford claim slender first-leg advantage over Peterborough in play-offs

Centre-half Elliott Moore headed home at a corner in the 53rd minute to give the U’s victory at the Kassam Stadium.

2024-05-04T21:15:48Z

David Raya wins Golden Glove award despite uncertainty over his Arsenal future

Mikel Arteta refused to confirm whether or not the Spain international will join permanently.

2024-05-04T08:54:15Z

Five Things We Learned From Arsenal’s Win Over Bournemouth

Arsenal increased their lead at the top of the table to four points after beating Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium on Saturday, May 4. Last Word on Football brings you five things we learned from the Gunners’ win over the Cherries.

2024-05-04T16:32:52Z

Championship final table as promotion, play-off spots and relegations confirmed

The Championship enjoyed a final day with plenty on the line and the likes of Ipswich Town, Blackburn Rovers, Sheffield Wednesday and Plymouth Argyle were left with a lot to celebrate

2024-05-04T15:24:43Z

MotoGP legend Rossi ‘would like to understand Bagnaia critics’

MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi has hit back at critics of double world champion Francesco Bagnaia following his Spanish Grand Prix win last week.

2024-05-04T09:33:22Z

How a small market town became the best rugby team in Wales

The Drovers are looking to defend their Welsh Premiership crown, having already won the WRU Premiership Cup last month

2024-05-04T07:57:06Z

What Ben White did at corners against Bournemouth as Arsenal advice takes effect

Ben White has been the focus of the Arsenal midweek talk as his corner behaviour was thrust into the spotlight but it was different against Bournemouth.

2024-05-04T13:38:25Z

Derek Forster: Record-breaking Sunderland goalkeeper who was the youngest to ever play for his club, dies at 75

The Sunderland legend remains the club’s youngest ever player and has died at the age of 75

2024-05-04T15:07:17Z

5 Potential Replacements for Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol

We take a look at five fighters who could replace Artur Beterbiev after he pulled out of his clash with Dmitry Bivol.

2024-05-04T22:46:42Z

Novak Djokovic's new mentor explains partnership as Serb weighs up coaching himself

Novak Djokovic has been working with Nenad Zimonjic since splitting with his long-time coach.

2024-05-04T16:38:35Z

Rafael Nadal Madrid Open shirt row rumbles on as Daniil Medvedev and Ons Jabeur weigh in

Daniil Medvedev and Ons Jabeur have had their say after a moment from ons of Rafael Nadal's matches sparked a debate.

2024-05-04T18:38:54Z

Plymouth Argyle have platform to build from after staying up, says Neil Dewsnip

The Pilgrims escaped relegation from the Championship after winning their season-ending game against Hull City 1-0 at Home Park

2024-05-04T18:16:44Z

John Eustace always felt Blackburn would stay up

Sammie Szmodics secured victory with a brace at the King Power Stadium.

2024-05-04T16:45:06Z

10 Best Premier League Players This Season Ranked by Gabby Agbonlahor

Former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor has named the 10 players in the Premier League who have impressed him most this season.

2024-05-04T22:46:45Z

Newcastle notes: Isak's mascot taunt, amazing Tonali tribute and Wilson's good-will penalty gesture

The Magpies find themselves on the brink of qualifying for Europe for the second season running

2024-05-04T19:06:28Z

Alonso will speak to FIA about F1 stewards' bias as "nationality matters"

Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso has doubled down on his feeling that his nationality is influencing how his on-track actions are being judged in Formula 1.

2024-05-04T22:50:32Z

Reborn Newcastle closing in on European place

As Newcastle United’s supporters serenaded their triumphant players with chants of “Europe again, Europe again ole ole ole…” the future is once again looking bright on Tyneside. This thrashing of Burnley, which could easily have matched the eight goals they put past Sheffield United back in September, moved Newcastle above Manchester United into si...

2024-05-04T17:40:43Z

F1 Miami Grand Prix LIVE: Sprint race results and qualifying updates

F1 Miami Grand Prix LIVE: Sprint race results and qualifying updates - F1 live updates from Saturday at the Miami Grand Prix with the sprint race and grand prix qualifying

2024-05-03T14:07:05Z

Boxing Tonight: TV channels, live streams, ring walk start times and fight cards

Canelo Alvarez defends his super-middleweight world titles tonight against unbeaten Jaime Munguia in another Cinco De Mayo weekend fight card

2024-05-04T06:33:21Z

Arsenal player ratings vs Bournemouth as Bukayo Saka steps up and Kai Havertz good again

football.london takes a look at how the Gunners players got on individually in their Premier League clash with AFC Bournemouth, with Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka impressing

2024-05-04T13:38:27Z

The current GC standings at the Giro d'Italia

San Vito climb on stage 1 into Turin provides first intense shakeout in the overall standings

2024-05-04T20:05:00Z

Scotland striker dropped for disciplinary reasons as Euro 2024 hopeful falls short of 'culture and standards'

Ex-Hibs star axed from squad for final match of Championship season

2024-05-04T19:55:24Z

Irish Cup Final player ratings as Cliftonville fight back to claim historic win

Reds see off Linfield after extra time in epic final to end cup hoodoo

2024-05-04T16:21:01Z

Gary Rowett's ode to Birmingham City fans as interim manager explains next steps

Gary Rowett spoke to the media in depth after Birmingham City’s relegation to League One.

2024-05-04T17:05:17Z

Steven Naismith's candid comments as Hearts lose 3-0 at Celtic Park

The Tynecastle side left Glasgow frustrated at certain aspects of the game

2024-05-04T16:55:36Z

Hamilton loses eighth spot in sprint race after time penalty

Lewis Hamilton received a drive through penalty at the end of the sprint race in Miami, which will be converted into a 20-second time penalty after the race. As a result, Hamilton loses his eighth place and the single point.

2024-05-04T16:52:17Z

David Healy on Irish Cup defeat to Cliftonville: 'I'll keep runners-up medal in my car beside me and it'll remind me that we finished second and we need to do better'

Linfield manager David Healy says "immature mistakes" throughout the campaign was why his side fell short in both the Premiership and Irish Cup.

2024-05-04T21:08:19Z

Sheffield Wednesday survival - Dressing room and on-pitch celebrations gallery as Owls stay up

A year on from a promotion miracle, Sheffield Wednesday added another, this time by staying in the Championship against all odds

2024-05-04T21:04:24Z

Welsh-qualified wing selected in USA squad in surprise move

The 28-year-old has previously represented Wales Sevens and the Barbarians

2024-05-04T14:28:18Z

Sheffield Wednesday win at Sunderland to complete their great escape

Liam Palmer and Josh Windass were on target.

2024-05-04T13:59:40Z

Soccer-Ancelotti's tactical acumen leads Real to 36th LaLiga title

By Fernando Kallas MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid claimed a record-extending 36th LaLiga title on Saturday after Girona's 4-2 thrashing of local rivals Barcelona left Carlo Ancelotti's side with an unassailable lead in the standings. With four games left, Real Madrid moved to 87 points on top of the standings after their second-string players earned a 3-0 over relegation threatened Cadiz earlier

2024-05-04T19:10:47Z

Key admission made in Mercedes W15’s development path with questions over ‘true speed’

Having swung from one development direction to another, George Russell wonders if Mercedes "overcompensated" with the W15.

2024-05-04T23:03:25Z

Wales' two best teams in final showdown as Newport demolish rivals

Newport won for the 15th time in a row as they beat Ebbw Vale 48-13

2024-05-04T18:43:52Z

Tennis-Swiatek outlasts Sabalenka in marathon final to win Madrid Open

MADRID (Reuters) -World number one Iga Swiatek edged Aryna Sabalenka 7-5 4-6 7-6(7) in a gripping and gruelling Madrid Open final to win the title for the first time on Saturday in what was a repeat of last year's summit clash at the WTA 1000 claycourt tournament. Sabalenka had won the 2023 final in three sets but it was Swiatek who triumphed this time after saving three championship points to

2024-05-04T21:01:05Z

Terry Medwin, talented winger who won the League and Cup double with Spurs – obituary

Terry Medwin, who has died aged 91, was a Welsh international footballer who spent seven fruitful years with Tottenham Hotspur; a gifted outside-right who could play across the front line when needed, he won the League and Cup double in 1961, and the FA Cup again the following year. Terence Cameron Medwin was born on September 25 1932 in a flat at ...

2024-05-04T08:34:15Z

Leinster v Northampton Saints: Five takeaways from the Champions Cup clash as vintage Jamison Gibson-Park gets better with age

Five takeaways from the Leinster v Northampton Saints clash in the Champions Cup.

2024-05-04T21:12:10Z

St Mirren close in on European place with victory at Dundee

Saints have not played in Europe since 1987.

2024-05-04T16:15:04Z