Russell quickest in old-spec Mercedes as Antonelli and Red Bull pair save tyres | Formula 1
However his team mate Andrea Kimi Antonelli , running the latest parts plus the team’s new front wing, did not set a flying lap on the soft tyres, as he chose to save fresh sets for qualifying. Nor did Max Verstappen or…
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Can you name every Everton player to break their transfer record since 1992?
But can you name every one of those players? We’re sure you’ll be able to name the striker pictured above, formerly Everton’s record signing, but what about all the other big-name signings who arrived at Goodison Park…
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In-form Carpenter aims to advance England case by outshining Furbank
Furbank was England's first-choice full-back this summer before an appendicitis sidelined him for last summer's Nations Championship, while Carpenter has not been involved in Steve Borthwick's set-up since winning his…
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ECB help would make women's Test a 'certainty' - West Indies
England, in part at least, want the Test to go ahead to aid their preparations for next summer's Ashes while it will be a first women's Test for West Indies since 2004. "We would welcome any assistance of our much…
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Australia spinner's brother doubles previous season's run-tally in one innings with record-breaking Sheffield Shield double century
He completed his double century off just 186 deliveries, making it the fastest double hundred in the competition's history. The 26-year old finished the innings on 253 off 225 balls, which included 38 fours and four…
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Can you name the 16 Frenchmen to play for Real Madrid since 1990?
There are also some notable misfires, but the vast majority of these players left some kind of legacy at the Bernabeu. You’ve got 16 minutes to name all 16 of the French players to have made a professional appearance for…
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Can you name the 25 clubs with the highest average attendance in world football?
Can you tell us the 25 clubs with the highest average attendance? This one will test your knowledge of geography, fanbases and stadiums. There are more clubs from Germany than any other nation in the top 25, with clubs…
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England should stop searching for the next Adil Rashid
And surprisingly, given how long Rashid’s retirement has been treated like doomsday, life went on and England won the series. That’s not to trivialise the vital role Rashid has played for England over the last decade…
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The surprisingly decent Premier League table since the Friedkin Group took over at Everton
But how has the club fared on the pitch during the Friedkin era? David Ornstein of The Athletic broke the news that TFG would be willing to relinquish their majority stake if they find the right buyer. The American group…
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Five early-season surprises from Gloucester’s fast start to Leinster’s tough beginning: Paul Williams column
If it were, Gloucester supporters would make the play-offs for sure. Outside Welsh regional rugby, few sets of fans display the same level of pre-season uncertainty. That feeling is not necessarily misplaced. Gloucester…
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