Norris sure McLaren were right to pit him immediately after the VSC | Formula 1

The McLaren driver was leading from Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen when a VSC period began on lap 15. Norris passed the pit lane entrance before the VSC was triggered, but Antonelli and all the other drivers…

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One constant menace and post-Bazball malaise: England’s winners and losers | Simon Burnton

His skill has never been in doubt but his fitness and work ethic were, so much so that he made only one appearance in just under three years before the comeback this summer. "I was nowhere near ready to play or anywhere…

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Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

In both cases, a healthy dose of common sense might have led to a different outcome and Pro Ref admitted that Haaland's goal should not have stood. Still, it is tough to argue that the final result was harsh on United.…

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Wigan dominate the present but NRL cash is key to Super League future

The prospect of a partnership with the National Rugby League looms closer, with the Australian governing body prepared to give clubs around £35m over five years in return for administrative control of Super League. The…

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Formula 1 drivers slate “useless” Madring circuit design after dull Spanish Grand Prix | Formula 1

Drivers in the Formula 2 and Formula 3 support races also found overtaking was difficult around the 22-turn course. The track features several tight chicanes in the opening sector. The latter part of the lap also proved…

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Sydney Sweeney under fire for ‘sexualising women’s sport’ in sports prediction ad

The campaign, for US sports prediction market company Novig, depicts Sweeney in minimal to no clothing while she pretends to play several different sports. It has been widely criticised for sexualising women's sport…

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Davey reignites international ambitions with Wales

Her hopes were dashed again when omitted from Sean Lynn's extended training squad for the WXV Global Series. "There was a little bit of a wobble," admitted uncapped Davey. "It's hard to keep going when you're at my age…

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Zverev turns US Open tears into triumph

Six years ago, the German top seed threw away a two-set lead in a devastating loss to Dominic Thiem, having served for the match in the fifth set. This time, instead of his own nerves, it was American Ben Shelton and the…

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On This Day: Ferrari run blank livery at home race as tribute to 9/11 victims | Brief

25 years ago today Ferrari revealed the blank liveries and black noses they ran at the Italian Grand Prix as a tribute to the 9/11 victims. Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello appeared in red cars with black noses…

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Zverev caps transformational year with US Open triumph

German top seed Zverev lifted a heavy burden by winning his first major title at this year's French Open and has quickly added another with a 6-3 7-6 (7-2) 5-7 6-2 victory over Shelton in New York. At the start of the…

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