“Silly” power unit rules prevent passing, says Hamilton: “The engine can go faster” | Formula 1

The Ferrari driver spent the final laps of the race trying to attack race leader Max Verstappen . He said he was unable to do so because of the limits on energy deployment. This causes the effect known as “clipping”…

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The day Scott Parker turned into WHU boss to inspire a three-goal comeback

On some levels it makes sense; managerial experience is no guarantee of success and there is merit in appointing somebody who understands the ethos of the club and can connect with a disillusioned fanbase. On the other…

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West Ham turn to Scott Parker after sacking Nuno Espírito Santo as head coach

Parker has been out of work since leaving Burnley last season but there is optimism he will be in place when West Ham visit Cardiff City on Wednesday. The club kept faith with Nuno after their relegation from the Premier…

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Why free-scoring Roma could be Man Utd’s & Carrick’s worst nightmare

The writing was seemingly on the wall when United lost 3-0 to Bournemouth last weekend. Instead, he got to stay in post. Up next was a clash with Chelsea, who condemned United to a 2-0 defeat. Now just two games remain…

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Champagne, cocaine and some very long walks: when pedestrianism ruled the sporting world

Though a lot of people are about to win – or lose – a lot of money, it's hard to imagine any wagers as consequential as the election bet that birthed a sporting craze spearheaded by a chancer who walked and talked his…

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McNamara to succeed Cullen as Leinster head coach

Cullen said in June that he would leave his role at the end of the current campaign after a trophy-laden 12 years with Leinster. McNamara is currently attack coach at Bordeaux Begles, who defeated Leinster in the…

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India spinner smashes fastest WT20 fifty, follows up with 2-12 in stunning all-round show

Fastest fifties in WT20s*: Prema Rawat breaks world record Rawat came out to bat at four for Uttarakhand and smashed a quickfire half-century, featuring six fours and four sixes, at the Maharashtra Cricket Association…

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Can you name every team to have played in the Champions League?

How many of them can you name? Naming the European heavyweights and tournament stalwarts shouldn’t be a problem, but 59 teams have played a single Champions League campaign. Good luck getting those. We’ve given you 30…

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How 'student of coaching' Contepomi took unexpected path

The pair overlapped for four seasons in Dublin, building towards the province's first Heineken Cup in 2009 before the fly-half departed for Toulon that summer having missed the final through injury. At a time when he was…

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Can you name every German manager in Premier League history?

The only hint you’re getting is the club(s) they’ve taken charge of, but that should be enough. They’re also listed in chronological order of when they first arrived in the Premier League. There is one notable interim…

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