Russell takes dominant Chinese GP sprint pole
George Russell leads team-mate Kimi Antonelli as Mercedes dominate qualifying for the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Cheltenham Festival day 4: Results, winners, race card and odds
Gaelic Warrior storms to victory in the Cheltenham Gold Cup as Envoi Allen dies after post-race collapse
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How Detroit’s New Bad Boys climbed from the NBA’s cellar to rule the East
From a 28-game losing streak to the top of the East, the Pistons have rebuilt themselves the old Detroit way – defense, defiance and a refusal to stay downIn Detroit, the black-eyed Susan grows along lonely highways and in vacant lots. It pushes through gravel and broken glass. It survives heat that cracks the earth and winters that freeze it solid. When …
Australia v North Korea: Women’s Asian Cup 2026 quarter-final – live
Updates as Matildas and Korea DPR meet at HBF ParkKick-off time in Perth is 6pm local/9pm AEDTAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailThe Matildas’ XI is in and, as forecast, Torpey comes into the XI to replace the concussed Catley. Emily Van Egmond, meanwhile, starts from the off.Mackenzie Arnold starts in goal behind a back-four of Carpenter, Clare Hunt, …
Jack Draper is OUT of Indian Wells: Briton's title defence ends in controversy after bizarre call from umpire that left rival Daniil Medvedev not feeling great'
Jack Draper's Indian Wells title defence came to an end in controversial fashion after the Brit was stung by a bizarre ruling in favour of Daniil Medvedev.
Itoje: No crack in England squad after on-field dispute against Italy
Maro Itoje insists there is "no crack" in England's leadership group following the on-field disagreement that took place against Italy at the Stadio Olimpico last Saturday.
Russell claims dominant Chinese GP Sprint pole
George Russell continued his imperious start to the 2026 Formula 1 season by comfortably beating his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli to pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix Sprint.
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Sweden winger was a serial winner at Barcelona and hopes her experience can help Manchester United claim their first Women’s League Cup trophy on Sunday against ChelseaWhen a club is preparing for its fourth major cup final, it helps to have somebody in the squad whose tally of Champions League final appearances alone surpasses that. Enter the serial …