Race in Baku is taking place on Saturday, with George Russell on pole position

Viktor Gyokeres is out of form - could there be another solution up front?

Our writers pick the champion, key players and dark horses as the WNBA postseason tips off on SundayAt least big-picture, as the end of one era of the league and the beginning of another, in part because of Cathy Engelbert’s announcement earlier this month that she will step down as commissioner at the end of this year. It’s fair to say this season has …

President’s ‘hard, drastic and necessary measure’, likely to attract widespread public support, polls suggestThe Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has signed an order banning fixed-odds sports betting just over a week before the first round of the presidential election, in a move he said was designed to tackle the pervasive problem of …

The Golden State Warriors have signed star guard Steph Curry to a two-year, $116m (£88m) contract extension, according to ESPN.

Euphoria star Javon Walton discusses his boxing roots, acting career and Saturday's fight with UFC great Henry Cejudo.

From helping Brighton with set pieces to fighting in front of nearly 60,000 people - meet MMA star Christian Eckerlin, who competes at Oktagon 94 in Frankfurt on Saturday.

England start their Nations League campaign at home against reigning world champions Spain and Sky Bet are offering enhanced odds on a goal to be scored

Three Lions hit by spate of withdrawals for blockbuster Wembley clash

Lions beat Dockers 14.12 (96) to 12.17 (89) at electric MCGWharfie Time backfires as Lions kick four goals in final four minutesThe Brisbane Lions secured a historic third-straight AFL premiership, defeating Fremantle 14.12 (96) to 12.17 (89) at the MCG. In a barely believable grand final, the defending premiers ended with a four-goal spree in the final four …

She left her Indian Ocean island home at the urging of Chelsea’s now-manager – now they’re working together again in pursuit of a Stamford Bridge legacyIt is rare to see Melvine Malard without a grin and she has a mountain of reasons to keep it that way. A wedding in June, a big-money move to Chelsea, a Ballon d’Or nomination and a first taste of a …

The prime minister, a life-long football fan, was just restating a personal opinion about having a drink in the stands, not trying to make policyHi, I’m Andy Burnham and I don’t believe any child should eat gravel for breakfast. That’s why we’ve launched the National No Gravel Breakfast initiative. Hi, I’m Andy Burnham and I think everyone should …

Britons Tom Pidcock and Oscar Onley are contenders but the Belgian is aiming for an unprecedented medal haulIn a world road championships marked by the absence of Tadej Pogacar, Tom Pidcock and Oscar Onley will lead British hopes in the men’s elite road race on Sunday. But for either to claim the rainbow jersey, they must beat a determined Remco Evenepoel, …

Spain and Barcelona wonderkid has won World Cup and European Championship but says there are no limits for his careerLike the kid he is, Lamine Yamal just wanted to keep playing. This wasn’t Plaça Joan XXIII, wasn’t El Parque de Rocafonda either; it wasn’t the Mataró neighbourhood where it all began, but it might have been. “We’re in a World Cup …

We analyse what City must do to appeal, why even that might not be the end of the legal wrangling, and the penalties that could await if the verdict is upheldManchester City have been found guilty of the vast majority of the 134 disciplinary charges brought against them by the Premier League. Continue reading...

Thomas Tuchel wishes his team could play more like the world champions, but he may have to, as he himself put it, ‘embrace the chaos’ insteadEngland are about to face the hardest challenge in international football, maybe at any level of the game. They are going to try to score against Spain.Spain conceded one goal in eight games on the way to winning …

Former England captain wants to go abroad next summerAll-rounder also has complications over IPL availabilityBen Stokes is on course for another clash with the England and Wales Cricket Board because the governing body is unlikely to grant him permission to play in overseas franchise competitions next summer.The former England captain is understood to have …

Manchester City news and Nations League buildupToday’s games | Read Football Daily | Mail EmilliaEngland host Spain at Wembley this evening. Thomas Tuchel was asked yesterday if he thought that Spain’s possession-based style of play gives them an advantage.In response, the England head coach said: “I think it is an advantage in general. Not only …

In a dramatic escalation a little over 24 hours after their £150million bout was confirmed, Fury took to Instagram to say the fight is now in jeopardy.

City are set to appeal the decision but any punishment is now expected to follow, with some fans calling for the club to be stripped of the trophies they won at the time.