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Sainz: All my best 2025 F1 seat options are "still open"

Carlos Sainz insists all the "best options are still open" for his post-2024 Formula 1 future, but reckons it is a "coin toss" one team will gain massively with the 2026 engines.

2024-04-18T08:20:51Z

Vanwall working on 2025 WEC comeback with heavily-revised Hypercar

Vanwall intends on returning to the World Endurance Championship grid in 2025 with a heavily-revised version of the Vandervell 680 LMH.

2024-04-18T17:21:02Z

First look: World of Warcraft's The War Within alpha is giving a promising teaser of what's to come

When Chris Metzen, executive creative director of the Warcraft universe, announced at BlizzCon 2023 that the long-running MMO World of Warcraft was getting its own MCU-level saga that spanned three expansions, you best believe the stakes are going to be high. Titled The World Soul saga, and unfolding across The War Within , Midnight , and The Last ...

2024-04-19T07:38:35Z

Why Porsche doesn't expect another WEC domination at Imola

Porsche took control of the new World Endurance Championship campaign by dominating the Qatar opener, but there are multiple factors that point towards a repeat being very unlikely at Imola

2024-04-18T14:06:00Z

Adrian Lee To Make Professional MMA Debut Against Antonio Mammarella At ONE 167

The young phenom will look to follow in the footsteps of his famous siblings on June 7 in U.S. primetime.

2024-04-18T19:29:19Z

Leclerc: Sainz simply doing a better job in recent F1 races

Charles Leclerc reckons his performance shortfall to Ferrari Formula 1 team-mate Carlos Sainz in recent races is simply down to the Spaniard's greater execution of weekends.

2024-04-18T06:35:47Z

Michael Chang and Me Tsui must get cracking if they’re going to save their careers

With 64 of the term's 88 meetings in the bag, the veteran pair have some serious work to do to avoid a third strike While much of the attention has been focused on whether long-time leader Pierre Ng Pang-chi can find the kick required to complete a near wire-to-wire domination in the trainers' premiership, what is unfolding at the bottom of the tab...

2024-04-19T01:54:25Z

Is a 'DAD BOD' the ultimate secret to NFL success?

As Kansas City Chiefs quarterback and three-time Super Bowl champ Patrick defends himself over his physique, FEMAIL looks at some of the famous dad bods in the NFL.

2024-04-18T16:37:55Z

MPL SG returns for Season 7, playoffs will take place at *SCAPE; McDonald's to return as presenting sponsor for two seasons

Eight of Singapore's best Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) teams will be battling it out yet again for the lion's share of the S$100,000 prize pool, as Season 7 of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League (MPL) Singapore returns. Season 7 of MPL SG will kick off on the 4 to 5 May weekend, with the regular season running until 25 May. Then ...

2024-04-18T10:08:04Z

Soccer-Leverkusen reach Europa League semis as Frimpong preserves unbeaten run

(Corrects final paragraph to make clear Leverkusen are unbeaten in 44 games this season) By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) -Newly-crowned Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen reached the Europa League semi-finals but almost lost their season-long unbeaten record as they drew 1-1 away at West Ham United for a 3-1 aggregate victory on Thursday. Xavi Alonso's side trailed to Michail Antonio's

2024-04-18T21:52:35Z

ONE Friday Fights 59 – Results And Highlights For Every Match

We’re reporting to you live from the historic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand!

2024-04-19T05:44:25Z

F1 Chinese GP: Stroll leads FP1 as small fire causes early red flag

Aston Martin's Lance Stroll headlined the sole Formula 1 free practice session for the Chinese Grand Prix after a peculiar hour of running.

2024-04-19T04:51:23Z

What is the cooldown room in F1? All you need to know about the procedure

The top three finishers in a Formula 1 race visit a cooldown room once the grand prix has finished before walking out onto the podium, and some viewers say it is one of their favourite moments across the weekend.

2024-04-18T16:36:16Z

Pourchaire to make IndyCar debut for Arrow McLaren at Long Beach

Arrow McLaren has announced Theo Pourchaire will drive in place of the injured David Malukas for this weekend’s IndyCar Grand Prix of Long Beach.

2024-04-18T13:06:00Z

Red Bull says it can't match "very lucrative" Audi F1 offer to Sainz

Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko says Carlos Sainz has "a very lucrative offer from Audi that we can't match or beat" in negotiations over the Spaniard's Formula 1 future post-2024.

2024-04-18T12:20:56Z

Soccer-Ten-man Roma beat Milan to set up Europa League semi-final with Leverkusen

ROME (Reuters) -AS Roma beat AC Milan 2-1 at a buzzing Stadio Olimpico on Thursday to complete a 3-1 aggregate win and set up a semi-final showdown with Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League. Defender Gianluca Mancini, whose 17th-minute header had helped Roma edge Milan 1-0 at the San Siro last week, gave them another early lead in the quarter-final second leg, scoring on a

2024-04-18T22:17:39Z

Alonso: Stroll more sensitive to Aston F1 car handling issues I drive around

Fernando Alonso reckons he’s less sensitive to Aston Martin’s car handling “problems” compared to team-mate Lance Stroll, as he can “drive around” them and feels this benefits the Formula 1 team.

2024-04-18T06:35:47Z

Jota's first Le Mans car to return to competition

The Jota Porsche World Endurance Championship team’s first Le Mans 24 Hours car is returning to the track following a full restoration to its original specification.

2024-04-18T14:20:57Z

WRC 2025 rules limbo creating “critical” situation for teams

Uncertainty regarding the 2025 World Rally Championship technical regulations is creating a “critical” situation for teams that require a decision before June’s FIA World Motor Sport Council meeting.

2024-04-18T15:06:02Z

Five Players Reading Should Sign This Summer

Lewis identifies some players the Royals should include in their summer rebuild.

2024-04-18T17:18:09Z

Children of the Sun is an unhinged yet fun puzzle shooter that forces players to literally make every bullet count

I initially hesitated to give Children of the Sun a try, but after conversations with other indie game lovers, I realised there were certain intriguing aspects of it that caught my attention. Children of the Sun presents itself as a blend of tactical third-person shooting and puzzles, yet the puzzle component takes precedence over traditional shoot...

2024-04-18T15:08:08Z

Soccer-Martinez avoids red card, saves penalties to send Villa into semis

LILLE, France (Reuters) -Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez saved two spot kicks and survived a bizarre red card incident as his side beat French club Lille on penalties to reach the Europa Conference League semi-finals on Thursday. A chaotic match ended 3-3 on aggregate after Lille's 2-1 victory on the night but the real drama was to come in the shoot-out with World Cup winner Martinez in

2024-04-18T21:27:33Z

Soccer-Leverkusen reach Europa League semis as Frimpong rescues unbeaten run

By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) -Newly-crowned Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen reached the Europa League semi-finals but almost lost their season-long unbeaten record as they struck late to draw 1-1 away at West Ham United for a 3-1 aggregate victory on Thursday. Xavi Alonso's side trailed to Michail Antonio's early header and were far below their usual high standards in the first half

2024-04-18T22:17:39Z

Norris: McLaren can win races in F1 2024 if it gets everything right

Lando Norris believes McLaren can win races in Formula 1 2024, albeit only with significant car improvement upgrades and “right place, right time” fortune against Red Bull and Ferrari.

2024-04-18T07:05:55Z

Antonelli completes maiden Mercedes F1 test

Andrea Kimi Antonelli has begun his Formula 1 testing programme after completing laps in the Mercedes W12.

2024-04-18T10:50:54Z

Mercedes F1 junior Pin joins the FRECA grid

Mercedes junior and F1 Academy driver Doriane Pin will join reigning champion Marta Garcia in making the step up to FRECA with the Iron Dames.

2024-04-18T11:20:55Z

Mercedes joins Williams and RB with 'quick and cheap' F1 cockpit airflow upgrades

Mercedes has joined Williams and RB with car tweaks for Formula 1’s Chinese Grand Prix aimed at improving airflow around the cockpit.

2024-04-19T05:36:24Z

Hyundai enacts contingency plan after WRC Kenya fuel issue

Hyundai has put a contingency plan in place to ensure the fuel system issue that hampered World Rally Championship leader Thierry Neuville doesn’t reappear in Croatia.

2024-04-18T17:21:05Z

Hamilton: Ferrari F1 switch doesn't need "vindicating"

Lewis Hamilton says his decision to join Ferrari in Formula 1 doesn't need "vindicating", as he expressed ongoing annoyance at people continuing to "talk s**t" about it.

2024-04-18T11:05:54Z

Soccer-Liverpool eliminated as Atalanta book Europa League semi-final place

BERGAMO, Italy (Reuters) -Atalanta progressed to the Europa League semi-finals despite losing 1-0 to Liverpool on Thursday as they triumphed 3-1 on aggregate to move one step closer to a first ever European final for the Serie A side. Atalanta had stunned the Premier League club 3-0 in the first leg of their quarter-final last week at Anfield, levelling another huge blow to Liverpool's dreams of

2024-04-18T22:17:39Z

Barnsley 2-2 Reading: Tactical Analysis

Tom focuses on the Royals’ out-of-possession play in the 2-2 draw at Barnsley.

2024-04-18T08:47:33Z

Audi a player, not a spectator, in F1 driver market - Sauber

Audi's financial backing of Sauber makes the German manufacturer a player and not a spectator in Formula 1's driver market, says the team.

2024-04-19T07:36:33Z

Hong Kong Derby winner Massive Sovereign on track for QE II Cup after impressive Happy Valley trial

Dennis Yip Chor-hong's rising star warms up for Champions Day with a fast-finishing second in a 1,700m heat Dennis Yip Chor-hong believes there is still improvement to come from Massive Sovereign after the Hong Kong Derby (2,000m) hero warmed up for his Champions Day assignment with a strong trial at Happy Valley on Friday. Set to clash with champi...

2024-04-19T04:54:30Z

It pays to be the baddies for once... in Magic: The Gathering's Outlaws of Thunder Junction

The world of Magic: The Gathering meets the Western genre as the new set Outlaws of Thunder Junction hits stores on 20 April. Set on the frontier plane of Thunder Junction, a brazen group of Magic: The Gathering’s most wanted villains from all over the Multiverse, led by the infamous ringleader Oko, attempts to pull off a heist to gain access to th...

2024-04-19T06:53:57Z

ONE Championship: Adrian Lee to continue family legacy, with teen set to become fourth sibling to compete

Christian Lee holds lightweight and welterweight titles but has not fought since 2022 Angela Lee was reigning atomweight champion but retired at 27 to focus on non-profit organisation Adrian Lee has been added to the ONE 167 card and will follow in the footsteps of three of his older siblings when he fights for the promotion for the first time. The...

2024-04-19T03:39:26Z

El Clásico is Xavi’s last stand for Barcelona

Must-win game

2024-04-19T05:03:03Z

Bryan grabs three shot lead at Puntacana Championship

Wesley Bryan shot a nine-under 63 to grab a three stroke lead after the first round of the Puntacana Championship on Thursday. Four-time PGA Tour winner Charlie Hoffman was one of five players, three shots back of Bryan, after posting six-under rounds of 66.

2024-04-19T00:09:28Z

Hong Kong cycling star Lee targets Olympics solution, plagued by start-line fears: ‘I am afraid I will do badly again’

Ceci Lee Sze-wing poised to have Olympic Games qualification for omnium confirmed on Sunday Hongkonger enduring disappointing season in major competition, but saw shard of light in Canadian Nations Cup elimination race Ceci Lee Sze-wing said she was stalked by worry and fear on the start line of her omnium event at last week's UCI Track Nations Cup...

2024-04-19T05:39:30Z

‘I Wouldn’t Stop Until I Got What I Wanted’ – How Bianca Basilio Escaped Poverty And Became A BJJ Megastar

From humble beginnings, the decorated Brazilian grappler will return to action at ONE Fight Night 22.

2024-04-18T16:59:12Z

Soccer-Marseille edge Benfica on penalties to reach Europa League semi-finals

MARSEILLE (Reuters) -Olympique de Marseille claimed a penalty shootout win over Benfica on Thursday to reach the Europa League semi-finals for the first time in six years after Faris Moumbagna's late second-half goal levelled the tie at 2-2 on aggregate. Benfica's Angel Di Maria missed the first kick of the shootout striking the post and goalkeeper Pau Lopez saved Antonio Silva's effort to hand

2024-04-18T23:52:43Z

Ricciardo brushes off F1 future worries, new chassis brings "peace of mind"

Daniel Ricciardo says his new RB chassis for the Chinese Grand Prix brings "peace of mind" and brushed off any Formula 1 future worries after a mixed start to 2024.

2024-04-18T08:50:58Z

Russell: Mercedes locked in F1 "battle of fine margins"

George Russell reckons Mercedes is locked in a “battle of fine margins”, with its fortunes in Formula 1 being defined by the smallest of factors.

2024-04-18T17:21:02Z

COTA: F1 and MotoGP double-header possible but not probable

Circuit of the Americas chairman Bobby Epstein has welcomed Liberty Media's purchase of MotoGP, but thinks a double-header with Formula 1 is 'possible but not probable'.

2024-04-18T15:06:00Z

Acosta: MotoGP paddock 'needs more people like Kevin Schwantz'

MotoGP rookie sensation Pedro Acosta says the paddock “needs more people” like 1993 500cc world champion Kevin Schwantz, who he feels has the “real DNA” of the series.

2024-04-18T16:36:05Z

Willis aiming to change ‘deep-rooted culture’ in Hong Kong cricket, eyeing ACC Premier Cup ahead of Oman semi-final

Hong Kong on Friday face Oman, who won all four group games, for a place in Sunday's final Nizakat Khan moves down order, with inspirational skipper averaging more than 60 and playing crucial role in decisive Malaysia victory Hong Kong are tantalisingly close to a prized berth at next year's Asia Cup, but head coach Simon Willis's mission to change...

2024-04-18T11:39:10Z

The story behind Shanghai's "painted" F1 track surprise

Formula 1 drivers were handed a surprise during their track walks in Shanghai on Thursday by the fresh dark appearance of the Chinese Grand Prix venue.

2024-04-18T10:05:53Z

Bottas: Permanent fix for Sauber F1 pitstop woes "by Imola"

Valtteri Bottas expects his Sauber Formula 1 team to have a permanent fix for its pitstop woes "by Imola".

2024-04-18T16:21:01Z

3 Reasons Why Bogdan Shumarov Is A Major Threat In The Lightweight Kickboxing Division

The Bulgarian slugger will bring a 10-fight unbeaten streak into his clash with Rungrawee at ONE Fight Night 22.

2024-04-19T02:00:22Z

Global Harmony banned from racing in Hong Kong, set to continue career in Australia

David Hayes-trained five-year-old refuses to compete in his Happy Valley trial on Friday morning: 'It's a tragedy' Global Harmony has been banned from racing in Hong Kong after refusing to even trot down to the gates ahead of his barrier trial at Happy Valley on Friday morning. The David Hayes-trained five-year-old was barred from competing for fou...

2024-04-19T03:24:27Z

Perez: Red Bull can be more resilient to graining after Melbourne

Sergio Perez believes his Red Bull Formula 1 team will be better equipped to deal with graining in China after working through its Australia issues.

2024-04-18T14:50:57Z