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Sargeant baffled about not being told of illegal F1 safety car overtake

Logan Sargeant does not understand why the FIA gave him no feedback that he had illegally overtaken Nico Hulkenberg behind the safety car in Formula 1’s Chinese Grand Prix.

2024-04-22T15:58:27Z

Knockout Artist Thongpoon Is ‘Certain’ Of Another First-Round Finish Against Zakaria El Jamari

The Thai brawler is primed for action at ONE Fight Night 22 on May 3!

2024-04-23T05:53:11Z

Soccer-Inter Milan secure Serie A title with win over AC Milan

(Reuters) - Inter Milan won their 20th Serie A title on Monday after a 2-1 win at AC Milan gave Simone Inzaghi's side an unassailable lead in the standings. Inter, who have lost only once in the league this season, hold a 17-point advantage over second-placed Milan with five matches remaining. A header from Francesco Acerbi in the 18th minute and well placed low shot from Marcus Thuram four

2024-04-22T21:34:10Z

RB brands Ricciardo/Tsunoda Chinese GP crashes "unnecessary"

The separate incidents that took RB duo Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda out of the Chinese Grand Prix have been labelled as “unnecessary” by their Formula 1 boss.

2024-04-23T13:15:47Z

From tweaked headrests to new floors: China’s F1 updates in full

The intensity of Formula 1 sprint weekends means teams are reluctant to bring major upgrades because there is a lack of time to properly test them.

2024-04-23T08:15:44Z

Soccer-Inter secure Serie A title in heated win over Milan

(Reuters) -Inter Milan won their 20th Serie A title on Monday after a 2-1 win at AC Milan gave Simone Inzaghi's side an unassailable lead in the standings. A goal from Francesco Acerbi and Marcus Thuram in each half proved sufficient to secure Inter's victory, with Fikayo Tomori scoring a late goal to reduce the deficit. The match also witnessed three red cards in stoppage time, with Milan being

2024-04-23T03:40:03Z

Alex Lau, Hong Kong’s top squash player, has learned a lot from a lifetime in the sport, but says he is still evolving

The world top-50 player, who plays at the World Championships next month, says the game has made him mentally stronger He believes he will still be around for the next Olympics, but says he will need to keep evolving to keep the next generations at bay One could easily imagine one is talking to a thinker, or even a philosopher, when speaking to the...

2024-04-23T06:03:17Z

China’s Yong wants to wow fans by stopping McLaren at ONE Championship bout to earn potential title shot

Yong in good form with three victories on the bounce and two coming inside first round Hopes 'heavy punches and great physical strength and fitness' will see him past Australian opponent Hu Yong will be flying the flag for China at ONE Fight Night 22 next week in his bout against Reece McLaren at Lumpinee Stadium and the 28-year-old said he is out ...

2024-04-23T08:03:35Z

Golf-International team captain Weir names Presidents Cup assistants

By Frank Pingue (Reuters) - International team captain Mike Weir on Monday announced Ernie Els, Trevor Immelman, Geoff Ogilvy and Camilo Villegas as his four assistants for this year's Presidents Cup showdown against the United States in Montreal. The 2024 edition of the biennial competition, which pits a 12-man U.S. team against a lineup of international players from outside Europe, will be

2024-04-22T15:18:17Z

Golf-Scheffler, Korda take men's and women's game by storm with dominant runs

By Frank Pingue (Reuters) - Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda, the two leading players in the men's and women's games, respectively, have produced the most dominant run that professional golf has seen in years and neither appears ready to slow down. With his three-shot win at Hilton Head Island on Monday, Masters champion Scheffler has won four of his last five starts and become the first player

2024-04-22T19:19:03Z

Honkai: Star Rail reveal Firefly as new 5-star Fire Destruction character coming in version 2.3 in June

Trailblazers, rejoice! Honkai: Star Rail__ has revealed on Tuesday (23 April) that fan-favourite character Firefly, clad in her fearsome mechanical armor known as "SAM", will finally become playable in version 2.3 in June. Firefly will have a 5-star rarity, wield the Fire element, and follow the Path of Destruction. While HoYoverse has yet to revea...

2024-04-23T07:02:51Z

Harold Halibut is a beautiful indie game with stop-motion graphics, but unfortunately doesn't offer much in terms of challenging gameplay

It’s such a shame that this game with stop-motion graphics that took 14 years to make has a great story, and beautiful graphics, but offers too little of a challenge. Harold Halibut is beautiful to look at, despite not having the hyper-realistic graphics that games like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth offer. For one, the game's graphics are crafted by hand...

2024-04-23T07:02:50Z

Ferrari announces Miami F1 livery change to mark US anniversary

Ferrari will change from its iconic red livery at the upcoming Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, with blue set to feature on the SF-24.

2024-04-23T11:45:59Z

Idealism and reality are clashing jarringly at Sunderland

“Talk of high performances cultures and relentless progression doesn’t compute with the team’s current form, and it can’t be glossed over”, writes Phil West

2024-04-23T05:11:51Z

Olympiakos down AC Milan to win UEFA Youth League final

Olympiakos beat AC Milan 3-0 in the UEFA Youth League final on Monday, with victory in Europe's under-19 football competition making them the first Greek club to win a UEFA title. "It's a historic achievement because we are the first Greek club winning a European title," coach Sotirios Sylaidopoulos told AFP. "It's grows us as people, as a club, develops the players and the confidence they must have in the future.

2024-04-22T18:08:35Z

Dota 2 ESL One Birmingham Day 1: G2.iG, OG, Tundra, and HEROIC lead while XG go winless in opening day of Group Stage

The Dota 2 scene will be closing the month of April with a lot of action in ESL One Birmingham 2024, where 12 of the best teams in the world will be fighting for their cut of a US$1 million prize pool. ESL One Birmingham kicked off on Monday (22 April) with its three-day Group Stage, where the 12 participating teams were split into two groups of si...

2024-04-23T01:47:00Z

Tuesday’s Everton News: New suitors sought, Forest VAR controversy grows, Branthwaite United link

Recapping all the Everton news from yesterday.

2024-04-23T05:56:58Z

Euros sticker wars: Fans face £122 on Topps or £77 on Panini versions

Panini's 47-year dominance in holding the rights for the official European Football Championship sticker book came to an end when rival Topps won the contract for 2024 and 2028.

2024-04-23T14:41:25Z

Could Acosta get a Verstappen-like mid-season promotion to KTM in MotoGP 2024?

In 2016, Max Verstappen moved up to Red Bull’s primary Formula 1 team after just four races in the new season, and the rest, as they say, is history. Eight years on, could Pedro Acosta land a similar mid-season promotion with a Red Bull-backed MotoGP squad?

2024-04-23T13:01:16Z

Ben Tynan To Face Mauro Cerilli In Heavyweight MMA Fight At ONE 167 On June 7

The unbeaten Canadian star will battle the dangerous Italian veteran in a key showdown in U.S. primetime.

2024-04-22T14:51:49Z

10 things we learned from the 2024 F1 Chinese Grand Prix

Max Verstappen made it four wins from five with a commanding performance at the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix, leading home Lando Norris who surprised with second for McLaren. But while the on-track action provided a suitable level of entertainment, off-track rumblings also took the headlines. This and more is what we learned from Shanghai

2024-04-22T14:13:36Z

Soccer-Forest request PGMOL release VAR audio from controversial Everton defeat

(Reuters) -Nottingham Forest have submitted a formal request to referees' body PGMOL to make the audio recordings between officials during their 2-0 Premier League defeat by Everton public, the club said on Monday, after they were denied several penalty claims. Forest, battling relegation, were angry over being denied three penalties at Goodison Park on Sunday against Ashley Young after the full

2024-04-22T17:53:34Z

Soccer-Inter Milan secure Serie A title in heated win over Milan

(Reuters) -Inter Milan won their 20th Serie A title on Monday after a 2-1 win at AC Milan gave Simone Inzaghi's side an unassailable lead in the standings. A goal from Francesco Acerbi and Marcus Thuram in each half proved sufficient to secure Inter's victory, with Fikayo Tomori scoring a late goal to reduce the deficit. The match also witnessed three red cards in stoppage time, with Milan being

2024-04-22T21:54:13Z

David Hayes fears wet Happy Valley track will impact Nervous Witness and Harmony N Blessed

Inclement weather dampens trainer's confidence in duo ahead of Wednesday night's Class Two Korea Racing Authority Trophy (1,000m) David Hayes is concerned a rain-affected Happy Valley track could thwart his speed machines Nervous Witness and Harmony N Blessed in Wednesday night's Class Two Korea Racing Authority Trophy (1,000m). The champion Austra...

2024-04-23T05:48:15Z

Soccer-Bonmati and Djokovic win top Laureus awards

By Fernando Kallas MADRID (Reuters) -Spain's World Cup winning midfielder Aitana Bonmati was named the Sportswoman of the Year, while Serbia's Novak Djokovic captured the top men's honour at the Laureus awards ceremony on Monday. Bonmati, who has cemented her place at the top of women's football by winning FIFA's The Best, Ballon d'Or and World Cup MVP among other accomplishments, made her way

2024-04-22T19:33:51Z

FIA not at war with manufacturers over 2025 WRC technical rules

The FIA is not at war with manufacturers over the 2025 World Rally Championship technical regulations with “harmony” not far away, according to FIA road sport director Andrew Wheatley.

2024-04-22T12:12:57Z

Genshin Impact reveal Clorinde, Sigewinne, and Sethos as new characters coming in version 4.7 in June

While all eyes are still focused on the release of Genshin Impact version 4.6 and the long-awaited Fatui Harbinger Arlecchino on Wednesday (24 April), developer HoYoverse has given players plenty more to be excited about by revealing Clorinde, Sigewinne, and Sethos as the three new characters coming in version 4.7 on Monday (22 April). While HoYove...

2024-04-22T12:45:16Z

Key players from Inter's title triumph

Inter Milan strode to their 20th Italian league title on Monday after blowing away the rest of Serie A and crowing themselves champions the best way possible, winning a derby with AC Milan. His statement was more than a bit hubristic, as was talk in Italy of Inter becoming European champions, but regardless the 30-year-old has been a key cog in a winning machine.

2024-04-22T21:09:01Z

Quartararo stresses ‘quality over quantity’ with upcoming Yamaha MotoGP update

Fabio Quartararo admits May will be “a busy month” for Yamaha as it ups its MotoGP testing time but has stressed the “quality” of upcoming updates matters more than “quantity”.

2024-04-22T12:42:59Z

Perez: F1 safety car meant it was "game over" for second place in China

Sergio Perez claims it was "game over" for second place in Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix after falling behind Charles Leclerc under the safety car.

2024-04-22T11:12:45Z

Inside the strategy that won and lost the IndyCar race at Long Beach

The Grand Prix of Long Beach showcased a fierce strategic battle of two separate two-stop strategies, with six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon making an extended stint work to capture his 57th victory.

2024-04-22T15:13:22Z

Hong Kong FA technical director Morling outlines vision, 2034 Fifa World Cup qualification remains target

John Morling coached Manchester City star Jack Grealish in Ireland's youth teams, oversaw progress of multiple players into Brighton first-team Englishman has sprawling remit with Hong Kong FA, targeting development programme that delivers 'conveyor belt of players every year' John Morling began coaching to "fill the days" when he was a schoolboy a...

2024-04-23T09:48:50Z

Norris: "Nothing pointed" to McLaren's shock China F1 form

Lando Norris says "nothing pointed" to McLaren's surprise form in Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix.

2024-04-22T13:43:18Z

McLaren "surprised" by China F1 race pace after sprint struggles

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says McLaren's Chinese Grand Prix pace was particularly surprising after a more muted Formula 1 sprint performance.

2024-04-23T13:31:16Z

Football agent, 45, appears in court over 'threatening' email claims

Saif Alrubie, 45, is charged with sending Marina Granovskaia, 49, an electronic communication with intent to cause distress or anxiety on 22 May 2022.

2024-04-22T17:38:17Z

Haas disputes Magnussen's Chinese GP F1 penalty was "justifiable"

Haas Formula 1 team principal Ayao Komatsu believes the penalty imposed on Kevin Magnussen in the Chinese Grand Prix was not "justifiable".

2024-04-23T11:00:51Z

Pourchaire eager for more IndyCar after “amazing” debut in Long Beach

Theo Pourchaire could not stop smiling after pounding out all 85 laps in the Grand Prix of Long Beach on Sunday to conclude his IndyCar Series debut.

2024-04-22T19:59:04Z

Bayern Munich’s Thomas Tuchel has been contacted by Manchester United

Could Tuchel be making a return to the Premier League in England to replace Erik Ten Hag?

2024-04-23T11:42:39Z

Golf-Woods adds Homa, Kim and Kisner to his indoor golf team

By Frank Pingue (Reuters) - Tiger Woods announced on Monday that Max Homa, Tom Kim and Kevin Kisner will join him on his four-man Jupiter Links Golf Club team that will compete in the indoor simulator golf league scheduled to begin in January 2025. The TGL, a primetime golf league featuring six squads of four PGA Tour players competing in a fast-paced form of team golf, is run by TMRW Sports, a

2024-04-22T17:28:40Z

Sainz: Leclerc start battle cost Ferrari in F1 China GP

Carlos Sainz says his fight with Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc cost them both valuable ground in Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix.

2024-04-22T14:43:18Z

Report: Ralf Rangnick now the favorite to replace Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich continue searching desperately for a coach who’ll say yes.

2024-04-22T16:25:07Z

‘Another Day In The Office’ – Sean Climaco Staying Focused Ahead Of Big Debut At ONE Fight Night 22

The Road to ONE contract winner plans to deliver a trademark performance against Josue Cruz on May 3.

2024-04-22T15:05:50Z

Ferrari admits to two strategic errors after losing Imola WEC race

Ferrari has admitted to two strategic errors that cost it near-certain victory in Sunday’s Imola round of the World Endurance Championship.

2024-04-22T12:58:02Z

Chinese swimmers’ doping allegations: what drug was involved, what has Wada said, and what might happen next

Reports last week revealed 23 Chinese swimmers failed a drugs test before the Tokyo Olympics, but were cleared in secret World Anti-Doping Agency chiefs confirmed they knew about the incident, sparking fury from some quarters The news that 23 Chinese swimmers failed drug testing weeks before the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, and were allowed to compete a...

2024-04-23T10:49:00Z

What links Manchester United’s Beckham, Ronaldo, Best with Ding Junhui? Chinese snooker ace eyes Crucible crown then Old Trafford wish

A more relaxed Ding wants to shed burdens in his latest World Championship tilt, and is happy to share pressure with Si Jiahui United fan Ding says he is itching to attend a match at Old Trafford - it just depends how long he stays in global tournament Ding Junhui begins his 18th snooker World Championship on Tuesday still chasing an elusive first ...

2024-04-22T23:47:30Z

Arrow McLaren confirms Pourchaire for Barber Motorsports Park

Theo Pourchaire will continue to drive for Arrow McLaren at the upcoming round at Barber Motorsports Park, the team announced on Tuesday morning.

2024-04-23T14:16:23Z

Harry Bentley teams up with familiar face to chase Chairman’s Sprint Prize glory on talented filly Believing

British jockey's connection with countryman leads to first Group One ride on Champions Day Harry Bentley is excited to be teaming up with fellow Briton George Boughey for his first Group One ride on Champions Day aboard talented filly Believing in Sunday's Chairman's Sprint Prize (1,200m) at Sha Tin. Based in Hong Kong full-time since 2021, Bentley...

2024-04-23T07:03:28Z

Wolff: Mercedes can't just keep living off F1 ‘bright spots’

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says his team cannot keep living off “bright spots” from Formula 1 weekends, with him clear its current performance level is simply not good enough.

2024-04-23T08:45:40Z

Porsche GT3 driver planned move on winning Toyota in Imola WEC's tricky conditions

LMGT3 championship leader Joel Sturm has revealed he planned his audacious overtaking move on Hypercar winner Kamui Kobayashi's Toyota at a crucial juncture in Imola's World Endurance Championship race.

2024-04-22T11:27:47Z

Manthey on Porsche defending DTM title: “Don’t think they’ll allow that”

Manthey EMA is unsure if Porsche will be ‘allowed’ to defend its titles in the DTM this year, as the squad prepares for this weekend’s opening round of the season at Oschersleben.

2024-04-23T12:16:03Z