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Hamilton blames wind for Q1 error as Mercedes "experiment"

Lewis Hamilton blamed a tailwind for the Turn 14 moment that pitched him out of Q1 for Formula 1’s Chinese Grand Prix in his “knife-edge” Mercedes.

2024-04-20T09:52:17Z

Red Bull in no rush to finalise 2025 F1 line-up

Christian Horner reckons Red Bull is in no rush to announce its 2025 Formula 1 line-up, despite Sergio Perez's hopes a decision will be made "in the coming weeks".

2024-04-19T13:21:35Z

Soccer-Own goal helps Juventus come from two goals down to draw at lowly Cagliari

Cagliari, Italy (Reuters) -A late own goal by defender Alberto Dossena salvaged a 2-2 draw for Juventus at lowly Cagliari in Serie A on Friday after the hosts went two goals up in the first half thanks to penalties. Juventus, who have yet to seal their return to the Champions League after missing out on the European competitions this season, are third on 64 points after 33 games. They have won

2024-04-19T22:34:12Z

Manchester City vs. Chelsea, FA Cup semifinal: Preview, team news, how to watch

We can be heroes, just for one day

2024-04-20T01:48:31Z

What Shanghai's sprint race and qualifying tell us about the 2024 F1 Chinese GP

Another day, another dominant Red Bull and Max Verstappen display in the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race and qualifying. But the main event is still to come and could provide different answers to what was learned from Formula 1’s tweaked sprint race format

2024-04-20T12:22:37Z

Ferrari F1 drivers split over China sprint race clash talks

Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz have given different takes on if they have cleared the air over their Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix sprint race battle.

2024-04-20T09:52:18Z

Scouting Barcelona: Real Madrid’s Traditional Rival

El Clasico preview featuring Barcelona’s ball progression trends, npxG differential and much more.

2024-04-20T09:33:49Z

Barcelona vs. Chelsea, Women’s Champions League semifinal: Preview, team news, how to watch

The biggest of big matches

2024-04-19T16:18:22Z

Hamilton: Norris would have been better off conceding in Turn 1

Lewis Hamilton thinks Lando Norris would have been better off conceding position in their Turn 1 battle in Formula 1’s China sprint, as he had the pace to overtake later.

2024-04-20T04:51:51Z

2024 F1 Chinese GP sprint results: Verstappen wins from fourth on grid

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won Saturday’s Chinese Grand Prix sprint race from fourth on the grid in Shanghai, after sweeping past his rivals with ease.

2024-04-20T04:06:49Z

League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational 2024: Everything you need to know

The stakes for theLeague of Legends(LoL)__ Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) 2024 are higher than ever. For the first time in LoL esports history, the MSI will offer a special advantage to the top two teams, benefiting both the victorious team and its region. The winning team will secure a coveted spot at Worlds 2024, thereby increasing its region's al...

2024-04-19T12:53:38Z

How will Barça line up in El Clásico?

Barça travel to the capital looking to save their season

2024-04-20T07:03:31Z

Ocon wants set-up changes after China F1 sprint as "performance left on the side"

Esteban Ocon expects Alpine to take advantage of Formula 1's new sprint race parc ferme rules in China, citing "performance left on the side" in his Friday set-up.

2024-04-19T16:06:39Z

The Haas F1 updates that have bucked a sprint race trend

The intense nature of Formula 1 sprint weekends means teams are often very reluctant to introduce any major car updates.

2024-04-20T02:21:56Z

Paris Olympics: home failure not fatal to Hong Kong judoka Wong’s hopes of making Games this summer

Wong Ka-lee loses in first bout of the day at Asian Judo Championships to Kurbanay Kurbanova in women's under-48kgs category If Wong does qualify for Summer Games, it will be first time city has sent a judo athlete since London 2012 Hong Kong's Olympic hopeful Wong Ka-lee burst into tears after bowing out in the early stages of the Asian Judo Champ...

2024-04-20T05:24:56Z

Friday favourite: Why Herbert prefers a car he had to wrestle above his F1 winners

Although he didn't achieve the success with it that he would later enjoy with more competitive cars in Formula 1, the Lotus 107 Johnny Herbert drove with Cosworth and Mugen power for 32 races between 1992 and 1994 had a trait that he only wishes others could emulate. Here's what makes it his favourite car

2024-04-19T14:51:37Z

Veteran galloper C P Brave continues breakout season for Ricky Yiu with Class Two triumph at Sha Tin

Seven-year-old gelding leads home a quinella for veteran handler with strong win under Alexis Badel Evergreen galloper C P Brave continued his best Hong Kong season and spearheaded a quinella for Ricky Yiu Poon-fai with a dominant display in the Class Two Advancing Culture & Sports Handicap (1,800m) at Sha Tin on Saturday. The seven-year-old sealed...

2024-04-20T11:25:27Z

Hong Kong head coach Willis says side cannot afford passengers in bid to compete with best, after Oman semi-final loss

Hong Kong suffer five-wicket defeat by Oman in ACC Premier Cup semi-final, after setting hosts meagre 131 target Team left to rely heavily on experienced batting pair of Nizakat Khan and Babar Hayat with rest of side failing to contribute Simon Willis praised the fight mustered by Hong Kong to take their ACC Premier Cup semi-final against hosts Oma...

2024-04-20T10:10:27Z

IndyCar Long Beach: O’Ward leads Power in opening practice

Arrow McLaren’s Pato O’Ward was quickest in opening practice for this weekend’s IndyCar Series round at the Grand Prix of Long Beach.

2024-04-19T23:51:47Z

F1 teams to discuss change to jump start regulations

Formula 1 teams and series bosses are to discuss a change to the jump start rules in a bid to tidy up a grey area over potential breaches not being punished.

2024-04-20T11:52:28Z

Norris had no reason to apologise for China F1 sprint showing, says McLaren

McLaren says Lando Norris had no need to apologise for his Formula 1 sprint race showing in China, after failing to convert his pole position into a podium.

2024-04-20T05:36:52Z

Oliveira reckons MotoGP “looks too easy” on TV now

Trackhouse Racing rider Miguel Oliveira reckons MotoGP “looks too easy from home nowadays” and thinks the series could do with offering a better look inside of it.

2024-04-19T12:36:37Z

Yamin Scores Early TKO Against Ouraghi, Siwakorn Wins War With Shakhriyor At ONE Friday Fights 59

Catch up on everything that went down on the thrilling card at Lumpinee Stadium this week

2024-04-19T17:59:40Z

Aston Martin protests F1 Chinese GP qualifying results after Sainz red flag crash

Aston Martin has lodged a protest against the results of the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix qualifying results in relation to Carlos Sainz’s red flag crash.

2024-04-20T10:22:22Z

Chris So in awe of Sunny Da Best after promising galloper’s massive win at Sha Tin

Three-year-old proves he is an exciting prospect with an explosive three-length romp at Sha Tin Chris So Wai-yin predicted a big future for Sunny Da Best after the inexperienced three-year-old treated his rivals with contempt in an explosive win at Sha Tin on Saturday. After working his way forward to lead for Keagan de Melo in the early stages, Su...

2024-04-20T11:55:36Z

Latvala: Neuville, Evans tied for WRC Croatia lead "something special"

Thierry Neuville and Elfyn Evans sharing the Croatia Rally lead after eight stages is “something special” for the World Rally Championship, according to Toyota team principal Jari-Matti Latvala.

2024-04-19T20:36:45Z

WEC Imola: Ferrari remains on top in FP2 as Fuoco beats Porsche

Ferrari continued to set the pace in Friday’s second practice for Imola’s World Endurance Championship round, as Antonio Fuoco led the times in the factory #50 499P Le Mans Hypercar.

2024-04-19T17:21:40Z

Why Imola could bring “more chaos” to the WEC

World Endurance Championship drivers are expecting “a bit more chaos” than was seen in Qatar this weekend, as Imola makes its debut on the calendar.

2024-04-20T07:52:11Z

Philippe Clement vows Rangers pressure won't BURY him as he tells cynics 'I know what I am doing'

The Ibrox boss insists he has been in a similar situation throughout his career as he looks to get the Light Blues back on track.

2024-04-19T15:45:44Z

WEC Imola: Fuoco completes Ferrari's practice sweep in red-flagged FP3

Ferrari completed a practice clean sweep of the Imola World Endurance Championship round as Antonio Fuoco pipped BMW’s Dries Vanthoor to the top spot in a shortened FP3.

2024-04-20T10:52:27Z

Asia Triathlon Championships: Hong Kong head coach Wright spying ‘cracks in armour’ of star Ng’s Olympic rival

Jason Ng and Bailee Brown both targeting a slew of Olympic qualifying points at Sunday's race in Japan The pair beat their Kazakh rivals, Ayan Beisenbayev and Ekaterina Shabalina, at the Asia Triathlon Sprint Championships two weeks ago Hongkonger Jason Ng Tai-long's primary rival for Olympic qualification is beginning to show "cracks in his armour...

2024-04-20T00:09:53Z

Soccer-Tuchel still leaving Bayern despite Nagelsmann news

(Reuters) - Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel will still leave the club at the end of this season, even if one of his rumoured replacements, Julian Nagelsmann, has committed his future to the German national job, the coach said on Friday. The Bundesliga club said in February that they were parting ways with Tuchel. Nagelsmann, whose sacking in March 2023 led to Tuchel's arrival, was tipped to

2024-04-19T12:43:46Z

Alonso hit with penalty for Sainz clash in China F1 sprint

Fernando Alonso has been handed a 10-second penalty and had three penalty points added to his licence for a collision with Carlos Sainz in Formula 1’s China sprint race.

2024-04-20T07:07:01Z

F1 Chinese GP: Verstappen beats Hamilton to sprint win

Reigning Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen claimed victory in the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race after passing Lewis Hamilton for the lead on the ninth lap.

2024-04-20T03:51:51Z

Everton Women vs Brighton & Hove Albion: WSL Match Preview

Blues return to league action after international break

2024-04-19T16:48:16Z

Soccer-Frankfurt boost European football hopes after 3-1 win against Augsburg

(Reuters) - Eintracht Frankfurt took a big stride towards European football next season as they came from a goal down to secure a 3-1 Bundesliga victory over FC Augsburg on Friday. The result strengthened Frankfurt's bid to secure a spot in the Europa Conference League qualifiers next season as they are sixth in the standings with 45 points. They are six points ahead seventh-placed Augsburg.

2024-04-19T21:14:11Z

WRC Croatia: Neuville, Evans tied for the lead after eight stages

World Rally Championship title contenders Thierry Neuville and Elfyn Evans incredibly shared the rally lead in Croatia after Friday’s eight stages.

2024-04-19T17:21:40Z

2024 F1 Chinese GP qualifying results: Verstappen takes pole

Max Verstappen took Red Bull’s 100th F1 pole position in the Chinese Grand Prix, the fifth round of the 2024 Formula 1 world championship.

2024-04-20T08:37:11Z

WRC Croatia: Neuville edges clear of Evans, Ogier in pursuit

Thierry Neuville opened up a slender lead over World Rally Championship rival Elfyn Evans following a hotly contested Saturday morning loop at the Croatia Rally.

2024-04-20T10:22:26Z

F1 Chinese GP: Verstappen claims Red Bull's 100th pole over Perez

Max Verstappen claimed Red Bull's 100th Formula 1 pole after headlining Chinese Grand Prix qualifying with a 1m33.660s, beating team-mate Sergio Perez by 0.3s.

2024-04-20T08:37:17Z

Leclerc: Sainz “over the limit” with defence in F1 Chinese GP sprint race

Charles Leclerc felt Ferrari team-mate Carlos Sainz went “over the limit” in defence during the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix as the pair glanced blows.

2024-04-20T04:36:51Z

‘He Can Be Reckless’ – Zakaria El Jamari Ready To Put The Pressure On Thongpoon At ONE Fight Night 22

The Moroccan sensation breaks down his Thai rival ahead of his second ONE Championship appearance on May 3.

2024-04-20T05:14:50Z

Shanghai F1 grass fire mystery remains; emergency team on standby

Formula 1 chiefs have been left scratching their heads after overnight investigations into the repeated grass fire at Shanghai’s Turn 7 failed to deliver an answer as to the cause.

2024-04-20T03:06:50Z

F1 team-mates' qualifying battles: Chinese GP

Here's how things stand in 2024 team-mate duels following qualifying at Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix.

2024-04-19T08:51:39Z

Verstappen: "Happier with pole than sprint race win" at F1 Chinese GP

Max Verstappen conceded he was happier to qualify on pole for Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix than with winning Saturday morning's sprint race.

2024-04-20T11:22:26Z

F1 Chinese Grand Prix – Start time, starting grid, how to watch, & more

Max Verstappen will start from pole position after topping qualifying for the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix. Here's how and when you can watch the race.

2024-04-20T11:22:27Z

Alonso considered aborting P3 lap in F1 China qualifying

Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso revealed he nearly aborted the lap that put him third on Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix grid after losing time in Turn 1.

2024-04-20T08:52:13Z

Paris Olympics: China’s men fail to qualify after U23 Asian Cup campaign starts with two defeats

Defeats at hands of Japan and South Korea leave China bottom of Group B and out of running for Summer Games But head coach Cheng Yaodong says side 'didn't lose' and defends using substitute goalkeeper as makeshift striker China's men will not be playing football at the Paris Olympics this summer, after losing 2-0 to South Korea at the U23 Asian Cup...

2024-04-20T08:55:13Z

MotoGP schedule: When is the next MotoGP race and where will it be held?

The fourth round of the 2024 MotoGP season is set to take place at the Circuito de Jerez as part of the 21-race calendar.

2024-04-19T15:21:38Z

Supercars New Zealand: Heimgartner splashes to Taupo opener victory

Andre Heimgartner has turned a terrible Supercars season around with an impressive victory in a wet opener to the third round of the season in New Zealand.

2024-04-20T05:36:50Z