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‘I’ve Definitely Gone To Another Level’ – Reece McLaren Believes New Training Camp Will Help Him At ONE Fight Night 22

Reece McLaren believes a recent gym move will revitalize his MMA career as he aims for the top of the flyweight stack.


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".


Was 2019 Beijing Half Marathon also fixed? Video raises questions, sparks doubt over every result, says China sports expert

The end of Sunday's Beijing Half Marathon race showed three African runners allowing Asian Games winner He Jie to cross the line first A video of the 2019 half marathon shows two Kenyan runners allowing China's Liu Hongliang to overtake them in a similar finish A video of the end of the 2019 Beijing Half Marathon shows striking similarities to last...


What could have been: When Villeneuve’s shock return thwarted an F1 rookie

The headlines prior to Formula 1’s maiden visit to Shanghai for the 2004 Chinese Grand Prix were dominated by the return of Jacques Villeneuve. But it also proved a sliding doors moment for Renault’s diligent test driver, who 20 years later bares no bitterness


Porsche lodges appeal over da Costa's Misano Formula E disqualification

The Porsche Formula E team has formally confirmed that it will lodge an appeal against Antonio Felix da Costa's disqualification from the Misano E-Prix.


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.


Soccer-Real Madrid dispatch holders City in Champions League quarter-final shootout

By Lori Ewing MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Real Madrid's Antonio Rudiger scored the decisive penalty to lift his team to an edge-of-your-seat 4-3 shootout victory over holders Manchester City after their Champions League quarter-final tie finished 4-4 on aggregate following a 1-1 draw in the second leg on Wednesday. City's Bernardo Silva and Mateo Kovacic both misfired in the shootout to put


Arsenal's Champions League dream crushed by unlikely Bayern Munich hero - 5 talking points

BAYERN MUNICH 1-0 ARSENAL (3-2 AGG): Joshua Kimmich's second-half goal made the difference at the Allianz Arena to send Bayern Munich through to the Champions League semi-finals


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.


Barnsley 2-2 Reading: Tactical Analysis

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


The obstacles Yamaha has to overcome to have a satellite MotoGP team in 2025

After securing Fabio Quartararo's future with Yamaha, Lin Jarvis is on a mission to bring the Japanese company back its satellite team next year, a goal that is considerably complicated by VR46's almost certain continuation with Ducati.


Soccer-Real Madrid dispatch holders Man City in Champions League shootout

By Lori Ewing MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Antonio Ruediger scored the decisive penalty as Real Madrid beat holders Manchester City in an edge-of-your-seat 4-3 shootout victory to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League after the teams were locked at 4-4 on aggregate following extra time on Wednesday. City's Bernardo Silva and Mateo Kovacic both misfired in the shootout to put Madrid in


What Aston Martin’s curfew burn told us about its F1 upgrade trajectory

Formula 1 teams are always reluctant to burn through the two curfew jokers they get for a season.


Why F1 teams are racing into the unknown in China

Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix is returning to the calendar after a five-year absence, presenting teams with more questions than they will have answers for.


Antonelli completes maiden Mercedes F1 test

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


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'.


Aston Martin ‘not convinced’ Alonso would definitely want to stay in F1

Aston Martin has admitted to having some reservations ahead of contract talks with Fernando Alonso that the Spaniard could elect to call time on his Formula 1 career.


Caspar Fownes hits 1,100 Hong Kong wins after Kaholo Angel’s Happy Valley romp

Veteran handler celebrates the milestone after teaming up with Ellis Wong for a dominant win at the city circuit Caspar Fownes celebrated another milestone in his accomplished training career when Kaholo Angel delivered him his 1,100th Hong Kong win at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Despite being trapped three-wide near the tail of the field, Kah...


Three-time F1 world champion Verstappen named in 2024 Time 100 list

Three-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has been named on the 2024 Time 100 list, Time Magazine's yearly selection of the 100 most influential people in the world.


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.


Man City dumped out of Champions League as Real Madrid win dramatic penalty shootout

MANCHESTER CITY 1-1 REAL MADRID (4-4 agg, 3-4 pens): Bernardo Silva and Mateo Kovacic saw their penalties saved in the shootout as the reigning European champions crashed out


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...


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.


Meet Wei Rui: The Kickboxing Superstar Ready To Prove The Power Of Chinese Striking In ONE Championship

"Demon Blade" will bring a 20-fight win streak and a historic resume into his ONE debut against Hiroki Akimoto.


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.


Man charged with moving MILLIONS of dollars worth of Masters merch

Richard Globensky has been accused of transporting the items across state lines from Augusta, Georgia, to Tampa, Florida .


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...


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


WATCH: Aggie Beever-Jones volley to open the scoring for Chelsea against Aston Villa! 1-0!

Burying it


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.


‘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.


Portsmouth stars 'kicked out of pub' after boozy celebrations see star strip naked

Wild scenes were witnessed across Portsmouth after John Mousinho’s side ended their long exile from the Championship by winning the League One title in dramatic fashion against Barnsley


Soccer-Roma players did right refusing to play after Ndicka collapsed, says coach

(Reuters) - AS Roma coach Daniele De Rossi defended his players who did not want to continue their Serie A match at Udinese on Sunday after defender Evan Ndicka collapsed onto the pitch. The score was 1-1 when the Ivory Coast central defender fell backwards onto the pitch 18 minutes from time and had to be taken off on a stretcher. "First and foremost he's okay, which is the most important thing


Soccer-Kimmich heads Bayern Munich past Arsenal and into semi-finals

MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) -Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich powered in a 63rd-minute header to give the Germans a 1-0 victory over Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday and send them through to the semi-finals for the first time in four years with a 3-2 aggregate win. Germany international Kimmich timed his run into the box perfectly to connect with a Raphael Guerreiro cross and put Bayern,


ONE Championship: Rodtang faces Denis Puric in flyweight kickboxing bout at ONE 167

Clash gives Bosnian the fight he called for after beating Jacob Smith at ONE Fight Night 21 Rodtang is the reigning flyweight Muay Thai champion, and has defended belt five times Reigning flyweight Muay Thai champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon's will return to kickboxing in June to face the Bosnian Denis Puric in a non-title fight at ONE 167. The bout giv...


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.


Williams may as well “go home” if spares situation changes its F1 approach, says Albon

Alex Albon says Williams may as well “go home” if it allows concerns over spare parts to start influencing how it goes racing in Formula 1.


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.


Soccer-West Ham's Leverkusen challenge boosted by Bowen's return

(Reuters) - West Ham United face a massive task to overturn their Europa League quarter-final first leg defeat by Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen, but could be helped by the return of Jarrod Bowen, manager David Moyes said on Wednesday. Bowen, top scorer for the Premier League side this season, missed the 2-0 loss in Germany along with the defeat by Fulham at the weekend with a knee injury,


Rodtang Vs. Puric, Hirata Vs. Souza Added To Massive ONE 167 Fight Card On June 7

The U.S. primetime event has added two more exciting matchups!


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 ...


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.


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.


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.


Masters champ Scheffler sets sights on RBC Heritage

Scottie Scheffler took a little time out to celebrate winning his second Masters title on Sunday, but the world number one American is ready to buckle down again at the RBC Heritage in South Carolina. "I can't do anything about Scottie.


What can Barca learn from their latest UCL disaster?

Plenty to ponder...


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.


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.


David Moyes hoping Bayer Leverkusen suffer Bundesliga title hangover in Europa League

Leverkusen clinched their maiden title with a 5-0 romp against Werder Bremen on Sunday and toasted their 43-match unbeaten run this season with nectar from one-litre jugs.


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.