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Why Norris' China F1 sprint pole lap was deleted and reinstated

McLaren's Lando Norris pole lap for Formula 1's sprint at the Chinese Grand Prix was deleted and then reinstated, as race control manually overruled its scoring system.

2024-04-19T09:36:33Z

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

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

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

F1 team-mates' qualifying battles: Chinese GP

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

2024-04-19T08:51:39Z

Forthbank six-pointer awaits Stirling Albion as they aim to pull out of relegation play-off spot

The Binos face the three sides around them in the final trio of games, beginning with Saturday's clash with Queen of the South.

2024-04-19T10:00:45Z

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

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

F1 Chinese GP sprint race and qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

Formula 1’s sprint race format changes get its first outing of 2024 at the Chinese Grand Prix. Here’s how and when to watch the sprint race and grand prix qualifying.

2024-04-19T11:06:36Z

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

El Clásico is Xavi’s last stand for Barcelona

Must-win game

2024-04-19T05:03:03Z

Sainz will have to "survive with what we have" in F1 China sprint

Carlos Sainz says he will have to "survive with what we have" in Formula 1's China sprint race after not feeling comfortable with his Ferrari.

2024-04-19T11:21:34Z

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

F1 Chinese Grand Prix: at least 10 years before another China driver makes it into Formula 1, says trailblazer Zhou Guanyu

The first local driver to race at the Shanghai race is unlikely to be joined soon by any compatriots as there are no Chinese drivers in the feeder series The Shanghai native puts this down to China's relatively short involvement with, and lack of government financial backing in, international motorsport Zhou Guanyu said it could take at least anoth...

2024-04-19T09:54:37Z

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

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

FIA still chasing answers over bizarre Shanghai F1 grass fires

The FIA is still seeking a definitive answer about what is causing the bizarre grass fires which marred the opening day of the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix.

2024-04-19T10:36:37Z

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

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

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

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

WEC Imola: Ye fastest to lead Ferrari 1-2 in practice

Ferrari factory driver Yifei Ye topped the times in the opening practice session for this weekend's Imola round of the World Endurance Championship.

2024-04-19T12:21:35Z

Norris' F1 China sprint pole lap down to "all or nothing" approach

Lando Norris took an "all or nothing" approach to his Chinese Grand Prix sprint pole lap, as the McLaren Formula 1 driver had to abort his previous two laps.

2024-04-19T09:06:30Z

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

Verstappen 'deserves' fourth in China F1 sprint qualifying with wet struggles

Max Verstappen felt Red Bull "deserve to be where we are" having struggled to get the tyres in the right window in the wet Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix sprint qualifying.

2024-04-19T09:51:35Z

2024 F1 Chinese GP sprint qualifying results: Norris takes pole

McLaren’s Lando Norris took pole position for Saturday’s Formula 1 sprint at the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai in a wild and wet qualifying session.

2024-04-19T08:51:33Z

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

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

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

Hamilton expects to lose positions if F1 China sprint is dry

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton says he expects to slip down the order if Saturday's Formula 1 sprint race in China is dry, after qualifying second in the rain.

2024-04-19T10:06:32Z

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

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

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

Everton Women's manager Sorensen signs contract extension

Two more years for Blues boss despite rough season this year

2024-04-19T10:33:07Z

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

The biggest of big matches

2024-04-19T16:18:22Z

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

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

WRC Croatia: Neuville sets the pace to lead title rival Evans

World Rally Championship points leader Thierry Neuville made an almost perfect start in Croatia to lead Toyota’s Elfyn Evans after Friday morning’s asphalt stages.

2024-04-19T11:06:34Z

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

Everton Women vs Brighton & Hove Albion: WSL Match Preview

Blues return to league action after international break

2024-04-19T16:48:16Z

F1 Chinese GP: Norris takes sprint pole in chaotic dry-to-wet qualifying

Lando Norris took pole for the Chinese Grand Prix's sprint race as the McLaren Formula 1 driver had a deleted 1m57.940s lap reinstated to beat Lewis Hamilton.

2024-04-19T08:51:34Z

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

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

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

F1 teams and Pirelli had no warning of “painted” Shanghai track surface

Neither teams nor tyre supplier Pirelli were informed about the “painted” surface treatment at the Shanghai circuit before arriving in China for this weekend’s Formula 1 race, it has emerged.

2024-04-19T11:36:35Z

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

Beijing Half Marathon organisers strip winner He Jie and overseas athletes of medals, prizes after controversial finish

Chinese runner He won after Kenyans Willy Mnangat and Robert Keter, plus Ethiopia's Dejene Hailu Bikila, moved aside within sight of the finish line Mnangat initially told the Post he let the Asian Games champion win 'because he is my friend', but later claimed he had been hired as a pacer The organisers of last weekend's Beijing Half Marathon have...

2024-04-19T09:54:33Z

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

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

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