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Mercedes 'underperform' in worst F1 qualifying since 2012
Struggling Mercedes "underperformed as a team" on Friday when they failed to make the final session of qualifying at a race for the first time in a decade, said Lewis Hamilton.
Verstappen on pole for Emilia-Romagna GP sprint race as Mercedes flop
World champion Max Verstappen secured pole position on Friday for Saturday's sprint race at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix after outpacing Charles Leclerc by 1.2 seconds in a rain-hit qualifying.
Halilhodzic rules out Morocco World Cup recall for Ziyech and Mazraoui
Coach Vahid Halilhodzic, who led Morocco to the 2022 World Cup, said his decision not to pick Chelsea attacker Hakim Ziyech and Ajax full-back Noussair Mazraoui is a "finished story".
Rovanpera shines in Rally of Croatia rain and fog
Kalle Rovanpera battled through rain and dense fog to lead the Rally of Croatia on Friday as the young Finn looks to keep his lead of the world championship.
Mohamed Salah undecided over Liverpool future
Mohamed Salah admits he has not decided if he wants to stay at Liverpool beyond his current contract as the Egypt star sparked fresh speculation about a possible Anfield exit.
Badosa reaches Stuttgart semi-finals and takes world number two ranking
Spain's Paula Badosa will move up to the world number two ranking after reaching the semi-finals of the WTA tournament in Stuttgart on Friday with a hard-fought win over Ons Jabeur.
Lampard would take draw at Liverpool as Everton battle to survive
Everton manager Frank Lampard said Friday he would happily take a draw against "incredible" Liverpool even though his side desperately need points to survive.
Guardiola 'loves' title tension as Man City bid to hold off Liverpool
Pep Guardiola is relishing the tension as Manchester City seek to hold off Liverpool in a gripping Premier League title race.
Marquez leaves rivals trailing in his wake at rainy Portimao
Marc Marquez shone in the rain on Friday setting the fastest cumulative time in the first two practice sessions for the Portuguese MotoGP at Portimao.
Fury heavier than Whyte ahead of heavyweight title showdown
Tyson Fury weighed in 11 pounds (five kilogrammes) heavier than challenger Dillian Whyte ahead of his WBC heavyweight title defence against his British rival at Wembley on Saturday.
Mane-inspired Senegal to begin AFCON title defence against Benin
Sadio Mane-inspired Senegal will begin their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title defence at home to Benin during June, according to the 2023 qualifying calendar released by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Mercedes boss so frustrated he wants 'to strangle' himself
Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff has been so tortured by his team's cars struggle for pace and performance this season that he has wanted 'to strangle' himself to end the agony.
World champions South Africa choose Toulon as base for World Cup pool stages
Reigning world champions South Africa will base themselves in Toulon for 28 days of the pool stages of next year's Rugby World Cup, it was announced Friday.
'Seville lives to the rhythm of football. We want to win this for them' - Fekir
Real Betis have an outside shot of finishing in La Liga's top four, a place in the Champions League still within their grasp, but for Nabil Fekir nothing would beat a victory on Saturday.
Ferrari duo revel in rain for Emilia Romagna practice
Championship leader Charles Leclerc topped the times ahead of his Ferrari team-mate Carlos Sainz in Friday's rain-hit opening free practice for this weekend's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
Hamilton ready to invest in Chelsea takeover bid
Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said Friday that being part of a consortium bidding to take over English Premier League club Chelsea was too great an opportunity to pass by.
Irish centre Henshaw signs contract extension
Robbie Henshaw "will play a big role" in achieving the goals of both Leinster and Ireland in the years to come said IRFU Performance Director David Nucifora after the centre signed a contract extension on Friday.
Russian Olympic champion Rylov banned for attending pro-invasion rally
Russia's double Olympic swimming champion Evgeny Rylov has been banned for nine months by world governing body FINA after attending a rally hosted by President Vladimir Putin supporting the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Ex-Pakistan paceman Mohammad Amir signs for Gloucestershire
English county cricket club Gloucestershire announced on Friday they had signed former Pakistan paceman Mohammad Amir on a three-match deal.
Iranian snooker player Vafaei proud of history-making exploits
Hossein Vafaei may have bowed out of the world snooker championship at the first hurdle but he said being the first Iranian to appear at the sport's showpiece event was "a very big achievement for me and my country".
Grizzlies rally to shock Timberwolves, Warriors push Nuggets to brink
The Memphis Grizzlies erased a 26-point deficit to stun the Minnesota Timberwolves 104-95 on Thursday and take a 2-1 lead in their NBA playoff series.
Grizzlies shock Timberwolves with epic comeback, Mavs hold off Jazz
The Memphis Grizzlies clawed back from a 26-point deficit to stun the Minnesota Timberwolves 104-95 on Thursday and take a 2-1 lead in their NBA playoff series.
Grizzlies rally to shock Timberwolves in NBA playoffs
The Memphis Grizzlies clawed back from a 26-point deficit to stun the Minnesota Timberwolves 104-95 on Thursday and take a 2-1 lead in their NBA playoff series.
Toulouse rest Dupont, Ntamack for Top 14 clash against Toulon
Defending champions Toulouse head into this weekend's Top 14 clash at Toulon without their French half-back stars Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack while the home side are shorn of World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe.
Fury's legacy on the line in front of record British boxing crowd
Tyson Fury will defend his WBC heavyweight title in front of a British record boxing crowd of 94,000 at Wembley on Saturday as Dillian Whyte finally gets his shot at becoming a world champion.
Hong Kong horse racing gallops on through depths of pandemic
For more than two years, people in Hong Kong have lived under some of the toughest coronavirus restrictions in the world. But one beloved tradition has persisted: horse racing.
Man City, Liverpool locked in title battle as Arsenal eye top four bid
Premier League leaders Manchester City and their relentless challengers Liverpool will expect to stay neck and neck in the title race after this weekend's matches.
Bucks' Middleton to miss rest of 1st round NBA playoff series
Milwaukee star Khris Middleton will miss the rest of the Bucks' NBA first-round playoff series against the Chicago Bulls with a sprained left knee ligament, the team said Thursday.
Cantlay, Schauffele combine for 59 to lead Zurich Classic
Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay combined for a 13-under par 59 on Thursday in the four-ball first round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, the only two-man team event on the PGA Tour.
Struggling Quartararo looks for Portuguese boost
Struggling world champion Fabio Quartararo warned his Yamaha team on Thursday that "we are not allowed to make mistakes" as the French rider looks to get his season back on course in Portugal.
Argentina rugby great Leguizamon retires aged 38
Argentina rugby great Juan Manuel Leguizamon, the last active player of the team that finished third at the 2007 World Cup, announced his retirement on Thursday aged 38.
Raducanu bounces back to punch ticket for Stuttgart quarter-finals
US Open champion Emma Raducanu had to fight back in her second round tie on Thursday to set up a quarter-final match against world number one Iga Swiatek at the WTA Stuttgart tournament.
Russell says 'no hard feelings' with 'captain' Hamilton
George Russell insisted Thursday that there are no "hard feelings" between him and Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton despite sitting ahead of the seven-time world champion in the Formula 1 title race.
Djokovic celebrates second successive comeback win in Belgrade
Novak Djokovic came back from a set down against a Serbian compatriot for the second successive day to reach the Belgrade semi-finals on Thursday.
Barcelona face Wolfsburg as French rivals clash in Women's Champions League semis
Holders Barcelona must see off seasoned campaigners Wolfsburg if they are to reach a second consecutive Women's Champions League final, where French giants Lyon or Paris Saint-Germain will lie in wait.
Dortmund missing Kobel, Witsel for Bayern showdown
Borussia Dortmund will be without first-choice goalkeeper Gregor Kobel and midfielder Axel Witsel for Saturday's showdown at Bayern Munich, who can secure a tenth straight Bundesliga title with victory at the Allianz Arena.
Quadruple-chasing Barca face Wolfsburg at sold-out Camp Nou
Barcelona's hunt for a quadruple continues on Friday when they face Wolfsburg in the first leg of their Women's Champions League semi-final, a game that could break a world record for the second time in a month.
Ten Hag 'absolutely determined' to halt Man Utd decline
Erik ten Hag said he is "absolutely determined" to bring success back to Manchester United after the Ajax boss was confirmed on Thursday as the troubled club's new manager from next season.
Man United captain Maguire receives bomb threat
Harry Maguire's house was checked by police on Thursday after the Manchester United captain received a bomb threat.