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'It’s about my skin color': Jordan Chiles believes racism cost her Olympic medal

The crazy rule that was overturned for the 2024 Paralympics

Charles Leclerc teases next Ferrari strong track as Monza win sparks clear warning

Charles Leclerc wants "caution" at Ferrari after Monza, but another potential strong track is on the horizon...

‘I’ll beat you’: Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen hits back after facing racist taunts at US Open (VIDEO)

FLUSHING MEADOWS, Sept 3 — Olympic gold medallist Zheng Qinwen faced a barrage of racist insults during her US Open matc...

F1 live timing: Follow the latest updates from the Italian Grand Prix

Follow all the action from the Italian Grand Prix, part two of F1's first double-header after the summer break.

Max Verstappen makes Red Bull feelings clear as on-board Italian GP footage broadcast

Max Verstappen: "There's no excuse."

Lewis Hamilton opposes Max Verstappen in ‘really boring’ F1 victory admission

Lewis Hamilton may be accustomed to leading F1 races and winning by miles, but it's not his favourite way to go racing...

Pole vaulter Ethan Walsh tragically dies aged 27

Christian Horner declares Red Bull ‘miles off’ after lacklustre Monza quali

P7 and P8 on Sunday's grid make it hard to see how Red Bull leave Monza with a victory.

Golden Boy's fall from grace: How a former Manchester United star ended up in prison

Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s Mercedes debut comes to a sudden end at the Italian Grand Prix

The young driver found the barrier at Monza after a thunderous first lap

‘My car is undriveable monster’: Max Verstappen fumes over F1 title hopes

The Formula One world champion, Max Verstappen, has condemned his Red Bull car as an “undriveable monster” and said he does not believe either he or his team will remain title contenders as things stand. Verstappen was speaking after finishing sixth at the Italian Grand Prix, where he was off the pace all weekend and the race was won by Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, with McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in second and third. Verstappen made...

Wolff decided on Antonelli "five minutes after" Hamilton's Ferrari move

Mercedes team boss Wolff says Antonelli was his first option in January to replace Lewis Hamilton

Franco Colapinto reported by Valtteri Bottas for early incident in F1 debut race

Valtteri Bottas: "That's the name of the game."

Zak Brown’s ‘papaya rules’ reveal after Norris and Piastri Italian GP battle triggers investigation

McLaren spoke "papaya rules" into the Formula 1 dictionary at Monza...

Toto Wolff says McLaren need to consider team orders to favour Lando Norris – why he is right

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has said that McLaren will have difficult decisions to make as the team fights for both the drivers’ and constructors’ championship. Despite starting first and second at Monza on Sunday, McLaren finished second and third, with championship challenger Lando Norris behind Oscar Piastri. Piastri took the lead from No...

Cristiano Ronaldo beams with delight as UEFA present him with a special award to honour his Champions League all-time scoring record

Ronaldo, who has found the net 140 times in the competition, was given the prize ahead of the inaugural League Phase draw in Monaco.

Sergio Perez makes F1 retirement admission with remaining Red Bull goal revealed

F1 veteran Sergio Perez has been a Red Bull driver since 2021...

Lando Norris highlights ‘big’ Oscar Piastri mistake in ‘quite a long way off’ Italian GP verdict

Are Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri poised to go head to head at Monza?

Red Bull can't explain Monza qualifying debacle: "Something isn't working"

Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez qualified just seventh and eighth in Italy with Red Bull the fourth-fastest team in qualifying

Lando Norris to Red Bull deal blocked by McLaren as ‘catastrophic’ situation analysed

How McLaren put the brakes on Red Bull's plot to sign Lando Norris...

Ferrari set to make major announcement as Lewis Hamilton era plans ramp up

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur teased an announcement as the Scuderia look to build for the future.

George Russell ‘not safe at all’ at Mercedes as Nico Rosberg issues warning

Nico Rosberg fears George Russell has "everything to lose" in F1 2025...

Motor racing-Verstappen says his Red Bull has become an undriveable monster

By Alan Baldwin MONZA, Italy (Reuters) - Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen said Red Bull had turned a dominant car into an undriveable monster and both titles were slipping away after he struggled to sixth place at the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday. The Dutch triple world champion won a record 19 of 22 races last year in the most one-sided season on record, and he started 2024

Ferrari, Red Bull, and Williams ready to take front wing action with FIA analysis request made

Several F1 teams are in discussion with the FIA regarding the level of front wing flex on display by rivals...

10 Things Rafael Leão Can’t Live Without

AC Milan winger Rafael Leão joins GQ Sports to reveal his 10 Essentials. The Portuguese footballer breaks down his daily essentials: from his Dyson OnTrac headphones (“when I put these headphones on, no one can bother me”) to his Patek Philippe watch (“I think it’s important to wear a watch”). Watch the full episode of GQ Sports’ 10 Essentials, as football sensation Rafael Leão reveals 10 things he can’t live without.

Two Mercedes collisions behind Verstappen’s Hamilton penalty call in Italian GP

Incidents explain the Dutchman’s radio call regarding Hamilton’s driving at Monza’s second chicane on the opening lap, plus how George Russell came to sustain costly front wing damage in the other Mercedes

Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann 'stunned into silence by France team-mate's furious rant after 3-1 defeat by Italy'

Maignan's team-mates are said to have been stunned into silence, with neither captain Kylian Mbappe nor his deputy Antoine Griezmann addressing the squad afterwards.

McLaren and Mercedes front wing investigation demand after huge F1 shake-up

Helmut Marko says the McLaren and Mercedes front wings "must be analysed"...

Firm warning from Mattia Binotto in Audi F1 ‘cannot accept’ and ‘cannot afford’ Sauber verdict

New Audi F1 chief Mattia Binotto wasn't holding back...

Red Bull pace decline ‘really weird’ as Toto Wolff makes ‘worst race’ claim

Toto Wolff has said the Red Bull of today is not the same team that was dominating at the start of the season...

McLaren wants 'Papaya Rules' review on Piastri/Norris lap-one move

Oscar Piastri’s opening-lap overtake of Lando Norris in the Italian GP will be reviewed by McLaren amid F1 title push

‘Career over’ – Lewis Hamilton opens up on Mercedes advice after ‘worst decision’ became ‘best ever’

"This is the worst decision you can make, this not a great team and your career is over..."

Nico Rosberg responds to Lewis Hamilton qualifying ‘weakness’ claim in Monza

Nico Rosberg: "It's natural that at some point you will start to get a little bit slower..."

Toto Wolff issues response to James Vowles after not ‘special’ Mick Schumacher assessment

James Vowles' blunt assessment of Mick Schumacher's skills has been addressed by Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, Schumacher's employer...

Sol Bamba, former Leeds, Cardiff and Middlesbrough defender, dies aged just 39 after falling ill before he was due to take charge of match for Turkish club Adanaspor

Former Cardiff City, Leeds and Ivory Coast defender Sol Bamba has tragically passed away aged just 39.

The astronomical prize money Jannik Sinner earned at the US Open

Notable People who died in 2024

David Beckham among mourners at Sven-Goran Eriksson's funeral in Sweden

Mourners have arrived in the Swedish town of Torsby for the funeral of former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson. David Beckham, who led the Three Lions under Eriksson at three major international tournaments, was in attendance alongside one of Sven's successors, Roy Hodgson.

Max Verstappen to Mercedes off? Toto Wolff shares current F1 2026 driver plans

Toto Wolff has said there's no flirting with Max Verstappen now that the team has committed to Andrea Kimi Antonelli and George Russell...

Former NHL All-Rookie signs in Switzerland, has NHL opt-out clause

Unrestricted free agent winger Dominik Kubalík has agreed to join HC Ambrì-Piotta of the Swiss National League for this season.

Blues are in a rare position to promote multiple prospects to NHL

The Blues are in a bit of a funk. They’ve missed each of the last two postseasons — only the fourth time in the team’s 47-year history that they’ve missed consecutive playoffs.

Guardiola recommends two Bundesliga stars as goodbye gift to Man City with three stars set to leave

Man City boss Pep Guardiola is wanting to leave the Premier League club with two recommended signings when he departs next summer, according to reports.

Senators giving tryout to winger who left NHL six years ago

The Ottawa Senators are going to give winger Nikolai Kulemin a shot in training camp, something of a surprise given that Kulemin has been playing overseas for the last six years.

Daniel Ricciardo addresses ultimatum speculation with Red Bull future on the line

Daniel Ricciardo is under pressure from Liam Lawson, and Helmut Marko, to retain his VCARB seat.

Martin Brundle’s stinging Kimi Antonelli opinion as Mick Schumacher row emerges

Friday's F1 news wrap is go, go, go!

Bill Belichick lands another new media job - as he begins new chapter

On Wednesday, Adam Schefter reported that Belichick had taken another media role as a strategic advisor for the 33rd Team.

Lewis Hamilton makes Mercedes ‘lacking’ race pace admission after qualifying disappointment

Lewis Hamilton was "furious" after qualifying, but took a more pragmatic view after gaining a place in the race on Sunday.

'I think it was time': Tim Hardaway’s damning report on Shaq’s final NBA years

Max Verstappen makes major declaration over both F1 titles after alarming Monza display

Max Verstappen admitted after the Italian Grand Prix that "at the moment, both championships are not realistic."