Lando Norris is second on grid, Oscar Piastri is sixth Max Verstappen won sprint after McLarens collided Max Verstappen claimed pole position for the US Grand Prix with an immense lap for Red Bull at the Circuit of the Americas. However the day was marked by yet another incident between...
‘Those final few hours were brutal’: British duo end epic journey in Australia after rowing across Pacific Ocean
Jess Rowe and Miriam Payne have set a new record with their five-and-a-half-month crossing from Lima to Cairns One more day. One more day up and down the pitiless slide. One more day of blistered hands gripping unforgiving oars. But after more than 8,000 nautical miles (15,000km) at sea –...
Tom Willis to drop out of England reckoning after signing Bordeaux contract
Saracens No 8 will lose England eligibility in summer Borthwick faces dilemma this autumn and in Six Nations Tom Willis will leave Saracens at the end of the season after signing a contract with Bordeaux that will make him ineligible for Steve Borthwick’s England squad. In a major blow to...
Nottingham Forest latest and buildup to Liverpool v Manchester United – matchday live
⚽ Buildup, news and discussion before Sunday’s action⚽ Postecoglou could be least effective PL manager ever ⚽ Slot gambling on more Wirtz and less Salah | Mail us here Fair points made here from the comments section below. Getafe v Real Madrid is Sunday’s late game in La Liga, a...
Unbeaten England eye place in semi-finals but results have masked woeful batting displays | Raf Nicholson
Nat Sciver-Brunt’s side have ditched the excesses of ‘Jon-ball’ but have not settled into their new strategy. They need to now England find themselves in a curious position at the halfway point of their World Cup campaign as they prepare to face the hosts, India, on Sunday. They are unbeaten,...
‘I like to create chaos’: David Bentley back in spotlight for charity boxing bout with Jody Morris
Former England midfielder has always been a disruptor and says Saturday’s match will show his kids he can fight David Bentley has never been one to turn down a challenge, even if it is to his detriment. In 2008, on England duty, he got roped into playing what was meant...
‘Illusion of democracy’: Ben Sulayem’s last rival exits FIA presidential race
Tim Mayer hits out over rules surrounding election Mohammed Ben Sulayem will be the only candidate The FIA has been accused of presenting an “illusion of democracy” in an uncompromising broadside from the last remaining challenger to Mohammed Ben Sulayem as he formally announced his attempt to succeed the organisation’s...
‘Inspiring’ Lewis Moody will make it a day of emotion at Leicester-Bath clash
Fans of his old clubs have chance to show support for their former flanker after shock of his MND diagnosis Emotions are bound to run high at Welford Road on Saturday, and not just because Bath are in town to renew one of the great rivalries in English rugby. Not...
Taunts add spice as big three vie for Champion Stakes in thrilling Ascot finale
Three of the world’s top-10 racehorses go head-to-head in £1.4m race which features a tangled mass of plotlines If you were to sit down with a blank piece of paper to design an ideal finale for the 2025 Flat season, the result would probably be a race with a striking...
Ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans is a terrible decision – and a depressing one | Barney Ronay
The idea that barring the Israeli club’s supporters from Villa Park will de-escalate a volatile situation just doesn’t stand up Well, at least we have Ayoub Khan in the house, Birmingham MP and a voice of tolerance, unity and de-escalation in these difficult times. “Sports entertainment events should be enjoyed...