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Ferraris to start 1-2 in F1 Mexico City Grand Prix with Leclerc on pole position next to Sainz 29 Oct 2023 - 10:24 am
From left: Ferrari's Spanish driver Carlos Sainz Jr., Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc, and Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen pose after the qualifying session session for the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City on October 28, 2023. Photo by ALFREDO ESTRELLA / AFP
Hamilton and Russell frustrated by car and race stewards 29 Oct 2023 - 10:04 am
Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton leaves the pit during the qualifying session session for the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City on October 28, 2023. Photo by ANDRES STAPFF / POOL / AFP
McLaren racing into F1 Mexico City Grand Prix on podium streak by Norris and Piastri 27 Oct 2023 - 11:22 am
Oscar Piastri of Australia driving the (81) McLaren MCL60 Mercedes on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of United States at Circuit of The Americas on October 20, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Mark Thompson/Getty Images/AFP
Verstappen claims 50th career win in United States Grand Prix 22 Oct 2023 - 11:56 pm
Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing prepares to drive on the grid prior to the F1 Grand Prix of United States at Circuit of The Americas on October 22, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images/AFP)
Drivers shocked by 'obscene' prospect of one-million euros fines 20 Oct 2023 - 03:25 pm
Mercedes' British driver George Russell listens in the TV pen at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, on October 19, 2023, ahead of the United States Formula One Grand Prix. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)
Verstappen chases records as F1 starts Americas stint 20 Oct 2023 - 10:03 am
Max Verstappen looks on during an interview at Oracle HQ in Austin, Texas. AFP
F1 Academy announces 2024 calendar; includes Lusail in Qatar 17 Oct 2023 - 04:46 pm
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Belgian GP gets one-year extension until 2025 13 Oct 2023 - 03:10 pm
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‘Super Max’ delivers masterclass 09 Oct 2023 - 08:13 am
Qatar Olympic Committee President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani presents the winner's trophy to Red Bull Racing’s Dutch driver Max Verstappen following the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2023, at the Lusail International Circuit, yesterday. AFP
DJ Snake to perform in lieu of Bruno Mars at Qatar Grand Prix post-race concert 08 Oct 2023 - 02:14 pm
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Verstappen clinches third world title in historic sprint race at Lusail Circuit 07 Oct 2023 - 10:01 pm
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen celebrates winning his third world title after the sprint race ahead of the Qatari Formula One Grand Prix at the Lusail International Circuit on October 7, 2023. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)
Dominant Verstappen grabs pole position for Qatar Grand Prix 07 Oct 2023 - 08:23 am
Max Verstappen drives during the first practice session at the Lusail International Circuit, yesterday.
Lusail International Circuit is amazing, says Grosjean 07 Oct 2023 - 08:21 am
Former Formula 1 driver Romain Grosjean
Verstappen takes pole for Qatar Grand Prix 06 Oct 2023 - 10:51 pm
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen is awarded the Pole Position trophy after the qualifying session ahead of the Qatari Formula One Grand Prix at the Lusail International Circuit on October 6, 2023. (Photo by Giuseppe Cacace / AFP)
Verstappen leads practice 1 at Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2023 06 Oct 2023 - 08:45 pm
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Spectators’ Guidelines for Formula1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2023 03 Oct 2023 - 09:16 pm
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Lusail Circuit reveals F1 Qatar Grand Prix trophy 02 Oct 2023 - 08:11 am
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Verstappen wins F1 Japan, nearing 2023 title 24 Sep 2023 - 10:05 am
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen drives during the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka circuit, Mie prefecture on September 24, 2023. (Photo by Peter PARKS / AFP)

NBA

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a 3-point basket to score his 50,002 NBA regular season and playoff career points during the first half against Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena on March 04, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images/AFP LeBron breaks 50,000 scoring barrier, Curry sparks Warriors
Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics drives past Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter at TD Garden on February 28, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) Cavs rally to top Celtics in battle of NBA Eastern heavyweights
LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball during the first half of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images/AFP Sore ankle sidelines LeBron
Luka Doncic (C) of the Los Angeles Lakers holds his new jersey while standing alongside general manager Rob Pelinka (L) and head coach JJ Redick (R) during a press conference at UCLA Health Training Center on February 04, 2025 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Harry How / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) Doncic hungry for titles after shock Lakers trade

Cricket

India's KL Rahul plays a shot during the ICC Champions Trophy one-day international (ODI) final cricket match in Dubai on March 9, 2025. (Photo by Ryan Lim / AFP) KL Rahul: India's unsung hero and chase-finishing maestro
Picture: Instagram / Harry Brook Brook withdraws from IPL to 'recharge' and focus on England
India's KL Rahul (left) and Ravindra Jadeja celebrate their victory at the end of the ICC Champions Trophy one-day international (ODI) final cricket match between India and New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on March 9, 2025. (Photo by Fadel Senna / AFP) India beat New Zealand to win third Champions Trophy title
India's captain Rohit Sharma (R) and his New Zealand's counterpart Mitchell Santner arrive at the field for the toss at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on March 9, 2025. (Photo by Ryan Lim / AFP) New Zealand win toss, bat against India in Champions Trophy final

Tennis

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Iga Swiatek of Poland hits autographed balls into the crow after her straight sets victory against Caroline Garcia of France in their second round match during the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 07, 2025 in Indian Wells, California. (Photo by CLIVE BRUNSKILL / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) Swiatek crushes Yastremska in pursuit of Indian Wells three-peat
Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns a shot to Botic van de Zandschulp Netherlands during the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 08, 2025 in Indian Wells, California. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images/AFP Djokovic crashes out at Indian Wells as Alcaraz sails through
Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands plays a forehand against Alexander Zverev of Germany in their second round match during the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 07, 2025 in Indian Wells, California. Clive Brunskill/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by CLIVE BRUNSKILL / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) Griekspoor stuns top-seeded Zverev, avenges French Open 'heartbreak

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