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FIA and Formula 1 announces calendar for 2025 12 Apr 2024 - 03:09 pm
A race official waves the chequered flag as Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen wins the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix race at the Suzuka circuit in Suzuka, Mie prefecture on April 7, 2024. (Photo by KIM Kyung-Hoon / POOL / AFP)
‘I am here to stay’: Alonso extends Aston Martin deal 12 Apr 2024 - 09:42 am
Third place Aston Martin's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso celebrates on the podium after the Formula One Brazil Grand Prix at the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace racetrack, also known as Interlagos, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on November 5, 2023. Photo by NELSON ALMEIDA / AFP
Dominant Verstappen wins Japanese GP in Red Bull one-two 07 Apr 2024 - 04:09 pm
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen celebrates winning the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix race at the Suzuka circuit in Suzuka, Mie prefecture on April 7, 2024. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP)
Under-pressure Ricciardo laments early Japanese GP exit 07 Apr 2024 - 03:03 pm
RB's Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo (L) gets out of his car after crashing out with Williams' Thai driver Alexander Albon (R-in car) during the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix race at the Suzuka circuit in Suzuka, Mie prefecture on April 7, 2024. (Photo by JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT
Ferrari's Leclerc out of answers at Japanese Grand Prix 06 Apr 2024 - 02:17 pm
Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc takes part in the qualifying session for the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix race at the Suzuka circuit in Suzuka, Mie prefecture on April 6, 2024. (Photo by Yuichi YAMAZAKI / AFP)
Verstappen grabs pole in Japan for Red Bull one-two 06 Apr 2024 - 11:08 am
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen looks on from the pit before the qualifying session for the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix race at the Suzuka circuit in Suzuka, Mie prefecture on April 6, 2024. (Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon / Pool / AFP)
Verstappen fastest before rain spoils Japanese Grand Prix practice 05 Apr 2024 - 03:58 pm
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen takes a corner during the first practice session ahead of the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix race at the Suzuka circuit in Suzuka, Mie prefecture on April 5, 2024. Photo by Toshifumi KITAMURA / AFP
Sainz wants future sorted 'sooner rather than later' 04 Apr 2024 - 03:43 pm
Ferrari's Spanish driver Carlos Sainz Jr walks to attend a press conference for the April 7 Formula One Japanese Grand Prix race at the Suzuka circuit in Suzuka, Mie prefecture on April 4, 2024. (Photo by Toshifumi KITAMURA / AFP)
Russell says Hamilton exit will give Mercedes fresh start 04 Apr 2024 - 01:47 pm
Mercedes' British driver George Russell attends a press conference ahead of the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka on April 4, 2024. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP)
Verstappen 'very happy' at Red Bull but could quit F1 in 2028 04 Apr 2024 - 09:14 am
Red Bull Racing's driver Max Verstappen gestures in the paddock ahead of the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka circuit in Suzuka, Mie prefecture on April 4, 2024. (Photo by Yuichi Yamazaki / AFP)
Vettel hints at Formula One return after talks with Mercedes boss 03 Apr 2024 - 03:36 pm
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff (R) and his wife Swiss pilot Susie Wolff pose on the red carpet upon arrival for the UK premier of
Formula One owners Liberty Media buy MotoGP for $4.5 bn 01 Apr 2024 - 05:16 pm
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Jack Miller steers his bike during the second day of the pre-season MotoGP test at the Sepang International Circuit in Sepang on February 7, 2024. Photo by Mohd RASFAN / AFP
Sainz wins Australian GP in Ferrari 1-2 as Verstappen fails to finish 24 Mar 2024 - 09:21 am
Ferrari's Spanish driver Carlos Sainz Jr crosses the finish line to win ahead of Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc during the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne on March 24, 2024. (Photo by William West / AFP)
Leclerc outpaces Verstappen in second practice for Australian GP 22 Mar 2024 - 12:40 pm
Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc drives in the pit lane during the second practice session of the Formula One Australian Grand Prix at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne on March 22, 2024. (Photo by Martin KEEP / AFP)
Hamilton slumps to 18th in Melbourne practice as changes backfire 22 Mar 2024 - 12:23 pm
Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton drives during the first practice session of the Formula One Australian Grand Prix at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne on March 22, 2024. (Photo by Martin KEEP / AFP)
McLaren Racing chief Brown signs new long-term deal 22 Mar 2024 - 12:16 pm
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown (L) and RB's CEO Peter Bayer attend a press conference after the first practice session of the Formula One Australian Grand Prix at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne on March 22, 2024. Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP
EU court scraps sanctions on Russian ex-Formula 1 driver 20 Mar 2024 - 01:25 pm
Haas F1 garage technicians John Crawley (R) and Max Cooper (L) prepare tyre rims at the Albert Park circuit as Formula One teams prepare for the upcoming 2024 Formula One Australian Grand Prix, in Melbourne on March 19, 2024. (Photo by William WEST / AFP)
British teen Bearman replaces sick Sainz at Saudi Arabia GP 08 Mar 2024 - 03:53 pm
Ferrari's Spanish driver Carlos Sainz Jr talks to team members in the garage after the first practice session of the Saudi Arabian Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah on March 7, 2024. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)

NBA

Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers reaches for a pass as he is guarded by Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs in the first half the Emirates NBA Cup game at the Frost Bank Center on November 15, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. Ronald Cortes/Getty Images/AFP Davis, James spark Lakers over Spurs while Cavs stay perfect
2023 inductees Tony Parker and Gregg Popovich react on stage during the 2023 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Induction at Symphony Hall on August 12, 2023 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Mike Lawrie/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Mike Lawrie / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) Spurs coach Gregg Popovich sidelined indefinitely with undisclosed illness
Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during a timeout against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first half at the Wells Fargo Center on October 23, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) NBA opens investigation into Joel Embiid's playing status after 76ers star misses season opener
Bronny James #9 and LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers warm up prior to the game against the Phoenix Suns on October 06, 2024 in Palm Springs, California. Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images/AFP Family affair as LeBron, Bronny James make Lakers bow

Cricket

Qatar players celebrate after taking a wicket. Farooq’s five-fer steers Qatar to victory over Bahrain
Peninsula Jaiswal and Kohli hit centuries as Australia stare at defeat
Peninsula IPL auction records tumble as Pant and Iyer snapped up
India's Yashasvi Jaiswal acknowledges the crowd while walking back after his dismissal for 161 on day three of the first Test match against Australia at Optus Stadium in Perth on November 24, 2024. (Photo by Saeed Khan / AFP) 'Star is born': From homeless to Test hero for India's Jaiswal

Tennis

(FILES) (L-R) Britain's Andy Murray and Serbia's Novak Djokovic with (unseen) Switzerland's Roger Federer and Spain's Rafael Nadal pose during a Team Europe practice session ahead of the 2022 Laver Cup at the O2 Arena in London on September 22, 2022. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) Djokovic hires old rival and fellow 'game-changer' Murray as coach
Serbia's Novak Djokovic attends a press conference at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai on October 2, 2024. Novak Djokovic announced on November 23, 2024, that his retired long-time rival Andy Murray is joining the 24-time Grand Slam-winning player's coaching team, starting at the Australian Open in January. Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP. Novak Djokovic announces to be coached by Andy Murray
Spain's Rafael Nadal greets the spectators at the end of the quarter-final singles match between Netherlands and Spain during the Davis Cup Finals at the Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena arena in Malaga, southern Spain, on November 19, 2024. Photo by JORGE GUERRERO / AFP 'Eternal' Nadal leaves legacy as he retires from tennis
Spain’s Rafael Nadal greets Netherlands’ Botic van de Zandschulp at the end of the quarter-final singles match yesterday. Spain’s Nadal loses in Davis Cup quarter-finals singles opener

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