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F1 Qatar GP: LIC unveils Lusail Hill Lounge Hospitality Package as countdown begins 23 Aug 2024 - 11:05 am
This exciting addition to LIC’s hospitality offerings promises an unparalleled race-viewing experience from a prime location at Turn 1.
Alpine turn to Briton Oakes as new team principal 31 Jul 2024 - 05:25 pm
Alpine's French F1 driver Esteban Ocon drives during a practice session ahead of the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Spa on July 26, 2024 (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)
Sainz signs two-year deal to race for Williams amid 'complex' F1 driver market 30 Jul 2024 - 10:23 am
Ferrari's Spanish driver Carlos Sainz looks on during a press conference ahead of the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Spa on July 25, 2024. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)
Hamilton is back as Red Bull face title scrap 29 Jul 2024 - 03:05 pm
Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton waves as he arrives for the podium ceremony after the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit in Spa on July 28, 2024. (Photo by SIMON WOHLFAHRT / AFP)
Hamilton wins Belgian GP after Russell disqualified 28 Jul 2024 - 09:34 pm
Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton (L) and Mercedes' British driver George Russell (2nd R) celebrate with Mercedes' strategy manager joe Mc Millan (C) after the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit in Spa on July 28, 2024. (Photo by SIMON WOHLFAHRT / AFP)
Russell wins Belgian Grand Prix in Mercedes 1-2 28 Jul 2024 - 05:55 pm
Mercedes' British driver George Russell reacts after winning the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit in Spa on July 28, 2024. (Photo by SIMON WOHLFAHRT / AFP)
Penalised Verstappen tops qualifying, Leclerc takes pole 27 Jul 2024 - 07:13 pm
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen (L) shakes hands with Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc after the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit in Spa on July 27, 2024. (Photo by SIMON WOHLFAHRT / AFP)
F1 driver Esteban Ocon to join American Haas team from next season 25 Jul 2024 - 12:38 pm
Alpine's French driver Esteban Ocon arrives at the Hungaroring race track in Mogyorod near Budapest on July 18, 2024, ahead of the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix. (Photo by Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP)
Verstappen, Norris reputations tarnished by outbursts at stormy Hungarian Grand Prix 22 Jul 2024 - 04:05 pm
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen competes during the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring race track in Mogyorod near Budapest on July 21, 2024. (Photo by Ferenc ISZA / AFP)
McLaren's Oscar Piastri wins maiden Grand Prix in Hungary 21 Jul 2024 - 05:56 pm
McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri takes the chequered flag of the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring race track in Mogyorod near Budapest on July 21, 2024. (Photo by MARTIN DIVISEK / POOL / AFP)
Buoyant Hamilton seeking to keep momentum and more records 19 Jul 2024 - 10:23 am
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Kevin Magnussen to leave F1 team Haas at season end 18 Jul 2024 - 04:54 pm
Haas F1's Danish driver Kevin Magnussen waves as he arrives to attend the Drivers Parade ahead of the Formula One Austrian Grand Prix on the Red Bull Ring race track in Spielberg, Austria, on June 30, 2024. (Photo by Jure Makovec / AFP)
Lusail International Circuit to host F1 Sprint in 2025 season 15 Jul 2024 - 09:59 am
The Sprint weekend at Lusail International Circuit is scheduled for November 28-30, next year.
Hamilton wins British Grand Prix to end three-year drought 07 Jul 2024 - 07:27 pm
Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates with the trophy on the podium after winning the Formula One British Grand Prix at the Silverstone motor racing circuit in Silverstone, central England, on July 7, 2024. (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL / AFP)
Russell tops final practice times at blustery Silverstone 06 Jul 2024 - 03:33 pm
Mercedes' British driver George Russell takes part in the first practice session ahead of the Formula One British Grand Prix at the Silverstone motor racing circuit in Silverstone, central England, on July 5, 2024. (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL / AFP)
World champion Max Verstappen takes pole for Austrian Grand Prix 29 Jun 2024 - 06:23 pm
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen competes to win the pole position during the qualifying session on the Red Bull Ring race track in Spielberg, Austria, on June 29, 2024, ahead of the Formula One Austrian Grand Prix. (Photo by Joe Klamar / AFP)
Verstappen resists Norris attack to win Austrian GP sprint race 29 Jun 2024 - 02:13 pm
(L-R) Second placed McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri, winner Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen and third placed McLaren's British driver Lando Norris in Spielberg, Austria, on June 29, 2024. (Photo by Erwin Scheriau / APA / AFP)
Max Verstappen holds off Norris to win Spanish GP and increase F1 lead 23 Jun 2024 - 05:41 pm
Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen celebrates winning the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit de Catalunya on June 23, 2024 in Montmelo, on the outskirts of Barcelona. (Photo by Thomas COEX / 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

(FILES) West Indies' batsman Kraigg Brathwaite plays a shot on the third day of the third and final Test between Pakistan and the West Indies at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on November 1, 2016. (AFP / AAMIR Qureshi) Brathwaite quits as West Indies Test skipper, Hope takes white-ball charge
New Zealand's Mark Chapman celebrates 100 runs during the 1st ODI cricket match between New Zealand and Pakistan at McLean Park in Napier on March 29, 2025. (Photo by Marty MELVILLE / AFP) Chapman blasts ton as New Zealand win first Pakistan ODI by 73 runs
File photo for representational purposes only. Players' union calls for reform of 'chaotic' global cricket calendar
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Tennis

Jakub Mensik talks with Novak Djokovic (left) after the men’s singles final. Mensik shocks Djokovic to win Miami Open
Novak Djokovic of Serbia speaks after losing to Jakub Mensik of the Czech Republic during the men's singles final on the final day of the Miami Open Presented by Itau 2025 at Hard Rock Stadium on March 30, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images/AFP Djokovic refuses to discuss eye ailment after shock Miami loss
Alexandra Eala of the Philippines reacts at match point after defeating Iga Swiatek of Poland on Day 9 of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on March 26, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida.(Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images via AFP) Philippines teen Eala to face US's Pegula in WTA Miami Open semifinals
Alexandra Eala of the Philippines returns a shot against Iga Swiatek of Poland during their matchon Day 9 of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on March 26, 2025 in Miami Gardens, (Photo by AL BELLO / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) Philippines teen Eala ousts No.2 Swiatek from Miami Open

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