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McLarens dominate Bahrain practice, Verstappen rues 'too slow' Red Bull 11 Apr 2025 - 11:00 pm
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen drives during the second practice session ahead of the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir on April 11, 2025. (Photo by Andrej Isakovic / AFP)
Tsunoda has 'mixed feelings' after 12th-place Red Bull debut 06 Apr 2025 - 03:29 pm
Red Bull Racing's Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda tosses a cap to the fans during the drivers' parade before the start of the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka circuit in Suzuka, Mie prefecture, Japan on April 6, 2025. (Photo by MOHD RASFAN / AFP)
Hamilton says Ferrari still off the pace in Japan 06 Apr 2025 - 02:11 pm
Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton is pictured after the drivers' parade before the start of the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka circuit in Suzuka, Mie prefecture, Japan on April 6, 2025. (Photo by Toshifumi KITAMURA / AFP)
Verstappen snatches 'insane' pole for Japan GP in track record 05 Apr 2025 - 11:22 am
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen celebrates taking pole position in the qualifying session of the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka circuit in Suzuka, Mie prefecture on April 5, 2025. (Photo by MOHD RASFAN / AFP)
McLaren's Norris says it's 'our turn' for success 03 Apr 2025 - 12:27 pm
McLaren's British driver Lando Norris looks on after getting pole position in the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix night race at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore on September 21, 2024. Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP.
Hamilton rubbishes claims he's lost faith in Ferrari 03 Apr 2025 - 11:34 am
Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates after winning the sprint race of the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai on March 22, 2025. (Photo by JADE GAO / AFP)
Tsunoda targets podium finish in Japan after ‘unreal’ Red Bull move 01 Apr 2025 - 10:07 am
Racing Bulls’ French driver Isack Hadjar (left) and Racing Bulls’ Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda (rear) during the Formula One - 2025 season launch event, in this February 18 file photo.
Aston Martin to sell stake in Formula One team 31 Mar 2025 - 02:45 pm
Aston Martin's Canadian driver Lance Stroll drives during the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai on March 23, 2025. (Photo by GREG BAKER / AFP)
Ruthless Red Bull dump Lawson for Tsunoda ahead of Japanese Grand Prix 27 Mar 2025 - 02:33 pm
RB's Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda attends a press conference on the third day of the Formula One pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir on February 28, 2025. Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP
Piastri hails 'mega' McLaren as both Ferraris disqualified at Chinese GP 23 Mar 2025 - 04:40 pm
McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri celebrates winning the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai on March 23, 2025. (Photo by Jade GAO / AFP)
Hamilton laments 'terrible' set-up after going from sprint win to sixth 23 Mar 2025 - 02:16 pm
Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton drives during the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai on March 23, 2025. Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP.
Hamilton hails 'really special' first Ferrari win at China GP sprint 22 Mar 2025 - 09:54 am
Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates after winning the sprint race of the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai on March 22, 2025. (Photo by JADE GAO / AFP)
'Gobsmacked' Hamilton smashes Shanghai lap record for first Ferrari pole 21 Mar 2025 - 01:31 pm
Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton is seen in the pit lane after taking pole position after the sprint qualifying session of the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai on March 21, 2025. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP)
Former F1 team owner Eddie Jordan dies aged 76 20 Mar 2025 - 03:53 pm
British manager Eddie Jordan looks upon his sunglasses in the pits of the Hungaroring racetrack during the first free practice session, on August 11, 2000, two days before the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix in Budapest. Photo by Patrick HERTZOG / AFP
Albon excited by possibility of future Thailand F1 race 20 Mar 2025 - 03:04 pm
Williams' Thai driver Alexander Albon attends a press conference ahead of the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai on March 20, 2025. (Photo by Jade Gao / AFP)
F1 boss holds talks with Thailand on hosting grand prix 18 Mar 2025 - 02:05 pm
Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali arrives before meeting Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra at the Government House in Bangkok on March 18, 2025. Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP
Norris holds off Verstappen to win rain-hit Australian Grand Prix 16 Mar 2025 - 04:06 pm
First-placed McLaren's British driver Lando Norris celebrates on the podium after the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne on March 16, 2025. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP)
'Decent starting point' for Verstappen in Australia 16 Mar 2025 - 12:04 pm
Second-placed Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen celebrates on the podium with his trophy at the end of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne on March 16, 2025. (Photo by William West / 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

Mumbai Indians' Will Jacks watches the ball after playing a shot during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 17, 2025. (Photo by Punit PARANJPE / AFP) Jacks helps Mumbai beat Hyderabad in IPL
Gujarat Titans' Washington Sundar (R) checks on his teammate Glenn Phillips during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match in Hyderabad on April 6, 2025. (Photo by Noah Seelam / AFP) New Zealand's Phillips out of IPL with injury
(Files) England's Harry Brook watches the ball after playing a shot during the second one-day international (ODI) cricket match between India and England at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on February 9, 2025. (Photo by Dibyangshu Sarkar / AFP) Brook named new England white-ball cricket captain
Peninsula Toby Bailey appointed as Qatar national team head coach

Tennis

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy after winning against Italy's Lorenzo Musetti the Monte Carlo ATP Masters Series Tournament final tennis match at the Monte Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin on April 13, 2025. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP) Alcaraz sees off Musetti to win Monte Carlo Masters
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz plays a backhand return to Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina during the Monte Carlo ATP Masters Series Tournament semi-final tennis match at the Monte Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin on April 12, 2025. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP) Alcaraz to face Italy's Musetti in Monte Carlo final
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts after a point as he plays against Germany's Daniel Altmaier during the Monte Carlo ATP Masters Series Tournament round of 16 tennis match on the Ranier III court at the Monte Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin on April 10, 2025. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP) Alcaraz eases into Monte Carlo quarter-finals, Draper out
Serbia's Novak Djokovic plays a backhand return to Chile's Alejandro Tabilo during the Monte Carlo ATP Masters Series Tournament round of 32 tennis match on the Ranier III court at the Monte Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin on April 9, 2025. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP) Djokovic crashes out in Monte Carlo, first win for Alcaraz

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