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Belgian F1 deal opens door for new races 08 Jan 2025 - 03:54 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)
Isack Hadjar to make F1 debut for Red Bull feeder team in 2025 20 Dec 2024 - 02:09 pm
Isack Hadjar of France and reserve driver for RB walks in the Paddock prior to the F1 Grand Prix of United States at Circuit of The Americas on October 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Photo by Rudy CAREZZEVOLI / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP
New Zealander Lawson replaces Perez at Red Bull 19 Dec 2024 - 07:29 pm
Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Visa Cash App RB looks on from the grid during the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 23, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images/AFP.
Sergio Perez leaves Red Bull F1 team 18 Dec 2024 - 08:27 pm
Red Bull Racing's Mexican driver Sergio Perez walks in the paddock ahead of the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix on May 26, 2024 at the Circuit de Monaco. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP)
Norris wins in Abu Dhabi, McLaren seal constructors’ title 09 Dec 2024 - 11:57 am
McLaren’s drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri celebrate with their team members after winning constructor’s title.
Verstappen faces ban next year if he collects more penalties 08 Dec 2024 - 09:25 pm
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen (left) drives on after a collision with McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri during the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on December 8, 2024. (Photo by Andrej Isakovic / AFP)
Norris wins in Abu Dhabi, McLaren seal constructors' title 08 Dec 2024 - 07:13 pm
McLaren's British driver Lando Norris (L) and McLaren's US principal Zak Brown celebrate on the podium after winning the constructors championship at the end of the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on December 8, 2024. (Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP)
Mercedes boss slams team over 'inexcusable' Hamilton flop 07 Dec 2024 - 08:59 pm
Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton drives during the qualifying session ahead of the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on December 7, 2024. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)
Hamilton fights to keep emotions in check on 'surreal' Mercedes farewell 06 Dec 2024 - 09:38 pm
Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton poses for a photo with his team ahead of the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on December 5, 2024. (Photo by Andrej Isakovic / AFP)
Leclerc 10-place grid penalty in Abu Dhabi hits Ferrari title hopes 06 Dec 2024 - 04:13 pm
Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc (R) speaks to his brother Ferrari's reserve driver Arthur Leclerc after the first practice session ahead of the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abud Dhabi on December 6, 2024. Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP.
Shanghai to remain on F1 calendar until at least 2030 06 Dec 2024 - 01:35 pm
Formula One team members walk next to the paddock at the Shanghai International circuit ahead of the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai on April 17, 2024. (Photo by HECTOR RETAMAL / AFP)
Hamilton bids farewell to Mercedes as Ferrari vie for title 06 Dec 2024 - 11:23 am
Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton poses for a group photo with their team ahead of the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on December 5, 2024. (Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP)
Russell says Verstappen threatened to 'put me on my head in the wall' 05 Dec 2024 - 06:18 pm
Mercedes' British driver George Russell speaks with Mercedes' Austrian team principal and CEO Toto Wolff as they arrive for a group photo with his team ahead of the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on December 5, 2024. (Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP)
Qatar Grand Prix made my Verstappen dream come true, says Lebanese F1 superfan 02 Dec 2024 - 08:30 pm
Samir Khoder attending the final day of Formula One Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2024 at the Lusail International Circuit on December 1, 2024.
Aron seals Formula 2 win after leader Bortoleto penalised at Lusail feature 02 Dec 2024 - 09:42 am
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Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East: Qatar’s Al Khelaifi shines in ProAm Class 02 Dec 2024 - 09:41 am
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Superb Verstappen turns setback into another dominant Qatar GP triumph 02 Dec 2024 - 08:31 am
President of Qatar Olympic Committee H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani honoured Red Bull’s Max Verstappen after his victory in the Qatar Grand Prix.
Brilliant Verstappen clinches second straight Qatar Grand Prix title  01 Dec 2024 - 09:03 pm
Race winner Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen celebrates on the podium after the Qatari Formula One Grand Prix at the Lusail International Circuit in Lusail, north of Doha, on December 1, 2024. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)

NBA

Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball as Jaden McDaniels #3 of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends in the first half at American Airlines Center on December 25, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. Photo by Ron Jenkins / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP Mavs star Doncic out for month with calf injury: reports
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots over Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors during the second half at Chase Center on December 25, 2024 in San Francisco, California. Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images/AFP Lakers pip Warriors after another LeBron-Curry classic
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

Cricket

Pakistan's Noman Ali (R) celebrates with his captain Shan Masood after taking the wicket of West Indies' Kevin Sinclair during the second day of the first Test cricket match between Pakistan and West Indies at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan on January 18, 2025. (Photo by Aamir QURESHI / AFP) Masood defends Pakistan's spin-spiced formula after Windies win
Pakistan's Sajid Khan (C) celebrates with Mohammad Rizwan (L) and Babar Azam after taking a five-wicket haul at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan on January 19, 2025. (Photo by Aamir Qureshi / AFP) Pakistan's Sajid and Abrar demolish West Indies in first Test win
Pakistan's Noman Ali celebrates after taking the wicket of West Indies' Kevin Sinclair (L) during the second day of the first Test cricket match between Pakistan and West Indies at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan on January 18, 2025. (Photo by Aamir QURESHI / AFP) Noman and Sajid help Pakistan dominate West Indies in spin battle
Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma reacts during a press conference in Mumbai on January 18, 2025. (Photo by Indranil Mukherjee / AFP) Rohit leads India as struggling Bumrah called up

Tennis

Serbia's Novak Djokovic (R) speaks into the microphone on court after winning his men's singles match against Czech Republic's Jiri Lehecka in Melbourne on January 19, 2025. (Photo by David Gray / AFP) Djokovic refuses Australian Open interviews over 'insulting comments'
This handout picture released by the Tennis Australia on January 19, 2025 shows Spain's Carlos Alcaraz speaks at a press conference in Melbourne. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri / Tennis Australia / AFP) Alcaraz wary of pressure on tennis-playing brother, 13
This handout picture released by the Tennis Australia on January 19, 2025 shows Spain's Paula Badosa speaks at a press conference in Melbourne. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri / Tennis Australia / AFP) Badosa 'loves Coco' but is gunning for 'revenge' in Melbourne quarters
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