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How an 18-month design reset transformed McLaren into F1 race winners

McLaren’s victory at Formula 1’s Miami Grand Prix shows how far it has come in 12 months, having finished nearly a minute and a half off at last year’s event.

2024-05-16T07:55:11Z

Soccer-Celtic thrash Kilmarnock to clinch 54th Scottish title

(Reuters) - Celtic wrapped up their 54th Scottish league title, and 12th in the last 13 seasons, with a game to spare after a 5-0 thrashing of Kilmarnock on Wednesday. The visitors took the lead through Adam Idah five minutes into the game, before Daizen Maeda doubled their advantage seven minutes later and James Forrest added a third before the break. Matt O'Riley scored a second-half double as

2024-05-15T21:05:51Z

Imola brings back gravel traps to help drive away F1’s track limits problem

Formula 1’s push to shake off problems with track limits has prompted the expansion of gravel traps at Imola.

2024-05-16T08:55:09Z

Prince William's joy as Aston Villa qualify for the Champions League

The Prince of Wales is a lifelong fan of the Premier League team and has watched several matches this season at Villa Park in Birmingham, sometimes also taking along his son Prince George.

2024-05-15T07:45:12Z

Soccer-Vlahovic strike sends Juventus past Atalanta in Coppa Italia final

ROME (Reuters) - An early strike by Dusan Vlahovic earned Juventus a 1-0 win over Atalanta in the Coppa Italia final on Wednesday as Massimiliano Allegri's side lifted their first trophy in three years. Vlahovic put Juventus in front in the fourth minute when he latched onto a pass from Andrea Cambiaso and broke inside the box to send the ball past goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi from around the

2024-05-15T21:56:01Z

‘We Can Reach The Highest Level’ – How Thai Star Jo Nattawut Is Elevating Muay Thai In His Adopted Home Of Atlanta

"Smokin" Jo hopes to open his own gym in the city and compete at ONE's Atlanta event on November 8.

2024-05-15T17:12:12Z

Thompson in BMW for the rest of 2024 BTCC season

Highly rated British Touring Car Championship racer Bobby Thompson has secured the final West Surrey Racing BMW seat for the remainder of the 2024 season.

2024-05-16T07:09:58Z

Will Rory McIlroy's divorce have an eye-watering price tag?

After the Northern Irish star filed for divorce from his wife of seven years in a Florida court, fans will be left wondering who gets what in the terms of the sealed pre-nuptial agreement.

2024-05-15T12:20:16Z

Fiba 3x3 World Tour: Hong Kong to host finals for first time as organisers laud city’s ‘growing importance’ in the Olympic sport

City has held regular-season events in the past two seasons, but will stage the 12-team finals for the first time in November Hong Kong's team will have a chance to qualify to play in the finals via three-team play-off Hong Kong is to step up its inroads into 3x3 basketball after being chosen as the venue for the Fiba World Tour Finals in November....

2024-05-16T04:51:44Z

How a determined Brazilian traded Uber for racing in the WEC

His career threatened to hit the buffers on no less than three occasions. But the story of Nicolas Costa’s journey to the World Endurance Championship grid is an unconventional one that has taken in racing on four continents – and a spell working for Uber too

2024-05-15T13:37:03Z

PGA Championship: Rory McIlroy dealing with another distraction on eve of second golf major as he seeks to end drought

Northern Irishman is coming off two straight wins, and the venue is Valhalla - site of his last major championship 10 years ago But news of his impending divorce from his wife of seven years is leading to curiosity about how this will affect his game Rory McIlroy has all the momentum he could want heading into the PGA Championship as he tries to en...

2024-05-16T06:21:54Z

Has the WRC finally turned a corner in its promotion pursuit?

OPINION: The World Rally Championship has faced plenty of questions in how it plans to raise its profile. Now the answers are starting to arrive and green shoots of progress are appearing

2024-05-15T16:07:22Z

Mercedes will need "several races" to make bigger steps with 2024 F1 car

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has cautioned that it will take the team "several races" to significantly improve its 2024 Formula 1 car.

2024-05-16T09:10:17Z

Soccer-Griezmann hat-trick downs Getafe as Atletico Madrid seal Champions League spot

GETAFE, Spain (Reuters) - Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann scored a hat-trick in a 3-0 LaLiga win at Getafe on Wednesday as they sealed Champions League qualification. Diego Simeone's side are fourth on 73 points, 11 ahead of fifth-placed Athletic Bilbao, who lost 2-1 against Celta Vigo, with two games remaining. The French forward opened the scoring in the 27th minute from Rodrigo De Paul's

2024-05-15T22:21:04Z

Paris Olympics: why women’s rugby sevens gold-medal match could have a Hong Kong presence

Craig Chan, chosen on 11-official panel for women's event, will be the third Hongkonger to referee rugby sevens at the Olympics The 31-year-old combines refereeing with selling insurance and coaching rugby, but nearly quit after an unhappy first experience Referee Craig Chan Chung-ho is aiming to represent Hong Kong in a major Olympic final, eight ...

2024-05-15T23:50:49Z

ONE Championship: Superlek Kiatmoo9 handed risky tune-up bout against Kongthoranee Sor Sommai at ONE Friday Fights 64

Thai flyweight Muay Thai champion is preparing to move up to bantamweight to challenge Jonathan Haggerty at ONE 168 The bout against Kongthoranee is not for a title but is a high-risk one as his compatriot's recent resume has been impressive Superlek Kiatmoo9 already has a huge fight booked in September, when he will be moving up to bantamweight to...

2024-05-16T09:07:23Z

Golf-Koepka takes Masters lesson into PGA Championship title defence

(Reuters) - Brooks Koepka left last month's Masters embarrassed by his performance and hopes the "punishment workouts" imposed on him by his team as a result will lead to a successful title defence at this week's PGA Championship. Koepka finished the Masters in a disappointing share of 45th place and was never really in contention a year after tying for second at Augusta National. The five-time

2024-05-15T17:40:16Z

Podcast: WEC Spa 6 Hours review

The surprise victory by Porsche privateer outfit Jota in the World Endurance Championship at Spa is the subject of the latest episode from the Autosport Podcast.

2024-05-15T16:37:21Z

‘I Won’t Treat Him Like A Young Fighter’ – Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat Ready For War Against Teen Phenom Johan Ghazali

The Vietnamese star heaped praise on the young phenom but sees a route to victory at ONE 167.

2024-05-15T20:59:21Z

Two Talisman Era: 15 May 2024

New Era Edition of the Daily Merengue

2024-05-15T09:17:10Z

Soccer-Inaugural Women's Club World Cup to be held from Jan-Feb 2026, FIFA says

(Reuters) - The first edition of the Women's Club World Cup has been proposed to start during January-February 2026 and the 16-team tournament will be held every four years, world soccer governing body FIFA said on Wednesday. FIFA President Gianni Infantino in May 2021 revealed their plans to introduce the Women's Club World Cup as part of a plan to "revolutionise" the female game. FIFA, whose

2024-05-15T09:18:49Z

Golf-After Masters Aberg planning major encore at PGA Championship

By Steve Keating (Reuters) - After a runner-up finish in his major debut at the Masters, Ludvig Aberg has left himself a tough act to follow but the Swedish sensation said on Wednesday he is feeling no pressure coming into this week's PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club. Having coolly handled the Augusta spotlight and already experienced the Ryder Cup pressure cooker, the 24-year-old has

2024-05-15T20:31:05Z

A vote of confidence or biding his time? What Albon's new Williams F1 deal means

Alex Albon tying his medium-term F1 future to Williams is billed as a huge vote of confidence in the team, but the reality may be more pragmatic than that.

2024-05-15T12:06:38Z

Soccer-PSG end Nice's hopes of a Champions League spot

NICE, France (Reuters) - Paris St Germain beat 10-man Nice 2-1 away in Ligue 1 on Wednesday, leaving the hosts with no chance of a top-four finish. PSG, who have already clinched the title and are preparing for the Coupe de France final on May 25, have 73 points, while Nice are fifth on 54 points. With one match remaining, they are four points behind fourth-placed Brest, ensuring they cannot

2024-05-15T22:21:01Z

Why forcing Red Bull to make a “bad choice” is Vasseur’s main F1 target

As someone who understands well the challenges of Formula 1, Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur knows there is no magic bullet that guarantees success.

2024-05-15T08:06:06Z

Espargaro unimpressed by MotoGP stewards' approach after French GP incidents

Aleix Espargaro was not impressed with MotoGP stewards’ approach to incidents between riders in the French GP, saying they only take action in case there is a crash.

2024-05-15T15:31:24Z

Porsche reveals Pro lineups for Spa 24 featuring LMDh, DTM drivers

Porsche has unveiled three Pro class entries for next month's centenary edition of the Spa 24 Hours, comprising factory drivers from its Hypercar programmes and the DTM.

2024-05-15T11:36:31Z

Golf-PGA of America boss calls for urgency in PGA-PIF deal

By Frank Pingue (Reuters) - The PGA Tour and Saudi backers of LIV Golf need more urgency in reaching a deal to avoid the risk of causing irreparable harm to the sport, PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh said on Wednesday. Speaking ahead of this week's PGA Championship, Waugh said the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) must finalise the framework agreement struck last June and

2024-05-15T20:10:59Z

What If? Mannschaft Planen: Flick’s Return — Defense

While it seems unlikely at this point, if there is a reconciliation with Hansi Flick, who should Bayern Munich target to fit his style?

2024-05-16T07:05:55Z

Indy 500: McLaughlin tops second day of practice at 229.493mph before deluge

Team Penske’s Scott McLaughlin led the second day of practice for the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 following persistent rain showers that limited on-track activity.

2024-05-15T23:23:31Z

Soccer-Chelsea maintain hope of final WSL title under Hayes with win at Spurs

LONDON (Reuters) -Chelsea took charge of the Women's Super League title race with one game remaining after a 1-0 victory at Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday put the reigning champions top of the standings on goal difference. Maika Hamano's 37th-minute strike into the roof of the net from a brilliant Guro Reiten cross was enough to give manager Emma Hayes hope that she will end her glittering tenure

2024-05-15T21:05:48Z

Soccer-Chelsea climb to sixth with 2-1 win over Brighton

BRIGHTON, England (Reuters) -Cole Palmer and Christopher Nkunku struck either side of halftime to earn Chelsea a 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday, sending the London club into the final day of the Premier League season in sixth place. Palmer turned in Marc Cucurella's cross with a powerful header in the 34th minute to claim the 22nd league goal of his outstanding debut season and

2024-05-15T21:30:53Z

FIA planning harsher F1 penalties to clamp down on Magnussen Miami tactics

The FIA is planning to impose harsher penalties for Formula 1 drivers deliberately cutting the track to keep a position in the wake of Kevin Magnussen's antics in Miami.

2024-05-15T16:52:33Z

David Hall confident Atullibigeal and Champion Instinct can fly stable flag at Sha Tin

Veteran handler pinpoints consistent galloper and promising sprinter as the best of his nine runners on Sunday Atullibigeal and Champion Instinct will headline David Hall's Sha Tin assault on Sunday and the veteran handler is confident his duo will figure prominently in their respective races. Hall, who won last month's Group One Chairman's Sprint ...

2024-05-16T04:06:33Z

Soccer-Chelsea on course for final WSL title under Hayes with win at Spurs

LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea took charge of the Women's Super League title race with one game remaining after a 1-0 victory at Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday put the reigning champions top of the standings on goal difference. Maika Hamano's 37th-minute strike into the roof of the net from a brilliant Guro Reiten cross was enough to give manager Emma Hayes hope that she will end her glittering

2024-05-15T20:40:49Z

Thursday’s Everton News: Anselmino, Larsen linked, Branthwaite United rumours continue, fortress Goodison under Dyche

Recapping all the Everton news from yesterday.

2024-05-16T07:05:54Z

Soccer-Manchester United hold on to beat Newcastle 3-2 in home finale

By Lori Ewing MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Amad Diallo scored his first Premier League goal and assisted on another to power Manchester United to a 3-2 victory over Newcastle United on Wednesday at Old Trafford in a battle between teams fighting for a European berth next season. Erik ten Hag's team remained eighth in the table but level on 57 points with seventh-placed Newcastle. Chelsea are

2024-05-15T21:55:59Z

Magazine: F1's newest winner, WEC Spa and WRC Portugal reviews

The rise of Lando Norris and McLaren – and the British stars who could follow – are the focus of this week’s Autosport magazine, out today (16 May).

2024-05-16T08:09:59Z

Caroline Wozniacki responds to Brooks Koepka wife’s post after Rory McIlroy divorce

The Irishman filed for divorce from Erica Stoll on Monday, with Brooks Koepka then posting a tribute to his wife.

2024-05-15T09:29:31Z

Spurs supporters hoping to lose to Man City to deny Arsenal? Fans of Liverpool, Man United, others have had that quandary

Tottenham beating Pep Guardiola's side would have done their North London rivals a huge favour in title race Knowing your team could wreck your sworn enemies' prospects, or needing them to come to your rescue, is a common conflict for football fans Tottenham Hotspur and their supporters were in the unenviable position of knowing victory over Manche...

2024-05-15T09:03:24Z

Soccer-Chelsea players love and want to fight for Pochettino, says Palmer

(Reuters) - Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino deserves full credit for their upturn in form, attacking midfielder Cole Palmer said as the London side continued their push for European football with a fourth successive win in the Premier League on Wednesday. His comments come amid speculation about Pochettino's future at Stamford Bridge. The former Tottenham Hotspur and Paris St Germain coach

2024-05-16T07:22:34Z

Aston Martin prepared to run two Valkyrie Le Mans Hypercars in WEC 2025

Aston Martin is ready to step up to run two Valkyrie Le Mans Hypercars in next year’s World Endurance Championship if demanded by the regulations.

2024-05-16T10:10:18Z

Soccer-Juventus win Coppa Italia final with early Vlahovic strike

ROME (Reuters) -Juventus beat Atalanta 1-0 to win a record-extending 15th Coppa Italia on Wednesday as an early strike by Dusan Vlahovic earned Massimiliano Allegri's side their first trophy in three years. Juve, who hold both the record for most Italian Cup finals played (22) and won, had not lifted any silverware since they won the competition in 2020-21, when they also beat Atalanta in the

2024-05-15T22:46:05Z

ONE Championship: Sittichai Sitsongpeenong looking to get career back on track against debutant Masaaki Noiri

Thai fighter was previously the Glory lightweight champion but his reputation has been dented by a couple of recent losses Sittichai is excited about Noiri fight because he has never faced a Japanese fighter before Sittichai Sitsongpeenong is looking to get his career back on track when he fights promotional newcomer Masaaki Noiri at ONE 167 next m...

2024-05-15T09:33:20Z

Soccer-India stalwart Chhetri announces international retirement

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India captain Sunil Chhetri, the country's most prolific scorer, will retire from international football after the World Cup qualifier against Kuwait on June 6, the 39-year-old announced on Thursday. Chhetri has been the face of Indian soccer for nearly a decade-and-half and his 94 international goals make him the third-highest active international goalscorer after Cristiano

2024-05-16T08:12:41Z

Why Pulling is left wanting more after British F4 glass ceiling win

Abbi Pulling broke the glass ceiling with her British F4 victory at Brands Hatch but the F1 Academy championship leader maintains she is capable of more.

2024-05-15T14:52:07Z

F2 leader Maloney "not focused on the championship"

Formula 2 championship leader Zane Maloney is pushing all thoughts of championship success from his mind in order to focus on the bigger picture of reaching Formula 1.

2024-05-15T08:36:01Z

Albon signs new multi-year F1 contract with Williams

Williams has announced Alex Albon has signed a multi-year contract extension, taking their partnership into Formula 1's 2026 regulations era.

2024-05-15T09:21:09Z

Soccer-Alonso wary of Atalanta threat as Leverkusen prepare for Europa League showdown

(Reuters) - Bayer Leverkusen will find it tough to overcome Atalanta in the Europa League final, manager Xabi Alonso said, after the Italian side knocked out Premier League heavyweights Liverpool and three-times finalists Olympique de Marseille in previous rounds. But Leverkusen have plans of their own as they chase a treble of titles, having recently been crowned as the new Bundesliga champions.

2024-05-15T13:59:43Z

Golf-Despite divorce McIlroy focused on ending 10-year major drought at PGA

By Steve Keating (Reuters) - Despite turmoil in his private life, Rory McIlroy said on Wednesday his game is in great shape heading into this week's PGA Championship and he is focused on ending his 10-year major drought. McIlroy's press conference began with a warning that the world number two would not be answering questions related to his shock announcement on Tuesday that he was ending his

2024-05-15T19:50:46Z