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Unstoppable Verstappen in a Formula One league of his own 31 Jul 2023 - 12:39 pm
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen sits in his car in the pits prior to the sprint race ahead of the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit in Spa on July 29, 2023. Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD / POOL / AFP
Verstappen edges Piastri for Belgian sprint race pole 29 Jul 2023 - 03:37 pm
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen (R) and Alpha Tauri's Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda compete during the sprint shootout ahead of the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit in Spa on July 29, 2023. (Photo by John Thys / AFP)
Pérez issues reminder of his ability with strong performance at Hungarian GP 24 Jul 2023 - 01:11 pm
Third placed Red Bull Racing's Mexican driver Sergio Perez lifts his trophy on the podium after the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring race track in Mogyorod near Budapest on July 23, 2023. Photo by ATTILA KISBENEDEK / AFP
Verstappen delivers Red Bull winning-streak record 24 Jul 2023 - 08:18 am
Max Verstappen raises the trophy after winning the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix, yesterday. AFP
Verstappen armed with upgrades in pursuit of Hungarian triumph 20 Jul 2023 - 12:56 pm
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen celebrates after winning the Formula One British Grand Prix at the Silverstone motor racing circuit in Silverstone, central England on July 9, 2023. Photo by ANDREJ ISAKOVIC / AFP
Ricciardo replaces De Vries at AlphaTauri in surprise return to F1 and will race at Hungarian GP 12 Jul 2023 - 11:04 am
Red Bull Racing's Australian reserve driver Daniel Ricciardo looks on after the second practice session ahead of the Formula One British Grand Prix at the Silverstone motor racing circuit in Silverstone, central England on July 7, 2023. Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP
Hamilton happy for McLaren's competitiveness despite losing out for 2nd at British GP 10 Jul 2023 - 02:40 pm
McLaren's British driver Lando Norris and McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri drive during the Formula One British Grand Prix at the Silverstone motor racing circuit in Silverstone, central England on July 9, 2023. Photo by ANDREJ ISAKOVIC / AFP
Hamilton positive on new contract, filming his movie 07 Jul 2023 - 03:13 pm
Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton arrives for the first practice session ahead of the Formula One British Grand Prix at the Silverstone motor racing circuit in Silverstone, central England on July 7, 2023. (Photo by ANDREJ ISAKOVIC / AFP)
Max Verstappen wins Austrian Grand Prix, extends series lead 02 Jul 2023 - 05:55 pm
Winner Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen celebrates after the Formula One Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull race track in Spielberg, Austria on July 2, 2023. (Photo by VLADIMIR SIMICEK / AFP)
Verstappen wins Austrian Grand Prix sprint race 01 Jul 2023 - 08:23 pm
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen celebrates after the sprint at the Red Bull race track in Spielberg, Austria on July 1, 2023, ahead of the Formula One Austrian Grand Prix. (Photo by VLADIMIR SIMICEK / AFP)
Max Verstappen wins Canadian Grand Prix and gives Red Bull 100th victory 18 Jun 2023 - 11:14 pm
Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on June 18, 2023 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton / Getty Images NA via AFP)
Ferrari to stick with F1 as CEO says racing drives innovation 06 Jun 2023 - 11:40 am
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Formula 1: Mercedes optimistic after significant progress shown at Spanish GP 05 Jun 2023 - 01:58 pm
Mercedes' British driver George Russell competes in the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix race at the Circuit de Catalunya on June 4, 2023 in Montmelo, on the outskirts of Barcelona. Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP
Verstappen wins Spanish GP from pole for 40th career victory 04 Jun 2023 - 06:15 pm
Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen celebrates winning the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix race at the Circuit de Catalunya on June 4, 2023 in Montmelo, on the outskirts of Barcelona. (Photo by Lluis Gene / AFP)
Haas principal Steiner reprimanded, apologizes for calling race stewards ‘laymen’ 04 Jun 2023 - 03:26 pm
Haas' Italian team principal Guenther Steiner looks on ahead of the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix at the Monaco street circuit in Monaco, on May 27, 2023. Photo by ANDREJ ISAKOVIC / AFP
Verstappen takes pole at Spanish GP ahead of Sainz; Alonso 9th 03 Jun 2023 - 06:43 pm
First placed Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen walks to podium at the end of the qualifying session for the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit de Catalunya on June 3, 2023 in Montmelo, on the outskirts of Barcelona. (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP)
Verstappen tops rainy final practice at Spanish GP, ignores team orders to go faster 03 Jun 2023 - 03:37 pm
Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen takes part in the third free practice session of the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit de Catalunya on June 3, 2023 in Montmelo, on the outskirts of Barcelona. (Photo by Lluis GENE / AFP)
Revitalized Alonso gives Spaniards hope of ending winning drought at home in F1 31 May 2023 - 03:46 pm
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NBA

Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles during a 103-96 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game Five of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 30, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP) Doncic inks three-year $165 mln Lakers extension
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Cricket

India's players celebrate after the dismissal of Pakistan's Muneeba Ali during the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 one-day international (ODI) match between India and Pakistan at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo on October 5, 2025. (Photo by Ishara S Kodikara / AFP) India crush Pakistan by 88 runs amid handshake snub, umpiring drama
India's players celebrate their win in the first Test cricket match against West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 4, 2025. (Photo by R.Satish Babu / AFP) Jadeja stars as India crush West Indies in first Test
India's Tilak Varma celebrates their victory at the end of the Asia Cup 2025 Twenty20 international cricket final match between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on September 28, 2025. (Photo by Sajjad Hussain / AFP) Varma guides India to Asia Cup final win over Pakistan
Pakistan's captain Salman Agha (C) attends a practice session at the International Cricket Council (ICC) Academy in Dubai on September 27, 2025, ahead of their Asia Cup 2025 Twenty20 international final cricket match against the India. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) Handshake spat bad for cricket, says Pakistan captain ahead of India final

Tennis

Italy Jannik Sinner reacts after winning against Germany Daniel Altmaier during their men's singles match at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai on October 4, 2025. (Photo by Jade GAO / AFP) Sinner breezes past Altmaier to launch Shanghai title defence
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USA's Coco Gauff reacts after victory against Switzerland's Belinda Bencic during their women's singles match at the China Open tennis tournament on September 30, 2025. (Photo by Wand Zhao / AFP) Gauff calls for shorter tennis seasons as 'impossible' to play more
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts after his men痴 singles match against Norway's Casper Ruud at the ATP Japan Open tennis tournament in Tokyo on September 29, 2025. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP) Alcaraz fights back in Tokyo to emulate Nadal with 10th final of season

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