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Qatar to host penultimate round as Formula 1 announces 2026 calendar 11 Jun 2025 - 09:15 am
The Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix 2026 will take place at the Lusail International Circuit from November 27-29.
Qatar Grand Prix to be held in November as Formula One reveals 2026 calendar 10 Jun 2025 - 10:07 am
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen during the sprint race ahead of the Qatar Formula One Grand Prix at the Lusail International Circuit, on November 30, 2024. (Photo by Andrej Isakovic / AFP)
Norris wins 'dream' maiden Monaco Grand Prix 25 May 2025 - 08:52 pm
McLaren's British driver Lando Norris looks at the trophy on the podium after winning the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix at the Circuit de Monaco, on May 25, 2025. (Photo by Andrej Isakovic / AFP)
Leclerc fastest in Monaco practice as Hamilton crashes 24 May 2025 - 03:29 pm
Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc drives during the third practice session for the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix at the Circuit de Monaco, on May 24, 2025. (Photo by Andrej Isakovic / AFP)
Verstappen skips Brad Pitt F1 movie to stay with family 22 May 2025 - 08:39 pm
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen attends the drivers' press conference at the Circuit de Monaco in Monaco, on May 22, 2025, ahead of the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix. (Photo by Andrej Isakovic / AFP)
Mexico City to host F1 races until 2028 02 May 2025 - 11:53 am
F1 President & CEO, Stefano Domenicali attends the F1 Academy x American Express screening of F1: The Academy with Hello Sunshine and Netflix at The Fillmore Miami Beach on May 01, 2025 in Miami Beach, Florida. Mireya Acierto/Getty Images/AFP
Verstappen late to Miami GP as awaits birth of first child 01 May 2025 - 09:11 pm
File photo of Max Verstappen
Piastri wins Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Verstappen second 20 Apr 2025 - 10:28 pm
McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri crosses the finish line to win the 2025 Saudi Arabia Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit on April 20, 2025. (Photo by Thaier Al Sudani / POOL / AFP)
F1 success is 'like cooking' - Ferrari head chef Vasseur 18 Apr 2025 - 09:04 pm
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur looks on from the pit wall during the first practice session of the 2025 Saudi Arabia Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit on April 18, 2025. (Photo by Giuseppe Cacace / AFP)
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

NBA

Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat handles the ball against Jaren Jackson Jr. #8 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half at FedExForum on October 24, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. Justin Ford/Getty Images/AFP Heat and Blazers win first NBA games since Rozier and Billups arrests
Image / @duranthighlights on Instagram Kevin Durant agrees to NBA Rockets two-year $90 million extension
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
Peninsula NBA to play regular season games in London and Berlin in 2026

Cricket

(FILES) Pakistan's cricket team captain Babar Azam speaks during a press conference at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on September 26, 2023. (Photo by Arif Ali / AFP) Pakistan coach backs Azam's return for South Africa T20s
India's Rohit Sharma (R) and Virat Kohli celebrate their win at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on October 25, 2025. (Photo by Saeed Khan / AFP) Rohit and Kohli turn back clock as India crush Australia in 3rd ODI
West Indies' Justin Greaves (L) plays a shot during the second one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Bangladesh and West Indies at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on October 21, 2025. (Photo by Munir UZ ZAMAN / AFP) West Indies beat Bangladesh in super over after setting ODI spin record
Pakistan's captain Shan Masood (L) and his teammate Babar Azam bump their bats during the first day of the second Test cricket match between Pakistan and South Africa at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on October 20, 2025. (Photo by Aamir QURESHI / AFP) Pakistan punish sloppy South Africa to reach 259-5 in second Test

Tennis

Switzerland's Belinda Bencic hits a return against Czech Republic's Linda Noskova during the women's singles final at the Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament in Tokyo on October 26, 2025. (Photo by Philip Fong / AFP) Bencic surprises herself as Tokyo win brings 10th title
Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina serves to Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova during the women's singles final at the WTA Ningbo Open tennis tournament in Ningbo, China on October 19, 2025. (Photo by AFP) Rybakina storms back from a set down to win Ningbo Open
Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina hits a return to Italy's Jasmine Paolini on October 18, 2025. (Photo by AFP) Rybakina blasts past Paolini to reach Ningbo final
Japan's Naomi Osaka arrives to play against Netherlands' Suzan Lamens during their women's singles match at the Japan Open tennis tournament in Osaka on October 15, 2025. (Photo by PAUL MILLER / AFP) Tearful Osaka battles injury to reach Japan quarter-finals

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