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Italian GP red-flagged after massive Leclerc crash 06 Sep 2026 - 05:09 pm
Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc looks on in the pits ahead of the qualifying session of the Italian Formula One Grand Prix at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza circuit in Monza, northern Italy on September 5, 2026. (Photo by ANNA SZILAGYI / POOL / AFP)
Russell on top ahead of Hamilton in final Italian GP practice 05 Sep 2026 - 03:58 pm
Mercedes' British driver George Russell drives during the third practice session of the Italian Formula One Grand Prix at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza circuit in Monza, northern Italy on September 5, 2026. (Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP)
Leclerc on top as Ferrari take 1-2 in Monza opening practice 04 Sep 2026 - 03:35 pm
Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc takes off his helmet in the pits after the first practice session of the Italian Formula One Grand Prix at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza circuit in Monza, northern Italy on September 4, 2026. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP)
Paddock Club sells out as ticket demand surges for Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2026 30 Aug 2026 - 02:59 pm
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Norris extends McLaren stay until 2030 29 Aug 2026 - 01:05 pm
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McLaren's Norris wins Dutch GP after Verstappen crash 23 Aug 2026 - 06:44 pm
McLaren's British driver Lando Norris drives during the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at The Circuit Zandvoort, western Netherlands, on August 23, 2026. (Photo by SIMON WOHLFAHRT / AFP)
Verstappen crashes out of Dutch Grand Prix 23 Aug 2026 - 04:49 pm
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen's car is moved following his crash during the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at The Circuit Zandvoort, western Netherlands, on August 23, 2026. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)
Mercedes driver George Russell wins Dutch GP sprint race 22 Aug 2026 - 02:09 pm
Mercedes' British driver George Russell drives during the sprint race ahead of the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at The Circuit Zandvoort, western Netherlands, on August 22, 2026. (Photo by SIMON WOHLFAHRT / AFP)
Lusail International Circuit unveils key visual as Qatar Grand Prix 2026 marks 100 day countdown 21 Aug 2026 - 04:31 pm
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'Simply lovely': Verstappen signs new Red Bull contract until 2030 20 Aug 2026 - 05:44 pm
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen smiles during a press conference ahead of the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at The Circuit Zandvoort, western Netherlands, on August 20, 2026. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)
Sainz signs new contract with F1 team Williams 19 Aug 2026 - 05:38 pm
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F1's Albon re-signs with Williams for 2027 18 Aug 2026 - 06:15 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)
Novikov Doha joins Lusail International Circuit hospitality for Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2026 05 Aug 2026 - 05:01 pm
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Malaysia steps in to host Bahrain F1 GP in October 26 Jul 2026 - 03:16 pm
(Files) Then Mercedes's British driver Lewis Hamilton drives his car during the third practice session of the Formula One Malaysia Grand Prix in Sepang on September 30, 2017. (Photo by Manan Vatsyayana / AFP)
Alonso welcomes Aston Martin upgrade, warns against unreal expectations 23 Jul 2026 - 08:08 pm
Aston Martin's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso addresses the press conference ahead of the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring circuit in Mogyorod near Budapest, Hungary, on July 23, 2026. (Photo by Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP)
Antonelli edges Hamilton in sprint to extend title lead 04 Jul 2026 - 04:48 pm
Mercedes' British driver George Russell (R) leads Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc (L) during the sprint race ahead of the Formula One British Grand Prix at the Silverstone motor racing circuit in Silverstone, central England, on July 4, 2026. (Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP)
Russell holds off Verstappen to win Austrian Grand Prix 28 Jun 2026 - 06:05 pm
Mercedes' British driver George Russell celebrates after winning the Formula One Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring race track in Spielberg, Austria on June 28, 2026. (Photo by Joe Klamar / AFP)
Mercedes dominate opening practice at Austrian GP 26 Jun 2026 - 05:47 pm
Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli drives during the first practice session at the Red Bull Ring race track in Spielberg, Austria on June 26, 2026, ahead of the Formula One Austrian Grand Prix. (Photo by Joe Klamar / AFP)

NBA

LeBron James speaks onstage during the TIME100 Sports Gala at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) LeBron James says he will play for Philadelphia 76ers
New York Knicks banners adorn the facade of City Hall ahead of the ticker tape victory parade on June 17, 2026 in New York City. Photo by Michael M. Santiago / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP Jubilant New York on guard for Knicks parade
New York Knicks owner James Dolan lifts the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after his team defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Gregory Shamus / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) Knicks beat Spurs to claim first NBA title in 53 years
Jordan Clarkson #00 of the New York Knicks poses for a portrait after winning Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on June 13, 2026 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. Photo by NATHANIEL S. BUTLER / NBAE / GETTY IMAGES / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP Jordan Clarkson becomes first Filipino-American NBA champion

Cricket

Representational file photo. Reuters. India, Japan to play first T20 cricket match
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Pakistan's Khurram Shahzad celebrates taking the wicket England's Joe Root on day two of the first Test match between England and Pakistan at Headingley cricket ground in Leeds, northern England on August 20, 2026. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP) Pakistan hit back against England after Cox and Root fifties
Bangladesh player Mehidy Hasan Miraz poses with fans after victory against Australia on the fourth day of the first cricket Test match between Australia and Bangladesh at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 16, 2026. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) 'Something we dreamed of': Bangladesh celebrates historic cricket win

Tennis

Iva Jovic of the United States hugs after a win against Alexandra Eala of Philippines during their Women's Singles Third Round match on Day Seven of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 05, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by JULIAN FINNEY / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) Jovic 'loses sanity five times over' to oust Eala and book Gauff clash
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reacts in his match against Yibing Wu of China during their Men's Singles Third Round match on Day Six of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 04, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Julian Finney/AFP) Alcaraz, Sabalenka into US Open last 16
Venus Williams and Serena Williams of the United States in their Women's Doubles match against Hao-Ching Chan of Taiwan and Maya Joint of Australia on Day Six of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 04, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Julian Finney/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by JULIAN FINNEY / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) Williams sisters fall in thrilling return to US Open doubles
Coco Gauff of the United States reacts against Zeynep Sonmez of Turkey during their Women's Singles First Round match on Day Three of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 01, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Patrick Smith /AFP) Confident Gauff reaches US Open 2nd round with straight-set win

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