Lewis Hamilton has hit back at former Mercedes engineer Philipp Brandle, who claimed that the seven-time world champion stops giving maximum effort when he doesn’t believe he can win races. Hamilton ended a gruelling 945-day wait for a Grand Prix victory in front of his home crowd at Silverstone in July, sparking a revival in […]
Novak Djokovic US Open injury scare as Serb couldn’t continue training | Tennis | Sport
Novak Djokovic has suffered an injury scare just days before the start of his US Open defence, which forced him to cut a training session with Holger Rune short on Friday. The Serb is said to have felt some discomfort while practising at Flushing Meadows and was unable to continue after receiving treatment. Thousands of […]
Toto Wolff accidentally leaks major Mercedes news after holding Max Verstappen talks | F1 | Sport
Toto Wolff has seemingly confirmed that Kimi Antonelli will be replacing Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes next season. The Silver Arrows are yet to officially announce their driver line-up for 2025 but it appears that a decision has already been made. Wolff is known to have an interest in signing Max Verstappen, having openly courted the […]
Logan Sargeant’s car bursts into flames after huge crash at Dutch Grand Prix | F1 | Sport
Logan Sargeant suffered a massive shunt at Turn Four during FP3 ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix. The under-fire American destroyed his Williams machine in the process, placing his participation in qualifying in doubt. 15 minutes into a weather-affected FP3 session, Sargeant lost control of his FW46, spinning hard into the outside barrier at Turn […]
F1 team slapped with £84 fine at Dutch GP thanks to driver who has already been replaced | F1 | Sport
The Williams F1 team have been forced to cough up £84 after Logan Sargeant broke regulations during FP1 for the Dutch Grand Prix. The American, who will be replaced by Carlos Sainz for the 2025 season, exceeded the pit lane speed limit as his difficult season continues. The limit at Circuit Zandvoort is 60km/h, less […]
Ronnie O’Sullivan shows class with message to snooker rival after banking £34k | Other | Sport
Ronnie O’Sullivan showcased his class after surviving an inspired Matthew Selt fightback to edge into the Xi’an Grand Prix semi-finals on Friday morning. The seven-time world champion booked a best-of-11 frame meeting with Kyren Wilson on Saturday but admitted he was fortunate to progress. O’Sullivan produced a couple of 50-plus breaks to cruise into a […]
F1 LIVE: Verstappen to Mercedes whispers as Hamilton makes demand | F1 | Sport
Eddie Jordan says it would be a “mistake” for Mercedes to replace Lewis Hamilton with teenager Kimi Antonelli. The Italian, 17, is expected to come in for the seven-time world champion at the end of this year with a decision likely to be confirmed in the next few weeks. “I think he will go with […]
A pair of Canadian athlete-engineers is using technology to their advantage at the Paralympics
A wheelchair racer whips around the track, arms burning in the push for the finish line. A cyclist flies through the velodrome, teetering on the edge of collapse. In both Paralympic events, lives can change in a matter of seconds. “It is human NASCAR at some level,” says Canadian wheelchair sprinter Austin Smeenk. “We’re going […]
NWSL reaches new CBA that adds more money for players, ends draft
The National Women’s Soccer League and its players have reached a deal on a broad new collective bargaining agreement that eliminates the annual college draft, guarantees all contracts and raises minimum salaries. The decision to do away with the draft and the expansion draft will allow young players greater flexibility in where they play. The […]
Korda claims 3-stroke lead at Women’s British Open, while Canada’s Henderson misses cut
Nelly Korda looks to be back to her dominant best at the home of golf. The top-ranked American mastered more blustery conditions at St. Andrews by shooting a bogey-free, 4-under 68 in the second round on Friday to take a three-stroke lead at the Women’s British Open. Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont., missed the […]