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Lewis Hamilton: Maiden Ferrari win "couldn't be closer"

Lewis Hamilton reckons his maiden victory for Ferrari “couldn’t be closer” as the 2026 Formula 1 season has witnessed a rejuvenation from the seven-time world champion.The 41-year-old endured a torrid debut campaign for the Scuderia in 2025, suffering the first podium-less season of his 18-year…

BBC Sport15d ago

'Mazadona', 'Einstein', 'The Ant' - 20 new players to watch at World Cup

BBC Sport TV and radio commentators pick the players they think could be the breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup.

BBC Sport15d ago

Why super-sized and politicised World Cup comes at a cost

Whatever one's perspective, it seems certain that away from the on-field spectacle, this super-sized World Cup could be among the most contentious ever.

BBC Sport15d ago

'You're paid to make that decision' – Eriksson's midfield dilemma

Former players and coaching staff from England's 2006 'Golden Generation' reflect on how manager Sven-Goran Eriksson struggled to get the best out of Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard in a star-studded midfield.

Cricket Australia15d ago

Scott debuts, Connolly to open in Bangladesh series opener

Xavier Bartlett recalled with Ollie Peake and Matt Kuhnemann making way as Australia insert Tigers in first ODI at Mirpur

Cricket Australia15d ago

Bulls, Heat seeking new coaches after Botha resignation

Johan Botha has stepped down from state and BBL contracts with a season to run on each

Cricket Australia15d ago

Tait-inspired quick to give Aussies top end Tests preview

Nahid Rana, the rapid Bangladesh speedster who was closely mentored by Shaun Tait, will face Australia for the first time this week

Cricket Australia15d ago

Big Bash gains lead Garth's surge into Aussie T20 XI

Kim Garth is boosting her chances of a maiden T20 World Cup game in Aussie colours after a strong start to 2026 with the ball

Cricket Australia16d ago

England duo being investigated after 'nightclub incident'

Test captain and fast bowler in doubt for second Test against NZ as ECB investigate incident in early hours of Monday morning

BBC Sport16d ago

Olise scores hat-trick as France beat Northern Ireland

Bayern Munich's Michael Olise scores a hat-trick in France's 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland in their final World Cup warm-up match in Lille.

Formula 116d ago

Naomi Schiff spots major Charles Leclerc change after Monaco GP frustration

Sky Sports Formula 1 pundit Naomi Schiff believes Charles Leclerc has adopted a far more instructive approach with Ferrari in 2026 following his frustrated radio messages at the Monaco Grand Prix. Leclerc's hopes of securing a podium in front of his home crowd were crushed after he crashed into the…

Cricket Australia16d ago

Aussies cruise against England to make early World Cup statement

Australia's most experienced players stepped up to give their team a psychological edge over hosts England in Cardiff

Formula 116d ago

George Russell must beat Kimi Antonelli in Barcelona to save F1 title hopes, says David Coulthard

Former Formula 1 driver and broadcaster David Coulthard argued George Russell must defeat his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli at the Spanish Grand Prix in order to keep his 2026 championship dreams alive. Antonelli made history on Sunday, becoming the youngest-ever winner of the Monaco Grand…

BBC Sport16d ago

Norway dress up as Vikings for World Cup

Watch behind-the-scenes footage as the Norway squad dress up as Vikings for a team photo before the World Cup.

Formula 116d ago

Why Monaco magic is still alive and well in F1 2026

We won't bore you with the usual Monaco tropes and cliches, but the time the Monte Carlo streets were big enough for grand prix racing has long passed, both in terms of the on-track product and the ever-increasing hordes of guests making life difficult for staff trying to do their jobs.There are…

Formula 116d ago

Lewis Hamilton lifts lid on Kim Kardashian's support after F1 Monaco GP

Lewis Hamilton has briefly lifted the lid on his relationship with Kim Kardashian, following the reality television star's high-profile appearance in the Ferrari garage during the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix weekend.While the glamour of Monte Carlo often attracts A-list celebrity appearances…

Formula 116d ago

Red Bull finds cause of Max Verstappen’s DNF, planned engine change after Monaco

While Max Verstappen surprised many by qualifying second on Saturday, his race came to an end almost immediately the following day. The Dutchman already felt some anomalies during the Formula 1 formation lap, then struggled to get the RPMs into the correct window during the pre-start procedure. The…

BBC Sport16d ago

Why Hull's US Open near-miss shows major win is close

BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter examines Charley Hull’s US Open performance after she came close to landing a first major title.

Formula 116d ago

Toto Wolff on George Russell’s penalty bonanza: “Clearly our mistake”

Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff has taken responsibility for the pitstop blunder that led to a drive-through penalty for George Russell at the Monaco Grand Prix.Russell experienced a dismal weekend in the principality, where he took sixth on the grid after being soundly beaten by…

Formula 116d ago

McLaren admits Mercedes customer team status has become a disadvantage in F1 2026

After McLaren secured a double podium in Miami and appeared to have turned a corner following its first major upgrade of the year, the race weekends in Montreal and Monaco have not gone according to plan.In Canada, things partly unravelled due to the decision to start on intermediate tyres, while…

BBC Sport16d ago

How Williams' training partner from Wigan kept her return secret

British tennis player David Quayle flew out to Florida to help Serena Williams prepare for her return to tennis at Queen's.

BBC Sport16d ago

Leclerc slams Ferrari brake failure after Monaco GP crash

On The Chequered Flag Podcast, BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson reads out Charles Leclerc's comments stating his Ferrari brake issue is "borderline dangerous" after crashing out of the Monaco Grand Prix. Running in a podium position late in the race, Leclerc lost control into the barriers after…

Formula 116d ago

George Russell: 'I can still become F1 world champion in 2026'

George Russell is confident he can still become Formula 1 world champion in 2026 despite Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli seemingly romping towards his maiden crown.The 19-year-old has won the past five grands prix to hold a 68-point advantage over Russell, who was the heavy favourite pre-season…

BBC Sport16d ago

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Formula 116d ago

Lance Stroll on Monaco F1 crash: ‘The engine pushed me into the wall’

Lance Stroll has blamed his race-ending Monaco Grand Prix crash on his Honda Formula 1 engine pushing him into the wall.Stroll was running 16th on lap 57, 18 seconds away from the points-paying positions, when he went straight on at Antony Noghes corner and hit the Tecpro barrier.The Aston Martin…

Formula 116d ago

Max Verstappen’s Monaco GP retirement sparks Kimi Raikkonen comparison

20 years separate these two moments, but following a disappointing 2026 Monaco Grand Prix for Max Verstappen, the Dutchman has been compared to the legendary Kimi Raikkonen. In 2006, after his McLaren caught fire due to a heat shield failure at the Monte Carlo race, Raikkonen was watched by…

Formula 116d ago

What the international media are saying about the F1 Monaco GP

The Formula 1 paddock arrived in Monaco expecting a three-way fight between Kimi Antonelli, Max Verstappen and Ferrari. It left with a very different story.While Antonelli's fifth consecutive victory dominated headlines around the world, the way international media interpreted the race varied…

Formula 116d ago

Ferrari supplier Brembo ‘astonished’ as Charles Leclerc blames Monaco crash on brakes

Ferrari supplier Brembo has expressed “great astonishment” after Charles Leclerc blamed his race-ending Monaco Grand Prix crash on his Formula 1 car’s brakes.Although the Scuderia never was able to challenge supreme race winner Kimi Antonelli on Sunday, Leclerc was set for a solid third-place…

Formula 116d ago

Who slept best last night: Isack Hadjar

The last Red Bull Racing Formula 1 podium delivered by someone not called Max Verstappen dated back to 21 April 2024 - when Sergio Perez finished third in Shanghai.It was the Mexican’s fourth podium in the first five races of that year, which made it look like the Milton Keynes squad had finally…

Formula 116d ago

Who slept worst last night: Charles Leclerc

There are a few gentlemen who may not have slept particularly well after the 2026 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix. George Russell is certainly one of them. Not so much because he endured a disastrous Sunday filled with misfortune, mishaps and missed opportunities, ranging from a millimetre-perfect call…

BBC Sport16d ago

Southgate confronts the crisis facing boys and young men across Britain

Gareth Southgate confronts the crisis facing boys and young men across Britain.

Cricket Australia16d ago

Peake and Murphy in, big guns to miss Bangladesh ODIs

A trio of Victorians now set to bolster Australia's ODI squad, with Head and Marsh still out of action

Cricket Australia16d ago

Bangladesh v Australia ODIs: All you need to know

Broadcast info, start times, latest squad changes and more for the whirlwind six-match tour of Bangladesh that continues Australia's hectic winter schedule

Cricket Australia16d ago

Skipper back in the swing as Aussies sharpen WC prep

Sophie Molineux came through the South Africa matches unscathed and is feeling free and ready to make an impact in the tournament proper

Cricket Australia16d ago

Australia find freedom in hunt for T20 World Cup title

Lessons learned from consecutive World Cup heartbreaks driving Molineux's crew in the UK

Cricket Australia16d ago

England down Kiwis in shortest Lord's Test since 1888

Atkinson's five gives hosts a 115-run win at the home of cricket

Cricket Australia17d ago

Slug slog: Bears buoyed by Beau's Blast blitz

Australia's Test allrounder displayed his T20 wares with a stunning hundred for Warwickshire

Formula 117d ago

Martin Brundle goes viral after clash with celebrity security at Monaco GP

Sky Sports Formula 1 broadcaster and former driver Martin Brundle has once again gone viral following a clash with celebrity security during his traditional pre-race grid walk at the Monaco Grand Prix. The Monte Carlo grid is notoriously one of the most congested on the F1 calendar, and the 2026…

Formula 117d ago

Winners and losers from F1's Monaco Grand Prix mayhem

Winner: Kimi AntonelliF1 2026's runaway championship leader Kimi Antonelli keeps on delivering under pressure, belying his teenage years. But the weekend he pieced together in Monte Carlo was something really special indeed.While George Russell could only qualify sixth, and his weekend would spiral…