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How Norris repelled Verstappen’s terrific comeback to win F1 title

Norris became Britain’s 11th F1 world champion with a tense third-place finish in Abu Dhabi, sealing the title by just two points over the magnificent Verstappen

<p>McLaren driver Lando Norris celebrates winning the F1 world title (David Davies/PA)</p>
<p>England captain Ben Stokes leaves the field after losing the Second 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match</p>
Cameron PonsonbyAt The Gabba

England don’t get it and reaction to Ashes loss leaves a bitter taste

Comment: England slumped to another heavy defeat to go 2-0 down in the Ashes and move to the brink of a series defeat, but the words of coach Brendon McCullum failed to strike the right tone

<p>Mohamed Salah warms up ahead of the English Premier League football match between Leeds United and Liverpool at Elland Road</p>
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Salah has lost his superpower and Liverpool rant points to one outcome

<p>Johnny Fisher celebrates his wild victory over Ivan Balaz</p>
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Fisher is back on track for British stardom after beating his demons

F1

Hamilton’s heartwarming message to Norris: ‘I’m so happy for you’

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<p>The completed World Cup draw (Sam Corum/PA)</p>
Football

World Cup 2026 fixtures: Full schedule, match dates and venues

Rugby League

Sinfield raises millions for MND charities after epic challenge

Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi scored a late winner against Fulham (John Walton/PA)
Football

Late Marc Guehi winner sends Palace into Premier League top four

Georginio Rutter netted a last-gasp equaliser for Brighton (Gareth Fuller/PA)
Football

Rutter nets late leveller as Brighton rescue point against West Ham

<p>Max Verstappen was unhappy with a question after his win in Abu Dhabi on Sunday</p>
F1

Verstappen snaps back at reporter: ‘You’re giving me a stupid grin’

<p>Everton are the first team to beat Chelsea since May 2024 in the WSL</p>
Football

Chelsea’s record 34-games unbeaten WSL run ended by Everton

<p>Britian’s Alex Yee reacts after finishing in seventh place in the Valencia marathon</p>
Athletics

Alex Yee stuns at Valencia Marathon to go second in British rankings

<p>Keely Hodgkinson after receiving the award for BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2024</p>
Sport

When is SPOTY? Odds, favourites and full list of awards

In depth

<p>Ronaldo takes a selfie with Fifa president Gianni Infantino and Elon Musk as they attend a dinner hosted by US president Donald Trump for Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman</p>
Football

Fifa’s bow to Ronaldo marks new low in stained reign of Infantino

<p>Donald Trump holds the World Cup trophy as Fifa president Gianni Infantino looks on in the White House</p>
Football

How Trump exposes Fifa’s ‘new shame’ at World Cup 2026 draw

ACFC

ACFC

Why Matheus Cunha is Man United’s best signing in years

ACFC

The real reason Liverpool signed Jeremie Frimpong

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Making a Premier League team of the season that actually works

ACFC

The Newcastle tactics that proved Eddie Howe is an elite manager

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Watch: Mikel Arteta reacts to Arsenal’s dramatic Aston Villa loss

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Laura Woods replaced by stand-in after collapsing on live TV

<p>The football star attended the Cooperage Football Grounds in Mumbai on Thursday where he met children and young people from underserved communities who are being supported by the Oscar Foundation (Unicef/PA)</p>
Sport

David Beckham wows children with football skills during India visit

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Idrissa Gueye and Michael Keane hold boxing match after mid-game fight

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Football

Jurrien Timber (left) wants Arsenal to be motivated by their defeat at Aston Villa (Nick Potts/PA)
Football

Jurrien Timber urges Arsenal to use Aston Villa loss as motivation

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has downplayed his side’s lofty position in the league after beating Fulham (John Walton/PA)
Football

Oliver Glasner not getting carried away with Crystal Palace’s lofty position

Football

Hearts move three points clear after victory in Scottish title clash

Nuno Espirito Santo’s West Ham took a point from Brighton (Gareth Fuller/PA)
Football

Nuno Espirito Santo: West Ham were denied win at Brighton by two VAR mistakes

Georginio Rutter netted a last-gasp equaliser for Brighton (Gareth Fuller/PA)
Football

Georginio Rutter nets late leveller as Brighton rescue West Ham point

Mohamed Salah’s outburst has been criticised by former Liverpool striker Michael Owen (Peter Byrne/PA).
Football

Surely you bite your lip – Michael Owen criticises Mohamed Salah outburst

Diogo Dalot (second right) has urged his team-mates to become “more obsessed” with leading United to success (Nick Potts/PA)
Football

Diogo Dalot: Manchester United squad must become ‘more obsessed’ with success

Rayan Cherki excelled in Manchester City’s victory over Sunderland (Nick Potts/PA)
Football

Rayan Cherki keen to be a ‘free soul’ and entertain Manchester City fans

<p>Mohamed Salah has put his Liverpool future in doubt</p>
Football

Owen blasts Salah for going public with Liverpool gripes

Diogo Dalot (second right) has urged his team-mates to become “more obsessed” with leading United to success (Nick Potts/PA)
Football

Diogo Dalot: Manchester United squad must become ‘more obsessed’ with success

Rayan Cherki excelled in Manchester City’s victory over Sunderland (Nick Potts/PA)
Football

Rayan Cherki keen to be a ‘free soul’ and entertain Manchester City fans

<p>Mohamed Salah has put his Liverpool future in doubt</p>
Football

Owen blasts Salah for going public with Liverpool gripes

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Cricket

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Ashes 2025 result: Australia take 2-0 lead with dominant win

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Ashes 2025 result: Australia take 2-0 lead with dominant win

Ben Stokes says Australia is not a place for weak men (Robbie Stephenson/PA)
Cricket

Ben Stokes: There is no room for weak men in Australia or my dressing room

<p>Brendon McCullum has claimed England trained too much ahead of the Brisbane Test</p>
Cricket

McCullum claims England ‘trained too much’ ahead of Ashes defeat

<p>Steve Smith celebrates hitting the winning runs as Australia moved 2-0 up in the series</p>
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When is the next Ashes Test? Start time for Australia vs England

<p>Ben Stokes has offered a damning </p>
Cricket

Stokes pinpoints England’s problem in damning assessment of defeat

<p>Ben Stokes has offered a damning </p>
Cricket

Stokes pinpoints England’s problem in damning assessment of defeat

Steve Smith celebrates hitting the winning runs as Australia moved 2-0 up in the series (Robbie Stephenson/PA)
Cricket

England staring down Ashes barrel after bruising defeat in Brisbane

<p>A shellshocked England captain Ben Stokes leaves the field at stumps on day three of the second Test at the Gabba</p>
Cricket

Woeful England slide towards second Test defeat as Australia near win

Formula 1

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Norris emotional after Hamilton message on F1 title triumph - latest

F1

How son of millionaire Norris silenced naysayers to win F1 title

<p>Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen both came up short in the F1 title race</p>
F1

Piastri jokes with Verstappen over Abu Dhabi Grand Prix strategy

Lando Norris clinched his first world championship in Abu Dhabi (David Davies/PA)
F1

Lando Norris’ emotional parents: F1 title glory made all the sacrifices worth it

F1

When is F1 drivers’ world championship trophy presented?

<p>McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates after becoming the 2025 Formula One World Champion</p>
F1

Tearful Norris reacts to first F1 world title after tense Abu Dhabi GP

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When does 2026 F1 season start?

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Who are the drivers on the 2026 F1 grid?

Rugby Union

<p>Will Stuart faces a spell on the sidelines</p>
Rugby Union

Stuart set to miss Six Nations after serious injury in Bath win

<p>Bordeaux won the first major trophy in their history by claiming the Investec Champions Cup last year</p>
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How to watch every Investec Champions Cup match on TV this weekend

Rugby Union

Curry escapes sanction for alleged shove on Argentina coach in tunnel

<p>Rassie Erasmus will remain in charge of South Africa for the foreseeable future</p>
Rugby Union

Springboks boss Erasmus signs contract extension through to 2031

<p>Eben Etzebeth has been given a ban</p>
Rugby Union

Springboks lock Etzebeth handed long ban after red card for eye gouge

<p>South Africa are the current holders of the Webb Ellis Trophy</p>
Rugby Union

All Blacks meet Australia as England face Wales at 2027 World Cup

Boxing

<p>Tyson Fury retired from boxing at the turn of the year (Zac Goodwin/PA)</p>
Boxing

Fury drops hint over Joshua fight with update on 2026 comeback

Boxing

Fury drops hint over Joshua fight with update on 2026 comeback

<p>Tyson Fury retired from boxing at the turn of the year (Zac Goodwin/PA)</p>
<p>Jake Paul has been sparring with former world heavyweight champions</p>
Boxing

Paul given black eye by British contender in training for Joshua fight

<p>Johnny Fisher celebrates after scoring three quickfire knockdowns of Ivan Balaz</p>
Boxing

Fisher survives early knockdown to win rollercoaster comeback fight

Boxing

Who’s really the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world?

<p>Terence Crawford after beating Canelo Alvarez to become undisputed super-middleweight champion</p>
Boxing

Crawford and WBC feud highlights boxing’s recurring problem

<p>Terence Crawford after beating Canelo Alvarez to become undisputed super-middleweight champion</p>
Boxing

Crawford and WBC feud highlights boxing’s recurring problem

<p>Eddie Hearn (right) has promoted boxers fighting Terence Crawford before</p>
Boxing

Hearn offers unique explanation for why Crawford is wrong in WBC feud

<p>Jake Paul (left) and Anthony Joshua will fight in December</p>
Boxing

When is Joshua vs Paul? Date, time, undercard and which TV channel

Tennis

<p>Williams retired from tennis to focus on her growing family</p>
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Serena Williams shuts down return to tennis

Tennis

Raducanu says she is no longer ‘hiding’ after stalker experience

Tennis

Jack Draper pulls out of tournament after suffering injury setback

<p>Djokovic and Murray spent six months working together</p>
Tennis

Murray ‘disappointed’ with results in coaching stint with Djokovic

<p>Nicola Pietrangeli has died at the age of 92</p>
Tennis

Italian tennis great Nicola Pietrangeli dies aged 92

<p>Serena Williams has opened up about her experiences as a black woman in sport</p>
Tennis

Serena Williams addresses ‘negativity’ she faced as a black superstar

<p>Matteo Berrettini lifts the Davis Cup title after Italy’s win over Spain </p>
Tennis

Sinner reacts as Italy complete Davis Cup hat-trick against Spain

<p>Flavio Cobolli has shone for Italy in the absence of Jannik Sinner</p>
Tennis

Why are Alcaraz and Sinner missing from Davis Cup final?

Golf

Golf

Neergaard-Petersen pips Smith to Australian Open to earn Masters debut

Golf

Neergaard-Petersen pips Smith to Australian Open to earn Masters debut

<p>Rory McIlroy endured banana-related shenanigans during his third round</p>
Golf

McIlroy scuppered by banana at Australian Open

United States captain Keegan Bradley felt the American fans did not overstep the mark in New York (Mike Egerton/PA)
Golf

Bradley reveals stance on Ryder Cup after ‘darkest time of my life’

<p>Tiger Woods cannot yet put a date on his return</p>
Golf

Tiger Woods provides update on return to playing after back surgery

<p>Cam Smith missed the cut in Brisbane</p>
Golf

Smith misses seventh straight cut at Australian PGA Championship

<p>Cam Smith missed the cut in Brisbane</p>
Golf

Smith misses seventh straight cut at Australian PGA Championship

<p>Fuzzy Zoeller won the Masters on his first attempt in 1979</p>
Golf

Golf champion Zoeller, who made racist Tiger Woods joke, dies aged 74

<p>Usman Khawaja was unable to open the batting for Australia in the first Ashes test</p>
Cricket

Usman Khawaja pulls out of golf pro-am event after injury row

Athletics

<p>Duplantis picked up both the men's World athlete of the year and men's field athlete of the year gongs</p>
Athletics

Duplantis takes aim at Grand Slam Track for exclusion of field events

<p>Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone won 400 meters gold in Tokyo</p>
Athletics

Sydney McLauglin-Levrone named female Athlete of the Year

<p>Lucy Charles-Barclay had to pull out of the race in Hawaii</p>
Sport

How Charles-Barclay’s Ironman World Championship bid went wrong

Cycling

<p>Ineos Grenadiers' Geraint Thomas after the final race of his professional career</p>
Cycling

Thomas given new role by Ineos Grenadiers after retirement from racing

<p>Chris Froome has provided an update on his recovery</p>
Cycling

Froome hints at unlikely cycling return after horror crash

<p>Sir Chris Hoy has been given as little as four years to live</p>
Health

Chris Hoy reveals unexpected upside of prostate cancer diagnosis

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