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The Red Bull turnaround behind Max Verstappen's Imola F1 pole

Unfamiliar feelings of gloom washed over the Red Bull camp after Formula 1's Friday practice sessions at the Imola Grand Prix, as Max Verstappen was "severely off the pace".

Tyson Fury ready for a rematch after losing against Usyk

Tyson Fury is ready for a rematch after losing against Oleksandr Usyk who downed Fury by split decision. The Gypsy King attributed the loss to the war between Ukraine and Russia, stating that the judges took the side Usyk supports into account.

Erik ten Hag in tug of war between two clubs as both believe he will soon face Man Utd axe

Erik ten Hag is looking for Sir Jim Ratcliffe to show his commitment by offering a new contract - but so far there have been no talks about an extension

Crusaders' playoff hopes hang by thread, after penalty try costs dearly against Brumbies

The defending champions need a lot of things to fall their way in the next two weeks.

What's behind the penalty confusion after Imola's chaotic F3 sprint?

Confusion reigned in the Formula 3 sprint race at Imola with top three Noel Leon, Oliver Goethe and Tim Tramnitz perplexed by the penalties and investigations surrounding them.

Scottie Scheffler finally hit the wall

LOUISVILLE — Saturday was a long day for World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. Actually, they've all been long days recently. Exactly five weeks ago, Scottie Scheffler was sleeping on the 54-hole lead at the Masters. The last time Scheffler was in that situation, he woke up in tears, so nervous about the prospect of losing the green jacket he dreamed of w...

Huge transfer benefit of Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney highlighted at Wrexham – with Paul Mullin & Elliot Lee used to hammer home important point

One of the huge transfer benefits that Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bring to Wrexham has been highlighted by former club captain Lee Fowler.

Who won the Preakness Stakes in 2024? Full results, finish order & highlights from the race

Did Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan win the second leg of the Triple Crown, or did a competitor rise to take the prize?

Arne Slot walks into transfer headache as Liverpool star's £60m release clause comes to light

Arne Slot will officially take over from Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool in the coming days but one of the stars he is inheriting is already being linked with a transfer to Real Madrid

Fury vs Usyk: Joseph Parker to keep keen eye on undisputed title fight; how to watch in NZ

The heavyweight titles haven't been unified since Lennox Lewis did so in 2000.

Fourth club enters race for Man Utd's Mason Greenwood as double transfer deal on cards

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has spent the 2023-24 campaign on loan at Getafe, but is now expected to leave Old Trafford permanently over the summer

Premier League announce which four matches will be broadcast live on TV for final day

Premier League announce which four matches will be broadcast live on TV for final day - Both Arsenal and Man City will be shown live as the title is decided

Man Utd news: Jadon Sancho set for awkward Erik ten Hag reunion as United boss offered advice

Manchester United have one last Premier League match to go this season, and then attention will turn to the FA Cup final and a potentially busy summer transfer window

Chelsea agree £56m transfer deal after blowing Barcelona and Bayern Munich out of water

Chelsea are finalising the finer details of an agreement with Palmeiras for 17-year-old Brazilian starlet Estevao Willian, who would not join the Blues until after his 18th birthday

Kiwi Ramsden smashes national 1500m mark, Stedman strikes para gold

Maia Ramsden's performance was still eight-hundredths of a second outside Paris Olympics qualifying.

Blues v Highlanders result: Blues prove title credentials in win over Highlanders

The air of inevitability over the Blues hosting the Highlanders proved rather apt.

Real Madrid's locker room 'revolution': Florentino Perez's future top signings for 2024/25

Supercars Perth: Mostert ends Ford's victory drought

Chaz Mostert has taken his maiden win of the 2024 Supercars season after a dominant drive at Wanneroo Raceway in Western Australia.

Terry Serepisos on losing the Wellington Phoenix, their success in 2024, Auckland FC and David Beckham

Despite bankruptcy, the proud ex-owner praises their remarkable journey to the semifinals.

Boxing fans forced to pay £25 to watch Fury v Usyk on pay-per-view

Furious boxing fans have labelled the lack of radio coverage for the Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk fight a 'tradegy' as supporters are forced to cough up £25 to watch the clash on pay-per-view.

Jürgen Klopp has already discussed managing another Premier League club after Liverpool

Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp is set to take charge of his final game at Anfield against Wolves. And the German has already made it clear what will come next.

Who is Jakub Mensik, Novak Djokovic's personal protégé?

Motorsport: Kiwi Jaxon Evans coming to terms with Supercars switch after Porsche successes

The 27-year-old has traded endurance racing for Supercars this year.

Sir Tony O’Reilly dies aged 88: former NZ Herald owner, Ireland rugby star and businessman

O'Reilly once directly and indirectly owned the NZ Herald.

Arne Slot finally breaks silence over becoming next Liverpool manager

Arne Slot finally breaks silence over becoming next Liverpool manager - Arne Slot is expected to be officially announced by Liverpool after Jurgen Klopp’s departure

Nigel Owens warns the scrum will be ‘gone for good’ after World Rugby’s potentially ‘damaging’ amendment

Nigel Owens has his say on World Rugby’s scrum alterations.

Football: Oskar Zawada headed for new club as Phoenix confirm he has played his last game

Wellington Phoenix striker Oskar Zawada is leaving the club because he does not fit with coach Giancarlo Italiano's plans for the future.

Former All Black Sid Going dies at age 80

Going is considered to be one of the finest halfbacks to ever played the game.

Lynch: Scottie Scheffler’s scandal shows why the PGA Tour has to look elsewhere for much-needed spice

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It was during the 82nd PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club a couple dozen years ago that Stuart Appleby was asked what he’d need to shoot to have a chance to win. “Tiger Woods,” he replied. Most of those competing at the 106th edition t

Who is Scottie Scheffler, the golfer charged with assault outside tournament?

Who is Scottie Scheffler, the golfer charged with assault outside tournament? - Golfer is known by fans as a family man who regularly discusses his Christian faith and loved ones

Fury v Usyk: all you need to know

One man will walk away as the undisputed world heavyweight champion, here's all the news and live coverage details for Sunday morning.

Pacific Four: Canada shock Black Ferns for first-ever test win - As it happened

The world champions will slip to No. 3 ranking, as a result.

The F1 driver market dominoes about to fall

Formula 1’s driver market dominoes are on the verge of falling down, with decisions set to be taken imminently that could finalise some key seats.

NRL: Warriors shock defending champions Penrith at 'Magic Round' - As it happened

An injury-plagued Auckland outfit have snapped their four-game losing streak.

Warriors Magic: Tuaupiki stars in upset win over NRL champion Panthers to snap slump

The makeshift line-up was missing many of its senior players, but their replacements stepped up.

Tyson Fury set to be stripped of world title immediately if he beats Oleksandr Usyk

Fury and Usyk clash tonight for all four heavyweight world titles - but with a mandatory challenge due, they won't hold on to them for long

Fans Furious With CBS Broadcast Of PGA Championship

For the first two days of the PGA Championship, ESPN had nearly flawless coverage with very few commercials. Fast forward to Saturday afternoon, though and CBS is ruining that trend. Fans noticed early on during CBS' broadcast coverage that the network couldn't help but take a ridiculous amount of ...

Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders’ playoff hopes all but gone with reigning champions’ 10th defeat of 2024

The seven-time reigning champions appear certain to miss the playoffs.

Why McLaren won't gamble with F1 Imola GP strategy in Verstappen fight

McLaren insists it has no desire to “roll the dice” with strategy in Formula 1’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in its bid to try to topple Max Verstappen.

Indy 500: Power leads Penske 1-2-3 with 233.758mph qualifying run

Will Power led an early Team Penske sweep after the initial qualifying attempts through the running order for the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500.

Usyk crowned undisputed heavyweight world champion with win over Fury

The Ukrainian is the first lineal champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999.

Is this the Premier League Team of the Season?

Emma Raducanu withdraws from French Open qualifying

Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from next week’s French Open qualifying event, in a decision which seems to be strategic rather than linked to any injury. Those training at the National Tennis Centre in recent days have reported that Raducanu has been hitting on hard courts, both indoors and outdoors, rather than the red clay. In the absence of any exp...

'Lit up people's hearts': Tributes flow after death of legendary All Blacks halfback Going

'Super Sid' played 29 tests for New Zealand between 1967-77.

Marcus Rashford told he needs to get away from Erik ten Hag for sake of his career

Marcus Rashford has been linked with a move away from Manchester United having struggled for form, scoring just eight goals in all competitions this season

Tottenham ready to sell five stars as Ange Postecoglou identifies two transfer priorities

Ange Postecoglou is planning to make notable changes to his Tottenham squad in the summer transfer window and his budget will be supplemented by a series of first-team player sales

Scottie Scheffler says ‘stretching in a jail cell was a first’ after arrest at PGA Championship

Scottie Scheffler says ‘stretching in a jail cell was a first’ after arrest at PGA Championship - The world number one said one officer had jokingly offered him ‘the full [prison] experience’ and gave him a sandwich as he waited behind bars

Super Rugby Pacific: Blues hold narrow lead over Highlanders at halftime - Live

The tabletoppers face their southern rivals for the Gordon Hunter Trophy.

What to know about Seize the Grey: Trainer, owner, name origin and more for 2024 Preakness Stakes winner

Seize the Grey came into the 2024 Preakness Stakes as an underdog but dominated in wire-to-wire fashion.

Tiger Woods blames one big factor for missing the cut at PGA Championship

Ultimately, the legendary golfer knows precisely why the two rounds were such a struggle for him.