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Verstappen calls Circuit of the Americas bumps "unacceptable" ahead of US Grand Prix
Max Verstappen has issued a stark warning over the deteriorating surface at Circuit of the Americas, saying the bumps are "out of control" and that cosmetic repairs are no substitute for tackling the underlying soil problem.
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Howe open to Manchester United job as Carrick fights to save his position
Eddie Howe is receptive to taking the Manchester United head coach role three months after leaving Newcastle, with Michael Carrick under mounting pressure ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Bournemouth at Old Trafford.
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PSG to defend Intercontinental Cup on December 16 in Al Rayyan
PSG now knows the date and venue of its next Intercontinental Cup final: December 16, 2026 at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar. The Parisians will not learn their opponent's identity until December 12.
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Antonelli eyes youngest-ever F1 title at COTA as championship chance opens in Austin
Kimi Antonelli could clinch the 2026 Formula 1 world championship as early as this Sunday's United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. The 20-year-old Mercedes driver leads by 102 points over team-mate George Russell but needs a win and specific results from rivals to seal the title this weekend.
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Chimaev vows to follow Strickland to any weight class after first career loss
Khamzat Chimaev has promised to pursue Sean Strickland across weight classes for a rematch, even threatening to follow him to light heavyweight or beyond if the middleweight champion vacates his title in a pay dispute with the UFC.
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PSG-OL threatened with postponement: Paris police prefecture pressures LFP
The PSG-OL clash in Matchday 8 of Ligue 1, scheduled for Sunday evening at Parc des Princes, could be postponed to Monday due to a day of social mobilization planned in the capital on Saturday.
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Antonelli reveals father tried to shield him from F1 as title record looms in Austin
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli has disclosed that his father Marco, whose own racing career was cut short by financial hardship, initially opposed his son's ambitions. Antonelli arrives in Austin 102 points clear and could become F1's youngest-ever champion on Sunday.
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Colapinto condemns online abuse after Alpine mechanics targeted by his own fans
Franco Colapinto has publicly called out sections of his fanbase after Alpine mechanics and engineers received hateful messages on social media. The 23-year-old Argentine recorded a video statement ahead of the United States Grand Prix, saying certain lines had been crossed.
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Hamilton jokes African Grand Prix will force him to race into his mid-40s
Lewis Hamilton has said F1's confirmed Rwanda race deal has given him fresh motivation to extend his career, joking he is now "forced to stay a lot longer" to fulfil his long-held dream of competing on the African continent.
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Rooney brands Man United players 'selfish babies' as Fernandes-Carrick row deepens
Wayne Rooney has launched a stinging attack on Manchester United's squad following their 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, accusing Bruno Fernandes of deflecting blame onto manager Michael Carrick rather than accepting personal responsibility.
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USA Women's Eagles name debutant Carlton for fifth straight win bid against Italy
Jack Hanratty has made four changes to his USA Women's Eagles starting XV for Saturday's WXV Global Series clash with Italy in Nashville, including a first cap for loosehead prop Lauryn Carlton and a return for veteran Alev Kelter.
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Fernandes publicly questions Carrick's tactics after United's 4-1 Champions League collapse against Como
Bruno Fernandes criticised Manchester United's defensive approach in a post-match interview following a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como in Italy, questioning the decision not to press and suggesting the team lacked bravery under pressure.
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Piastri warns Red Bull is now F1's most consistently quick car after back-to-back Verstappen wins
McLaren's Oscar Piastri has conceded that Red Bull has become the most consistently fast team in Formula 1 following its recent upgrades, with Max Verstappen's back-to-back wins in Malaysia and Singapore cutting the constructors' gap to just seven points.
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Rooney brands Fernandes 'selfish' for deflecting blame onto Carrick after Champions League loss
Wayne Rooney has accused Bruno Fernandes of putting pressure on Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick to avoid scrutiny himself, calling Manchester United's players 'selfish babies' who refuse to take responsibility.
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Hadjar insists Verstappen would have won Singapore by more in a Ferrari
Red Bull rookie Isack Hadjar has argued his team-mate Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix on skill rather than car pace, claiming the four-time champion would have beaten Charles Leclerc by an even wider margin in a Ferrari.
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Piastri admits 2025 title-winning techniques have become his "downfall" under new F1 rules
Oscar Piastri has confessed that the driving style which made him a championship contender in 2025 is now working against him in the current season. The McLaren driver sits seventh with 138 points and is yet to win a grand prix in 2026.
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Rooney accuses 'selfish' United players of acting 'like babies' after 4-1 Como humiliation
Wayne Rooney has launched a scathing attack on Manchester United's players following their 4-1 Champions League defeat at Como, singling out Bruno Fernandes and Lisandro Martinez for deflecting blame rather than taking responsibility.
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Sainz warns it is 'premature' to guarantee F1's 2026 Middle East finale will go ahead
Williams driver Carlos Sainz, speaking ahead of the United States Grand Prix in Austin, says regional conflict and the looming US midterm elections make it 'very difficult' to be convinced that the Qatar and Abu Dhabi season-closing rounds can proceed as planned.
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Jim Beam reports sales uplift as Cadillac F1 partnership pays off in year one
Kentucky bourbon brand Jim Beam says its founding partnership with Cadillac F1 has driven measurable sales growth and improved brand health in markets where it has invested since the team joined the grid in 2026.
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Tsarukyan assured of UFC lightweight title shot at start of 2027 despite Gaethje uncertainty
Arman Tsarukyan says UFC officials have confirmed he will fight for the lightweight title at the beginning of 2027, ending speculation that a potential Gaethje–Topuria rematch could push him aside.
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