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Hamilton, 41, targets racing into his mid-40s to reach new African Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton says he is "built differently" and believes he can still compete with drivers half his age, as the Ferrari driver eyes a career extension long enough to race at the new Kigali circuit expected to join the F1 calendar in the early 2030s.
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Kulusevski told his mum he feared he would never play football again during year-long injury
Dejan Kulusevski has revealed he warned his mother he might be forced to retire after breaking his cartilage in the final game of the 2023-24 season, causing him to miss the entirety of last campaign — including Tottenham's Europa League final victory over Manchester United.
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France bids for 2038 World Cup with Germany, Diallo confirms joint project
Philippe Diallo, president of the French Football Federation, has confirmed France's intention to bid for the 2038 World Cup, likely in partnership with Germany to meet the requirements of a tournament expanded to 48 teams.
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Verstappen flags physical toll of triple-headers as Antonelli and Bottas fall ill in Mexico
Max Verstappen says illness among drivers and team staff is "normal" at this point of the season, after championship leader Kimi Antonelli and Valtteri Bottas both missed Thursday's media day in Mexico City through sickness.
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Verstappen confirms Le Mans talks with Ricciardo but warns proper prep is non-negotiable
Max Verstappen has revealed he and Daniel Ricciardo have already privately discussed a joint Le Mans entry, calling his former Red Bull team-mate 'a smart man' for naming him first. The four-time world champion says he is open to the idea but insists he currently lacks the time to prepare adequately.
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Verstappen open to Le Mans run with Ricciardo but warns timing must be right
Max Verstappen has responded to Daniel Ricciardo's dream Le Mans line-up — which includes the four-time world champion and Sebastian Vettel — saying he is open to the idea but needs proper preparation and the right timing before committing.
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Cortes-Acosta vs. Walker set as short-notice UFC Vegas 124 headliner after Brady injury forces Bonfim bout off card
Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Johnny Walker will headline UFC Vegas 124 at the Meta APEX after Sean Brady withdrew injured, scrapping the originally scheduled welterweight main event against Gabriel Bonfim.
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Albon fires back at Alonso: 'F1 has no more pay drivers and the grid is the strongest it's been'
Alex Albon has rejected Fernando Alonso's claim that the bottom third of the Formula 1 grid lacks quality, calling the current field the strongest in years after Alonso doubled down on his post-Austin criticism in Mexico City.
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McReight becomes first Queensland Reds player in 20 years to claim John Eales Medal
Fraser McReight has won the 2026 John Eales Medal, becoming the first Queensland Reds player since Chris Latham in 2006 to claim the award for the Wallabies' best and fairest player.
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Global Fight League names Buenos Aires Gauchos roster for long-delayed December debut
The Global Fight League has revealed the opening roster for its Buenos Aires Gauchos team ahead of its inaugural event on Dec. 18 at Club Atletico Lanus, where the Gauchos will face the Miami Monsters — the promotion's first confirmed card after cancelling its original May 2025 shows.
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Tadhg Furlong cleared as groin-grab charge against Leinster prop dismissed for lack of evidence
Ireland and Leinster tighthead Tadhg Furlong has been cleared of foul play after an independent disciplinary committee unanimously dismissed a citing complaint stemming from the URC derby against Munster on October 24.
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SPFL signals openness to ending Saturday 3pm blackout from 2029 in broadcast shake-up
The Scottish Professional Football League has indicated flexibility to potential bidders for its next broadcast rights cycle, starting in 2029-30, in a move that could lift the Saturday 3pm television blackout in Scotland — and potentially trigger similar changes in England.
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Ronaldo scores hat-trick with Al-Nassr, first since May 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick in Al-Nassr's 5-3 victory over Al-Kholood on Thursday in the Saudi Pro League. At 41 years old, the Portuguese forward brings his career total to 984 goals, sixteen short of his 1,000-goal target.
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Glazers brand Ratcliffe's Manchester United tenure a 'travesty' amid worst start in 40 years
The Glazer family are reportedly furious with Sir Jim Ratcliffe's stewardship of Manchester United, with sources close to the American owners saying his management is 'the opposite' of what was promised when he paid £1.2billion for a 25% stake in 2024.
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Leclerc backs Albon and rejects Alonso's claim that back-of-grid drivers lack quality
Charles Leclerc has pushed back on Fernando Alonso's criticism of lower-grid drivers, insisting standards are "very, very high" across the entire Formula 1 field. Alex Albon, the target of Alonso's remarks after their COTA clash, also rejected the two-time champion's assessment.
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Leclerc targets wins over second place with five F1 races left in 2026
Charles Leclerc says he is not obsessed with finishing second in the drivers' championship despite sitting just nine points off the position. The Ferrari driver, fifth on 233 points, insists race victories are his priority over the final five rounds.
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Valentina Shevchenko partners with Sespe Creek on 170-bottle limited-edition whiskey
Former UFC women's flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko has teamed with California's Sespe Creek Distillery on the Warbringer Bullet Edition, a single-barrel whiskey bottled at 114 proof with just 170 bottles available from 3 November.
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Barcelona eye out-of-contract Martinez as United rift over Wilcox comments deepens
Barcelona have identified Lisandro Martinez as an attainable transfer target after his public criticism of Manchester United technical director Jason Wilcox. The Argentine centre-back is out of contract at the end of the season, leaving January as United's last chance to secure a fee.
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Russell vows 'this season will not break me' as Antonelli closes in on maiden title
George Russell has pushed back against a difficult 2026 campaign, insisting he has '12 to 15 years' left in Formula 1. The 28-year-old arrives in Mexico City 123 points behind team-mate Kimi Antonelli, who can clinch his first world championship this weekend.
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Russell flags Ferrari's smaller turbo as key threat at high-altitude Mexican GP
George Russell has identified Ferrari's smaller turbocharger as a potential advantage at the Mexican Grand Prix, where the 2,200-metre altitude of the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez forces turbos to work significantly harder.
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