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F1 drivers split on Madring after debut practice: 'Best race in Europe' or 'very high risk'?
Formula 1 drivers delivered divided verdicts on Madrid's new Madring circuit after Friday practice at the Spanish Grand Prix, with Sergio Perez hailing it a future European classic while George Russell flagged serious overtaking concerns.
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Drivers call Madrid's Madring 'very high risk' ahead of chaotic Spanish GP debut
Formula 1 drivers have delivered their first verdicts on the new 5.4km Madring circuit in Madrid after two practice sessions, praising its high-commitment layout while warning of limited overtaking opportunities and the ever-present threat of wall contact.
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Michail Antonio signs for Watford to end 18-month absence after near-fatal car crash
Michail Antonio has joined Watford on a one-year deal, returning to English football for the first time since leaving West Ham. The 36-year-old Jamaican forward spent time in Qatar after a devastating car crash in December 2024 left him close to death.
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Noche UFC 4 set after all 26 fighters clear the scales in Arizona
Every fighter on the Noche UFC 4 card made weight ahead of Saturday's event in Arizona. Jean Silva and Jose Delgado headline a 13-bout card that also features Brandon Moreno, Manon Fiorot, Alexa Grasso, and Curtis Blaydes.
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Croft backs Antonelli to become younger F1 champion than Verstappen after Monza masterclass
Sky Sports commentator David Croft says Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli is on course to win the Formula 1 title younger than Max Verstappen did, after the 20-year-old drove from 19th to victory at Monza to extend his championship lead to 66 points.
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Verstappen praises Madrid's new Madring circuit but admits street tracks will never win him over
Max Verstappen offered a measured verdict on Formula 1's new Madrid street circuit after Friday practice at the Spanish Grand Prix, crediting the organisers while reaffirming his preference for traditional tracks like Spa.
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Jean Silva hits championship weight as all 26 fighters clear Noche UFC scales
All 26 fighters made weight for Saturday's Noche UFC card in Las Vegas. Featherweight headliner Jean Silva came in at the championship limit of 145 pounds, while opponent Jose Miguel Delgado weighed in at 145.5 using the non-title allowance.
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Neville warns Bruno Fernandes faces unwanted positional shift as Man Utd midfield grows
Gary Neville believes Manchester United will eventually need to switch to a three-man midfield to accommodate their summer signings, pushing Bruno Fernandes out of his preferred No.10 role — a change Neville himself admits is far from ideal.
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BBC rules Pat Nevin's on-air punch claim about Lawrence Shankland fell below accuracy standards
The BBC's Executive Complaints Unit has found that Pat Nevin's live claim that Celtic fans punched Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland during a pitch invasion at Celtic Park breached the broadcaster's editorial standards of accuracy.
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Maresca confirms O'Reilly fit for Manchester derby as Doku remains sidelined
Nico O'Reilly is '100% available' for Manchester City's trip to Old Trafford after missing the Champions League win over Porto, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed. Jeremy Doku, however, will not feature after his calf injury in the Community Shield.
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Malcolm vows to rebuild Scotland's defensive identity after soul-crushing Six Nations collapse
Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm has admitted her side lost their identity during the 2026 Women's Six Nations, conceding 267 points in five games. The 35-year-old back-row is now targeting a return to form as Scotland open their WXV Global Series campaign against Canada.
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Tchouaméni-Valverde: Mourinho certifies feud is in the past
Back from injury with Real Madrid, Aurélien Tchouaméni reunited with Federico Valverde on the pitch Wednesday against Inter. José Mourinho assures that their altercation from last season is definitively resolved.
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Leicester move to secure Chessum on new deal as Quins raid Championship for cup reinforcements
Leicester Tigers are pushing to extend England lock Ollie Chessum's contract before rival clubs move in, while Harlequins boss Jason Gilmore has signed two London Scottish players ahead of the PREM Rugby Cup.
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Rennie turns to Mo'unga for All Blacks series decider as Barrett ends six-Test absence
Dave Rennie has named Richie Mo'unga at fly-half for the Greatest Rivalry series decider against the Springboks in Baltimore, ending Ruben Love's run of six consecutive starts and bringing Beauden Barrett off the bench for the first time in the Rennie era.
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Championship leader Antonelli edges Leclerc in FP2 as Lindblad crashes on Madrid debut
Kimi Antonelli topped second practice at the Spanish Grand Prix on Friday, narrowly outpacing Ferrari's Charles Leclerc at the new Madring circuit in Madrid. Rookie Arvid Lindblad was fourth before crashing into the barriers to trigger a red flag.
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Mbappé hits back at AI dictator memes, calling them a 'lack of political awareness'
Kylian Mbappé has responded to viral AI-generated memes depicting him alongside Josef Stalin and other authoritarian figures, saying comparisons with people who 'murder others' are only partly funny and reveal a broader ignorance of history.
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Real Madrid's salary ceiling hits record €832m as Barcelona close gap on rivals
LaLiga's latest Squad Cost Limits place Real Madrid at a record €832.7m, well clear of Barcelona's €582.7m — a figure boosted by Camp Nou revenue and cost cuts. Atlético Madrid sit third at €361m, while Sevilla's €20m cap is the lowest in the top flight.
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Wales lose Donna Rose and two others to injury ahead of WXV Global Series opener
Wales have been dealt a triple injury blow before their WXV Global Series campaign, with 42-cap prop Donna Rose ruled out alongside Kelsie Webster and Hanna Tudor. Scrum-half Sian Jones, Savannah Picton-Powell and Nia Fajeyisan have been called up as replacements.
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Oyarzabal snubbed from 2026 Ballon d'Or: De la Fuente cries foul
Spain's manager Luis de la Fuente has publicly denounced Mikel Oyarzabal's absence from the 30-man Ballon d'Or 2026 shortlist. The Real Sociedad forward scored five goals at the World Cup and was instrumental in Spain's world championship triumph.
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Montoya calls Madrid's new Madring circuit the first 2026 F1 track he genuinely wants to drive
Juan Pablo Montoya has singled out the Madring street circuit in Madrid as the standout new venue of the 2026 Formula 1 season, saying its blind corners and barrier-lined apexes demand a level of commitment unlike anything else on the calendar.
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