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Pre-season F1 favourite Russell 'not up to the task'

The celebrations will run long and hard in the Mercedes camp after the crowning of 20-year-old Kimi Antonelli as the youngest ever world champion, but there is one man for whom the Italian's joy will be tinged with regret.

'Grateful' Antonelli becomes youngest Formula One world champion

Kimi Antonelli became Formula One's youngest world champion and Italy's first since 1953 when he finished third behind multiple champions Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton in Sunday's thrilling and crash-hit Mexico City Grand Prix.

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De Silva, Mendis hit fighting hundreds to guide Sri Lanka to 280

Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis both hit knocks of 102 to help Sri Lanka fight back against Bangladesh and finish their innings on 280, after having faced early troubles on Friday's opening day of the first Test.

Williams down to one car for Australian GP after Albon crash

Williams driver Alex Albon will use teammate Logan Sargeant's car for the rest of the Australian Grand Prix weekend after he destroyed his chassis in a high-speed crash during practice on Friday.

Ledecka wins World Cup super-G as Gut-Behrami claims another globe

Ester Ledecka, the Czech snowboarder turned speedster, won the women's super-G at the World Cup finals at Saalbach on Friday.

McLaren Racing chief Brown signs new long-term deal

McLaren Racing chief Zak Brown will remain at the helm until at least the 2030 season after inking a new long-term deal, the Formula One team said Friday.

Sri Lanka 217-5 against Bangladesh as de Silva leads fightback

Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis both hit unbeaten half-centuries as Sri Lanka fought back against Bangladesh to reach 217-5 at tea Friday on the opening day of the first Test.

N. Korea v Japan World Cup qualifier off over 'unforeseen circumstances'

North Korea's home World Cup qualifier against Japan was called off on Friday, the Asian Football Confederation said, hours after announcing it would be moved to a neutral venue.

Hamilton slumps to 18th in Melbourne practice as changes backfire

Despondent seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton bemoaned one of the "worst sessions for a long time" after changes made to his Mercedes backfired Friday in Melbourne.

Hurricanes rout Rebels to stay perfect atop Super Rugby table

Jordie Barrett bagged two tries as the Wellington Hurricanes thumped the Melbourne Rebels 54-28 on Friday to extend their 100 percent record at the top of the Super Rugby table.

Malaysia says no to hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games over cost

Malaysia on Friday decided against hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games because of the cost, the government said, in a fresh blow to an event seen as outdated by some.

Sri Lanka 92-5 in first Bangladesh Test after Khaled strikes

Khaled Ahmed claimed three early wickets as hosts Bangladesh steamrollered Sri Lanka's top half in the opening session of the first Test in Sylhet on Friday.

Leclerc outpaces Verstappen in second practice for Australian GP

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc went quickest ahead of world champion Max Verstappen in second practice at the Australian Grand Prix on Friday, with Carlos Sainz third barely two weeks after surgery.

Lillard 'phenomenal' as Bucks bounce back against Nets

Damian Lillard scored 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and came up with two late steals as the Milwaukee Bucks bounced back from a loss to NBA leaders Boston with a 115-108 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday.

Super-swimmer Long turning 'anger and abandonment' into Paralympic glory

Paralympic swimming icon Jessica Long is gunning for more glory at the upcoming Paris Games after a traumatic journey from a Siberian orphanage to a phenomenal career in the pool.

Dazzling Foden puts pressure on Southgate to find England role

Phil Foden has been hailed as the best player in the Premier League by Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola but where he fits into England boss Gareth Southgate's plans remains unclear just three months from Euro 2024.

North Korea v Japan World Cup qualifier to take place at neutral venue

North Korea's home World Cup qualifier against Japan on Tuesday will be held at a neutral venue and not in Pyongyang, the Asian Football Confederation said, four days before the game.

Spurs ace Son came close to quitting international football

Son Heung-min says he considered quitting international football following a turbulent Asian Cup with South Korea but decided to continue for the fans.

T20 World Cup stars can boost US cricket, says ex-England quick Plunkett

England World Cup winner Liam Plunkett says cricket superstars such as Virat Kohli and Babar Azam can help bolster the game in the United States when it hosts the T20 World Cup.

Norris beats Verstappen to go fastest in first Australian practice

McLaren's Lando Norris outpaced world champion Max Verstappen on Friday to top the timesheets in a first practice in Melbourne that was disrupted when Alex Albon hit a wall at high speed.

Canadians win pairs figure skating world title as Uno leads men's short programme

Canadians Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps won an emotional and historic pairs figure skating world title on home ice on Thursday as Japan's two-time defending champion Shoma Uno topped the men's short programme.

Late surge lifts LeBlanc to LPGA lead

Canada's Maude-Aimee LeBlanc closed with three straight birdies in a bogey-free seven-under par 64 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead in the LPGA Seri Pak Championship in Los Angeles.

Women's basketball icon Clark faces her last March Madness

Caitlin Clark's incredible college basketball career is down to the final games, but the 22-year-old University of Iowa guard's impact figures to be felt for a long time to come.

Wright stuff rescues USA in Nations League win over Jamaica

Haji Wright was the hero once more as the United States defeated Jamaica 3-1 in extra-time to reach the final of the CONCACAF Nations League in Texas on Thursday.

Streelman grabs one-shot PGA Valspar lead

US PGA Tour veteran Kevin Streelman fired a bogey-free seven-under par 64 to take a one-stroke lead over Kevin Roy after Thursday's first round of the Valspar Championship.

Maguire wants Southgate to stay as England boss after Man Utd link

Harry Maguire has backed Gareth Southgate to stay on as England manager after Euro 2024 following recent reports linking him to Manchester United.

Israel out of Euro 2024 chase, Ukraine in dramatic fightback

Israel's hopes of reaching the European Championships for the first time against the background of bloody conflict at home were shattered by a 4-1 defeat to Iceland on Thursday while war-torn Ukraine stayed on course for the finals.

Wales sink Finland to book play-off final clash with Poland

Wales will face Poland for a place at Euro 2024 after powering to a 4-1 win against Finland in the play-off semi-finals on Thursday.

Nishikori defeated in comeback game, Wozniacki out in Miami

Former world number four Kei Nishikori's return to the ATP Tour after a lengthy injury absence ended in a first round 6-3, 6-4 loss to Sebastian Ofner.

Rampant Portugal thrash Sweden without Ronaldo

Roberto Martinez's Portugal dismantled Sweden 5-2 in a friendly ahead of this summer's European Championships without talisman striker Cristiano Ronaldo.

Japan's Uno wins world figure skating men's short programme

Two-time defending champion Shoma Uno of Japan won the men's short programme on Thursday at the World Figure Skating Championships with compatriot Yuma Kagiyama second and American Ilia Malinin third.

Florence celebrates 100-day countdown to Tour de France's 'Grand Depart'

With just 100 days to go before cycling's Tour de France sets off, organisers described the 2024 Grand Depart in Florence as "a dream come true".

Bagnaia seeks 20th MotoGP win in Portugal

World champion Francesco Bagnaia targets his 20th MotoGP victory at this weekend's Portuguese Grand Prix, two weeks after his Ducati team dominated the season-opener in Qatar.

Leicester charged by Premier League over alleged financial breach

Championship club Leicester have been referred to an independent commission by the Premier League for an alleged breach of profitability and sustainability rules during their last three seasons in the top-flight.

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