Norris’ date with F1 destiny arrives as he aims to keep Verstappen and Piastri at bay

He has a 12-point lead before Sunday’s Abu Dhabi GP but the British driver vows to ‘crack on’ if the title goes elsewhereThe atmosphere at a season-deciding finale in the Formula One world championship is like no other. The paddock positively hums with a febrile, pulsing excitement and sense of expe

World Cup 2026 draw: England face two 2018 reunions, Scotland land Brazil

England to play Croatia, Panama and Ghana in Group LFrance joined by Senegal and Norway in Group ITrump awarded inaugural Fifa peace prizeEngland will face a rematch of their 2018 semi-final in the opening fixture of their World Cup campaign next summer, after they were drawn alongside Croatia in Gr

England start World Cup against Croatia, Scotland to face Brazil

England will begin their World Cup 2026 campaign against Croatia, while Scotland are drawn in the same group as Brazil for next summer's tournament.

'Bring it on' says Clarke as Scotland draw Brazil, Morocco & Haiti

Scotland will open their World Cup finals next summer against Haiti after also being drawn against Brazil and Morocco.

L’Eau Du Sud bids to create history in Tingle Creek for title leader Skelton

Victory would make the trainer the first to complete four feature chase successes on consecutive SaturdaysAfter his Crisp-like capitulation around the Elbow in the last two National Hunt trainers’ championships, Dan Skelton has set off at an even faster pace in this season’s title race and has alrea

Saracens hatch plan to put dent in French dominance against Clermont

Even without Maro Itoje, Ben Earl and Jamie George, the English club are set to deploy a formidable lineup against their depleted opponentsJudging by the Saracens side ­starting their Champions Cup campaign against Clermont Auvergne on Saturday, a show of strength is the aim. Owen Farrell, Elliot Da

Steve Smith on top again after he resumes Ashes rivalry with Jofra Archer | Geoff Lemon

As Australia’s batting linchpin helps hosts pull away, England’s premier paceman is yet to get him out in a TestJofra Archer versus Steve Smith in 2019 is already Ashes folklore. The atmosphere at Lord’s that afternoon was charged in all senses, a huge slab of cloud bringing darkness to the day. Fre

Papers: Semenyo ready for 'next step' in club career

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Scorecard: Australia vs England, second Ashes Test, The Gabba, Brisbane

The Ashes LIVE! Australia frustrate England as lead nears 150 at Gabba