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F1 Qatar GP live: Norris and Verstappen eye vital pole in qualifying

Follow live F1 updates at the Lusail International Circuit as the title contenders target top spot in qualifying

<p>Lauren Hemp celebrates scoring England's third </p>
LiveFootball

Lionesses run rampant with three goals in four minutes against China

Sarina Wiegman’s side face China in the first of two international friendlies to close out the year as their World Cup preparations continue

Quilter Nations SeriesRugby Union

South Africa deal Wales record home defeat as Etzebeth gouge mars win

<p>Phil Foden celebrates after scoring City's third goal</p>
LiveFootball

Foden strikes late for Man City to deny dramatic Leeds comeback

<p> Brian Brobbey celebrates scoring Sunderland's winner with teammate Granit Xhaka</p>
Football

Sunderland’s comeback stuns Bournemouth

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Football

Igor Thiago brace earns Brentford win over Burnley after late drama

<p>Mark Wood is set to be ruled out of the second Test</p>
Cricket

Wood set to miss second Ashes Test as England dealt fitness blow

<p>Arne Slot has expressed his ‘shock’ at Liverpool’s run of form over the last 12 games, the club’s worst in more than 70 years</p>
Football

It’s clear Liverpool need to change. Is Arne Slot the man do it?

<p>Lando Norris silenced naysayers to be on cusp of F1 world title</p>
F1

How Lando Norris silenced naysayers to be on cusp of F1 world title

<p>Cole Palmer has trained this week and could start against Arsenal </p>
Football

Palmer available to make Chelsea return against Arsenal

<p>Ben Stokes in conversation with England head coach Brendon McCullum</p>
Cricket

Stokes responds to Johnson’s ‘arrogant’ barb before second Ashes Test

<p>Featherweight Luke Riley after his successful UFC debut</p>
Interview

Riley on Pimblett’s unorthodox pep talk ahead of his dream UFC debut

<p>Keely Hodgkinson after receiving the award for BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2024</p>
Sport

When is SPOTY? Odds, favourites and full list of awards

In depth

<p>Arne Slot watched on as Liverpool were thrashed by PSV</p>
Football

Can Slot save his job from the wreckage of Liverpool’s season?

<p>Max Verstappen (right) is now level with Oscar Piastri (left) in the standings</p>
F1

How Max Verstappen clawed back 104-point deficit in F1 title race

<p>Cristiano Ronaldo visited Donald Trump at the White House six days before learning his punishment <a href="/topic/cristiano-ronaldo"></a></p>
Football

Cristiano Ronaldo has escaped a World Cup ban and no one is surprised

ACFC

ACFC

Why Matheus Cunha is Man United’s best signing in years

ACFC

The real reason Liverpool signed Jeremie Frimpong

ACFC

Making a Premier League team of the season that actually works

ACFC

The Newcastle tactics that proved Eddie Howe is an elite manager

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<p>The football star attended the Cooperage Football Grounds in Mumbai on Thursday where he met children and young people from underserved communities who are being supported by the Oscar Foundation (Unicef/PA)</p>
Sport

David Beckham wows children with football skills during India visit

Sport

Idrissa Gueye and Michael Keane hold boxing match after mid-game fight

Sport

Moyes’ bizarre reaction to Gueye being sent off for teammate slap

Culture

Beyoncé and Jay-Z join Lewis Hamilton at Las Vegas Grand Prix

Sport deals

<p>Adidas’s bestselling styles will see you through years to come</p>
Deals

Save up to 50% on trainers and more with these adidas deals

<p>Get ready for your next adventure with Mountain Warehouse savings</p>
Deals

Mountain Warehouse discount codes November 2025 – how to save 20%

<p>Shop the latest styles at Nike with our round-up of the best discount codes</p>
Deals

Nike discount codes for November 2025 – how to get 50% off

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Deals

Best AirPods deals November 2025: AirPods Pro, 4 and Max

Football

<p>Nick Pope is not in Newcastle’s squad </p>
Football

‘Injured’ Pope replaced by Ramsdale after latest Newcastle error

<p>Ellie Roebuck is back in the England squad</p>
Sport

Lionesses star who suffered a stroke is recalled by Sarina Wiegman

Football

Crystal Palace vs Man Utd: Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Football

Roebuck returns to Lionesses 18 months after stroke threatened career

<p>Madueke completed his move to Arsenal in the summer despite fan opposition</p>
Sport

Arteta explains why he signed Madueke despite initial fan anger

<p>Noni Madueke scored in the impressive win against Bayern Munich (John Walton/PA)</p>
Football

Arteta says online Arsenal fan petition convinced him to sign Madueke

<p>Ruben Amorim has admitted he is frustrated and disappointed by Man United’s inconsistency</p>
Sport

Man Utd’s Amorim says Crystal Palace are ‘doing things better than us’

<p>Ruben Amorim has refused to offer excuses for Man United’s struggles</p>
Football

Ruben Amorim admits he has ‘no excuses’ for Man United’s struggles

<p>Arne Slot has seen his Liverpool side lose nine of their last 12 matches</p>
Sport

Slot hints at making radical changes to get Liverpool back on track

<p>Ruben Amorim has admitted he is frustrated and disappointed by Man United’s inconsistency</p>
Sport

Man Utd’s Amorim says Crystal Palace are ‘doing things better than us’

<p>Ruben Amorim has refused to offer excuses for Man United’s struggles</p>
Football

Ruben Amorim admits he has ‘no excuses’ for Man United’s struggles

<p>Arne Slot has seen his Liverpool side lose nine of their last 12 matches</p>
Sport

Slot hints at making radical changes to get Liverpool back on track

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Cricket

Stuart Broad has warned England of the challenge they face under lights in Brisbane (PA Archive)
Cricket

Stuart Broad warns England about pink-ball ‘lottery’ in Brisbane

Cricket

Stuart Broad warns England about pink-ball ‘lottery’ in Brisbane

Stuart Broad has warned England of the challenge they face under lights in Brisbane (PA Archive)
Pat Cummins, pictured during a nets session, has not been included in Australia’s squad for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane (Robbie Stephenson/PA).
Cricket

Australia captain Pat Cummins to miss second Ashes Test

England’s Jamie Smith ducks under a short ball on day two of the first Test (PA)
Cricket

No ducking batting problems for England as first Test pitch rated ‘very good’

<p>South Africa set a mammoth chase for India who only scratched the surface</p>
Cricket

India slump to heaviest home Test defeat as South Africa sweep series

<p>Ben Stokes and Joe Root are yet to taste victory in Australia</p>
Cricket

Stokes and Root warned they must win in Australia to cement legacies

<p>Ben Stokes and Joe Root are yet to taste victory in Australia</p>
Cricket

Stokes and Root warned they must win in Australia to cement legacies

<p>Graham Thorpe took his own life in August 2024</p>
Cricket

Thorpe would be alive if England cricket had helped more, says widow

<p>India and Pakistan is widely regarded as one of the fiercest rivalries in cricket</p>
Cricket

India to face Pakistan at T20 World Cup amid rising political tensions

Formula 1

F1

F1 live streams: Link to watch Qatar GP qualifying online

F1

F1 standings after Qatar GP sprint as Piastri closes gap on Norris

Lando Norris responded to Max Verstappen’s jibe (David Davies/PA)
F1

‘Talking nonsense’ – Lando Norris fires back after Max Verstappen’s title jibe

<p>McLaren’s Lando Norris continued his march towards the world title in Las Vegas (David Davies/PA)</p>
F1

When can Lando Norris win the 2025 F1 world championship?

F1

Hamilton gives crushing six-word interview after latest F1 nightmare

Lando Norris (left) was unhappy with his sprint qualifying performance (David Davies/PA)
F1

Norris expects F1 title lead to shrink in Qatar sprint after error

F1

Piastri lays down marker with sprint pole as Verstappen struggles

F1

Qatar Grand Prix prediction & F1 tips: Norris to deliver title

Rugby Union

Rugby Union

How many games could Etzebeth miss after red card for eye gouge?

<p>England impressively beat New Zealand to maintain their perfect record this autumn</p>
Rugby Union

Autumn internationals 2025: Results, fixtures and schedule in full

LiveRugby Union

Dominant Springboks run rampant but Etzebeth sent off for eye gouge

Rugby Union

Why Wales vs South Africa is a foolish fixture that suits no-one

<p>Mike Tindall is a key figure at R360</p>
Rugby Union

Rugby rebel league R360 postpones launch to 2028

Rugby Union

Morgan set to miss start of Six Nations in huge blow for Wales

Boxing

<p>Heavyweight Frazer Clarke will continue his pursuit of the British title against Jeamie TKV</p>
Boxing

BBC boxing: Start time, undercard and how to watch fights tonight

Boxing

BBC boxing: Start time, undercard and how to watch fights tonight

<p>Heavyweight Frazer Clarke will continue his pursuit of the British title against Jeamie TKV</p>
Boxing

Whittaker vs Gavazi: Start time, undercard and how to watch fight

<p>Turki Alalshikh (right) with Anthony Joshua</p>
Boxing

Saudi boxing chief denies rumoured ‘slowdown’ in spending on fights

<p>Jake Paul (left) and Anthony Joshua at a launch press conference for their fight</p>
Boxing

Joe Rogan issues desperate warning to Paul: ‘If Joshua hits you...’

<p>A beaten Chris Eubank Jr (left) in his rematch with Conor Benn</p>
Boxing

Eubank Jr promoter addresses future with cryptic hint at Benn loss

<p>A beaten Chris Eubank Jr (left) in his rematch with Conor Benn</p>
Boxing

Eubank Jr promoter addresses future with cryptic hint at Benn loss

<p>Tyson Fury (left) with his promoter Frank Warren</p>
Boxing

Fury promoter drops verdict on Joshua’s decision to fight Paul

<p>Eddie Hearn (second-left) looks on as Ryan Garcia makes weight</p>
Boxing

Garcia reacts to Benn callout with taunting dig at Hearn

Tennis

<p>Matteo Berrettini lifts the Davis Cup title after Italy’s win over Spain </p>
Tennis

Sinner reacts as Italy complete Davis Cup hat-trick against Spain

<p>Flavio Cobolli has shone for Italy in the absence of Jannik Sinner</p>
Tennis

Why are Alcaraz and Sinner missing from Davis Cup final?

<p>Spain made do without Carlos Alcaraz</p>
Tennis

Spain prevail without Alcaraz to set up Davis Cup final with Italy

<p>Spain overcame the Czech Republic having fallen behind</p>
Tennis

Spain survive without Alcaraz to progress to Davis Cup semi-finals

<p>Berrettini, who won all six of his Davis Cup matches in 2024, was on form again for Italy</p>
Tennis

Italy beat Austria to move step closer to Davis Cup hat-trick

<p>Draper has been backed to regularly challenge the top two</p>
Tennis

Draper can challenge Alcaraz and Sinner, claims four-time major winner

<p>Roger Federer is set to be inducted into the Hall of Fame next year (Gareth Fuller/PA)</p>
Tennis

Roger Federer ‘deeply humbled’ as he is elected to Hall of Fame

<p>Italy are the defending champions </p>
Tennis

Davis Cup draw, schedule, confirmed teams and how to watch Final 8

Golf

<p>Cam Smith missed the cut in Brisbane</p>
Golf

Smith misses seventh straight cut at Australian PGA Championship

Golf

Smith misses seventh straight cut at Australian PGA Championship

<p>Cam Smith missed the cut in Brisbane</p>
<p>Fuzzy Zoeller won the Masters on his first attempt in 1979</p>
Golf

Golf champion Zoeller, who made racist Tiger Woods joke, dies aged 74

<p>Usman Khawaja was unable to open the batting for Australia in the first Ashes test</p>
Cricket

Usman Khawaja pulls out of golf pro-am event after injury row

Rory McIlroy (right) was edged out in a play-off by Matt Fitzpatrick in Dubai (Altaf Qadri/AP).
Golf

I didn’t get this far in my dreams – Rory McIlroy claims seventh Race to Dubai

<p>Matt Fitzpatrick of England and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland shake hands on the 18th green following the play-off </p>
Golf

Fitzpatrick defeats McIlroy in DP World Tour Championship thriller

<p>Matt Fitzpatrick of England and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland shake hands on the 18th green following the play-off </p>
Golf

Fitzpatrick defeats McIlroy in DP World Tour Championship thriller

Matt Fitzpatrick edged out Rory McIlroy to win in Dubai (Altaf Qadri/AP).
Golf

Matt Fitzpatrick edges out Rory McIlroy in dramatic play-off to win in Dubai

Golf

McIlroy in share of lead with DP World Tour set for thrilling finish

Athletics

<p>Lucy Charles-Barclay had to pull out of the race in Hawaii</p>
Sport

How Charles-Barclay’s Ironman World Championship bid went wrong

<p>Benson Kipruto beat Alexander Mutiso by less than a second to win the New York City Marathon</p>
Athletics

New York City Marathon witnesses course record and photo finish

Athletics

What’s a Six Star Medal? Kipchoge to secure major marathon achievement

Cycling

<p>Ineos Grenadiers' Geraint Thomas after the final race of his professional career</p>
Cycling

Thomas given new role by Ineos Grenadiers after retirement from racing

<p>Chris Froome has provided an update on his recovery</p>
Cycling

Froome hints at unlikely cycling return after horror crash

<p>Sir Chris Hoy has been given as little as four years to live</p>
Health

Chris Hoy reveals unexpected upside of prostate cancer diagnosis

US Sport

<p>Sports betting will launch in Missouri on Monday</p>
US Sport

Missouri sports betting: Launch updates and the best sportsbooks

<p>Bet365 will go live in Missouri on December 1</p>
US Sport

Bet365 Missouri Bonus Code: Get $365 in Bonus Bets for Launch Day

US Sport

Best Sportsbook Promos in the US – Best Bonuses & Bonus Bets 2025

Betting

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Sport

Best Betting Sites UK: Top 10 Online Bookmakers For June 2025

Sport

Betting Sign Up Offers and Best Free Bets (November 2025)

<p>Our betting writer Chris Wilson has tested the best new bookmakers on the market</p>
Sport

The best new betting sites August 2025

<p>We’ve tested out dozens of reputable UK betting apps and ranked the best ones</p>
Sport

The best betting apps for sport 2025

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