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Valtteri Bottas may be sporting a mullet in the early parts of the 2023 Formula 1 season, but the Alfa Romeo driver is still as dedicated to his social outreach responsibilities as ever.

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Herve Renard named France coach ahead of Women’s World Cup

Herve Renard has been named France women’s coach until 2024 and will lead the team at this year’s World Cup.

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Morgan Schneiderlin offers Sir Jim Ratcliffe insight amid Manchester United takeover bid

Former Manchester United player Morgan Schneiderlin has claimed Sir Jim Ratcliffe is "so nice and good" as the British billionaire aims to become the Reds' new owner.

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Rafael Nadal eyes injury comeback in time to bid for 15th Roland-Garros title - 'I'll try to be competitive'

Rafael Nadal said he hopes to battle back from injury in time to compete for yet another title at Roland-Garros after he was presented a replica statue by the French Tennis Federation (FFT). The 36-year-old is currently on the road to recovery after suffering an injury at the Australian Open in January, where he was eliminated in the second round by Mackenzie McDonald.

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Lewis Hamilton admits Mercedes need ‘rest of the year’ to catch Red Bull

Lewis Hamilton has conceded it may take Mercedes the entirety of the 2023 Formula One season to close the gap to frontrunners Red Bull, all but writing off his team’s chances of even competing for a win.

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Alonso cautiously optimistic over Aston Martin's early pace heading into Australian GP

Veteran Fernando Alonso said on Thursday he was brimming with confidence heading into the Australian Grand Prix, but was cautious about whether Aston Martin could maintain their red-hot early season form.

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Ireland to face world champions Australia in Clontarf

Recently crowned Women's T20 world champions Australia will visit Clontarf for a three-match ODI series against Ireland in July.

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Brendan Rodgers hails ‘mature’ James Maddison as Foxes hunt top-flight safety

Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers has hailed the “maturity” of captain James Maddison as the Foxes bid to escape the Premier League relegation battle.

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Bethany England belongs in World Cup squad – Vicky Jepson

Tottenham forward Bethany England has been told not to give up on her dream of representing England at this summer’s World Cup.

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Former Manchester United star preparing himself for 'Tottenham-like' manager job

Former Manchester United forward Dwight Yorke has claimed he will be ready to take a managerial job like the vacant position at Tottenham Hotspur in just a couple of years.

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Jelang SEA Games, Timnas Basket RI Uji Coba ke Australia

Tim Nasional Basket Indonesia akan terbang ke Australia pekan depan dalam rangka persiapan menghadapi SEA Games 2023 di Kamboja. Total ada 15 pemain yang akan dibawa.

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Brookes seals Silverstone BSB test on top

Two days of rain-struck Bennett’s British Superbike testing saw FHO BMW new recruit Josh Brookes reaffirm his front running status at Silverstone.

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F1 drivers welcome wider grid slots after penalties

MELBOURNE : Formula One drivers welcomed wider grid slots from Sunday's Australian Grand Prix after Esteban Ocon and Fernando Alonso were penalised for missing their marks in the season's first two races.

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Will Delhi Capitals Suffer Without Rishabh Pant In IPL 2023? Ex-India Chief Selector's Interesting Reply

Former national selection committee chairman MSK Prasad says the IPL-16 is a "wonderful opportunity" for wicketkeeper KS Bharat to showcase his talent in white-ball cricket and stake a claim for India selection. "Bharat is a Test cricketer and now he has an opportunity to showcase his talent in white-ball cricket. So, it will be a wonderful opportunity for him to do that," Prasad said of the Andhra stumper, who made his Test debut in the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. The wicketkeeper, however, came in for some criticism over his not being able to make big contributions with the bat.

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Cammy Devlin ruled OUT of Hearts clash with Kilmarnock as concussion revealed due to head knock in Socceroos friendly

Cammy Devlin has been ruled out of Hearts' clash with Kilmarnock this weekend after getting his head stitched up while on international duty with Australia.

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Jonny Bairstow aiming to be fit for England-Ireland Test in June – Ottis Gibson

Jonny Bairstow may not be ready to return to action for another two months according Yorkshire head coach Ottis Gibson, but the England batter still expects to be fit for the start of the Test summer.

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Max Verstappen reveals he was ‘physically limited’ at Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - ‘Felt like I was missing a lung’

Max Verstappen has revealed he felt like he was “missing a lung” during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekend, but “should be alright” ahead of this week’s race in Melbourne. Verstappen missed the pre-race media duties in Jeddah two weeks ago due to a stomach bug but appeared to have no significant issues in the car as he topped all three practice sessions.

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Ange Postecoglou told Celtic 'step up' awaits at Tottenham but Mark Schwarzer adds major caveat to Parkhead exit

Mark Schwarzer reckons Ange Postecoglou is ready for a "big step-up" to Tottenham in the summer - but admits he's not sure the Celtic boss will be convinced to leave Scotland.

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Celebrating F1 team members told to stay off pitwall fence

MELBOURNE : Formula One teams have been warned they risk punishment if personnel climb pitwall fences to celebrate as their drivers take the chequered flag.

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Ben Duckett will not complain about Nottinghamshire role in build-up to Ashes

Ben Duckett insists he would feel comfortable batting at three for Nottinghamshire in the lead-up to the Ashes despite cementing a position with England as an opener.

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‘We still talk every day’: Lewis Hamilton opens up on shock split

Lewis Hamilton has delved into the detail of his split with former performance coach and confidante Angela Cullen after their working relationship ended two weeks ago.

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F1 news LIVE: Lewis Hamilton and George Russell clash over ‘luck’ claim ahead of Australian GP

Lewis Hamilton said he will not speak to Michael Masi – the sacked Formula One referee accused of costing him a record eighth world championship – because “there is nothing to say”.

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G'day, mate, welcome to Australia! What you need to know ahead of the F1 race Down Under

The Australian Grand Prix is here, and the Formula 1 season is ready for the third round of what is shaping up to be one extraordinary season.

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All Irish WNT players to be awarded caps as part of 50-Year Anniversary

Every player who has represented the Republic of Ireland women's side in an official game is to be awarded a commemorative cap ahead of this summer's World Cup finals.

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Hamilton welcomes court judgement against Piquet

MELBOURNE : Lewis Hamilton praised Brazilian authorities for handing triple Formula One champion Nelson Piquet a huge fine for using racist and homophobic language in comments about the Mercedes driver.

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Former race director Masi returns to F1 paddock but Hamilton focused on future

MELBOURNE: Lewis Hamilton had no desire to meet former race director Michael Masi after the Australian returned to the Formula One paddock for the first time since losing his job after a controversial 2021 title-decider in Abu Dhabi.

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Alonso amazed by Spain support for mission '33'

MELBOURNE : Ten years after his last Formula One race win with Ferrari, twice world champion Fernando Alonso is delighting in social media-driven support back home in Spain as he chases his 33rd victory at the age of 41 with his new team Aston Martin.

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Kings end playoff drought, Mavs’ woes deepen

LOS ANGELES: The Sacramento Kings ended their record-breaking 17-year NBA playoff drought on Wednesday as the Dallas Mavericks’ chances of reaching the postseason suffered a blow with a crucial loss to Philadelphia.

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George Russell hits back at ‘luck’ claim from Lewis Hamilton

George Russell has hit back at Lewis Hamilton’s claim that his quicker laps over the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekend were down to luck.