Lawson to race for AlphaTauri until Ricciardo can return
New Zealander Liam Lawson will continue to race for AlphaTauri until Australian Daniel Ricciardo is fit to return, the Red Bull-owned Formula One team said on Monday.
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Roberto Mancini Eyes Asian Cup As He Seals Lucrative Saudi Move
Roberto Mancini said he hoped to lead Saudi Arabia to Asian Cup victory within months as he signed a multi-million dollar deal on Monday, just a fortnight after quitting as Italy coach. The former Inter Milan and Manchester City boss held up a green shirt that read "Mancini 2027" after inking a contract to stay with the Green Falcons beyond the next World Cup. Mancini, who has insisted that the oil-rich monarchy had "nothing to do" with his shock Italy exit, was reportedly offered more than $25 million to join the big-spending Saudis. "I'm not a magician," said the Italian, when asked what he could promise the Saudi people -- before pledging to go for Asian Cup glory in January-February in Qatar.
Mother of beleaguered Spanish soccer federation chief starts hunger strike to defend him
The mother of Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales started a hunger strike Monday in a church in southern Spain in defence of her son, who is under fire for kissing a player during the Women's World Cup awards ceremony.
Defending champion Iga Swiatek crushes Rebecca Peterson in US Open first round
World number one Iga Swiatek got her US Open title defence off to a dominant start on Monday, flattening unseeded Swede Rebecca Peterson 6-0 6-1 to kick off the action in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Sakkari stunned by Masarova in US Open first round
NEW YORK : Greek eighth seed Maria Sakkari crashed out of the U.S. Open in the first round following a 6-4 6-4 defeat at the hands of Spaniard Rebeka Masarova on Monday.
Swiatek crushes Peterson to begin US Open title defence
NEW YORK :World number one Iga Swiatek got her U.S. Open title defence off to a dominant start on Monday, flattening unseeded Swede Rebecca Peterson 6-0 6-1 to kick off the action on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Defending Champion Iga Swiatek Eases Into US Open Second Round
World number one Iga Swiatek launched her US Open title defence on Monday with a ruthless 6-0, 6-1 win over Sweden's Rebecca Peterson in the first round.
Couple who died in flooded car were due to celebrate their 54th anniversary
A couple who died after becoming trapped in their car in a flooded road at the weekend were due to celebrate their 54th wedding anniversary next week.