Formula 1: Daniel Ricciardo tells Trevor Noah he ‘hated every second’ of Carlos Sainz apology
Daniel Ricciardo has joked that he “hated every second” of his apology to Carlos Sainz after last weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
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Ducati rider Francesco Bagnaia sizzles to Jerez MotoGP pole
JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA (SPAIN): Ducati rider Francesco Bagnaia signalled a return to form by scorching his way to pole position for the Spanish MotoGP as fastest qualifier at the Jerez track Saturday. The Italian was a massive 0.453sec faster than reigning world champion and current championship leader Fabio Quartararo with a sizzling 1min 36.17sec fastest lap.
Amandeep Drall bounces back to get T-18 in New South Wales
Amandeep Drall fought back well in the women's NSW Open, carding a fine three-under 68 in the third round to lie T-18th with one more round to go. Amandeep, who shot 68 in the first round, fell back with a 78 on second. However, the Indian bounced back in the third round with four birdies on the front nine against one bogey on the back nine to take her total to one-under after 54 holes and give herself a chance of a Top-10 finish.
MotoGP champion Fabio Quartararo seals first victory of season at Portimao
It was Ecstar Suzuki’s Joan Mir, the 2021 champion, who hit the front on lap one, opening a 0.7s gap over the chasing pack, headed by Quartararo.
Carlos Alcaraz sent Rafael Nadal 'burden' warning labelled even though Spaniard 'special'
David Ferrer has warned the "special" Carlos Alcaraz of the perils of having to follow Spanish compatriot Rafael Nadal. At just 18, Alcaraz has already cemented a reputation as a future star of the sport, having won three ATP titles in 2022 in Rio, Miami, and Barcelona, and risen up to No 9 in the world rankings in the process.
Lewis Hamilton Mercedes feud 'went too far' admits Nico Rosberg - 'We made it difficult'
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Real Madrid Nadal se apunta a la fiesta del Bernabéu
Rafael Nadal hará el saque de honor del partido Real Madrid-Espanyol, correspondiente a la 34ª jornada de Liga, que se disputará esta tarde en el estadio Santiago Bernabéu (16:15 h; Movistar LaLiga).
Australian Olympic Committee supremo John Coates steps down after 32 years
John Coates stepped down as Australian Olympic Committee president after a 32-year reign that secured two Games for his nation and left a string of opponents trampled in his wake. Dodgy hips prevented the 71-year-old from standing at the AOC's annual general meeting in Sydney, and he choked up with emotion at the end of his final president's address while thanking Australians for the chance to live his dreams. Yet in all other ways, Coates was in control, basking in the warmth of a room filled with sports officials who have profited from his power and influence on the global stage.