McLaren’s Oscar Piastri topples dominant Mercedes in Japanese practice
Oscar Piastri raised the prospect of a first non-Mercedes victory of the season after he finished fastest in practice for Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix.
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Heimir Hallgrímsson says ‘only pain’ for Ireland after penalty loss
Heimir Hallgrímsson was left feeling only pain as Ireland’s World Cup dream was shattered in a heartbreaking penalty shoot-out.
Wales suffer penalty agony as defeat ends World Cup hopes
Wales suffered World Cup play-off heartbreak as Bosnia and Herzegovina won 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Cardiff.
Northern Ireland’s World Cup dream shattered by play-off defeat to Italy
Northern Ireland’s World Cup dreams were ended by Italy as Michael O’Neill’s young side fell to a 2-0 qualifying play-off semi-final defeat in Bergamo.
Live: Azaz and Ogbene start alongside Troy Parott as Ireland face Czechia in Prague
Troy Parrott will lead the line for the Republic of Ireland's World Cup Play-Off semi-final against Czechia.
Quiz: How much do you know about the Irish football team?
Excitement is building across Ireland and in Prague as the World Cup play-off semi-final takes place tonight.
Olympics announces ban on transgender women in female competition
The International Olympic Committee has announced that transgender women will be banned from competing as females from the 2028 Games.
Max Verstappen tells reporter to ‘get out’ during tense media session in Suzuka
Max Verstappen told a British journalist to “get out” of his media session three times during a tense exchange ahead of this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix.