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Japanese Grand Prix: 'I was just driving quite slow' - Max Verstappen blames cold tyres for Lando Norris near miss

Max Verstappen blamed cold tyres for an incident that saw Lando Norris almost collide with his Red Ball car in qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix. The Dutchman swerved suddenly to the left approaching the final chicane as Norris was approaching at speed after 130R with both drivers about to start a flying lap. Ad The late movement meant that Norris had to lurch to the left, going partially off the track to avoid hitting Red Bull.

Max Verstappen grabs pole at Japanese Grand Prix as Charles Leclerc misses out by 0.01s but could be investigated

Max Verstappen grabbed pole position at the Japanese Grand Prix by one hundredth of a second as Charles Leclerc had to settle for second. The Dutchman, who will clinch the title if he wins in Japan and claims the fastest lap bonus point regardless of results elsewhere, posted 1.29:304 early in Q3 – a time that was almost, but not quite, eclipsed by Leclerc’s last lap. Ad Verstappen had been the quickest in FP3 and he continued his excellent form in the day's first session into the second as he claimed first place on the grid for Sunday's race.

Hong Kong Masters snooker 2022 LIVE – John Higgins leads Marco Fu semi-final before Ronnie O'Sullivan v Neil Robertson

Fu 1-3 Higgins (0-1) Ad Back out then for the conclusion of this opening semi-final. Fu needs five of a possible seven remaining frames. Tall order, but not impossible.

Manchester United face Premier League competition to sign Napoli forward Hirving Lozano - Paper Round

United could move for Lozano Manchester United are one of two Premier League sides who could make a move for Hirving Lozano, reports The Sun. The 27-year-old Napoli player has also attracted the attention of Frank Lampard at Everton, and he could now move on at the end of the season.

England celebrate 50-year anniversary with victory over United States in front of bumper Wembley crowd

England secured a 2-1 victory over the United States on Friday night at Wembley Stadium. Before the match, England celebrated 50 years of the women’s senior national team.

Kylian Mbappe tops Forbes' football rich list for first time, above Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

Kylian Mbappe is now football’s highest earner, according to a new report from Forbes. The 23-year-old France international was believed to be close to a free transfer move to Real Madrid this summer, but instead signed a new deal to stay with Paris Saint-Germain until 2025.

Lyon 1-1 Toulouse: Rafael Ratao climbs off bench to earn point and heap more pressure on OL boss Peter Bosz

Rafael Ratao rescued a point for Toulouse in their 1-1 draw against a disjointed Olympique Lyonnais in Ligue 1. Lyon came into the game with everything on the line, having not won any of their last four Ligue 1 games.

David Beckham's son Romeo trains with Brentford B team ahead of new Inter Miami II campaign

David Beckham’s son Romeo is now training with the B team of Premier League side Brentford. The 20-year-old plays for Inter Miami II, previously known as Fort Lauderdale. The team is the reserve side of MLS outfit Inter Miami, part-owned by Beckham Sr.

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Japanese Grand Prix: 'I was just driving quite slow' - Max Verstappen blames cold tyres for Lando Norris near miss

Max Verstappen grabs pole at Japanese Grand Prix as Charles Leclerc misses out by 0.01s but could be investigated

Hong Kong Masters snooker 2022 LIVE – John Higgins leads Marco Fu semi-final before Ronnie O'Sullivan v Neil Robertson

Manchester United face Premier League competition to sign Napoli forward Hirving Lozano - Paper Round

England celebrate 50-year anniversary with victory over United States in front of bumper Wembley crowd

Kylian Mbappe tops Forbes' football rich list for first time, above Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

Lyon 1-1 Toulouse: Rafael Ratao climbs off bench to earn point and heap more pressure on OL boss Peter Bosz

David Beckham's son Romeo trains with Brentford B team ahead of new Inter Miami II campaign