Racing

Max Verstappen breaks Ferrari hearts with Imola pole after thrilling F1 qualifying

Ferrari pair Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, along with McLaren duo Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, were the top performers in practice at Imola, piling the pressure on Max Verstappen

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou makes clear who his Spurs fury is aimed at

Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou made headlines with his post-match press conference after the loss to Manchester City - now he's reiterated his feelings and explained why he was so upset

Tiger Woods makes admission over LIV Golf talks after PGA Championship struggle

Tiger Woods missed the cut at the PGA Championship after struggling to rounds of 75 and 74 at Valhalla, but the 15-time major champion insists his off-course role is not taking away from his playing career.

F1 news: Lewis Hamilton has Newey hopes dashed as Max Verstappen 'plans to leave' Red Bull

Express Sport brings you the latest news from the world of Formula One.

Jannik Sinner’s coach under fire over ‘wrong decision’ that has proven to be ‘costly’

"I had a bad feeling at the time that this could come back to bite Jannik."

Raheem Sterling will ‘probably’ join bottom-half Premier League club to end Chelsea woes

Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling has been tipped to leave the club for another London side competing in the bottom half of the Premier League

Adrian Newey taken down a peg as brutal reality explained by Red Bull chief

Adrian Newey will leave Red Bull at the end of the season and he is already suffering the consequences of his decision.

Who will Usyk fight next? Anthony Joshua and other potential opponents

Who will Usyk fight next? Anthony Joshua and other potential opponents - The Ukrainian beat Tyson Fury via split decision to become undisputed heavyweight champion on Saturday

Wirtz, Yamal, Palmer: 10 future football stars who made their mark this season

'I floored Tyson Fury at 30% power – he never thought he would end up fighting Usyk'

Tyson Fury was floored for the first time in his professional career by Neven Pajkic in November 2011, with the Hollywood stunt double threatening to activate his retirement vow

Five potential destinations for Roberto De Zerbi as Brighton announce end of season departure

Roberto De Zerbi will leave Brighton when the Premier League season ends this Sunday with the Italian's availability likely to put Bayern Munich, among others, on red alert

Anthony Cacace produces performance of his life to win IBF title as Usyk comeback floors Tyson Fury

‘Andytown Apache’ Anthony Cacace stops Joe Cordina to win the IBF super-featherweight title

Former Irish international rugby player and leading businessman Tony O'Reilly dies

Sir Tony O'Reilly, a former Irish international rugby player and one of the country's leading businessmen, has died aged 88.

Chelsea claim historic fifth Women's Super League title in Emma Hayes' final match

MAN UTD 0-6 CHELSEA: Goals from Mayra Ramirez, Rytting Kaneryd, Sjoeke Nusken and Melanie Leupolz gave Chelsea a 5-0 lead before half-time against Manchester United, with Fran Kirby then adding a sixth late on

Anthony Joshua sits beside Cristiano Ronaldo at ringside to watch Fury vs Usyk

All the VIPs are in attendance.

Chelsea thrash Manchester United to win WSL title as Hayes bids farewell

The screams of delight from the departing Emma Hayes in her technical area, the roar and chest-thumping of the injured Sam Kerr sat high above the dugout, and the chaotic flailing arms from the jubilant corner of fans in blue. Chelsea are Women’s Super League champions for a fifth time in a row having thrashed the FA Cup winners Manchester United 6-0 in style at Old Trafford. Those scenes came within 10 minutes. That’s all it took. In the end it...

Leverkusen lateshows help them become Invincibles of Germany

Little did Exequiel Palacios and his Leverkusen team know way back in mid-September that he had just started a trend. On matchday four of the Bundesliga season, Palacios converted a penalty in the fourth minute of stoppage time to give Leverkusen a credible 2-2 draw at then 11-time reigning champions Bayern Munich. It was an early indication that X...

Full results FP3 Imola | Verstappen on P6, chaos all around Imola

The final free practice session ahead of qualifying for the Imola Grand Prix ended with Oscar Piastri at the top of the timesheet. During the first two practice sessions, Max Verstappen did not get there, but the Red Bull driver was not the fastest on Saturday's first session either.

Oxford back in Championship after 25 years with playoff final win over Bolton

BOLTON 0-2 OXFORD: The U's will play in the second tier of English football for the first time this century after a first-half brace from Josh Murphy earned them victory at Wembley

Emilia Romagna GP qualifying results changed as McLaren hit with penalty

The FIA stepped in to issue a post-qualifying penalty at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

Shane Lowry makes history at PGA Championship but inches away from all-time golf record

Shane Lowry was just inches away from recording the first ever round of 61 at a Major but had to settle for becoming the first European golfer to shoot a 62 as he lit up the PGA Championship

Man Utd news: Sir Jim Ratcliffe handed Thomas Tuchel boost as manager signs contract

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is weighing up Erik ten Hag's future, with two games of the season left to potentially determine whether or not he continues as manager

Sid Going, Gareth Edwards’ greatest rival and a Mormon missionary, dies aged 80

Sid Going, the New Zealand scrum-half and a celebrated rival of the British and Irish Lions and the Barbarians, has died at the age of 80. Known as “Super Sid”, he has been heralded this weekend as one of the best players in his position to have represented the All Blacks and has been described as “the ultimate running half-back”. Going, who also s...

Max Verstappen sees off McLaren challenge to match Ayrton Senna’s pole record

At the Imola venue which claimed Senna’s life 30 years ago, Verstappen’s drew level with the great Brazilian.

Manchester United Predicted Lineup vs Brighton for May 19

Manchester United conclude their Premier League campaign away at Brighton this coming Sunday, May 19. Kick-off is at 4 PM at the Amex Stadium. It has been a chaotic and indifferent season for the Red Devils, with European football on the line on the final day.

Tennis-Swiatek brushes Sabalenka aside to win third Italian Open title

ROME (Reuters) -Iga Swiatek beat Aryna Sabalenka 6-2 6-3 to win her third Italian Open title on Saturday as the Pole came out on top once again in a battle between the top two in the women's rankings following her Madrid Open triumph earlier this month. The title was the 21st of Swiatek's career as the world number one extended her unbeaten run to 12 matches on clay to sound out a warning to her

Christian Horner F1 News: Red Bull boss and Toto Wolff pictured in 'all-night' meeting with F1 chief

Christian Horner has been spotted in a late night meet-up

F1 Imola GP: Piastri leads McLaren 1-2 in FP3 as Perez and Alonso crash out

McLaren topped final practice for Formula 1’s 2024 Imola Grand Prix with a 1-2 led by Oscar Piastri in a session disrupted by crashes for Fernando Alonso and Sergio Perez.

Dutch coach says he has agreed to become Liverpool boss

Dutch coach Arne Slot has confirmed he has signed a contract to replace Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager.

Oleksandr Usyk stuns Tyson Fury to become unified world heavyweight champion

Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury on points to become the first undisputed world heavyweight champion in 25 years in a captivating bout in Riyadh.

Lando Norris fires bold Max Verstappen warning as McLaren hunt another win at Imola

McLaren pushed Max Verstappen all the way but Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris were less than one tenth of a second shy of stopping the Red Bull racer from a seventh Grand Prix pole of 2024

Erik ten Hag in tug of war between two clubs as both believe he will soon face Man Utd axe

Erik ten Hag is looking for Sir Jim Ratcliffe to show his commitment by offering a new contract - but so far there have been no talks about an extension

Charles Leclerc warns of "massive change" at Imola after dominating F1 practice

Charles Leclerc delighted the Tifosi by topping the time sheets in both Friday practice sessions, but he has warned that things might not remain the way they are for Ferrari

Brighton release statement as Roberto De Zerbi quits club on eve of final Premier League game

Brighton have released a statement confirming that Roberto De Zerbi will leave the club this summer following the club's final game of the season. Brighton chairman Tony Bloom paid tribute to the Italian, who joined the club as Graham Potter's successor in 2022. He said: “Roberto has given us two excellent seasons of service in which he has led the...

FIA announce PUNISHMENT for Red Bull F1 star

Sergio Perez's weekend has taken a hit

Red Bull take drastic action to avoid Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes stealing secrets again

Red Bull were worried about their master plan being revealed at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta talks next job as club stalwart confirms Emirates exit

Mikel Arteta has show himself to be one of Europe's elite managers but the Arsenal boss admits he eventually was to head to Spain as he eyes a final day success

Imola qualifying result changes as Lando Norris affected by rival's grid drop

Oscar Piastri was investigated for impeding Kevin Magnussen during qualifying for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and the F1 stewards decided his actions were worthy of punishment

Marcus Rashford told he needs to get away from Erik ten Hag for sake of his career

Marcus Rashford has been linked with a move away from Manchester United having struggled for form, scoring just eight goals in all competitions this season

Chelsea agree £56m transfer deal after blowing Barcelona and Bayern Munich out of water

Chelsea are finalising the finer details of an agreement with Palmeiras for 17-year-old Brazilian starlet Estevao Willian, who would not join the Blues until after his 18th birthday

Fury vs Usyk scorecards: Did the judges get it right in undisputed heavyweight title fight?

Fury vs Usyk scorecards: Did the judges get it right in undisputed heavyweight title fight? - Usyk beat Fury via split decision – 115-112, 113-114, 114-113 – but did the judges get it right?

Where's David Croft? F1 commentator's absence from Emilia Romagna grand prix explained

It's lights out and away he's gone.

Chelsea and Emma Hayes find a stunning new way to celebrate the inevitable

Chelsea and Emma Hayes find a stunning new way to celebrate the inevitable - Manchester United 0-6 Chelsea: A fifth Women’s Super League in a row was sealed with a thumping win at Old Trafford, as Hayes signed off with another title

Marko thanks Hulkenberg on behalf of Verstappen: 'Max gained two tenths'

Max Verstappen will start the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix from pole position. Oscar Piastri came close, but ultimately fell 0.074 seconds short. According to Red Bull chief advisor Helmut Marko, that difference was due to Nico Hulkenberg.

George Russell makes demand to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff after heated team radio

George Russell sent a message to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff after tensions rose in Emilia Romagna qualifying.

Lewis Hamilton apologises to Max Verstappen and leaves Fernando Alonso fuming at Imola GP

Fernando Alonso and Max Verstappen were both unimpressed with Lewis Hamilton ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

Emilia-Romagna GP: F1 champion in huge crash to bring out red flag

Fernando Alonso caused a long delay to practice

Tennis star John McEnroe 'disrespected' makes history by booking Italian Open final spot

John McEnroe has been left red-faced by an Italian Open finalist.

Emma Raducanu slams tennis gender pay gap and claims women are 'technically better'

Emma Raducanu shot to the top of the tennis world when she claimed US Open glory in 2021 and the Brit has shared her frustration with the financial gap between men and women

Soccer-Klopp an instant hit on Instagram on eve of final Liverpool game

(Reuters) - Liverpool's outgoing manager Juergen Klopp has never been one for social media but he took the plunge on Saturday ahead of his final game in charge, and instantly became an Instagram hit. Klopp announced in January that he would leave Liverpool at the end of this season, and the past few months have been building up to his farewell game at Anfield where they take on Wolverhampton