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Formula 1 has announced an extension for the Belgian Grand Prix that will see the event remain on the sport’s calendar on a rotational basis until at least 2031. The race at the famous Spa-Francorchamps circuit was entering the final year of its previous deal in the upcoming 2025 season. The new terms will see Belgium host a race in …

The usual suspects of Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will be expected to contend at the Australian Open having won the last 10 Grand Slam singles titles between them. British hopes, meanwhile, will rest on Jack Draper, with the world No 15 looking to build on reaching the semi-finals of the US Open. But beyond the established names …

A worker installs a set of stumps into the pitch. — Reuters/File The International Cricket Council has released its pitch ratings for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with the Perth Stadium, Adelaide Oval, Gabba and the MCG pitches all receiving the highest “very good” rating and the SCG… Source link

The future of Test cricket is always a hotly-debated topic within the sport. It has been that way ever since the proliferation of franchise T20 competitions began with the Indian Premier League in 2008. That tournament has become a juggernaut and other white-ball showcases have sprung up around the world, including the Big Bash, The Hundred, the Pakistan Super League …

Mikel Arteta rued Arsenal’s wastefulness in their 2-0 Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg loss to Newcastle and suggested the ball used in the competition was a contributing factor. Arsenal missed a succession of chances at the Emirates Stadium as goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon put Newcastle in control of the tie ahead of next month’s second leg. Save the …

Ange Postecoglou has claimed even Mohamed Salah would struggle in his Tottenham side despite the Liverpool forward’s red-hot form in front of goal. Salah has scored 21 goals across his 27 appearances in all competitions this season and will now look to carry this form into Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final against Tottenham, live on Sky Sports. Meanwhile, Postecoglou’s side have …

The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers… THE TELEGRAPH Manchester United are one of several clubs exploring a loan move for PSG forward Randal Kolo Muani and the deal would not hinge on exits. Julen Lopetegui cancelled a team bonding meal that had been planned for Tuesday night as he waited for confirmation that he had been sacked …

Undefeated star Keyshawn Davis will challenge Ukraine’s Denys Berinchyk for the WBO lightweight world title at the Madison Square Garden Theatre on February 15, live on Sky Sports. Also on the bill Puerto Rican standout Xander Zayas steps up against fellow unbeaten fighter Slawa Spomer and New Jersey-born middleweight Vito Mielnicki Jr looks to upend world-ranked contender Connor Coyle. Berinchyk, …

Alexander Isak has a shot that is parried away by Raya before Anthony Gordon follows through to double Newcastle’s lead over Arsenal. Source link

The Las Vegas Raiders have fired head coach Antonio Pierce after a 4-13 season. Pierce was let go following his first full season in the job, after taking interim charge in 2023. The Raiders were 2-2 to start the campaign but then lost 10 in a row before beating the Jacksonville Jaguars and the New Orleans Saints. Image: Pierce has …