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Pre-season F1 favourite Russell 'not up to the task'

The celebrations will run long and hard in the Mercedes camp after the crowning of 20-year-old Kimi Antonelli as the youngest ever world champion, but there is one man for whom the Italian's joy will be tinged with regret.

'Grateful' Antonelli becomes youngest Formula One world champion

Kimi Antonelli became Formula One's youngest world champion and Italy's first since 1953 when he finished third behind multiple champions Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton in Sunday's thrilling and crash-hit Mexico City Grand Prix.

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Chiefs feel pressure after losing perfect Super Rugby record

Waikato Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan admits there is pressure on the Super Rugby Pacific leaders after losing their perfect record in a shock 25-22 defeat to the Queensland Reds.

Ko and Kemp share lead at LPGA Founders Cup

Third-ranked Ko Jin-young fired a bogey-free four-under par 68 to seize a share of the lead with Australia's Sarah Kemp after Friday's second round of the LPGA Founders Cup.

Stars want to join Man Utd despite ownership uncertainty: Ten Hag

Erik ten Hag insists Manchester United will be attractive to potential star signings in the close-season despite the uncertainty over the club's ownership.

Sluggish Djokovic battles to Rome win, Swiatek in perfect start

Novak Djokovic fought his way into the third round of the Italian Open on Friday, beating Tomas Etcheverry 7-5 (7/6), 6-2 in a surprisingly tight encounter.

Mason keen for Spurs chance after Nagelsmann ruled out

Ryan Mason insists he is ready to manage Tottenham on a permanent basis after Julian Nagelsmann was reportedly ruled out of contention to take charge of the troubled Premier League club.

Milinkovic-Savic saves late point for Lazio against Lecce

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic snatched a last-gasp point for Lazio with his stoppage-time leveller in Friday's 2-2 draw with Serie A strugglers Lecce.

Two-goal Tau takes Ahly to verge of CAF Champions League final

South African Percy Tau scored twice as Al Ahly of Egypt all but sealed a CAF Champions League final place after winning 3-0 away to Esperance of Tunisia on Friday.

Harris group reaches deal with Snyders to buy NFL Commanders

An investment group led by Josh Harris that includes NBA legend Magic Johnson has reached a deal to buy the NFL Washington Commanders from Dan Snyder, both sides announced Friday.

Witsel announces end to 15-year Belgium international career

Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel announced his international retirement on Friday, after playing 15 years and winning 130 caps with the Red Devils.

No-show Anderson a worry for England as Australia's Smith falls cheaply

James Anderson failed to take the field for Lancashire on Friday in what England will hope is merely a precautionary measure ahead of next month's Ashes series and not a prelude to a repeat of the 2019 campaign against arch-rivals Australia.

Djokovic battles past Etcheverry in Rome opener, perfect Swiatek

Novak Djokovic fought his way into the third round of the Italian Open on Friday, beating Tomas Etcheverry 7-5 (7/6), 6-2 in a surprisingly tight encounter.

Suryakumar outshines Rashid as first IPL century seals Mumbai win

A blazing unbeaten century by Suryakumar Yadav helped Mumbai Indians beat the reigning IPL champions Gujarat Titans by 27 runs in Mumbai on Friday.

Djokovic battles past Etcheverry in Rome opener

Novak Djokovic fought his way into the third round of the Italian Open on Friday after beating Tomas Etcheverry 7-5 (7/6), 6-2 in a surprisingly tight encounter.

World champs Lyles and Kerley face 200m New York showdown

Reigning world 200m champion Noah Lyles and world 100m champion Fred Kerley will race at 200 meters in next month's New York Grand Prix, meet organizers announced Friday.

Olympic champion Jacobs 'inspired' by Kerley rivalry as showdown looms

Olympic 100m champion Lamont Marcell Jacobs on Friday described his rivalry with US world champion Fred Kerley as "inspiring" as the Italian announced he will compete in next month's Paris Diamond League meet.

NFL legend Brady seeks spot among Raiders ownership: reports

Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady is in advanced talks to become a minority stakeholder in the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders, according to multiple reports Friday.

Spanish, Italian and English giants head to US for friendlies

Six of Europe's elite clubs will play friendly matches in the United States in July, organizers of the Soccer Champions Tour announced on Friday.

Miller dominates French MotoGP practice at 'strange old' Le Mans

Jack Miller was fastest in both sessions at Le Mans on Friday, as practice opened for the French MotoGP, but remained wary of the "strange old track" where he was victorious in 2021.

Outsider Bais wins 'boring' Giro stage on snow-capped Apennine peak

With snow piled high on the roadsides, Italian outsider Davide Bais won stage seven of the Giro d'Italia from a breakaway on the highest peak in the Apennines on Friday.

Russia's Arman Adamian wins world judo gold under neutral flag

Russia's Arman Adamian won a world judo title on Friday at the first major international team competition to welcome back Russian and Belarusian athletes since last year's invasion of Ukraine.

Kentucky Derby winner Mage will race at Preakness

Kentucky Derby winner Mage will compete in next week's Preakness, giving the three-year-old chestnut colt a chance to sweep US horse racing's Triple Crown, his co-owners announced on Friday.

Outsider Bais wins Giro stage on snow-capped Apennine peak

With snow piled high on the roadsides, Italian outsider Davide Bais won stage seven of the Giro d'Italia from a breakaway on the highest peak in the Apennines on Friday.

Miller dominates practice at French MotoGP

Jack Miller was fastest in both sessions at Le Mans on Friday, as practice opened for the French MotoGP.

Alcaraz 'feeling good' ahead of Italian Open debut

Carlos Alcaraz said Friday that he is in good shape ahead of his first ever match in the Italian Open, an all-Spanish clash with Albert Ramos-Vinolas.

Spurs interim boss Mason backs Kane criticisms of club culture

Tottenham interim manager Ryan Mason believes Harry Kane is right to question the club's culture change since Mauricio Pochettino was sacked.

Former captain Sammy takes over as West Indies white ball coach

Daren Sammy, the only man to lead his side to two T20 World Cup titles, was on Friday appointed the new head coach of West Indies' white ball teams, the national federation announced.

Lampard says Chelsea flops will 'play for pride'

Frank Lampard says his struggling Chelsea stars will "play for pride" as they look to salvage a top-10 finish in the Premier League at the end of a dismal season.

Arteta says Arsenal still believe in title chances

Mikel Arteta says "everything is still to play for" as he prepares his title-chasing Arsenal team to host Brighton in the Premier League on Sunday.

Ten Hag urges Man Utd to keep calm as Liverpool push for top four

Erik ten Hag insists Manchester United can ignore the threat from Liverpool despite a recent blip that allowed their rivals back into the race to finish in the Premier League's top four.

Man City fully focused on Everton, says Guardiola

Pep Guardiola said all thoughts about Manchester City's Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid have been banished ahead of Sunday's Premier League trip to Everton.

Rice could leave West Ham, admits Moyes

David Moyes says there is a "good chance" that in-demand Declan Rice will leave West Ham in the summer transfer window, admitting the club are making contingency plans.

Messi returns for PSG after Saudi trip ban

Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier confirmed Lionel Messi "will start" Saturday's Ligue 1 game against Ajaccio, marking the Argentinian superstar's return from suspension.

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