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LiveF1

Horner sacked live: Red Bull release statement confirming exit

Horner, who has overseen a period of tremendous success at the F1 team, was involved in a personal scandal last year

<p>Red Bull have sacked team principal Christian Horner</p>
<p>Jannik Sinner is battling an elbow issue ahead of his quarter-final with Ben Shelton</p>
LiveTennis

Sinner an injury doubt to play Wimbledon quarter-final plus Djokovic

Sinner has had an elbow issue ahead of his Ben Shelton tie, while Djokovic goes up against Flavio Cobolli

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LiveRugby Union

Lions find fluency to stretch lead in hard-fought Brumbies clash

<p>Leah Williamson and England have to beat Netherlands to keep their hopes alive</p>
LiveFootball

England at risk of Women’s Euro 2025 elimination against Netherlands

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LiveCycling

Evenepoel targets yellow jersey on stage five time trial - live

Wimbledon

<p>Carlos Alcaraz celebrates beating Cam Norrie</p>
kieran jackson

Alcaraz has entered peak brutality mode – rest of Wimbledon beware

<p>Novak Djokovic was an early proponent for using data in tennis</p>
lawrence ostlere

How AI is transforming tennis, by the Wimbledon coaches who use it

<p>Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova challenged the umpire after an error in the line call system</p>
alex pattle

Wimbledon’s electronic line calling failure is a victory for humanity

<p>Hewett and Reid are aiming to defend their Wimbledon title next week and win a ninth straight doubles grand slam</p>
flo clifford

Hewett and Reid aim for more Wimbledon glory at ‘pinnacle’ of season

Tour de France

<p>Tour de France – stage 5 map</p>
Cycling

Tour de France stage five preview: Evenepoel hunts time trial win

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Cycling

Pogacar seals century of wins with thrilling sprint on stage four

<p>Rivals Pogacar and Vingegaard will once again contest the Tour de France</p>
Cycling

How Vingegaard can solve Pogacar problem to boost Tour de France hopes

<p>A map of the 2025 Tour de France route</p>
Cycling

Stage-by-stage guide to a brutal 2025 Tour de France

More sport

<p>Katie Taylor (right) has won two closely fought bouts with Amanda Serrano</p>
alex pattle

As important as Messi vs Ronaldo: How Taylor-Serrano changed a sport

<p>Bryan Mbeumo is the subject of much speculation this summer</p>
LiveFootball

Transfers live: Mbeumo demand revealed, Arsenal chase Gyokeres

<p>Sarina Wiegman has told her players to draw a line under Saturday’s dismal defeat to France</p>
Euro 2025

Inside Wiegman’s gameplan to save England from Euro 2025 embarrassment

<p>Carlos Alcaraz celebrates beating Cam Norrie</p>
kieran jackson

Alcaraz has entered peak brutality mode – rest of Wimbledon beware

<p>Joao Pedro was the hero for Chelsea as Fluminense’s Club World Cup journey came to an end</p>
in new york

Joao Pedro announces himself to Chelsea to down boyhood club

<p>England's forwards endured a gruelling scrum session ahead of the second Test against Argentina</p>
Rugby Union

Inside the brutal world of the England scrum: ‘Stay in the abyss’

<p>Kyle Walker spent the second half of last season with AC Milan</p>
Football

How Walker and Burnley can make unlikely marriage a success

<p>Bryan Mbeumo is the subject of much speculation this summer</p>
LiveFootball

Transfers live: Mbeumo demand revealed, Arsenal chase Gyokeres

Club World Cup

<p>Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring against Dortmund</p>
Football

Mbappe scores as Madrid knock Dortmund out of Club World Cup

<p>Jamal Musiala broke his left leg in this clash with Gianluigi Donnarumma</p>
Football

Neuer blames Donnarumma after Musiala breaks leg at Club World Cup

<p>Hercules hit the winner for Fluminense</p>
Football

Super-sub Hercules strikes to send Fluminense into last four

<p>The Club World Cup begins on Saturday, 14 June</p>
Football

Club World Cup 2025: How to watch every match on TV and online

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More news

<p>PSG are the heavy favourites to win the Club World Cup off the back of Champions League glory</p>
Football

Why Real Madrid represent everything that the ‘new PSG’ tries to fight

<p>The Premier League and Football League are set for a fundamental change</p>
Football

New football watchdog set to be established following MPs’ backing

<p>Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho are two of the players eager to leave Man United</p>
Football

Man Utd’s five exiled players are a big problem of their own making

<p>Kosovare Asllani of Sweden celebrates scoring her team's second goal</p>
Football

Sweden reach quarter-finals while knocking two teams out of Euro 2025

<p>Marti Cifuentes looks on during QPR's Championship match against Derby at Pride Park</p>
Football

QPR await contact as Leicester consider Cifuentes as new manager

<p>Wales are making their major tournament debuts at Women’s Euro 2025</p>
Football

Wales team bus involved in crash on way to Women’s Euro 2025 stadium

<p>Kosovare Asllani of Sweden celebrates scoring her team's second goal</p>
Football

Sweden reach quarter-finals while knocking two teams out of Euro 2025

<p>Marti Cifuentes looks on during QPR's Championship match against Derby at Pride Park</p>
Football

QPR await contact as Leicester consider Cifuentes as new manager

<p>Wales are making their major tournament debuts at Women’s Euro 2025</p>
Football

Wales team bus involved in crash on way to Women’s Euro 2025 stadium

ACFC

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ACFC

Why Matheus Cunha is Man United’s best signing in years

ACFC

The real reason Liverpool signed Jeremie Frimpong

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ACFC

Making a Premier League team of the season that actually works

ACFC

The Newcastle tactics that proved Eddie Howe is an elite manager

In depth

<p>Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova challenged the umpire after an error in the line call system</p>
Tennis

Wimbledon’s electronic line calling failure is a victory for humanity

<p>The Lionesses came up short against France in their Euro 2025 opener</p>
Football

England’s fundamental flaw that led to Euro 2025 defeat by France

<p>Liverpool forward Diogo Jota was hugely popular at Anfield</p>
Football

Diogo Jota: The fan favourite who achieved more than he ever dreamed

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Sport

Brundle reveals what Horner said to him after Red Bull sacking

<p>Jannik Sinner (left) checks on Grigor Dimitrov after he went down injured (Jordan Pettitt/PA)</p>
Sport

Dimitrov’s ‘unfortunate’ injury draws sympathy from Sinner

<p>Ricky Hatton won 45 of his 48 professional fights (Simon Marper/PA)</p>
Sport

Ricky Hatton, 46, makes shock return to boxing in Dubai announcement

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Sport

Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson pays emotional tribute to Diogo Jota

Sport deals

<p>adidas’s bestselling styles will see you through years to come</p>
Deals

Save over 30% on trainers and more with these adidas deals

<p>Get ready for your next adventure with Mountain Warehouse savings</p>
Deals

Best Mountain Warehouse discount codes: 20% off everything

<p>Shop the latest styles at Nike with our round-up of the best discount codes</p>
Deals

Nike discount codes for July 2025 – how to get 10% off

<p>I’ve tested the top Apple AirPods on the market, and these are the best deals available on my favourite headphones this month </p>
Deals

Best AirPods deals July 2025: AirPods Pro, 4 and Max

Football

<p>The Lionesses came up short against France in their Euro 2025 opener</p>
Sport

Euro 2025: England have to go back to doing what they do best

<p>The countdown to the 2026 World Cup is on</p>
Football

World Cup pollution like ‘6.5m cars driven for a year’, claims report

<p>Chelsea beat Fluminense to book their date with destiny</p>
Football

When do Chelsea play in the Club World Cup final?

<p> Lucy Bronze of England looks dejected during the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Group D match between France and England</p>
Football

It’s time for the Lionesses to stop talking and get back to basics

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Football

Is England v Netherlands on TV? How to watch Women’s Euro 2025 match

<p>Ella Toone or Grace Clinton could come into the midfield </p>
Football

Women’s Euro 2025 TV schedule: How to watch every match today

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Football

Women’s Euro 2025 fixtures, results and group tables

<p>Kylian Mbappe will be facing his old club for the first time</p>
Football

Is PSG vs Real Madrid on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch

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Football

Euro 2025 group permutations: What England need to avoid early exit

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Football

Women’s Euro 2025 fixtures, results and group tables

<p>Kylian Mbappe will be facing his old club for the first time</p>
Football

Is PSG vs Real Madrid on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch

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Football

Euro 2025 group permutations: What England need to avoid early exit

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Rugby Union

Glasgow’s Kyle Steyn is delighted to be making his Scotland return (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Rugby Union

Fit-again Kyle Steyn relishing prospect of Scotland return after year away

<p>Willie le Roux will make his 100th appearance for the Springboks</p>
Rugby Union

Le Roux to win 100th cap as Springboks ring changes for Italy clash

Maro Itoje (right) believes “a fit Owen Farrell makes any team better” (Robbie Stephenson/PA)
Rugby Union

Lions captain Maro Itoje backs Owen Farrell for England return

Matt Fagerson is ready to return for Scotland (David Davies/PA)
Rugby Union

Matt Fagerson backs brother Zander to bounce back from Lions tour heartbreak

Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau sat out training on Tuesday (David Davies/PA)
Rugby Union

Wales give Taulupe Faletau time to recover ahead of second Test against Japan

<p>Noah Lolesio was carried off on a stretcher during Australia's win over Fiji in Newcastle</p>
Rugby Union

Australia’s Lolesio set to miss Lions series after undergoing surgery

Formula 1

F1

Brundle ‘quite sad’ about Red Bull sacking ‘friend’ Horner

<p>Christian Horner has been sacked as Red Bull F1 boss</p>
F1

Christian Horner sacked as Red Bull boss – one year on from scandal

<p>Christian Horner’s nine-word response to Toto Wolff ‘terrier’ dig.</p>
Sport

Christian Horner’s nine-word response to Toto Wolff ‘terrier’ dig

Sport

Watch: Christian Horner booed by F1 fans during car launch

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F1

F1 could return to V8 engines as soon as 2029, FIA president says

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem (Bradley Collyer/PA)
F1

Mohammed Ben Sulayem hits back at claim that his FIA tenure is ‘reign of terror’

<p>Lando Norris suffered a small injury after a photographer's mishap at Silverstone</p>
Sport

Lando Norris has his nose split open during Silverstone celebrations

<p>Oscar Piastri missed out on victory at Silverstone on Sunday</p>
F1

Piastri’s anger was misguided – and shows rare weakness in title race

Boxing

<p>Hatton during his win over Juan Lazcano, at the City of Manchester Stadium in 2008</p>
Sport

CARVILL’S NOTES: The Return of ‘Hitman’ Ricky Hatton

Sport

CARVILL’S NOTES: The Return of ‘Hitman’ Ricky Hatton

<p>Hatton during his win over Juan Lazcano, at the City of Manchester Stadium in 2008</p>
<p>Hamzah Sheeraz celebrates victory over Tyler Denny</p>
Boxing

When is Sheeraz vs Berlanga? Date, start time, undercard, how to watch

Boxing

When is Taylor vs Serrano 3? Date, time, undercard and how to watch

<p>Hamzah Sheeraz will fight for world boxing honours in 2025 (Bradley Collyer/PA)</p>
Boxing

Sheeraz eyes Canelo showdown as he plans to ‘shoot for the stars’

<p>The unbeaten David Benavidez should provide a difficult test for Anthony Yarde</p>
Boxing

Benavidez vs Yarde headlines stacked card as Haney boxes KO artist

<p>The unbeaten David Benavidez should provide a difficult test for Anthony Yarde</p>
Boxing

Benavidez vs Yarde headlines stacked card as Haney boxes KO artist

<p>Canelo Alvarez (right) stared down Terence Crawford with pair primed to meet in September</p>
Boxing

When is Canelo vs Crawford? Date, time, undercard and how to watch

<p>Madison Square Garden is among the most iconic venues in boxing</p>
Boxing

Iconic NYC boxing venues ahead of Flushing Meadows debut

Tennis

<p>Wimbledon coaches play a key role for players each summer at SW19</p>
Tennis

‘Disneyland on steroids’: What it’s like to be a coach at Wimbledon

<p>The seven-time Wimbledon champion marches on</p>
Tennis

What time is Djokovic playing at Wimbledon today?

<p>Britain Wimbledon Tennis</p>
Tennis

Wimbledon 2025 order of play: Day 10 schedule with Djokovic and Sinner

Cameron Norrie waved goodbye to Wimbledon (Mike Egerton/PA)
Tennis

Wimbledon briefing: Day eight recap as Norrie exits and Wednesday order of play

Mirra Andreeva practises under the eye of coach Conchita Martinez (John Walton/PA)
Tennis

Mirra Andreeva focused on Wimbledon prize under Conchita Martinez’s watchful eye

Cameron Norrie shakes hands with Carlos Alcaraz (Mike Egerton/PA)
Tennis

Cameron Norrie backs ‘unreal’ Carlos Alcaraz to win Wimbledon again

Aryna Sabalenka beat Laura Siegemund in three sets (Ben Whitley/PA)
Tennis

Aryna Sabalenka was ready to book tickets home before quarter-final comeback

Sir Ian McKellen in the Royal Box on day nine of Wimbledon (Ben Whitley/PA)
Tennis

Wimbledon diary: Sir Ian McKellen takes in the tennis and fans pack Henman Hill

Cricket

<p>Jofra Archer will make his Test return after more than four years away</p>
Cricket

England name Archer to play his first Test since 2021

Cricket

England name Archer to play his first Test since 2021

<p>Jofra Archer will make his Test return after more than four years away</p>
Jofra Archer during a nets session at Lord’s (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Cricket

Jofra Archer returns to England side for third Test against India

<p>Lauren Filer has her sights set on bowling at 80 miles per hour</p>
Cricket

Filer eyes historic 80mph delivery in latest England clash with India

Tom Kohler-Cadmore shone for Somerset (Nigel French/PA)
Cricket

Tom Kohler-Cadmore smashes 90 as Somerset thrash Essex

Jofra Archer and Shubman Gill are gearing up for action at Lord’s (Martin Rickett/PA)
Cricket

Archer return, Gill on a roll – talking points ahead of England-India third Test

Jofra Archer and Shubman Gill are gearing up for action at Lord’s (Martin Rickett/PA)
Cricket

Archer return, Gill on a roll – talking points ahead of England-India third Test

Stuart Broad (left) believes Jofra Archer (right) can lift England against India (Mike Egerton/PA)
Cricket

Jofra Archer could help England unsettle India, says Stuart Broad

<p>Shubman Gill is finally delivering on the early signs of ‘genius’</p>
Cricket

How Gill’s time at Glamorgan prepared him for India captaincy success

Golf

<p>Xander Schauffele joked about his photo being up by the toilets in the media centre at the Scottish Open</p>
Golf

Photo by the toilet sums up my season says Schauffele

Golf

Photo by the toilet sums up my season says Schauffele

<p>Xander Schauffele joked about his photo being up by the toilets in the media centre at the Scottish Open</p>
<p>Lottie Woad is the first non-professional to win on the Ladies European Tour in three years</p>
Golf

British amateur Woad wins Irish Open — but can’t accept prize money

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Golf

Lee Westwood secures Open place but Ian Poulter and son miss out

<p>The final round of qualifying for the 153rd Open takes place on Tuesday </p>
Golf

The Open 2025: Final qualifying schedule, key players & how to follow

Aldrich Potgieter, of South Africa, hits from the ninth tee during the first round of the Rocket Classic (AP/Paul Sancya)
Golf

Kevin Roy and Aldrich Potgieter share opening round lead at Rocket Classic

Aldrich Potgieter, of South Africa, hits from the ninth tee during the first round of the Rocket Classic (AP/Paul Sancya)
Golf

Kevin Roy and Aldrich Potgieter share opening round lead at Rocket Classic

<p>Bryson DeChambeau is primed to return at the Ryder Cup for Team USA</p>
Golf

Ryder Cup 2025: USA standings and predicting Keegan Bradley’s team

<p>Tommy Fleetwood suffered heartbreak at the Travelers Championship but will be a key cog for Team Europe at Bethpage Black</p>
Golf

Ryder Cup 2025: Europe standings and predicting team for Bethpage

Athletics

<p>Faith Kipyegon, from Kenya, crosses the finish line</p>
Athletics

Kipyegon didn’t break the four-minute mile – she can succeed next time

<p>Gout Gout lowered his 200m personal best at his first senior meet in Europe</p>
Athletics

Gout sets new target after smashing Australian record

<p>Armand Duplantis secured pole vault gold in Nanjing</p>
Athletics

Stockholm Diamond League schedule and start times

Cycling

<table><tr><td><p>Tadej Pogacar is the favourite for this year’s Tour de France </p></td></tr></table>
Cycling

Tour de France Odds: Latest 2025 Tour de France Betting Odds

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Cycling

Who is leading the Tour de France? Yellow jersey and standings

<p>Tim Merlier secured victory in Dunkirk on a day marred by crashes</p>
Cycling

Merlier takes sprint victory as Philipsen abandons Tour after crash

US Sport

<p>Kershaw makes history</p>
US Sport

Clayton Kershaw makes Dodgers history

<p>Gilgeous-Alexander swept up several awards as he led OKC to a maiden NBA title</p>
NBA

NBA finals MVP reportedly agrees record $285m contract extension

<p>Gilgeous-Alexander lead the Thunder to their first NBA championship</p>
US Sport

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and OKC Thunder agree to massive new contract

Betting

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Sport

Best Betting Sites UK: Top 10 Online Bookmakers For June 2025

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Sport

Best Free Bets and Betting Sign Up Offers UK for July 2025

<p>We’ve picked out the best new betting sites in the UK for 2025</p>
Sport

The best new betting sites for 2025

<p>Betting apps have become the main way for gamblers to have a flutter </p>
Sport

The best betting apps for sport in 2025

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