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  1. F1 in Japan: Suzuka weekend times and how to watch

    F1 in Japan: Suzuka weekend times and how to watch

    All the times for qualifying and the race at Suzuka, plus where to catch live coverage and replays for the third round of the season.

    2 min read
  2. Champions League final in Budapest: UEFA moves kickoff to 18:00

    Champions League final in Budapest: UEFA moves kickoff to 18:00

    UEFA has confirmed the Champions League final on 30 May 2026 at Budapest's Puskas Arena will start at 18:00 instead of the usual 21:00 to ease logistics for fans, teams and the host city.

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  3. England superfan selling £350,000 house to fund World Cup tour

    England superfan selling £350,000 house to fund World Cup tour

    Andy Milne, a 62-year-old retired teacher and familiar face among England fans, plans to sell his second home to raise £350,000 so he can follow the national team across the US, Mexico and Canada for the World Cup.

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  4. Ancelotti: Brazil showed they can match the world’s best

    Ancelotti: Brazil showed they can match the world’s best

    After a 2-1 friendly loss to France in Boston, Carlo Ancelotti said the score stings but the performance gives Brazil confidence ahead of the World Cup.

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  5. Russell surprised by McLaren speed after Suzuka practice

    Russell surprised by McLaren speed after Suzuka practice

    Oscar Piastri topped Friday practice at Suzuka, leaving George Russell admitting McLaren were quicker than he expected. Mercedes still showed race pace, but several teams battled reliability and balance issues ahead of qualifying.

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  6. Franck Kessié drawing interest from Roma and Juventus

    Franck Kessié drawing interest from Roma and Juventus

    Franck Kessié is leaving Al Ahli in limbo as Roma and Juventus circle. His contract ends June 30 and talks with Italian clubs are heating up, with Juventus currently nearest to a deal.

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  7. Hamilton: Super-clipping 'not great' after shocking Verstappen onboard at Suzuka

    Hamilton: Super-clipping 'not great' after shocking Verstappen onboard at Suzuka

    Lewis Hamilton says the new super-clipping effect at the Japanese Grand Prix is problematic after onboard footage showed Max Verstappen losing nearly 50 kph while recharging his battery through 130R. Hamilton also flagged straight-line deployment and setup as areas Mercedes must fix.

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  8. Today in Celtics history: Ed Pinckney and Danny Fortson were born

    Today in Celtics history: Ed Pinckney and Danny Fortson were born

    A quick look back at two former Celtics who share a birthday: Ed Pinckney, Villanova champ turned reliable big man, and Danny Fortson, a bruising forward with a short Celtics stint.

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  9. Klopp Praises Salah as an All-Time Great and Remembers Liverpool's Fearsome Front Three

    Klopp Praises Salah as an All-Time Great and Remembers Liverpool's Fearsome Front Three

    Jurgen Klopp says Mohamed Salah is one of Liverpool's all-time greats, highlighting his unmatched scoring record and role in the club's most successful front three alongside Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane.

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  10. West Ham and Crystal Palace eye Lille midfielder Ngal'ayel Mukau

    West Ham and Crystal Palace eye Lille midfielder Ngal'ayel Mukau

    Lille could lose another young talent this summer. Ngal'ayel Mukau, a regular under Bruno Genesio, is reportedly on the radar of West Ham and Crystal Palace.

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  11. From Milan to the Premier, Everyone's Lining Up for Castro. Bologna Says Not This Year

    From Milan to the Premier, Everyone's Lining Up for Castro. Bologna Says Not This Year

    Santiago Castro is attracting interest from Milan and abroad, but Bologna’s management — Fenucci, Sartori and Di Vaio — want him to stay in Casteldebole for at least one more season. Selling now could leave the club exposed as it faces multiple departures.

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