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Isack Hadjar Cleared to Return for Red Bull at Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Isack Hadjar is back in Red Bull's car for this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix after recovering from a fractured wrist suffered in a gym session before the Dutch GP, with Liam Lawson returning to Racing Bulls after filling in for three races.
Yamaha Hits New MotoGP Low as All Four Riders Slam Bike at Austrian GP
Yamaha's four MotoGP riders described being 'very shocked' and 'embarrassed' after a fruitless weekend at the Red Bull Ring, where wheelspin, tyre wear and electronics problems left the factory team and Pramac satellite squad scoreless for the first time all season.
Gable Steveson Breaks Silence on UFC 331 Knockout Loss and 2019 Arrest
Three days after his shocking 12-second knockout loss at UFC 331, Gable Steveson issued a lengthy statement addressing both the defeat and the 2019 sexual assault arrest his opponent raised during fight week, saying he was never charged and the case was dropped.
India Survive Japan Scare in Historic First Meeting, Overturned Wide Sparks Row
India needed a last-over wide call to be overturned by umpires to beat cricket debutants Japan by two runs in a rain-shortened T20I, with the reversal, made after India's captain and bowler protested on the field, drawing accusations of bullying from cricket writers and fans.
Mikel Arteta Agrees New Contract to Stay as Arsenal Manager
Arsenal have reached a final agreement with Mikel Arteta on an improved new contract that will extend his stay into at least a 10th year at the Premier League champions, with talks concluding weeks before his current deal was due to expire.
Al-Sharaa Says Israel-Syria Talks Reached '90% Agreement' Before Stalling
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa gave his most extensive public account yet of direct talks with Israel, saying negotiations nearly succeeded before Israel pulled back, while insisting October 7 cannot dictate Israel's Syria policy.
Arthur Fery Gets Surprise Team Europe Call-Up for Laver Cup in London
British No. 1 Arthur Fery has been named a Team Europe alternate for this weekend's Laver Cup at The O2, days after leading Great Britain past Ecuador in the Davis Cup, while Peruvian Ignacio Buse joins Team World in a similar back-up role.
F1 to Cut Race Distances and Add 'Hard Stop' Rule for 2027 Season
Formula 1 will trim the maximum grand prix distance by 15km and replace the current three-hour completion window with a variable 'hard stop' time for rain- or incident-delayed races, changes tied to the sport's shifting power unit rules.
Pedro Acosta Wins First MotoGP Race, Ends Long Drought for KTM
Nearly three years and 15 podiums into his premier-class career, Pedro Acosta finally won a MotoGP Sunday race, out-dragging Jorge Martin at the Red Bull Ring to also snap KTM's win drought dating back to 2022.
Sean Sharaf Reflects on Historic UFC 331 Upset Knockout of Gable Steveson
A 12-to-1 underdog, Sean Sharaf needed just 12 seconds to knock out Olympic wrestling star Gable Steveson at UFC 331, one of the biggest upsets in the sport's history, and says the moment still hasn't fully hit him.
India Face Sri Lanka in Asian Games Cricket Final Rematch of Hangzhou Gold
Defending champions India take on Sri Lanka in Tuesday's Asian Games women's cricket final, a repeat of the Hangzhou 2023 gold medal match, with India riding a seven-match win streak over the Lankans and Shafali Verma in red-hot form.
Atletico Madrid Beats 10-Man Real Madrid 2-1 in Fiery Capital Derby
Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David scored second-half goals as Atletico Madrid beat a Real Madrid side reduced to 10 men, while Manchester City survived an eight-goal thriller against Sunderland to move clear atop the Premier League.