What’s in a name? Well, quite a lot it would seem if you’re a racing driver named Max. Maximilian Günther made Formula E history on a sweltering afternoon in Santiago, Chile, becoming at age 22 the youngest driver to ever win a race in the series. His achievement parallels that of a fellow driver named…… MORE
As debut performances go, Erling Braut Håland’s for Borussia Dortmund was certainly one to remember. With his team trailing 3-1 away at Augsburg, the teenage sensation came on as a 56th-minute substitute and turned the game on its head. Within just 23 minutes of being on the pitch, Håland struck a stunning hat-trick to lead…… MORE
The bleak midwinter can be tough. It doesn’t matter how many layers you put on, you just can’t shake the cold. It’s even worse when the rain or snow comes. So the image of a man dressed in a pair of skin-tight blue swimming trunks, accessorized with a woolly beanie, a football scarf of English…… MORE
With the impact of bushfire smoke dominating the buildup to the Australian Open, it’s easy to forget what might happen on the court. The familiar trio of Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer — boasting 55 grand slam titles between them — lead the men’s draw, with Djokovic arguably the favorite given his unmatched…… MORE
Running is supposed to be one of the purest sports, but a technological arms race in shoes is raising questions about the integrity of competition in athletics. Times have been tumbling in long distance road races and critics are suggesting some cutting-edge trainers are artificially boosting performances. The concern is such that World Athletics —…… MORE
He may be an amateur but Laurent Hurtubise produced the shot of the day at the PGA Tour American Express 2020 in California. The golfer, who was born with one arm, registered a spectacular hole-in-one on the 151-yard fourth hole. “That was the coolest experience I’ve had on the golf course,” said pro Troy Merritt,…… MORE
The Australian Open will go ahead as scheduled next week despite continuing concerns about the air quality in Melbourne, according to the grand slam’s tournament director Craig Tiley. The city has been affected by the widespread bushfires that have ravaged the country and organizers have come in for heavy criticism from players for allowing the…… MORE
The genie is out of the bottle. Tiger Woods’ son Charlie plays golf and his swing looks sweet. The 10-year-old was filmed hitting balls on a practice range ahead of a junior tournament in Florida, with his dad standing behind him. Woods Sr. was later pictured caddying for his son. The video, taken from a…… MORE
Whether it’s trash-talking an opponent or fighting in a Dublin pub, Conor McGregor is a man that makes headlines. He hasn’t won a UFC fight for over three years, but McGregor remains one of the sport’s top draws and after over a year away from the Octagon the Irish fighter will make his long awaited…… MORE
Basketball legend Kobe Bryant believes more education is needed to tackle the scourge of racism in soccer. The 41-year-old, a five-time NBA champion, lived in Italy from the age of six to 13 while his father played professional basketball. He developed a love of soccer there, but also witnessed racism first hand before moving back…… MORE
