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Hamilton, Russell renew contracts with Mercedes until 2025 31 Aug 2023 - 03:28 pm
Mercedes' British drivers, Lewis Hamilton (L) and George Russell (R) arrive at the paddock of the Zandvoort Circuit ahead of the Dutch Formula One Grand Prix, in the coastal town of Zandvoort on August 24, 2023. Photo by Simon Wohlfahrt / AFP
'In tune' Verstappen hunting perfect 10 at Monza 31 Aug 2023 - 01:33 pm
A mechanic works on the car of Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen in the pits of the Monza Circuit ahead of the Italy's Formula One Grand Prix, on august 31, 2023, in Monza northern Italy. Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP
Singapore F1 tickets nearly sold out as spectator capacity drops 29 Aug 2023 - 10:30 am
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Catch him if you can: Verstappen poised to make F1 history at "Temple of Speed." 28 Aug 2023 - 01:22 pm
Pyrotechnics go off as Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen crosses the finish line to win the Dutch Formula One Grand Prix race at The Circuit Zandvoort, in Zandvoort on August 27, 2023. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)
Verstappen wins rainy Dutch GP to equal Vettel's F1 record with 9th straight victory 27 Aug 2023 - 07:20 pm
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen celebrates with the trophy on the podium after winning the Dutch Formula One Grand Prix race at The Circuit Zandvoort, in Zandvoort on August 27, 2023. (Photo by John Thys / AFP)
Maxmania turns coastal Zandvoort into a sea of orange 27 Aug 2023 - 01:17 pm
Cyclists dressed in orange ride past a house with a Dutch flag reading
Ricciardo hoping to make a quick recovery from broken hand 26 Aug 2023 - 12:48 pm
AlphaTauri's Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo (R) arrives on an electric scooter prior to the first practice session at The Circuit Zandvoort, ahead of the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix, in Zandvoort on August 25, 2023. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)
Countdown to Max Verstappen's likely 3rd straight F1 title begins at Dutch GP 25 Aug 2023 - 03:28 pm
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen looks on prior to the start of the first practice session at The Circuit Zandvoort, ahead of the Dutch Formula One Grand Prix, in Zandvoort on August 25, 2023. Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP
Magnussen, Hulkenberg extend deals at Haas 24 Aug 2023 - 03:05 pm
Haas' Italian team principal Guenther Steiner looks on ahead of the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix at the Monaco street circuit in Monaco, on May 27, 2023. Photo by ANDREJ ISAKOVIC / AFP
Unstoppable Verstappen in a Formula One league of his own 31 Jul 2023 - 12:39 pm
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen sits in his car in the pits prior to the sprint race ahead of the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit in Spa on July 29, 2023. Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD / POOL / AFP
Verstappen edges Piastri for Belgian sprint race pole 29 Jul 2023 - 03:37 pm
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen (R) and Alpha Tauri's Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda compete during the sprint shootout ahead of the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit in Spa on July 29, 2023. (Photo by John Thys / AFP)
Pérez issues reminder of his ability with strong performance at Hungarian GP 24 Jul 2023 - 01:11 pm
Third placed Red Bull Racing's Mexican driver Sergio Perez lifts his trophy on the podium after the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring race track in Mogyorod near Budapest on July 23, 2023. Photo by ATTILA KISBENEDEK / AFP
Verstappen delivers Red Bull winning-streak record 24 Jul 2023 - 08:18 am
Max Verstappen raises the trophy after winning the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix, yesterday. AFP
Verstappen armed with upgrades in pursuit of Hungarian triumph 20 Jul 2023 - 12:56 pm
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen celebrates after winning the Formula One British Grand Prix at the Silverstone motor racing circuit in Silverstone, central England on July 9, 2023. Photo by ANDREJ ISAKOVIC / AFP
Ricciardo replaces De Vries at AlphaTauri in surprise return to F1 and will race at Hungarian GP 12 Jul 2023 - 11:04 am
Red Bull Racing's Australian reserve driver Daniel Ricciardo looks on after the second practice session ahead of the Formula One British Grand Prix at the Silverstone motor racing circuit in Silverstone, central England on July 7, 2023. Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP
Hamilton happy for McLaren's competitiveness despite losing out for 2nd at British GP 10 Jul 2023 - 02:40 pm
McLaren's British driver Lando Norris and McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri drive during the Formula One British Grand Prix at the Silverstone motor racing circuit in Silverstone, central England on July 9, 2023. Photo by ANDREJ ISAKOVIC / AFP
Hamilton positive on new contract, filming his movie 07 Jul 2023 - 03:13 pm
Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton arrives for the first practice session ahead of the Formula One British Grand Prix at the Silverstone motor racing circuit in Silverstone, central England on July 7, 2023. (Photo by ANDREJ ISAKOVIC / AFP)
Max Verstappen wins Austrian Grand Prix, extends series lead 02 Jul 2023 - 05:55 pm
Winner Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen celebrates after the Formula One Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull race track in Spielberg, Austria on July 2, 2023. (Photo by VLADIMIR SIMICEK / AFP)

NBA

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball against Svi Mykhailiuk #10 of the Utah Jazz during the second half on November 18, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images/AFP LeBron debuts in NBA record 23rd season as Pistons win streak hits 11
Peninsula NBA approves Los Angeles Lakers ownership sale
Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat handles the ball against Jaren Jackson Jr. #8 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half at FedExForum on October 24, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. Justin Ford/Getty Images/AFP Heat and Blazers win first NBA games since Rozier and Billups arrests
Image / @duranthighlights on Instagram Kevin Durant agrees to NBA Rockets two-year $90 million extension

Cricket

Australia's captain Steve Smith (R) reacts with England's Jofra Archer on day four of the second Ashes cricket Test match between Australia and England on December 7, 2025. (Photo by David Gray / AFP) 'Good banter': Smith and Archer clash in Gabba Ashes Test
South Africa’s Aiden Markram plays a shot. Markram ton helps South Africa level ODI series against India
India's Virat Kohli (R) congratulates Ruturaj Gaikwad as he celebrates after scoring a century (100 runs) in Raipur on December 3, 2025. (Photo by Noah Seelam / AFP) Kohli, Gaikwad tons fire India to 358-5 in South Africa ODI
Australia's Shane Warne (L) and team captain Robin Smith (R) pose at the Hampshire County Ground as Warne made his debut against Essex in the English County Championship in Southampton on April 18, 2000. Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP Former England batter Robin Smith dies aged 62

Tennis

File photo Sinner completes perfect ATP Finals group stage by seeing off Shelton
File photo: Venus Willaims Venus Williams to return to Auckland Classic at the age of 45
Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina returns the ball to Poland's Iga Natalia Swiatek during their tennis match at the WTA Finals in Riyadh on November 3, 2025. (Photo by Fayez Nureldine / AFP) Rybakina downs Swiatek to reach WTA Finals last four
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