Max Verstappen wins third consecutive Formula One world championship Formula One champion Max Verstappen has beefed up his security ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix with ‘thousands’ of Sergio Perez fanatics reportedly set to attempt to prevent the Dutchman from gaining entry to the circuit. Many Mexican F1 fans have taken exception to Verstappen’s antics with Red Bull team-mate Perez in recent years. Verstappen is hoping to extend his unassailable

The build-up to England’s third-place match against Argentina at the Rugby World Cup has been overshadowed by allegations of racism after Tom Curry claimed that he was subjected to a racist remark by South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi. The latter has since been cleared by World Rugby after an investigation determined that there was not enough evidence to take action. Mbonambi has already been named in South Africa’s team for

Football Digest: Nkunku's Chelsea arrival poses question over tactics Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino is eagerly awaiting the return of Christopher Nkunku after suggesting the club might be ‘eight or 10 goals’ better off if he had been available. The £60million signing is still waiting to make his official debut after sustaining a knee injury days before the start of the Premier League campaign. But the prospect of Nkunku’s imminent

Two-time UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic has stepped into the world of OnlyFans – but with a difference. Miocic has joined the likes of fellow combat sports athletes Paige VanZant and Ebanie Bridges in signing up for the raunchy social media platform. Stars have found OnlyFans to provide a strong source of income, sharing raunchy and explicit snaps for fans who pay a subscription fee. VanZant and Bridges are both

The Rugby World Cup final being played between New Zealand and South Africa has left England icon Sir Clive Woodward ‘disappointed’. The two Southern Hemisphere giants clash in Saturday’s highly anticipated showdown, but Woodward wanted to see the Northern Hemisphere represented. The former England head coach insists he has huge respect for both finalists and is backing a New Zealand victory. However, he warns that the final will simply be

Manchester United and England great Sir Bobby Charlton dies aged 86 Sir Jim Ratcliffe couldn’t resist the opportunity to take on the Manchester United revival job, not just for the challenge itself, but also for the exposure it would bring to INEOS. Ratcliffe’s chemical company spends about £300 million a year on sports and owns French Ligue 1 side OGC Nice, Swiss Challenge League side FC Lausanne-Sport and is a Principal Partner and third equal owner

Daniil Medvedev watches Formula 1 during Wimbledon final Daniil Medvedev has lodged a fresh complaint about the size of the tennis balls on the ATP Tour after his win in the Vienna Open quarter-finals. Novak Djokovic has aired similar concerns, striking out at the sport’s governing body for failing to prioritise matters of player welfare. Medvedev has been on the comeback trail since crashing out of the Shanghai Masters in the

The Glazers did not have the money but they had swooped in and borrowed and borrowed, using the club as security As if ending champions Arsenal’s 49-game unbeaten run were not enough, Manchester United supporters had more reason to celebrate at the end of October 2004 when the club rejected a possible £800m takeover by Malcolm Glazer. In a statement to the London Stock Exchange, the United board said that

Siya Kolisi embraces Kurt-Lee Arendse at full-time All the while, Sam Cane remained seated, eyes shut, letting the pain wash over him. Cane had been a picture of focus emerging from the tunnel ahead of kick off, eyes fixed on the Webb Ellis Cup. That famous number seven was cast in vivid white against the deepness of the black shirt on his back as he gathered his side pre-match, taking

LaLiga investigate allegations Vinicius Jr was racially abused during Real Madrid’s El Clasico victory over Barcelona on Saturday Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 on Saturday in the first El Clasico of the season But, the game was marred by allegations of racist abuse towards Vinicius Jr  LaLiga announced they are investigating and are working with Barcelona  LaLiga are investigating allegations of racial abuse directed at Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr