Valtteri Bottas had a cheeky response when asked who he predicted could be the top three drivers in contention for the championship.

Max Verstappen says he's not overcomplicating the Red Bull, joking if he had to race a 'shopping trolley', he'd drive it to the limit.

From handball, to offside and VAR, it has become difficult for supporters to follow what is going on with football.

It has taken nine years, but Chelsea look to have found a striker in Joao Pedro capable of leading the line in the way Diego Costa did during the 2016–17 title‑winning season.

USA's ice hockey teams restored some national pride as both won gold at the Winter Olympics. Now their men's baseball team aims to follow suit at the World Baseball Classic.

England Under-20 star Lucas Friday on his anterior cruciate ligament recovery and learning off Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care.

Igor Tudor still chasing first win as Spurs boss as relegation threat remains

Igor Tudor is expected to make changes for must-win London derby

Time to start marking your calendars, Gunners fans

Rahm’s Ryder Cup future is in doubt after he rejected terms offered by the Tour

Taiwan currently competes as Chinese Taipei in international sport to avoid objections by China

Oliver Glasner has been banned from driving after exceeding the speed limit in Bermondsey, London, last July

Updates from the Matildas Group A game on the Gold CoastAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailIt’s obviously going to case a shadow over tonight’s match so, as a reminder, The Guardian is bringing you live updates on the crisis in the Middle East.“These women are prisoners,” says Cyrus Jones, a human rights activist who will be attending the match. …

Midfielder tapped into history while frustrated by injury but hopes to help a young side rediscover promising formJonathan Varane’s 2026 didn’t get off to the best start. Four days into the new year, the QPR midfielder sprained a knee during a 3-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday and was a frustrated spectator for more than a month.Varane had been desperate …

‘They are doing their own rules, no matter how they play’Arsenal moved seven points clear at top with 1-0 victoryFabian Hürzeler accused Arsenal of playing by their own rules in a void left by weak Premier League refereeing in a furious broadside at their approach. The Brighton manager boiled over after his team lost 1-0 at home to them on Wednesday …

After five defeats in six, they had dropped to 13th in the table amid fears of them missing out on a European-placed finish. But Eddie Howe and his players responded valiantly.

United were beaten 2-1 by Newcastle after William Osula's stunning 90th-minute winner at St James' Park, where Carrick grew up watching football.

A Sky Sports pundit suggested a radical rule change after Luke Humphries pulled off a brilliant feat during last year's Premier League.

Manchester United suffered a shock 2-1 defeat away at Newcastle United, with Paul Scholes taking to social media to hit out at the Red Devils.

Aston Martin's pre-season problems will continue into the new Formula 1 campaign.

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler was caught on camera confronting Arsenal's Piero Hincapie during the Gunners' 1-0 win.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been backed to return to Liverpool as the Reds face a right-back crisis.