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Lewis Hamilton's weekend at Formula 1's newest venue got off to a dramatic start on Saturday, with the Ferrari driver crashing into the barrier during Free Practice 3 for the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at Madring, before defying his own team's instructions in the immediate aftermath.

Boxing fans will have plenty to look forward to when Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn step into the ring on Sunday, with the highly anticipated showdown carrying stakes that could reshape both fighters' careers.

Sergej Jakirovic has been named the Barclays Manager of the Month for August after leading newly promoted Hull City to a perfect start to their first Premier League campaign in nine years.

Barcelona have officially confirmed a new contract for teenage striker Hamza Abdelkarim, extending his deal until June 2030 and raising his release clause dramatically from €15 million to €150 million.

Track and field is entering unfamiliar territory this weekend as World Athletics launches its new Ultimate Championship, a three-day event in Budapest designed to bring the sport's biggest stars together in a high-stakes battle for a record prize pot.

The development comes after weeks of uncertainty over whether the all-British clash would take place in the United Kingdom or move across the Atlantic.

Elena Rybakina has ended Coco Gauff’s run at the 2026 US Open and set up a heavyweight final against defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.

Kartal wasted no time addressing the media once the match had ended, delivering an emotional statement that made clear his decision was both final and immediate.

Since the first modern Olympics were held in Athens in 1896, the Games have been staged in countries with vastly different climates, economies and sporting traditions.

Vincent Kompany's side, who reached the semi-finals of the competition last season, were made to work for their breakthrough against a well-organised Bodo/Glimt side that showed genuine resistance through the opening 45 minutes at the Allianz Arena.