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Piastri pips Norris to Qatar GP pole after victory in sprint race closes title gap

Piastri pips Norris to Qatar GP pole after victory in sprint race closes title gap

Norris slips up in final lap to give rival advantage Max Verstappen third on grid; Hamilton 18th Oscar Piastri claimed pole position for the Qatar Grand Prix, a vital result in the tense world championship fight with his McLaren teammate Lando Norris, who was in second, and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who finished third. The Australian took top spot with his final lap after Norris had laid down a strong marker in what was a tightly-fought contest at the Lusail International Circuit. Continue reading...

Georgia Stanway hits hat-trick as England score eight in demolition of China

Georgia Stanway hits hat-trick as England score eight in demolition of China

England Women 8-0 China Mead 12 14, Hemp 16, Stanway 23 38pen 52, Toone 71, Russo 78 Deja vu? Heavy England wins have been few and far between in recent years, a 7-0 defeat of a heavily depleted and underfunded Jamaica in their final warm-up game before the Euros was the biggest since a 10-0 defeat of Luxembourg in 2022. Against China at a moon-topped Wembley, the margin was eight, a Georgia Stanway hat-trick and Beth Mead double was added to by goals from Lauren Hemp, Ella Toone and Alessia Russo to complete the rout. Continue reading...

Malick Thiaw doubles up in Newcastle’s impressive mauling of Everton

Malick Thiaw doubles up in Newcastle’s impressive mauling of Everton

Delight will have been tinged with bewilderment for Eddie Howe as Newcastle finally found the route to victory on the road in the Premier League this season. Newcastle were superb as they routed Everton, scoring more goals in one devastating evening than in their previous seven away games combined. He may rightly question why it has taken so long for this punishing form to materialise. Newcastle had taken the lead in their three previous away fixtures and lost them all. There would be no lapses on this occasion. A ruthless display, aided and abetted by some dreadful Everton defending, ensured a first Premier League away win since the trip to Leicester on 7 April was effectively secure by half-time. Continue reading...