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Mercedes' Russell wins 'pretty fun' Shanghai sprint from both Ferraris

Mercedes' Russell wins 'pretty fun' Shanghai sprint from both Ferraris

George Russell won "a pretty fun" sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix on Saturday, as the Mercedes driver continued his early-season dominance by leading home both Ferraris to extend his world championship lead.

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Russell wins exciting sprint race at Chinese GP

Russell wins exciting sprint race at Chinese GP

George Russell won a breathless sprint for Mercedes on Saturday at the Chinese Grand Prix, with the first 100km dash in the new era of Formula One witnessing a late safety car and multiple lead changes.

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Sabalenka downs Noskova to set Indian Wells title rematch with Rybakina

Sabalenka downs Noskova to set Indian Wells title rematch with Rybakina

Aryna Sabalenka roared past Linda Noskova on Friday to book an Indian Wells title showdown with Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina.

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USA to meet Dominicans in World Baseball Classic semis

USA to meet Dominicans in World Baseball Classic semis

The United States struggled to another major sporting victory over border rival Canada on Friday to reach the World Baseball Classic semi-finals, where the Americans will face the unbeaten Dominican Republic.

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Cavs crush Mavs while Knicks rip Indiana and Pistons roll

Cavs crush Mavs while Knicks rip Indiana and Pistons roll

Evan Mobley matched a season high with 29 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers cruised to a 138-105 NBA victory at Dallas on Friday with every player scoring in the rout.

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Sam Kerr aiming to be at fifth World Cup in 2027 as Australia qualify

Sam Kerr aiming to be at fifth World Cup in 2027 as Australia qualify

Star striker Sam Kerr said she was aiming to play at a fifth World Cup in 2027 after Australia became the first team to qualify for the global showpiece in Brazil.

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Oscars: the 10 nominees for best picture

Oscars: the 10 nominees for best picture

It's Oscars time, and 10 films are in the running for best picture -- Hollywood's most prestigious prize.

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Dominicans advance to World Baseball Classic semis

Dominicans advance to World Baseball Classic semis

Austin Wells smashed the game-winning home run and unbeaten Dominican Republic advanced to the World Baseball Classic semi-finals with a 10-0 romp over South Korea on Friday.

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Sabalenka out-duels Noskova to reach third Indian Wells final

Sabalenka out-duels Noskova to reach third Indian Wells final

World number one Aryna Sabalenka roared into her third Indian Wells WTA 1000 final on Friday, overpowering 14th-ranked Czech Linda Noskova 6-3, 6-4.

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Spielberg defends ballet, opera after Chalamet snub

Spielberg defends ballet, opera after Chalamet snub

Legendary movie director Steven Spielberg on Friday defended enjoying the arts as a shared live experience, appearing to take aim at Oscar nominee Timothee Chalamet's controversial remarks about ballet and opera.

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