George Russell shocked the racing world with a sensational performance, securing pole position for Mercedes at the Singapore Grand Prix. In a tense qualifying session, the young British driver edged out Max Verstappen of Red Bull with a blistering lap time. Meanwhile, Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli took fourth place, splitting the McLarens of Championship leader Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Verstappen, who is closing in on McLaren's dominance in both championships, will be looking for his first ever win in Singapore to keep his world title hopes alive. However, with McLaren on the verge of clinching the constructors' championship, the battle for podium positions will be fierce.
As Chelsea's Enzo Maresca, backed by a staggering £275 million, continues to adjust his squad this season, the Blues have yet to mirror their cup success in the Premier League. With notable transfers like Alejandro Garnacho joining from Manchester United and Noni Madueke leaving for Arsenal, former Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given shares his surprise at Chelsea's decision and doubts over Garnacho's performance in their recent draw against Brentford. Meanwhile, Nicholas Jackson's move to Bayern Munich has garnered attention after previously being linked with the likes of Manchester United and Newcastle. Stay updated on all Chelsea's transfer news with Mirror Football.
In a recent episode of Kliq This, WWE legend Kevin Nash expressed his thoughts on the upcoming match between Goldberg and Gunther at Saturday Night's Main Event. Despite defending WWE's decision to give Goldberg a title match, Nash believes that Gunther will ultimately retain the World Heavyweight Championship. Nash also discussed the possibility of a quick title change and how it could benefit Gunther's character in the long run. However, he became visibly upset when asked the same question in a previous episode, citing his personal loss and requested to vet future questions.
At 61, Jenny Bradley rediscovered her love for sports and began competing in triathlons. Now, at 69 years old, she has been selected to represent New Zealand in the World Triathlon Championship finals. Bradley's dedication to training and competing while balancing a family and business is inspiring. She looks forward to earning her Ironman 70.3 T-shirt, with her name on the back, at the upcoming championship in October.
In a surprise decision, the Indian national selection committee announced 26-year-old Shubman Gill as the new captain of the ODI team, replacing Rohit Sharma. The move was made with the 2027 World Cup in mind, and Rohit was informed in advance and again on Friday night. Virat Kohli and Rohit have been retained in the squad but their inclusion in future teams will depend on their performance. The selection was made in consultation with head coach Gautam Gambhir and with the aim of having consistency in captaincy across formats.
Former Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro has had a rollercoaster ride of a career, but has found his form again under coach Amorim. After a successful season, he remains at Old Trafford amid rumors of a move to Saudi Arabia. New Brazil coach Ancelotti is impressed with the veteran's leadership and has named him a potential captain for future matches. Casemiro has already made a strong comeback to the Brazil squad after 20 months, and could become a permanent captain if Neymar is unavailable in the 2026 World Cup.
Under-pressure Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim marked his 50th game in charge with a crucial 2-0 victory over Sunderland at Old Trafford. Mason Mount gave the hosts a perfect start with a well-taken goal after just eight minutes. Benjamin Sesko then doubled their lead with a close-range finish, while goalkeeper Senne Lammens kept a clean sheet on his debut. This was also United's first clean sheet of the season, giving Amorim a promising start to his 50th game in charge.
In a highly contested match at Old Trafford, Sunderland was initially awarded a penalty after a high boot from Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko towards Trai Hulme. However, after consulting with VAR and reviewing the footage, referee Stuart Attwell overturned the decision, causing chaos among players and fans. The PGMOL has since released a statement explaining the decision.
Television pundit Jermaine Jenas applauds Arsenal for securing the transfer of striker Viktor Gyokeres, who has an impressive goal-scoring record at Sporting Club. Despite some initial struggles, Jenas believes Gyokeres brings a much-needed poaching ability and tactical awareness to the Gunners' attack, which has been lacking for years. His expert analysis showcases why this acquisition was a crucial and valuable one for the team.
The Slovenian footballer has been on a roll, scoring two goals in two games for Manchester United. After his latest goal helped the team secure a win against Sunderland in the rain, Sesko promises that fans haven't seen his true potential yet. Despite the positive signs, Sesko believes there is still more to come from him.
The final group stage match of the 2011 ICC World Cup is set to take place between India and West Indies today in Chennai. Both teams have already qualified for the quarter-finals, but the outcome of this game will determine their opponents from Group A. India's captain MS Dhoni has won the toss and elected to bat first, with two changes to their squad. Meanwhile, Ravi Shastri has stated that the pitch is favourable for batting.