McLaren’s Lando Norris clinched his first ever pole position in hazardous conditions ahead of the Russian Grand Prix. He pipped Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz on the front row of the grid while Williams’ George Russell was a surprise third as the title contenders had an off day.
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Europe will have to make history to hold on to the Ryder Cup after suffering their worst opening day under the current format at a windswept Whistling Straits. Padraig Harrington’s side ended the day 6-2 behind as Rory McIlroy endured heavy defeats with all six of US captain Steve Stricker’s rookies contributing at least half a point.
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Championship leader Max Verstappen will start Sunday’s Russian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after opting to change his engine. The move was expected due to title rivals Mercedes’ historic dominance at the Sochi Autodrom.
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Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku says social media companies should sit down with Premier League footballers to help combat online abuse. A large number of footballers have been subjected to racist abuse in recent years and spoken out about the discrimination, including Lukaku and his Chelsea team-mates Reece James and Antonio Rudiger.
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Under pressure Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman refused to take questions at a press conference today instead opting to read a pre-prepared statement referring to the club’s financial situation and the impact it has had on performances.
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