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Does Horner have a chance of Ferrari job? F1 Q&A
George Russell snagged his first win since June at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, holding off Max Verstappen. Isack Hadjar, back from injury, secured third place. Kimi Antonelli, still leading the championship, finished fifth, narrowing his lead over Russell to 66 points. This weekend, F1 heads to Malaysia, where the Bahrain Grand Prix was postponed earlier this year due to ongoing conflict in the region.
Christian Horner's potential move to Ferrari has sparked discussion after his recent interview. He acknowledged Ferrari as the "biggest brand in Formula 1" and expressed interest in the role. However, Ferrari's current team principal, Frederic Vasseur, suggested that Horner is actively seeking a job, complicating the situation. Horner's leadership style may clash with Ferrari's structure, where higher-ups hold significant authority.
Horner's departure from Red Bull was marred by controversy, including allegations of misconduct. While he had a successful tenure, his exit raises questions about his fit at Ferrari. Additionally, Lewis Hamilton has openly criticized Horner, which could further complicate any potential hiring.
In other news, the FIA hasn't yet confirmed changes to the F1 calendar, despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. F1 plans to stick to the original schedule, but Imola is on standby to host the season finale if needed. Lastly, there was debate about the decision not to call a virtual safety car during Bottas's crash at the Azerbaijan race, which nearly affected Russell's victory. The FIA deemed it safe to continue racing, allowing for an exciting finish.
Charles Barkley doubles down on retiring from ‘Inside the NBA’: ‘I’m stepping back from public life’
There were NBA Media Days galore on Monday, and Charles Barkley got in on the action by doubling down on his intention to make the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season his last on Inside the NBA. “I’m looking forward to this last year,” Barkley said, according to Davis Baker of WSFA 12 News in Alabama. “TV has been great to me. I’m gonna take a step back from public life. I’m gonna always come to Auburn, though. I wanted to make that perfectly clear.
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History, drama & change - How Warrington and Wakefield helped Grand Final enter a new era
The 2026 Super League Grand Final marks the first time that none of St Helens, Leeds Rhinos, or Wigan Warriors have been involved; watch Warrington Wolves take on Wakefield Trinity in the Super League Grand Final on Saturday October 3, live on Sky Sports from 5pm With Warrington Wolves and Wakefield Trinity making it to the Super League Grand Final, the competition has definitively entered a new era. It has been pondered for a while if the playing field was starting to level, if these teams that once could not touch the big boys, now had the funds, the backing, the know-how to reach the top.
Antonelli vows to ‘re-establish the order’ over Russell at Bahrain GP
World championship leader Kimi Antonelli says he will "re-establish the order" over George Russell at this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix after being outperformed by his Mercedes team-mate in Azerbaijan.
Today on Sky Sports Racing: Bath, Sedgefield and Wolverhampton In Tuesday's feature, the talented pair Divide and Conquer and Al Qayed clash in their pursuit of a first success at Bath. We also have competitive action from Sedgefield and Wolverhampton, live on Sky Sports Racing from 2.02pm We have a busy day’s racing on Tuesday with action from Bath, Sedgefield and Wolverhampton, live on Sky Sports Racing... 3.32 Bath - Talented pair Divide and Conquer and Al Qayed feature Talented two-year-olds Divide And Conquer and Al Qayed feature in the British EBF Future Stayers' Novice Stakes.
After 315 days away from Windsor Park, Northern Ireland's goalless draw with Hungary on their homecoming did not have the same drama as the late win over Georgia on Friday night. But that suited Northern Ireland just fine. On their return to League B in the Nations League, they sit joint-top with Ukraine with four points from their opening two matches. It's a result that left manager Michael O'Neill feeling "positive" at the halfway point of the four-game window.
Radio 5 Live,28 Sep 2026,54 mins MNC: Man City's charges verdict and England prepare in Prague Football DailyAvailable for 29 days Mark Chapman, Pat Nevin, Joe Hart and Andros Townsend look at the ongoing fallout from Manchester City being found guilty of the majority of Premier League charges against them. Italian football writer James Horncastle discusses the long-term impact the Calciopoli scandal had on the Italian game. We also hear from Thomas Tuchel as England look to bounce back from Saturday’s defeat against Spain.
Whyte wants Fisher after injury hell - 'I fought Itauma with a broken foot!'
Dillian Whyte was suffering from a broken foot in Moses Itauma defeat but wants to return in British battle with Johnny Fisher Dillian Whyte has revealed that he was suffering from a broken foot in his defeat by Moses Itauma last August; Whyte fractured his foot during his training camp and then injured it again in the changing room; 'The Body Snatcher' wants to return against Johnny Fisher this year Dillian Whyte provided a gruesome description while explaining the agonising injury that he suffered, just weeks before his last fight against Moses Itauma.
Czech Republic ready for Wembley 30 years after Euro '96
Despite losing to Germany in the final, the experience was transformative for the team. Players like Patrik Berger and Vladimir Smicer reflect on that summer as a miracle, even if they didn’t walk away with the trophy. The Czech Republic's footballing history since then has seen ups and downs, with a few notable tournament runs but no finals appearance.
Now, under new coach Santi Denia, the team is in a rebuilding phase, featuring young talent ready to make their mark. As they prepare for these upcoming matches, there's a sense of nostalgia and hope that they can recapture some of that magic from 1996, even in a new era at a revamped Wembley.