Bahrain GP: Bernie’s insider’s strategy guide to F1’s first race

Ahead of the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix, Sky Sports F1’s strategy expert Bernie Collins analyses some of the key considerations for teams and drivers in Sakhir. Source
Hamilton sets unexpected pace as Mercedes end F1 2024’s first day on top

Lewis Hamilton set a surprise pace as Mercedes finished first and second on an unexpected opening day of track action in Formula 1 2024 ahead of the Bahrain GP, with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen only sixth quickest. Source
Which PL team has had the most injuries?

Are teams suffering more injuries than ever before and which teams are suffering most? Source
‘Maverick’ Christie is Bournemouth’s pressing machine

Ryan Christie recently turned 29 but it is never too late to transform your game. Andoni Iraola has helped reinvent the Scotland international this season at Bournemouth, bringing the best out of a player now producing the best football of his career. Source
The Blackburn initiative providing lifeline for club legend Parkes

When Blackburn Rovers Community Trust created ‘Remember The Rovers’ in 2019, to provide a social lifeline to those suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia, they had no way of knowing just how vital the programme would become for the man they call Mr Blackburn Rovers, Tony Parkes. Source
Buttler, Perry, Sciver-Brunt retained as The Hundred Draft date set

Rashid Khan, Ellyse Perry, Hayley Matthews, Jos Buttler, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Haris Rauf are among the players retained by The Hundred teams on Deadline Day ahead of the fourth year of the competition. Source
Boy, 11, tells of racist abuse: ‘I walked off the pitch, I couldn’t breathe’

An 11-year-old boy has described how he walked off the pitch and felt breathless after being racially abused during an under-12s football match. Source
Horner breaks silence: Red Bull have ‘never been stronger’

Christian Horner has spoken for the first time since allegations of inappropriate behaviour made against him were dismissed. Source
How McIlroy’s LIV Golf stance has softened over the years

A look back on how Rory McIlroy’s stance on LIV Golf has softened since 2022. Source
Horner speaks for first time after investigation | ‘Pleased the process is over’

Red Bull boss Christian Horner speaks for the first time after allegations of inappropriate behaviour made against him were dismissed. The complainant has the right to appeal the verdict. Source