to sports now and in formula one. red bulls. has one pole position in the qualifying race for this season's grand opening grand prix in the dutchman was in impressive 4 tenths of a 2nd ahead of 7 time world champion lewis hamilton of mercedes his teammate finish driver of all terry will start in 3rd and finally here's one for the history buffs a giant flying relic of the cold war has been salvaged from the bottom of the sea the aircraft was once one of the show pieces of the soviet military aviation only a few were ever built now one of the last is one of the last all the other is going under splay for fans to admire. gigantic fast dangerous the it is half ship half an aircraft 40 years ago it was designed for m. 50 s. warfare between the soviets and western powers it was this man who tested the flying boat gace off he was the caspian sea monsters board engineer. but it wasn't a monster back then there were plans to even use the plan for passenger transport because it didn't need large runways and airfields. the it was designed i

for now and in formula one red bull's max fished up and stunts in pulp. this season's opening wrong pray in bahrain is finished an impressive 4 tenths of a 2nd ahead of world champion lewis hamilton of maceda he's the finnish driver vaulted a but has stunts good. match for stopping of red bull had a great week of practice runs and he topped it off with a masterful performance on the track in bahrain in fact 1st stop and begins this year's campaign much the same way he finished 2020 when he took poland out of the dobie he then went on to win that race. you know the whole week so far i think because we working really well it's just been really enjoyable to drive of course with the wind changing a lot around every session is not easy to set up the car but it all worked out perfectly and then coal fired so cold so very happy with full position. the defending world champion lewis hamilton of mercedes just couldn't catch up with them back to the brits hopes to be the 1st formula one driver to win 8 world titles he's currently tied at 7 with german legend mikhai

sport known in the formula one red bull's max for stepan starts in pole position at this season's opening growing prix in bahrain he finished an impressive 4 tenths of a 2nd ahead of world champion lewis hamilton of miss a day's the finished rival teddy but has starts a 3rd. match for stepan of red bull had a great week of practice runs and he topped it off with a masterful performance on the track in bahrain in fact 1st stop and begins this year's campaign much the same way he finished 2020 when he took poland out of the dobie he did went on to win that race. yet the whole goal week so far i think because we working really well it's just been really enjoyable to drive of course with the wind changing a lot around every session is not easy to set up the car but it all worked out perfectly in coal fired. coals are you happy with the decision the defending world champion lewis hamilton of mercedes just couldn't catch up with america the brits hopes to be the 1st formula one driver to win 8 world titles he's currently tied at 7 with german legend mikhail to mock. football now and fans at the

to sports now and in formula one red bull's knox 1st stop in as one pole position in the qualifying race for the season's opening grand prix and boxing with dutchman was an impressive 4 tenths of a 2nd ahead of 7 time world champion lewis hamilton of mercedes his teammate finished driver voluntary botha's will start in 3rd. landmarks and cities across the world have gone dark as part of earth hour and you'll call for action on climate change organized by the world wildlife fund the theme this year was the link between harmful human activity and the outbreak of new diseases like covert 19 . hong kong's colorful skyline is one of the city's home market tractions but on saturday people turned out to see these fairy lights turn off. some $4000.00 companies took part in the switch off to raise awareness of climate change. and why they global warming is very serious and it affects everyone on earth as we are all part of the earth if doing such a simple thing can help our planet well i think it's great. that alicia about it i . can singapore the futuristic waterfront gardens by the bay also fli

also sport now in formula one red bull's max vest up and has won pole position in the qualifying race for the season's opening grand prix in behind the belgian who was an impressive 4 tenths of a 2nd ahead of 7 time world champion lewis hamilton almost sadie's his teammate finish driver sorry bought us will start and thirds and off will soccer legend terry henri says he will quit social media until tech companies take racism and bullying seriously the former front striker and both cup winners says he wants companies to regulate their platforms the same vigor and ferocity they do when you in french they copyright racial abuse against footballers has become increasingly common on social platforms. and he's been teasing fans about coming back for high now it's official oscar de la hoya will return to boxing in july and according to some social media reports he could take on floyd mayweather the last match 14 years ago generated millions of revenue this will be the 48 year old 1st bout since retiring in 2008. the olympic gold medalist has won world championships in 6 different weight clas

well to sports now and then formula one red bull's max a 1st step and has won pole position in qualifying at this season's opening long pray in behind he finished an impressive 4 tense on a 2nd ahead of world champion that was how its end of the status and his teammates finish drive a voluntary boss will stop that. max for stopping of red bull had a great week of practice runs and he chopped it off with a masterful performance on the track in bahrain in fact 1st stop and begins this year's campaign much the same way he finished 2020 when he took hold of the dobie he then went on to win that race. to the gold so we so far i think the cars be working really well it's just been really enjoyable to drive of course with the wind changing the laws around every session is not easy to set up the car but it all worked out perfectly in cold fighting so cold so very happy with the decision the defending world champion lewis hamilton of mercedes just couldn't catch up it was the mark to the bridge hopes to be the 1st formula one driver to win 8 world titles he's currently tied at 7 with german legend

sport now in formula one red bull's max for stop and starts in pole position at this season's opening grand prix in bahrain he finished an impressive 4 tenths of a 2nd ahead of world champion lewis hamilton of mercedes the finish driver valtteri bottas stuart's 3rd. max for stopping of red bull had a great week of practice runs and he topped it off with a masterful performance on the track in bahrain in fact 1st stop and begins this year's campaign much the same way he finished 2020 when he took hold of the dobie he then went on to win that race. to the hold all week so far i think the car is be working really well and just been really enjoyable to try to force with the wind changing a lot around every session is not easy to set up the car but it all worked out perfectly and then called flying so yes polls are happy with full position. defending world champion lewis hamilton of mercedes just couldn't catch up with the maquis the brits hopes to be the 1st formula one driver to win 8 world titles he's currently tied at 7 with german legend mikhail to mock. football now and fans at the n

to sports now and in formula one. red bull's max 1st often starts in pole position at the season's opening grand prix in bahrain he finished an impressive 4 tenths of a 2nd ahead of world champion lewis hamilton of mercedes the finish driver of all terry botha's starts and 3rd. max for stepan of red bull had a great week of practice runs and he topped it off with a masterful performance on the track in bahrain in fact 1st stop and begins this year's campaign much the same way he finished 2020 when he took poland out of the dobie he then went on to win that race. yet the whole week so far i think the car has been working really well and has been really enjoyable to drive of course with the wind changing a lot around every session is not easy to set up the car but it all worked out perfectly and paul firing. was very happy with the decision. defending world champion lewis hamilton of mercedes just couldn't catch up with the maquis the brits hopes to be the 1st formula one driver to win 8 world titles he's currently tied at 7 with

just ports now and in formula one. red bull max ferris stop and has one pole position and the qualifying reigns for this season's opening grand prix in bahrain the dutchman was an impressive 4 tenths of a 2nd ahead of 7 time world champion lewis hamilton of mercedes his teammate finished driver valtteri bottas will start in 3rd. and finally landmarks in cities across the world have gone dark as part of earth hour an end you'll call for action on climate change organized by the world wildlife fund the theme this year was the link between harmful human activity and the outbreak of new diseases like over 19. hong kong's colorful skyline is one of the city's home market tractions but on saturday people turned out to see these fairy lights turn off. some $4000.00 companies took part in the switch off to raise awareness of climate change. and why they global warming is very serious and it affects everyone on earth as we are all part of the earth is doing such a simple thing can help our planet well i think it's great. that so much ab

denied a 1st title since 2010 formula one of our champion at lewis hamilton on the miss a day's team have dominated the last 7 seasons that could all be about to change red bulls max the staff and fired a warning shot in that direction and he went fastest in both of friday's sessions at the season opening a bahrain grand prix the red bull has shown itself to be quicker than the miss eighties in pre-season testing to the dutchman atop the time sheets with howard stern managing in the 2nd session. you know been a good day again of course with the heat not easy to to to find a really good balance and i don't hold that but i think it was a positive day if there's are still things to look into what we can do better for tomorrow 'd but again also 2 more i think is going to be even more when this or that will be the more difficult to drive that because that same fervor and so on you will see what happens. we don't read all the process they are not fast enough so we know they're leading at the moment mccloughan and looking great and it's great to see them taking the step. it will be interesting to see how the long ones on. earlier we spoke to perry sports the f one co

all to sport now and then formula one a red bulls max 1st step and starts in pole position at this season's opening wrong tree in the train he finished an impressive 4 tenths of a 2nd ahead of world champion doris hamilton of missing eighty's and the finishing driver valtteri bottas that starts and that. match 1st up and of red bull had a great week of practice runs and he topped it off with a masterful performance on the track in bahrain and. first stop and begins this year's campaign much the same way he finished 2020 when he took a poll in our dobie he then went on to win that race. yeah the whole week so far i think the cars being working really well it's just been really enjoyable to drive the course with the wind changing a lot around every session is not easy to set up the car but it all worked out perfectly in cold fighting so yes calls very happy with her position. defending world champion lewis hamilton of mercedes just couldn't catch up with the mix of the brits hopes to be the 1st formula one driver to win 8 world titles he's currently tied at 7 with german legend mikhail sumach

formula one season is in bahrain tomorrow. the world champion, sir lewis hamilton, will be on the front row, but not on pole as red bull's max verstappenm wild reports. in bahrain, this was formula one coming back together. familiarfaces, familiar names, all out to put a stop to the familiar tale of lewis hamilton dominance. the talk is of the closest season in years, but how would that sound once the chatter was drowned out by the roar of engines? on everyone's lips, the name schumacher. this was mick, son of the legendary michael schumacher. a formula one debut, though not quite quick enough. that can't be said for max verstappen. there is so much anticipation about his duel with hamilton. he may well be the story of the season. this, perhaps, just a taster. hamilton on provisional pole. verstappen beats him! taking it in turns to go quickest until verstappen just couldn't be beaten. well done, max, that's the perfect start. well done. his garage delighted. hamilton's less so. congratulations to max. he did such a greatjob. so fast in that last lap. absolutely gave it everything i had but unfortunately it wasn't good enough. it all w

just a few hours until qualifying for the season opening formula one grand prix in bahrain red bulls max for stepan was quickest in both practice sessions on friday only so far off his men in 3rd practice as well the world champion lewis hamilton is 2nd on the time sheet as things stand. so the n.b.a. and james harden says he feels like the m.v.p. of the yet another spectacular performance for the brooklyn nets he was back on court after missing a game with the next soreness but there was no sign of injury harden scored 44 points as the nets edged out the detroit pistons 113111 since joining the nets in january harden is everything 26 points a game so no wonder he considers himself the best player in the n.b.a. right now. numbers are showing poor so. yes all i can say former boxing champion oscar de la hoya is coming out of retirement and already has a date confirmed for his 1st fight since 2008 a 48 year old ella who won titles at 6 different weights does not yet have an opponent lined up that says the bow to shed yields for july 3rd he says he wants to box against floyd mayweather s

the formula one season returned with a bang in bahrain and it was lewis hamilton in his mercedes who emerged vicotorious. red bull'sn had taken the lead from hamilton with four laps to go, but was ordered to hand the position back, because he had overtaken by running off the track. with all the details, here's nick parrott. the new formula i season could herald a new eire, for the first time in eight years lewis hamilton does not have the fastest car, that belongs to max verstappen, red bull on pole in bahrain. it was a comfortable getaway but a harsh introduction followed for new boy nikita mazza and his team maker —— team—mate. mercedes stopped hamilton early for new tyres. red bull waited too long to respond and as verstappen emerged from his first stop, the world champion got ahead. it set the stage for a thrilling finale and with four mac laps to go, the red bull romped past but ran out of road. to avoid a time penalty, verstappen had to hand back the lead which hamilton desperately hung onto until the finish. so disappointment for verstappen, until the finish. so disappointment forverstappen, relief until the

qualifying for the opening race of the formula one season in bahrain has just finished. and it's max verstappen and red bullths of a second from world champion lewis hamilton. it's the first time since 2013 that a mercedes car hasn't been on pole for the opening race of the season. valtteri bottas will start from third. wales have lifted the six nations trophy this afternoon in a special ceremony behind closed doors at their training ground. coach wayne pivac admitted it was disappointing not to be able to share it with the fans. their second title in three years, and sixth in the six nations era, was sealed when france lost to scotland last night. captain alun wynjones — after a nervous night watching from home — couldn't be prouder of his team. just really proud of the attitude on field, but also the discipline of field. because of the situation, to be able to come through it like we have, itjust makes me proud. like i say, not on the rugby side but the off field sense, because that has allowed us to carry on and perform in training we have. —— like we have. wales star callum sheedy returned from six nati

i'm gemini with this force the new formula one season is almost underway at its red bull's map to stop and setting the pace in bahrain not champion that was how was it. hello welcome to the news hour 2 trains have collided in central egypt killing at least 32 people and injuring at least 165 others the railway all 40 says someone triggered the emergency brakes on one of the trains and the other one crashed into it from behind the president as. promising to punish those responsible laura birdman the reports. of the tangled wreckage from these train carriages reveals the sheer force of the crash that killed dozens of people c.c.t.v. footage shows the moment of impact and so had province south of cairo egypt's railway authority says the 1st train stopped when someone triggered its emergency brakes and other crashed into it from behind causing tree carriages to flip over parts landed in a nearby field bystanders rushed to help survivors while dozens of ambulances scrambled to the scene really a matter of the day we need an official to come see what has happened we can't remove the people f

the formula one season returned with a bang in bahrain and it was the 7 time world champion lewis hamilton in his mercedes who emerged vicotorious. red bull'scause he had overtaken by running off the track. with all the details, here's nick parrott the new formula 1 season could herald a new era, for the first time in eight years lewis hamilton does not have the fastest car, that belongs to max verstappen, his red bull on pole in bahrain. it was a comfortable getaway for him but a harsh introduction followed for new boy nikita mazepin, his team—mate. mercedes stopped hamilton early for new tyres. red bull waited too long to respond and as verstappen emerged from his first pit stop, the world champion got ahead. it set the stage for a thrilling finale and with four laps to go, the red bull romped past but ran out of road. to avoid a time penalty for going offline, verstappen had to hand back the lead which hamilton desperately hung onto until the finish. what

on friday they are into the closing stages of qualifying for the season opening formula one grand prix in bahrain red bulls next for stop and was quick to stay in all 3 practice sessions but can he make it count when it matters currently the only 7 fastest in q 3 but that can all change in the final minutes will bring new action later to the n.b.a. and james harden has declared himself the league's m.v.p. after yet another spectacular performance for the brooklyn nets he was back on cold after missing a game with nick soreness but there was no sign of injury scored 44 points of the nets aged out the detroit pistons one $113111.00 since joining the nets in january harden is averaging $26.00 points a game so no wonder he's confident. number of poor so. former boxing champion oscar de la hoya is coming out of retirement and already has a day confirmed with 1st fight since 2008 the 48 year old little boy who wants titles at 6 different weights does not yet have an opponent lined up but says about to shoot for july 3rd he says he wants to box against floyd mayweather the 2 fought in 2007 with mayweather winning

for the season opening formula one grand prix in bahrain and there's predicted by many red bull are looking good max for stopping was quick and in the 1st session on friday champion lewis hamilton said on thursday that he thought red bull were ahead of his mercedes team were aiming for an 8th straight constructors title earlier we spoke to a sports f one correspondent full duncan who is in bahrain he expects things to be a lot closer this season well i guess the form book naturally over the last 7 years points towards misstating and lewis hamilton sadie's of one of our 7 drivers and constructors championships how it's enormously with this world championships he gallops away to the to the championship last year one of the 3 races to spare but the impression here in bahrain is that it's going to be a bit closer red bull seems to have closed the gap so i think there's a real hope i guess that we might see red bull and max a step in really taking the fight to lewis hamilton and miss a piece which should be great i think that's what the sport is really crying out for a bit more of a competitive

formula one this season. for the first time in eight years there won't be a mercedes on pole at the opening race. that's because red bull'stop spot at today's bahrain grand prix. the dutchman was a third of a second faster than hamilton. valtteri bottas starts third in the other mercedes. i gave it everything. just at the end, i don't know where that time came from that he did, but they clearly still have a good, good chunk of time on us. but still, to be there in the fight, we can still fight for second place. gareth southgate says he's considering a social media blackout during this summer's euros. thiery henry cancelled his accounts in response to the lack of action by social media companies in tackling abuse. ahead of tonight's world cup qualifier with albania the england manager says he'll leave it to his players to decide. i made a conscious decision to come off the social media when i took the under 21 job. i didn't think it was probably the right platform, and i didn't really want to read the sorts of messages that i know would be landing in my box. so, similarly, when i'm in camp, i tried to switch off from all e

the new formula one season is up and running in bahrain with the friday practice sessions going the way of red bull's and mercedes as he bids for a record eighth championship title. but there are plenty more talking points as the new season gets under way, and nick parrott looks ahead to them for us. after a year curtailed by coronavirus, formula 1 is putting on its biggest show yet. first of a record 23 races getting under way this weekend in bahrain, with seven time world champion were lewis hamilton still the headline act. but for how much longer? i hamilton still the headline act. but for how much longer?— for how much longer? i don't feel like i'm for how much longer? i don't feel like i'm at — for how much longer? i don't feel like i'm at the _ for how much longer? i don't feel like i'm at the end, _ for how much longer? i don't feel like i'm at the end, but _ for how much longer? i don't feel like i'm at the end, but next - for how much longer? i don't feel| like i'm at the end, but next eight months or so, we'll definitely find out whether i'm ready to step up or not. you never know.— not. yo

lewis hamilton the house won the opening race of the new formula one season in bahrain they say it is driver overcame a strong challenge from red bulls max to stop and drag out your oscar has the action. for the last 7 seasons miss a.d.'s domination of formula one has gone largely unchallenged in both the constructors and drivers' championships but with max a step in starting from pole position in the season opening race in bahrain an upset look promising. both drivers got away cleanly from the start with a stop and staying out in front but an early pit stop from hamilton paid off and saw the world champion take the lead the stepan's chase was on and as hamilton's tires began to lose grip it appeared the dutchman had successfully overtaken his rival with 4 laps to go. but in the process he broken the rules by running his car off the track and had to hand the lead back to hamilton hamilton held on in an extraordinary finish to win a record extending 96th from prix with the stop and coming out 2nd best in a thrilling tussle between the 2. it's actually. more difficult race that was step definitely stopping early was going to we knew wa

i wish i was for sunday's season opening of formula one race in bahrain the dutchman a pasted the fastest lap for his red bulleam in qualifying at the socket circuit earlier champion at lewis hamilton will start alongside him on the grid off to going 2nd quickest houghton's sadie's teammate but ask the guys from 3rd is the 1st time red bull have been on pole for the opening race since 2013 the week so far i think the cars be working really well and just been really enjoyable to drive of course with the wind changing the laws around every session is not easy to set up the car did it all worked out perfectly and then called fine yeah of course very happy with the decision. oh amazing if you get a chance to max it is such a great job so far from that last lap. i have to give it everything i had but i'm pushing with it giving up. the stuff and also made a short drive and commentator david kotok celebrated his 50th birthday by having his cake and eating it. not too far away in qatar italian by that francesco back in iowa secured paul for the 1st moto g.p. race of the season in his 1st qualifying session on as you

will start from pole position for sunday's season opening a formula one race in bahrain the dutchman pasted the fastest lap for his red bull team in qualifying at the sakit sakit but champion lewis hamilton will start alongside him on the great after going 2nd quickest hamilton's and save his teammate are 3 but us guys from 3rd is the 1st time red bull have been on pole for the opening race since 2013. all week so far i think the car has been working really well it's just been really enjoyable to drive of course with the wind changing a lot around every session is not easy to set up the car but it all worked out perfectly in court fighting so yes i was very happy with the decision. mazing to get taken some actually did such a great job so fast in that last lap. actually gave it everything i had but pushing with a good note. for staff and also to help the man asking the questions david caught up celebrate his 50th birthday by making sure the driver to and commentator how does cake and ate it rather head in the face anyway now and not too far away in cash tally and francesco back nighest secured pole for the 1st moto g.p. ra

formula one this season. for the first time in eight years there won't be a mercedes on pole at the opening race. that's because red bull'ss finally broken their strangle hold, taking top spot at today's bahrain grand prix. the dutchman a third of a second faster than hamilton. valtteri bottas starts third in the other mercedes. i gave it everything and... he laughs ..just at the end, i don't know where that time came from that he did but they clearly still have a good, good chunk of time on us and so but still to be there in the fight, we can still fight from second place. and finally — a hole in one, on the same hole, twice. sounds unlikely? but that's what played out at the world golf championship matchplay in texas. tommy fleetwood produced this moment of magic at the par three third in austin, texas. repeating the feat of sergio garcia who did it on the same hole the night before. not sure fleetwood knew it had dropped in. that's all the sport for now. now on bbc news, here's ben boulos with the papers. hello and welcome to our sunday morning review of the papers. with me are calum macdonald, times radio presenter an

and formula one world champion lewis hamilton had a tricky return to action as preseason testing got under way in a sandstorm in bahrain. the briton was tenth for mercedes. red bull'sing into their test series, england show why they were the world's best in cricket, producing an eight wicked victory. it was underpinned by impressive performances by the bat and the ball as andy swiss can tell us. after being walloped in the test series, now with england's term to do the walloping. the most emphatic of wins set up earlier by some brilliant bowling. jeffrey archer led the way. the home fans —— jofra archer. this remarkable six. 0therwise, jofra archer. this remarkable six. otherwise, it was all about england's near flawless in the field. they clung on to every catch and despite a half—century, they restricted india to a mere 12a. it didn't look enough and england's opener. sue made sure it wasn't. joss butler gave the crowd some serious practice. before long, india's hopes advantaged in a blaze of boundaries. england cruising to victory and as the world's top rank team, this was some statement —— jos buttler. england off to a brilliant start. sergio garcia kicked off

red bulls much to stop and went fastest on the final day of testing for formula one same's in bahrain reigning world champion lewis hamilton again. having a few problems in his miss a day as he was still able to set before fastest lap time over all red bull aiming to stop him aside his driver winning the world title for an 8 straight year the 1st race the new season coming up the same track in a couple of weeks' time. and france's and no one the cats are masters in dramatic style here he is rolling in a huge birdie on the final green to secure a one stroke victory in dialogue around a $67.00 as he finished up an 8 on the par it's his 2nd sort of victory after his win at the golf in dubai championship in this. amazing feeling i mean winning golf tournaments the best feeling in the world so getting it done this way such a big part on the left i don't know what to say even in my biggest dreams i would do after thought of anything like this so yeah crazy crazy around today ok that's how sports looking for now let's get back to merriam in a lot that's great andy thanks very much for the ne

what an opener to the formula one season — lewis hamilton edged a thriller in bahrain — and he was pushed all the way by the red bullto hand the position back — because he'd overtaken hamilton by running off the track. the brit had just enough to hold him off, taking a 96th career victory of his career. south africa have failed to qualify for the 2021 africa cup of nations after losing 2—0 to sudan in theirfinal group c match, and as you can see — there were wild celebrations in omdurman. saifeldin malik and mohammed abdelrahman with the goals for the home side. bafa na bafa na's failure to qualify for the competition in cameroon means they'll will miss the finals for the fourth time in seven editions. comoros made history this week, qualifying forfinals of the african cup of nations for the first time, and they have the chance to win the group later on monday. they take on the seven time african champions egypt in cairo — both sides are through with two wins and three draws so far. the last time the sides met, the game ended goalless — on the first matchday of the group. for us this is a good test because a very bi

the new formula 1 season could herald a new era, for the first time in eight years lewis hamilton does not have the fastest car, that belongs to max verstappen, his red bull on pole in bahrain. it was a comfortable getaway for him but a harsh introduction followed for new boy nikita mazepin, his team—mate. mercedes stopped hamilton early for new tyres. red bull waited too long to respond and as verstappen emerged from his first pit stop, the world champion got ahead. it set the stage for a thrilling finale and with four laps to go, the red bull romped past but ran out of road. to avoid a time penalty for going offline, verstappen had to hand back the lead which hamilton desperately hung onto until the finish. what a difficult race that was. definitely stopping early, we knew it was going to be difficult. max, had an amazing performance all weekend so it was going to take something special. we try to find the right balance between pushing —— not pushing too much and having tyres at the end of the race. max was all over me at the end. it’s tyres at the end of the race. max was all over me at the end. it's a shame, was all over me at the end. it's a shame. i —

the 1st race of the formula one season is just a few hours away max for stop and will start on pole for the bahrain grand prix the dutchman posted the fastest lap for is red bull team in qualifying at the south we have circuit world champion lewis hamilton will start 2nd on the grid. for week so far i think because we were working really well and just been really enjoyable to drive of course with the wind changing a lot around every session is not easy to set up the car but it all worked out perfectly in qualifying so yeah it was very happy with the decision. not too far away here in cutter italian rider francesco. secured a pole for the 1st moto g.p. race of the season in his 1st qualifying session on a deckard he smashed the lap record at the sale circuit. and a maverick of in your list will start 2nd and 3rd respectively and valentino rossi was clearly delighted with his 4th place on the grid the 9 time world champion is entering his 26th grown pre-season and his 1st on a patrol in a spike. it's all to play for in the 3rd and final one day international between india and england in pinay in won the toss and sent the home side into bat pants was the best of

the new formula one season is under way in bahrain with max verstappen showing he'll challenge lewis hamilton again this year. in first practice, the dutchman's red bulluarter of a second quicker than mercedes�* valtteri bottas. seven time world champion hamilton wasn't even the quickest briton as mclaren�*s lando norris pipped him to third by a fraction of a second. sarah hunter returns to captain england women for their six nations title defence. she was named in the squad for the upcoming tournament. england completed their second consecutive grand slam in november, but the 2020 tournament was hit by postponements and cancellations amid the coronavirus pandemic. hunter was out with injury as the red roses sealed their 16th six nations title against italy, but she is back to lead the group for the 2021 tournament. and the men's six nations finally ends tonight. scotland's trip to france was postponed last month, due to a covid—19 outbreak in the french camp. and this one will now determine who wins the trophy. after beating wales last saturday to deny them the grand slam, the french can now snatch the title too, if they can score at least four tries

the 1st race of the formula one season is just a few hours away max for stop and will start on pole for the bahrain grand prix the dutchman poster the fastest lap for his red bull team in qualifying at the safety of circus world champion lewis hamilton will start 2nd on the grid. all week so far i think the car has been working really well and just been really enjoyable to drive of course with the wind changing a lot around every session is not easy to set up the car got it all worked out perfectly in qualifying so yeah it was very happy with poor decision. for stop and also made sure driver turn commentator david coulthard celebrated his 50th birthday by having his cake and eating it. not too far away here in qatar italian rider francesco. secured pole for the 1st moto g.p. race of the season in his 1st qualifying session on ado carty he smashed the lab record at the le sale circuit riders fabio cannavaro and maverick vinnie ellis will start 2nd and 3rd respectively and valentino rossi was clearly delighted with these 4th place on the grid the 9 time world champion is entering his 26th grand prix season and he's 1st on a patrol his bike. it's all to play for w

the formula one champion won the season opening bahrain grand prix, but it was a nailbiting finish as he held off max verstappen in his much quicker red bullut it was rulled to be illegal so he had to hand back the lead. what a difficult race that was. definitely stopping early, we knew it was going to be difficult but we had to cover max, they had an amazing performance all weekend so it was going to take something really special. we stopped for the last stint, trying to find the right balance between not pushing too much, and not having ties at the end of the race, typical! max was all over me right at the end. it’s of the race, typical! max was all over me right at the end.- over me right at the end. it's of course a shame, _ over me right at the end. it's of course a shame, but _ over me right at the end. it's of course a shame, but you - over me right at the end. it's of course a shame, but you have l over me right at the end. it's of| course a shame, but you have to over me right at the end. it's of- course a shame, but you have to see the positive, — course a shame, but you have to see the positive, we are putting the fight _ the po

formula one world champion lewis hamilton in the miss eighties team have dominated the last 7 seasons but that could all be about to change red bulls max for stop and fired a warning shot in their direction when he went fastest in both of friday's practice sessions ahead of the season opening bahrain grand prix the red bull has shown itself to be quicker than the mercedes in pre-season testing to the dutchman topped the time sheets with hamilton managing 3rd in the 2nd session. you know been a good day again of course with the heat not easy food to find a really good balance around the whole lap but i think 'd it was a positive day for still things to look into what we can do better for tomorrow 'd but again also tomorrow thing is going to be even more when this or that will be even more difficult to drive but that same for everyone so we will see what happens here is sports f one correspondent for duncan is in bahrain and he told us that he expects things to be a lot closer this season. well i guess the the form book naturally over the last 7 years points that state and lewis hamilton sadie's have won the past 7 drivers and constr

red bull sergio perez and for always color signs have accepted bahrain's offer of a coded 19 vaccine making it them the 1st formula one drivers to do so the current the country is currently hosting 3 days of pre-season testing out of the opening race of the 2021 calendar in 2 weeks' time as well as getting a 1st glimpse of the new cars friday's opening session also saw return to the track for the schumacher name mc who is the son of 7 time world champion michael schumacher will make his f one day before haas 30 is after his father 1st drive in the series. to sailing an america's cup challenges luna rossa defying expectations after the 2nd day of racing these hellion team once again match defending champions team new zealand they took the owners in the early race in light winds off the coast of clint winning wife 37 seconds to new zealand rallied back in the 2nd race of the day when it by just over a minute's level the best of 13 series a 22 there as a really good race for us just got off a stop on slightly better than the race before very similar to snakes but we just never skied the jump on them before the boundary b

1st race of the formula one season in bahrain but cities are aiming for their 8th straight constructors title and lewis hamilton is going for a record 8th drivers' championship but red bulls max for start button was faster in the 1st session on friday. fernando alonso is back in f one with the alpine team who he won 2 world titles with when they were called ray no he doesn't expect to be challenging for the championship the season though. a lot. going on we need missionary don't worry about here we really. need it to anyone in a continuation of the 22 and the revelations we expect. similar to last year so. maybe we should be the ones fighting for their political futures india have posted a formidable score after winning the toss and batting in the 2nd one day international against england including after losing 2 early wickets the recovery began new top schools with 108 he was supported by half centuries from visits kohli and the rich pennant but we could keep a hammered 177 for many 40 balls as only opposed to 336 to 6 in his role to a good start in a chase their 111. try the philadelphia 76 ers have continued with their outstanding form in the n.b.a. the latest when com

formula one season is underway in bahrain. could we see max verstappen prove that he's up for challenging lewis hamilton again this year? it certainly looks that way so far. the dutchman's red bullgot closest to him, less than a hundredth of a second separated them. seven time champion lewis hamilton was almost a quarter of a second slower in third. to cycling now and britain's adam yates is still leading the tour of cataluyna after today's fifth stage. germany's lennard kemna broke away from the front of the peleton with around four miles to go. yates finished two minutes behind in the main group, but still has a 45 second lead over ineos grenadiers team—mate richie porte. geraint thomas is four seconds further back in third... chris thompson and stephanie davis qualified for the tokyo 2020 olympics — with victory in the great britain marathon trials at kew gardens this morning. thompson, who will turn a0 in april, will be competing in his second 0lympics, having run the 10,000 metres in 2012. heres our senior sports news reporter laura scott. in the marathon, it was a loop to pause here. this has been done 25 times to shave off second here and there, and in the men's event, it