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Perez seizes chance as car 'comes alive' to claim pole

Perez seizes chance as car 'comes alive' to claim pole

Sergio Perez said his car "came alive" on Saturday as he made the most of his Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen's misfortune to claim his second career pole in qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

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Djokovic to miss Miami Open over lack of Covid vaccination

Djokovic to miss Miami Open over lack of Covid vaccination

Novak Djokovic will not play at the Miami Open after failing to receive a waiver to enter the United States despite not being vaccinated for Covid-19.

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Putin visits Crimea as Ukraine grain deal extended

Putin visits Crimea as Ukraine grain deal extended

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday visited Crimea to mark the ninth anniversary of the peninsula's annexation, a day after the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant against him over the Ukraine conflict.

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Lahore Qalandars defend PSL title with sensational one-run win

Lahore Qalandars defend PSL title with sensational one-run win

Lahore Qalandars became the first team to win back-to-back Pakistan Super League titles on Saturday, beating Multan Sultans by one run in a thrilling final.

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Perez takes Saudi pole after Verstappen suffers car problem

Perez takes Saudi pole after Verstappen suffers car problem

Sergio Perez claimed pole position for Sunday's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix to salvage pride for Red Bull after Max Verstappen was forced out of qualifying with a driveshaft failure in Q2.

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Townsend ready to stay on as Scotland coach

Townsend ready to stay on as Scotland coach

Gregor Townsend indicated he would be prepared to extend his tenure as Scotland coach after his team ended the Six Nations with an encouraging 26-14 win over Italy at Murrayfield.

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Red Bull's Perez takes pole for Saudi Arabian GP

Red Bull's Perez takes pole for Saudi Arabian GP

Red Bull's Sergio Perez will start from pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix but his teammate, world champion Max Verstappen, will only be in 15th after pulling up with a car problem during Saturday's qualifying.

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Ollivon's France on the 'right track' for home World Cup

Ollivon's France on the 'right track' for home World Cup

France flanker Charles Ollivon said on Saturday they are "on the right track" before this year's Rugby World Cup.

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Lineker makes BBC return after impartiality row

Lineker makes BBC return after impartiality row

Gary Lineker was back at work for the BBC on Saturday after a row over impartiality sparked by his criticism of the UK government's new asylum policy was resolved.

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Owens backs Wales to 'raise eyebrows' at World Cup

Owens backs Wales to 'raise eyebrows' at World Cup

Wales captain Ken Owens said on Saturday his side will "raise some eyebrows" at this year's Rugby World Cup despite finishing fifth in the Six Nations.

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