Hamilton foiled again in openerMELBOURNE • Lewis Hamilton experienced frustration for a third successive year at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix after a poor start and an early pit stop condemned the five-time world champion to another runner-up finish yesterday.The Briton claimed a record-extending eighth pole...

Stay calm, urges cancer-hit Sevilla bossSEVILLE • In the second cancer diagnosis to hit Sevilla coaches in just two years, Joaquin Caparros revealed on Sunday that he was suffering from chronic leukaemia.Speaking after their 2-0 LaLiga victory over Valladolid, he also announced he had yet to undergo any treatment.However,...

Guardiola puzzled why VAR not in use at SwanseaLONDON • Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he could not understand why Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology was not used at Swansea City after controversial decisions had aided his side's 3-2 FA Cup quarter-final win on Saturday.City came back from two goals...

Football: Hazard marks milestone with early goal to help Belgium winNICOSIA (REUTERS) - Eden Hazard marked his 100th cap with an early goal to set Belgium on their way to a comfortable 2-0 away win over Cyprus in their Euro 2020 qualifier on Sunday (March 24).Michy Batshuayi got the other goal for the top team in the FIFA...

Spurs paid the price for complacency: PochettinoLONDON • Mauricio Pochettino said Tottenham played with their hearts rather than their heads, as their title hopes were dealt a major blow after a stunning late collapse against Wolves on Saturday.A run of five straight Premier League victories combined with a mini-collapse...

England's future bright with rise of starlets: HendersonLONDON • Jordan Henderson believes that England are ready to fulfil the growing expectations around their vibrant young team as their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign kicks off with the Czech Republic's visit to Wembley today.Gareth Southgate's squad are back together...

Football: Turkey upset world champion France with a 2-0 home win in Euro 2020 qualifierISTANBUL (REUTERS) - World champion France was given a cold shower on Saturday (June 8) in a Euro 2020 qualifier against Turkey, which kept up pressure throughout the game for a 2-0 home win and placed itself in the lead in Group H.Turkey...

'Best league, worst officials': Warnock rages over Cardiff's controversial defeatCARDIFF (AFP) - Cardiff manager Neil Warnock admitted he was so angry with his side's controversial defeat against Chelsea that he might play a weakened team at Manchester City on Wednesday (April 3).Warnock was furious that Chelsea defender...