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Max Verstappen has drawn a line under speculation about his future He has confirmed that he will remain with Red Bull for next season. Author | Sophie T Despite being contracted until 2028, the four-time world champion had attracted interest from Mercedes and was believed to be weighing up his options.  Verstappen recently spoke with the media at Hungarian Grand Prix , saying: "I've never really said anything about it because I was just focused on talking to the team about how we can improve our performance, future ideas for next year as well. And that's why I have nothing really to add ever." He later added: "I think it's time to basically stop all the rumours. And for me, it's always been quite clear that I was staying anyway." His decision leaves Mercedes’ driver line-up unchanged, with George Russell and rising talent Kimi Antonelli set to continue into 2026. Russell, who had anticipated Verstappen’s decision , said he felt no urgency t...

News | Super League votes to expand to 14 clubs from 2026 season Super League will return to a 14-team competition after its current 12 clubs voted in favour of expansion from next season. Author | Liam C Wigan fans celebrate against Huddersfield The change will be overseen through a combination of the existing club grading system and a newly formed independent panel, chaired by Lord Jonathan Caine . Caine was recently appointed to the RFL board and will also lead its strategic review sub-committee. The league confirmed that the top 12 sides under the grading criteria at the end of the 2025 campaign will be joined by two clubs recommended by the panel, provided their applications meet the required standards. It marks the first time since 2014 that the top flight will feature 14 teams, having reverted to 12 in 2015. Constant evolution or too much tinkering? KCOM Stadium | Home of Hull FC Since the reduction, Super League has filled its fixture calendar through a loop syste...

India 358 & 425-4 | England 669  India produced a remarkable display of defiance to earn a draw against England in the fourth Test at Old Trafford Author | Liam C Stadium | Old Trafford Cricket Ground After more than five sessions of resolute batting, the tourists closed on 425 for 4 in their second innings. With a lead of 114 and just 10 overs left in the match, both sides agreed to shake hands, concluding a gripping five days of play. England threw everything into the final day but were ultimately undone by India's composure, a docile pitch offering only occasional assistance, and a costly dropped catch by Joe Root. Ben Stokes, once again, carried the weight of England’s hopes. Despite not bowling the previous day, the captain pushed through physical discomfort to deliver two demanding spells. He struck early, trapping KL Rahul lbw for 90. READ MORE |  Third Test England seal 22-run win over India Jofra Archer gave England another breakthrough when he had Shubma...

An historic win for the British and Irish Lions against Australia  Hugo Keenan’s last-gasp try secured a dramatic series win for the British and Irish Lions in a pulsating Test match against Australia in Melbourne. Author |  Peter Grainger In front of a crowd of more than 90,000 people, the tension was relentless throughout a contest destined to be remembered as one of the greats. Even Keenan ’s decisive score was followed by an agonising wait for the television match official’s verdict. Jac Morgan ’s intervention at the breakdown was ruled legal and the try stood, sparking wild celebrations. Remarkably, the Lions had trailed 23-5 after a breathless opening spell dominated by a ferocious Australian side led by Rob Valetini and Will Skelton . The hosts ran riot, with James Slipper , Jake Gordon and Tom Wright all crossing in a frenetic first half, while Tom Lynagh added early penalties. Gordon and Wright struck while Tommy Freeman was in the bin, as the Lions appeared...

Oasis are well and truly back on top. Sunday 20th July, saw them performing for the final night at Heaton Park, and what could still be the very last time in Manchester. Author | Ajay Every night, there had been countless moments that highlighted how uniting this cultural phenomenon was. There had been so many memorable moments! The man in the wheelchair hoisted high above the crowd by a group of strangers for a better view.  The couple who got engaged moments before being swept into a sea of bucket hats.  The nightly crowds gathering on ‘ Gallagher Hill ’, drawn by the pull of something historic in the air. People singing Champagne Supernova outside the park and in The Ostrich Pub beer garden. Lots of celebrity spotting. Jack Grealish , Shaun Ryder and Andy Whyment off Corrie in the same frame of a video. Who can forget Orlando Bloom waving at fans. For many, the Oasis reunion has felt like Christmas morning ever since it was announced last year. That sense of anti...

An important win for Castleford on a bad day for Warrington Warrington Wolves' Super League play-off hopes were dealt a significant blow as they slipped to defeat against Castleford Tigers Author | Amy W Sam Stone’s early try gave the visitors a promising start, but Castleford responded with two quickfire scores. Daejarn Asi muscled his way over the line after brushing off several weak tackles, before George Lawler capitalised on a fumble from Lachlan Fitzgibbon to give the Tigers a 12-6 lead. Jake Thewlis crossed for Warrington just before the break, reducing the deficit to two points at half-time. However, the hosts extended their lead through a Chris Atkin penalty and a try from Josh Simm, who finished off a sweeping counter-attack after Marc Sneyd lost possession in the middle of the park. There was late drama when Stefan Ratchford touched down from a George Williams grubber, just after Alex Mellor had been shown a yellow card for a high tackle on Thewlis. Warrington appeal...

Hull KR back on track after win over Catalans Mikey Lewis returned to orchestrate a commanding Hull KR performance in the south of France, ending the Super League leaders’ two-game losing run with a convincing win at Catalans Dragons. Author | Oliver W The reigning Man of Steel , absent in recent defeats due to a head injury, scored twice and laid on another for Jack Broadbent as the Robins extended their lead at the top of the table to four points. That cushion was made possible by a surprise defeat for second-placed Wigan earlier on Saturday. Lewis had been sorely missed in losses to Leeds and Leigh, but it was not just his presence that proved decisive here. Hull KR also tightened up defensively, having conceded more points in those two defeats than in the previous seven matches combined. Against a faltering Catalans side, that resolve was rarely tested. Joe Burgess added a brace and Broadbent crossed twice as well, with Romain Navarrete providing a solitary reply for the hos...