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F1 Australia GP LIVE: Hamilton eyes improvement in second practice

Follow live updates as Lewis Hamilton makes his first race weekend track outing for Ferrari in Melbourne

<p>Bruno Fernandes, centre, of Manchester United celebrates with teammates</p>

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Man Utd show ‘the future’ as Fernandes inspires Europa League progress

Manchester United 4-1 (agg. 5-2) Real Sociedad: Bruno Fernandes hits a hat-trick as Ruben Amorim’s men take a step closer to a final in Bilbao

Man Utd’s route to Europa League final with unexpected key advantage

<p>Will Galopin Des Champs win the Gold Cup for a third consecutive year?</p>

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Galopin Des Champs poised and primed for next act of Cheltenham glory

Blackmore’s magic double leads Irish surge on St. Patrick’s Thursday

<p>Tottenham Hotspur's Wilson Odobert celebrates with Dominic Solanke and Yves Bissouma </p>

Bold Postecoglou call saves Spurs’ season to extend Europa League run

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Dewsbury-Hall can’t hide alarming Chelsea trend despite victory

Cheltenham 2025

<p>Paul Townend and Galopin Des Champs look to make history in the Gold Cup</p>

Cheltenham Festival tips and best bets on Gold Cup day

<p>Women have reported avoiding the town centre for fear of friction with large groups of drunken men </p>

Ugly side of Cheltenham Festival as town becomes no-go area for women

<p>Sean Flanagan won atop Marine Nationale, who had previously won here with Michael O’Sullivan</p>

40 minutes at Cheltenham gave Michael O’Sullivan a fitting farewell

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Cheltenham results in full: Winners, today’s racecard and runners

Six Nations 2025

<p>France, England and Ireland can still win the Six Nations trophy</p>

Six Nations title permutations: What France, England and Ireland need

<p>Joe Roberts will make his first professional start on the wing against England</p>

Roberts given new role as Wainwright recalled to Wales team

<p>Gael Fickou will make his first appearance of this year’s Six Nations</p>

Fickou back as France and Scotland name teams for Six Nations decider

<p>Tommy Freeman starts at centre for England</p>

England spring centre selection surprise as Smith recalled

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In depth

<p>Nick Ball ahead of his stoppage win over Ronny Rios in October</p>

How Ball broke the chain of modern boxing – and how he can reach Inoue

<p>Liverpool are out of the Champions League after a penalty shootout loss to PSG</p>

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Liverpool need to think the unthinkable after Champions League exit

<p>Liverpool react after defeat by Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield</p>

Slot slams Champions League but Liverpool won when it mattered least

Independent TV

<p>Lewis Hamilton recreates iconic 1980s film to celebrate first season with Ferrari.</p>

Watch: Lewis Hamilton recreates iconic 1980s film

<p>A conceptual image of what the new stadium and surrounding area could look like (Foster + Partners/PA handout)</p>

What Man Utd’s new stadium could look like after Old Trafford exit

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Protesters gather outside Man United stadium over club ownership

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Members get a 25% discount code on their birthday at Nike

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Football

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick as 10-man Real Sociedad were well beaten at Old Trafford (Nick Potts/PA)

Friday’s briefing: Man Utd, Tottenham and Rangers secure Europa League progress

<p>Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammate Joshua Zirkzee</p>

Man Utd vs Real Sociedad LIVE: Europa League result and reaction

Ange Postecoglou hailed Spurs’ leadership group (Ben Whitley/PA)

Ange Postecoglou hails Tottenham’s ‘four leaders’ after Europa League victory

Visit the USA

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Rugby Union

Matt Sherratt wants Wales to get the balance right against England (Jane Barlow/PA)

Matt Sherratt urges Wales to balance ‘heart and brain’ against England

Simon Easterby’s Ireland are preparing to complete the Six Nations away to Italy (David Davies/PA)

Simon Easterby disappointed with comments around Antoine Dupont injury incident

Gregor Townsend’s Scotland conclude their campaign in Paris (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scotland head to France with optimism for Six Nations finale – Gregor Townsend

Jack Crowley, pictured, has provided back-up to Sam Prendergast during this year’s Six Nations (Brian Lawless/PA)

Ireland freshen things up with Jack Crowley one of six changes against Italy

Gregor Brown, left, will make his first Guinness Six Nations start for Scotland when they face France (Adam Davy/PA)

Gregor Brown to make his first Six Nations start for Scotland against France

<p>Conor Murray and Peter O’Mahony are retiring from international rugby along with teammate Cian Healy</p>

Ireland’s retirees show their growth – but tough questions lies ahead

Athletics

<p>Azu won gold in the 60m at the European Athletics Indoor Championships</p>

Azu wants 2025 to be ‘year of my life’ after European Indoor title

<p>Jakob Ingebritsen is searching for his seventh European indoor gold</p>

European Athletics Indoor Championships: Schedule and how to watch

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Paris changed Hodgkinson’s life – but what’s next for Olympic star?

Cycling

<p>Laura and Jason Kenny were British cycling’s golden couple for a number of years</p>

Kenny backs new British cycling golden couple to match her and Jason

<p>Tadej Pogacar added a new chapter to his remarkable story with an against-the-odds win</p>

Bruised and bloodied Pogacar secures remarkable Strade Bianche win

<p>Tom Pidcock has enjoyed a bright start to life with Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team</p>

Pidcock leads the charge against imperious Pogacar at Strade Bianche

US Sport

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Joel Embiid out for the season as 76ers player set for rehab on knee

<p>‘My dog!!! I'm coming back for sure,’ Kelce’s text messages to Pat McAfee read</p>

Travis Kelce’s retirement decision ‘confirmed’ by Pat McAfee

<p>Lionel Messi has been fined</p>

Messi fined after grabbing neck of opposition coach

Betting

<p>The Independent’s racing journalist and betting tipster Sam Turner picks his top 10 online bookies</p>

Best Betting Sites UK: Top Online Bookmakers Ranked and Reviewed

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The best free bets and betting offers

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The best new betting sites for 2025

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