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Aston Martin finish ahead of Mercedes at the top of Thursday’s second practice session in Jeddah; Lewis Hamilton warned and Mercedes fined after Logan Sargeant near-miss; watch qualifying on Friday at 5pm on Sky Sports F1; Saudi Arabian GP on…

Ireland have recalled “world-class” Hugo Keenan for Saturday’s clash with England but will be without lock James Ryan for the remainder of the Guinness Six Nations. Fit-again full-back Keenan replaces Ciaran Frawley in the only change to Andy Farrell’s starting…

Christian Horner’s accuser has been suspended following Red Bull’s investigation into “inappropriate behaviour” against the Formula One team principal, the PA news agency understands. Horner (50) was allowed to remain in his role after Red Bull Racing’s parent company GmbH…

Former Ireland and Munster back-row Alan Quinlan has said head coach Andy Farrell is becoming the Jack Charlton of Irish rugby. Ireland go into this weekend’s game away to England in the search of a second consecutive Grand Slam, something…

Luke Littler was beaten in the semi-finals by Michael Smith, who then lost to Luke Humphries in the final; Michael van Gerwen made quarter-final exit to Rob Cross; Watch Premier League Darts every Thursday night live on Sky Sports Please…

Anthony Joshua looks to take another step towards becoming a three-time world champion as he takes on former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou; watch the fight live on Sky Sports Box Office from 4pm on Friday Please use Chrome browser…

Rafael Nadal says he has made the “tough” decision to withdraw from Indian Wells as he is not yet “ready to play at the highest level”. The 22-time grand slam singles winner has been off the tour since suffering a…

Ronnie O’Sullivan vowed to pocket the golden ball next year after beating Luca Brecel in the final of the inaugural World Masters of Snooker. O’Sullivan beat the world champion 5-2 in Saudi Arabia to win his fifth title of the…

Francis Ngannou was more interested in trading blows with Tyson Fury than upcoming opponent Anthony Joshua during the final press conference before their Friday night fight. World heavyweight champion Fury was seated in the front row in Riyadh to listen…