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Formula 1 testing: Mercedes in form; Ferrari in trouble?

Formula 1 testing: Mercedes in form; Ferrari in trouble?

Hamilton is a six-time Formula 1 world champion, one behind Germany's Michael SchumacherThe Formula 1 teams are half way through their pre-season testing programmes and world champions Mercedes could hardly have had a more impressive start to 2020 if they had tried.That's not to say they will necessarily start the season in their familiar position at the front of the field, but they have certainly underlined their status as favourites.Mercedes drivers Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton ended the test with the two fastest times - by a huge margin - and the car ran consistently and almost completely reliably throughout.It's…
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Ferrari behind rivals as Vettel breaks down

Ferrari behind rivals as Vettel breaks down

Vettel's Ferrari was the first car to break down of the entire fieldFerrari say they are lagging behind rivals Mercedes and Red Bull at the halfway point of pre-season testing.The admission from team boss Mattia Binotto came as Sebastian Vettel suffered the first mechanical failure of testing with an engine failure.Binotto said: "I am not as optimistic as last year so it means the others are faster than us at the moment."How much faster it's really difficult to judge. We will go through all the data."Mercedes steering device banned from 2021Too skint to win?F1's new cars galleryF1 testing live text…
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Chris Froome: Tour de France winner has ‘second chance’ after serious injury

Chris Froome: Tour de France winner has ‘second chance’ after serious injury

Chris Froome will make his return to competitive cycling at the UAE Tour this weekendFour-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome says he feels like he has been given a "second chance" following his serious crash last summer.The 34-year-old has been out for eight months after being badly injured in a Criterium du Dauphine practice ride.Speaking before his return to action at the UAE Tour on Sunday, the Team Ineos rider said: "It's all I've thought about for months, being back racing."Froome broke a hip and fractured his right femur, elbow and ribs last June.He added: "It feels like I've…
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Europa League: Copenhagen v Celtic

11,53711,537viewing this pageBBC Radio Scotland 810MW/DAB/onlineGot a TV Licence?You need one to watch live TV on any channel or device, and BBC programmes on iPlayer. It’s the law.Find out moreLive ReportingBy Clive LindsayAll times stated are UKPosted at 19:5919:59Three changes for BragaRangers v Braga (20:00)Braga make three changes from the side that stunned Benfica 1-0 in Lisbon at the weekend.In comes defender Bruno Viana and attackers Abel Ruiz and Francisco Trincao. Making way are 20-year-old defender David Carmo as well as Galeno and Ricardo Horta.Posted at 19:5719:57Post updateRangers v Braga (20:00)Here come the teams into a noisy Ibrox...Posted at 19:5719:57'A…
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Europa League: Club Bruges v Man Utd

Got a TV Licence?You need one to watch live TV on any channel or device, and BBC programmes on iPlayer. It’s the law.Find out moreLive ReportingBy Emma SandersAll times stated are UKPosted at 20:0020:00KICK-OFFWolves 0-0 EspanyolOff we go at Molineux too.KICK-OFFOlypiakos 0-0 ArsenalPosted at 19:5919:59'It's a different competition'Wolves v Espanyol (20:00 GMT)WolvesWolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo on opponents Espanyol, who are currently bottom of La Liga:"The table doesn't mean anything, it's a different competition and we're going to face a very tough opponent with quality players."Abelardo [Fernandez] is a good manager. I know him, I've faced him before and it's…
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Six Nations 2020: No rivalry with Willi Heinz

Six Nations 2020: No rivalry with Willi Heinz

Ben Youngs (left) made his England debut in 2010 while Willi Heinz (right) made his in 2019Guinness Six Nations: England v IrelandVenue: Twickenham Stadium Date: Sunday, 23 February Kick-off: 15:00 GMTCoverage: Listen on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra; follow live text commentary online; watch highlights on BBC Two and the BBC Sport website & app.Ben Youngs says there is no "rivalry" between him and Willi Heinz despite the Gloucester scrum-half replacing him in England's team against Scotland.Youngs, 30, began the Six Nations opener in France but was on the bench for the win at Murrayfield.Head coach Eddie Jones names…
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Euro 2020 tickets: Uefa apologises to fans over cancellations

Euro 2020 tickets: Uefa apologises to fans over cancellations

England's matches at Wembley on 19 and 23 June were among the games for which fans thought they had bought ticketsUefa has apologised for a technical error over Euro 2020 tickets that has left fans hundreds of pounds out of pocket.A new batch of tickets for this summer's tournament was made available on Wednesday for fans unsuccessful in the initial ballots.Fans who thought they had secured tickets then also bought flights and accommodation - but received an email hours later from European football's governing body to say the transactions had been cancelled. "Tickets became available due to the failure of…
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Scottish Cup: Kilmarnock v Aberdeen -up

2,0162,016viewing this pageGot a TV Licence?You need one to watch live TV on any channel or device, and BBC programmes on iPlayer. It’s the law.Find out moreLive ReportingBy Clive LindsayAll times stated are UKPosted at 19:3219:32Broadfoot 'infectious' - DyerKilmarnock v Aberdeen (19:45)Kilmarnock manager Alex Dyer says Sunday's defeat by Hibs was not a major blow to his side's confidence."It's a big game for us, and for them as well, to get to the next round of the cup," he tells BBC Scotland. "It is important we put on a good show but most important we win the game."It is about…
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Champions League: Tottenham v RB Leipzig

Got a TV Licence?You need one to watch live TV on any channel or device, and BBC programmes on iPlayer. It’s the law.Find out moreLive ReportingBy Emlyn BegleyAll times stated are UKPosted at 19:3119:31Post updatePosted at 19:2819:28commentsGet Involved#bbcfootball or text 81111 (UK only)SMS Message: I think Spurs are going to have a really tough game today. Don't have a striker, playing against a great team in my opinion with great players. But we all saw what Lucas Moura did against Ajax last season in the semi-finals. from Henry, Leamington Spa I think Spurs are going to have a really tough…
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