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Mercedes were pre-season favourites for 2026 long before any of the new cars ran on track, and nothing that happened in the Formula 1 'shakedown' in Spain this week has changed that.

Mercedes were pre-season favourites for 2026 long before any of the new cars ran on track, and nothing that happened in the Formula 1 'shakedown' in Spain this week has changed that.

England white-ball captain Harry Brook says other players were present when he was involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer.

England white-ball captain Harry Brook says other players were present when he was involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer.

England white-ball captain Harry Brook says other players were present when he was involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer.

England white-ball captain Harry Brook says other players were present when he was involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer.

England white-ball captain Harry Brook says other players were present when he was involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer.

Kieron Bowie becomes Hibernian's club-record sale after the Scotland striker joins Serie A side Hellas Verona on a four-and-a-half year deal.

Kieron Bowie becomes Hibernian's club-record sale after the Scotland striker joins Serie A side Hellas Verona on a four-and-a-half year deal.

Sam Curran takes England's second ever hat-trick in T20 internationals as they beat Sri Lanka by 11 runs (DLS) in Pallekele.

Sam Curran takes England's second ever hat-trick in T20 internationals as they beat Sri Lanka by 11 runs (DLS) in Pallekele.

Sam Curran takes England's second ever hat-trick in T20 internationals as they beat Sri Lanka by 11 runs (DLS) in Pallekele.

Sam Curran takes England's second ever hat-trick in T20 internationals as they beat Sri Lanka by 11 runs (DLS) in Pallekele.

Grand Slam Track, the competition backed by Michael Johnson, is urged to settle debts owed to athletes who took part last year or risk setting a "dangerous precedent".

Grand Slam Track, the competition backed by Michael Johnson, is urged to settle debts owed to athletes who took part last year or risk setting a "dangerous precedent".

Grand Slam Track, the competition backed by Michael Johnson, is urged to settle debts owed to athletes who took part last year or risk setting a "dangerous precedent".

Is a nervousness among Arsenal fans affecting the players in the Premier League title race? Alex Howell looks at what impact this could have on Mikel Arteta's side as they look to end a run of three second-placed finishes.

Is a nervousness among Arsenal fans affecting the players in the Premier League title race? Alex Howell looks at what impact this could have on Mikel Arteta's side as they look to end a run of three second-placed finishes.

Is a nervousness among Arsenal fans affecting the players in the Premier League title race? Alex Howell looks at what impact this could have on Mikel Arteta's side as they look to end a run of three second-placed finishes.

Is a nervousness among Arsenal fans affecting the players in the Premier League title race? Alex Howell looks at what impact this could have on Mikel Arteta's side as they look to end a run of three second-placed finishes.