Kimi Antonelli secures pole in Austin to boost chances of being crowned world champion at US Grand Prix amid F1 calendar chaos

JONATHAN MCEVOY IN AUSTIN: Pole for Kimi Antonelli under the Texan sun. And so there is a decent chance this breezy, curly-haired kid could become world champion today.

It ought to have been a clear win for William. But, as ever, the Sussexes drove a horse and cart through it all with the bombshell news about the duchess's father, Thomas Markle Sr.

Thomas Markle has vowed to 'do whatever it takes' to clear his name after being accused of sickening child sex crimes.

CRAIG HOPE: One of the cruellest realities as to the debate around Trent Alexander-Arnold and his lost genius is that, in Madrid, no such debate exists.

LeBron James got the full Philadelphia experience in his 'home' debut for the 76ers on Thursday night as the halftime performer was booed by angry fans before a major comeback.

An evening like Tuesday will go a long way towards telling what changes might - or might not - be acceptable to a hurling public that is traditionally precious about its game.

CHRIS WHEELER: Michael Carrick is in regular contact with Sir Alex Ferguson and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as he fights to survive United's disastrous start.

Mika Baur's hopes for the future in a Celtic jersey don't prevent him from accepting the harsh reality of the present.