Marco Bianchi 
Italian driver Kimi Antonelli has been ruled out of the Mexico City Grand Prix media day after developing a viral illness, though his team expects him to return for the race. The illness comes as Antonelli leads the championship and could clinch his first world title if he maintains his points advantage over George Russell and Lewis Hamilton.
Wales wing Josh Adams, aged 31, has been released from the national squad to gain game time with Cardiff Rugby ahead of the Nations Championship. He will start at St Helen’s against the Ospreys in the United Rugby Championship, while both sides are missing several other Wales internationals due to injury or club commitments.
Mayo secured six places on the 2026 Gaelic football All‑Star team, matching the number of players who helped the county win the All‑Ireland title three years earlier. The awards ceremony also saw 11 first‑time winners across eight counties, highlighting the growing competitiveness of the sport.
Wrexham AFC have been hit with a £75,000 fine, of which £25,000 is suspended, after the EFL found they fielded two ineligible players this season. The breaches involved defender Issa Kabore in a 2-1 loss to Birmingham City and midfielder Callum O’Hare in a 3-0 win over Millwall. The club says it is taking steps to improve administrative processes.
The 2026 Stockholm Open, an ATP 250 event in Sweden, will be the first tournament to test a new rule that changes tennis balls more frequently in singles matches. Top players such as Taylor Fritz, Casper Ruud, Holger Rune and others will compete under the new ball‑change protocol.
Australia-born coach Michael Cheika, leading the Lebanon national rugby league side at the 2026 World Cup, says the upcoming match against France is being treated as a Grand Final despite the team’s early exit from knockout contention. He emphasizes the pride of representing Lebanon on the world stage and the personal significance of flying the flag for his heritage.
James McClean has left Derry City FC after both parties reached a mutual agreement to end his contract following a prolonged dispute. The 37‑year‑old striker, who returned from Wrexham in January, had not featured for the club since July and thanked the fans while wishing the squad luck in the upcoming FAI Cup final.
The Spanish Football Federation halted all 24 Copa del Rey matches slated for Wednesday following a tragic train crash in Toledo that claimed over 30 lives. Major clubs such as Real Madrid and Barcelona issued statements of condolence and support for the victims and emergency services.
James McClean announced that he and Derry City have mutually agreed to end his contract immediately following a dispute over terms. He said the club will always hold a special place in his heart, and the departure was confirmed by the club with no further details at this time.
Scotland’s men’s and women’s curling teams opened the European Curling Championships with victories. Grant Hardie’s rink defeated Belgium 8-4 in Ostrava, while Fay Henderson’s women’s rink beat Denmark 12-3. The wins set Scotland up for their next matches against Belgium and Turkey respectively.