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- 4d ago
Romeo Beckham debuts in Forty Love, a queer tennis drama, with first trailer
The first trailer for Forty Love shows Romeo Beckham as a tennis rival who unsettles Paul Kircher's character on court and off it. The French film is due in cinemas in November.
- Oct 9
Federico l'Olandese Volante, Italian radio DJ, dies aged 76 in Monopoli
Frederik Matthijs Van Stegeren, known as Federico l'Olandese Volante, died on Friday 9 October at 76 in an intensive care unit in Monopoli, Puglia, where he had been hospitalised.
- Oct 6
Jannik Sinner ends 2026 season early with knee injury after failed Beijing push
The world number one Italian tennis player will miss the ATP Finals and Davis Cup to undergo conservative therapy for iliotibial band syndrome, targeting a return at the 2027 Australian Open.
- Sep 24
Carlos Alcaraz reflects on Jannik Sinner rivalry ahead of London Laver Cup
Speaking before the Laver Cup in London, Carlos Alcaraz addressed his limited encounters with Jannik Sinner in 2026 as the world number one prepares for his tour return in Beijing.
- Sep 16
Formula 1 expands 2027 calendar to 24 races with 10 sprints and Monaco debut
The 2027 Formula 1 schedule features 24 Grands Prix across 22 countries, introducing sprint races to Monaco and Bahrain while returning to Portugal and Turkey.
- Sep 5
Briatore accuses FIA judge of McLaren ties after Alpine loses Monaco podium
Alpine executive advisor Flavio Briatore clashed with McLaren boss Andrea Stella in Monza, alleging an FIA appeal judge had commercial ties to McLaren after Pierre Gasly was stripped of his Monaco podium.
- Aug 28
Carlos Alcaraz faces Roman Safiullin in US Open return as Jannik Sinner withdraws
Carlos Alcaraz will begin his title defense in Flushing Meadows against Roman Safiullin following a four-month wrist injury layoff, competing in a 108 million dollar tournament without injured world number 1 Jannik Sinner.
- Aug 28
Enric Mas wins 2026 Vuelta a Espana in Granada for first Grand Tour title
The 31-year-old Mallorcan rider finished 2 minutes and 15 seconds ahead of Primoz Roglic to claim Movistar's first Vuelta title in a decade.
- Aug 27
Champions League draw pairs Real Madrid with Inter and Roma as Como faces Barcelona
UEFA conducted the 36-team Champions League draw in Monte Carlo, setting league stage fixtures including Real Madrid against Inter Milan and Roma.
- Aug 27
Champions League draw sets PSG against Barcelona and Real Madrid against Arsenal
The Champions League league-phase draw in Monaco set fixtures including Paris Saint-Germain against Barcelona and Manchester City, while Real Madrid face Inter Milan and Arsenal.
- Aug 27
Bayern Munich, Dortmund, and Leipzig draw English opposition in Champions League league phase
The 36-team draw in Monaco pitted Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund against Arsenal, while RB Leipzig drew Real Madrid and Manchester City.
- Aug 22
Tadej Pogacar wins Vuelta opening time trial in Monaco by 0.09 seconds
Tadej Pogacar edged Ethan Hayter by nine-hundredths of a second in the 9.4-kilometer Monaco time trial to take the race leader's red jersey ahead of stage two's ride to Manosque.
- Aug 10
Rai weighs removing Report host Sigfrido Ranucci after bombing suspect ties emerge
Italian public broadcaster Rai is considering reassigning investigative journalist Sigfrido Ranucci following the arrest of Valter Lavitola, who admitted to arranging an October bombing at Ranucci's residence.
- Jul 12
Sinner holds off Zverev in four-set tiebreak thriller to defend Wimbledon crown and claim fifth Grand Slam
Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4 in a final lasting nearly four hours on Centre Court, extending his winning streak against the German to ten consecutive matches.
- Jul 11
Nina Kennedy clears 4.95m to win Monaco Diamond League pole vault and sets sights on 5 metres
The Olympic champion clears 4.95m for a new Australian record and the world's best performance since 2021, with the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow less than two weeks away.
- Jul 9
Tamberi announces surprise return at Diamond League after 299 days
Italian high jump champion Gianmarco Tamberi will make a surprise return to competition at the Diamond League meeting in Monte Carlo on July 10, ending a 299-day absence.
- Jun 14
Kardashian sends 'To Kimi from Kim' towel to F1 leader Antonelli after viral Monaco GP moment
After taking Kimi Antonelli's winner's towel at the Monaco Grand Prix, Kim Kardashian made amends by sending a replacement embroidered 'To Kimi from Kim' to the Mercedes driver during the Spanish Grand Prix weekend.
- Jun 6
Antonelli snatches Monaco pole from Verstappen as Leclerc and Russell struggle in qualifying
Kimi Antonelli secured a stunning pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix, edging out Max Verstappen by 0.043 seconds, while home favourite Charles Leclerc could only manage fourth after hitting the wall.
- Jun 6
Kimi Antonelli takes Monaco pole, edging Verstappen by 0.043s as Ferrari locks out row two
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli secured his fourth pole of the season in Monaco, beating Max Verstappen by 43 thousandths of a second. Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will start from the second row for Ferrari.
- Jun 6
Ferrari team principal Frédéric Vasseur hospitalised in Monaco, will miss qualifying for the Grand Prix
Frédéric Vasseur, the 58-year-old team principal of Scuderia Ferrari, has been admitted to a local medical facility in Monaco and will be absent from the circuit for Saturday's qualifying session.
