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Senna still a symbol of inspiration two decades after his death
As Brazil marks the 20th anniversary of their national hero's demise in a tragic crash at the San Marino Grand Prix, Gary Meenaghan visits the final resting place of arguably F1's greatest world champion in Sao Paulo and looks at the legacy - and loss - from his passing
Egypt in Street Child World Cup with a goal that extends beyond the posts
The chance to play in a global tournament has given these Egyptian children hope to achieve great things once they return from Brazil to their normal lives, writes Gary Meenaghan in Rio de Janeiro.
A private flight of fancy
Gary Meenaghan goes on a Royal Jet Luxury Vacations football trip to Manchester to see how the other half lives.
Getting children off the streets and on the Brazil pitch
It is an international football tournament and it is in Brazil, but this is one World Cup where negativity is nowhere to be found, writes Gary Meenaghan in Rio de Janiero.
Hamilton rises to the occasion as Mercedes teammates go 1-2 at Malaysian Grand Prix
It was a consummate performance from Hamilton and Mercedes, ending a run of nine races without a podium, one of his worst droughts since he entered the top tier of the sport at the start of 2007.
Romain Grosjean’s blinkers on once in the hot seat
New dad Romain Grosjean revelling in added responsibility ahead of Malaysian Grand Prix, the Lotus driver tells Gary Meenaghan.
Bloom time by Barcelona for Lotus car, says owner after Emaar deal
The team owner Lopez lowers expectations from the next three races but is hopeful of a comeback in Spain as they extend deal with sponsors Emaar.
In company of family, Al Muhairi’s career has run like an easy breeze
Musabah Al Muhairi has between 50 and 60 staff working under him, including around 30 stablehands, 16 riders and a collection of other aids and assistants. It is a far cry from the manner in which his relationship with horses began in the mid-1970s.
Chinese "robot" discovers even a perfect 10 is not good enough for gold when performance plummets soon after.
Tom Daley ready to rock Dubai ‘concert’ in Fina Diving World Series
The British teenager is in awe of the Hamdan Sports Complex as competition gets underway with a quality field on show.
World Cup 2022 committee denies knowledge of corruption
Qatar 2022 organising committee refute claims of bribery amid allegations of payments to Jack Warner, the former Fifa vice-president, and his family.
Pele clarifies position after Brazil protesters brand him ‘traitor of the century’
Pele has moved to clarify his stance on the demonstrations sweeping across Brazil after protesters in Rio de Janeiro last week called him the “traitor of the century” for backing his country's hosting of this summer's multi-billion dollar Fifa World Cup.
Formula One season starts with shake-up at Australian Grand Prix
Hamilton left frustrated by engine troubles while Vettel lashes out at Red Bull engineers.
Many happy returns to the Brazil football shirt
The world’s most recognisable football shirt turns 60 today, and its story is as compelling as the national team it has come to represent.
Seeking answers to what lies ahead for teams in the 2014 Formula One season
Gary Meenaghan evaluates the main contending marques and where they stand ahead of the opening race, the Australian Grand Prix, on Sunday.
