Hamilton finds perfect formula
SUNDAY-MONDAY 4.30AM
A controversial tyre decision proved costly for Lewis Hamilton in Turkey, but the British star will be confident he can turn it around at a track he has dominated over the years. The Formula One series shifts to the US, where Hamilton has won six times – which is more than any driver in history. Mercedes has won five of the past six races at the track, with Valtteri Bottas getting the win in 2019. History is one thing, but the present is what matters most. Hamilton is six points behind Max Verstappen with a few races to go.
Hometown hero looking for upset SAT-SUNDAY 2.30PM
The Zozo Championship is one of the newest events on the PGA Tour, but it’s going to be massive this weekend when it returns to Japan. Hometown hero Hideki Matsuyama finished second behind Tiger Woods in 2019 and will be the fan favourite. But Collin Morikawa is the man to beat after his stunning -10 final round last week saw him finish just one stroke behind Rory McIlroy at the CJ Cup. Talented American Xander Schauffele is another one to watch this weekend as he looks to maintain his top five ranking in the world.
Juve getting used to life without Ronaldo MONDAY 5.35AM
It started the season terribly without Cristiano Ronaldo, but Juventus has learnt how to play without its former marksman. Juve has won four in a row in Serie A and sits top of its group in the Champions League. But it now faces its sternest test against defending champion Inter Milan. The hosts were stunned by Lazio last week and are now seven points behind league leader Napoli. This should be a gritty affair that could be decided by some typically late drama that tends to follow these teams when they play each other.
49ers must handle runaway Colt MONDAY 11.15AM
We’ve seen some cracking Sunday night matches in the NFL this season, and this one shapes as a crucial clash for the 49ers and Colts as they look to build momentum following shaky starts to the new year. San Francisco is fresh from the bye and should get quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo back from injury. They’ll need him because the Colts have found their groove thanks to Jonathan Taylor, who has scored four touchdowns in his past three games and ran for a season-high 145 yards in last week’s win against Houston.