Gallery: Weekend In Sport
The Red Roses recorded a famous victory at the newly-named Allianz Stadium on Saturday, before Lando Norris and Gabriel stole the headlines on Sunday. We looked back at the weekend’s sporting highlights…
Lando Norris drove an extraordinary race to catch and pass title rival Max Verstappen as his McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
The race ended under a virtual safety car after a crash between Red Bull’s Sergio Perez and Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz, who collided while disputing third place with two laps to go.
McLaren have taken the lead in the constructors’ championship from Red Bull, taking a 20-point lead.
Back in July, McLaren Racing agreed a multi-year deal with global payments provider Mastercard.
Arsenal returned to winning ways with a 0-1 away win against Tottenham Hotspur in the North London.
With both Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard missing through injury it was defender Gabriel that stepped up to score the winning goal from a corner in the second half.
The win sees the Gunners go to second in the table, two points behind leaders Manchester City ahead of the match between the pair next weekend.
Last week, Tottenham Hotspur revealed a new strategic partnership with digital payment firm Ant International.
England comfortably defeated world champions 24-12 New Zealand at the newly renamed Allianz Stadium to enhance their favourites tag heading into next year’s home Women’s Rugby World Cup.
Victory extends the Red Roses’ winning run to 17 matches since their last defeat, which came against the Black Ferns in the World Cup final in 2022.
The RFU and Allianz announced a multi-year naming rights partnership for Twickenham in August.
The United States ended their seven-year Solheim Cup drought with a tight 15½-12½ victory over Europe in Virginia.
World number two Lilia Vu delivered the winning moment – holing a short birdie putt on the 18th to secure a half point against Albane Valenzuela – after holders Europe had pushed the hosts close in a tense and thrilling finale.
Great Britain’s Davis Cup Finals hopes are over after Dan Evans and Jack Draper both suffered defeats against a strong Canadian team.
Leon Smith’s side needed to beat Canada 3-0 in Manchester to progress to November’s knockout stages in Malaga.
But their fate was sealed early on Sunday, with Evans’ 6-0 7-5 loss to Denis Shapovalov meaning GB will finish outside the top two in Group D.
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) recently renewed its partnership with Lexus as the official car partner of the Davis Cup.
England and Australia’s T20 series ended in a draw after the third match at Old Trafford was washed out.
Heavy rain throughout the day in Manchester prevented any play and the series ends 1-1.
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