JONATHAN MCEVOY IN AUSTIN: The props of his life were showing up in Texas as Lewis Hamilton edged ineluctably towards one of the greatest achievements in the history of British sport.

Valtteri Bottas hopes of at least delaying Lewis Hamilton's coronation of being crowned a six times world champion were boosted in qualifying after he took pole position for the United States GP.

Despite a poor qualifying that leaves Hamilton fifth on the grid at the Circuit of the Americas, the Brit is on course to retain his title as he needs just eighth place to secure a sixth world championship.

JONATHAN McEVOY IN AUSTIN: The next chapter of that attempt involves matching - and then beating - Michael Schumacher's record of seven titles and 91 wins. He is nine victories short.

JONATHAN McEVOY IN AUSTIN: At 34, he moved one title ahead of Fangio, completing yet another milestone in his transformation from a council estate boy into a global F1 star.

Lewis Hamilton has been backed by his Mercedes boss to rewrite the sport's record books for years to come after winning the Formula One world title for the sixth time.

Just a finish of eighth place was needed to secure the four points to land Hamilton out of reach of his last remaining title rival - Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas. The Brit finished in second.

EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Lewis Hamilton's stunning sixth World Championship triumph was achieved amid a backdrop of tragedy, Sportsmail can reveal.

Lewis Hamilton has patched up his relationship with the man who launched his career, Ron Dennis. He revealed that after winning his sixth world title, he received congratulations from him.

JONATHAN McEVOY IN SAO PAULO: The 89-year-old Ecclestone thinks a clean break would suit the six-time world champion better than seeking a final hurrah with Ferrari.

Deontay Wilder became just the third American heavyweight to have an audience with the Pope on Friday. Following the meeting, Wilder fuelled further talk of a potential fight with Anthony Joshua.

Maria Sharapova has announced her retirement from tennis after winning five Grand Slam titles during her career. She has announced she will be quitting tennis in an interview with Vanity Fair.

The Queen, 93, referred to Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan Markle, 38, only by their first names in a statement after today's royal summit at Sandringham, in a 'very striking' move.

Laura Trott and Great Britain experienced the unfamiliar feeling of returning from a Track World Championships without a gold medal following the final day of the titles.

MATT LAWTON IN RIO: Trott moved a step closer to reducing the gap between herself and her fiance in the gold-medal count, leading the women's omnium after day one.

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: After 12 La Liga games there are just five points between the top 13 teams. The usual suspects are up there, but things just don't seem to be clicking at all. Sportsmail examines.

Tiger Roll has been given the green light to try for an historic third Randox Health Grand National win at Aintree on April 4.

Champion trainer Paul Nicholls gave himself a chance of retaining his title after a treble - led by Midlands National winner Truckers Lodge - enabled him to almost half chief rival's lead.

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI IN CHICAGO: Mo Farah finished a disappointing eighth in the Chicago Marathon - his worst ever time in the event while Paula Radcliffe's 16-year world record was beaten.

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Victory for either man will, not only condemn the other to a desperate attempt at catch-up between now and the end of the season, it could also mean the axe this summer.

In a list published by this month's Empire magazine called '100 Greatest Movies of the Century', the Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron blockbuster came in top.

They are now at the number they never could have envisaged. Liverpool became champions of England on April 28, 1990 for the 18th time and today marks the 30th anniversary of the triumph.

The 29-year-old has spent much of the year battling back from a serious wrist injury, and was disappointed with her results on her comeback at meeting in Birmingham earlier this month.

When he turned professional in 1996, Tiger Woods had two landmarks in mind. One was Jack Nicklaus' 18 majors. The other was Sam Snead's all-time record of 82 PGA Tour victories.

Tournament host Tiger Woods roared into contention for a sixth Hero World Challenge title in the Bahamas. The Masters champion carded a five-under-par 67 in the third round.

DEREK LAWRENSON IN ABU DHABI: It is still more than two months until the clocks go forward, and Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy have yet to hit a shot.

Tiger Woods' arrogance on the course may have made him come across as a 'p****', but it is also what sets him apart as a true champion, according to his former coach.

Ayden and Jess have won Reno Rumble and have revealed why they chose to donate to Two Little Boys to Avene, explaining how their daughter went to kindy with the boys it is based around

The right-back was an integral member of Sir Alex Ferguson´s United.

To celebrate the 25-year anniversary of Blackburn's title triumph, Sportsmail got the SAS back together to look back on their famous 1994-1995 season.

DEREK LAWRENSON AT WENTWORTH: Forget the vasectomy that made walking painful the last time Danny Willett played in the BMW PGA Championship. His pride was hurting far more.

Dillian Whyte will have to wait until February 2021 for his WBC heavyweight title shot, if his 'situation is resolved' by UK Anti-Doping. 

Dillian Whyte should be immediately reinstated as mandatory challenger for the WBC heavyweight title after being cleared of doping, according to promoter Eddie Hearn. 

Liverpool are striving to become only the second team in Premier League history to go a season unbeaten, but their next opponents Watford are focussed on fighting for their lives at the bottom.

Despite being 22 points clear, Liverpool reportedly could yet 'miss out on the Premier League title' if coronavirus cuts short the season in a bid to combat the spread of the killer virus.

In a dramatic decision which would likely reverberate down to grassroots level, Liverpool would be denied the top-flight title and struggling teams would be saved from dropping down.

Jordan Henderson said Liverpool will use the heartbreak from their Champions League exit as fuel for their first ever Premier League title.

It's Hot or Not time again as Sportsmail's Riath Al-Samarrai reveals what's been making him feel warm and what's been leaving him cold this week. 

Drastic action is set to be taken if the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) ends the Premier League season completely, though Liverpool are reportedly set to be confirmed as champions.

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin says he 'cannot imagine a scenario' in which Liverpool would not be crowned Premier League champions insisting 'they will get the title'.

Frank Lampard has guided Chelsea to fourth in the Premier League table and the Blues are on course for another season of Champions League football in his first season in charge.

There is a fear that Liverpool supporters will rush to the streets on the day when their first league title since 1990 is confirmed despite the global health crisis.

Rodgers' Reds side were also within touching distance of the title back in 2014, only for a late season defeat by Chelsea to allow Manchester City to snatch the title from underneath their noses.

Borussia Dortmund's sensational 2011-12 season will live long in fans' memories but not in Jurgen Klopp's, as the German coach was too drunk to 'notice' the celebrations. 

Former Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry has refused to be drawn into the debate over whether the Reds should be crowned Premier League champions if the season cannot be finished.

The 23-year-old will compete for her first singles Grand Slam title against Czech teenager Markéta Vondroušová on Saturday at 11pm AEST.

MIKE DICKSON AT ROLAND GARROS: Rafael Nadal won his 12th French Open title following a stern examination against the heir to his throne in world No 4 Dominic Thiem.

The Australian won the French Open a week and a half ago but is much more at home on grass than clay and came through a tricky opener against Donna Vekic in Birmingham 6-3, 6-4.

The 32-year-old Serb has not played a competitive match since losing in the semi-final of the French Open this month, preferring to spend some family time in Serbia.

The American, who became the youngest player to reach a WTA final since Czech Nicole Vaidisova in 2004, overcame 2017 French Open champion 6-3 1-6 6-2 in the final.