In the end, the final Grand Prix was a slight anticlimax: Lewis Hamilton, whose brilliance has soared to new heights this year, could only finish a meek second as his team-mate Valtteri Bottas cruised to victory in Abu Dhabi. 

There is nothing like the anticipation of an Ashes Series, with its intense build-up, the customary war of words, close scrutiny of form and fevered discussion over selection. The 2017-18 Series is clearly no different.

The NFL's London Games 2017 came to an end on Sunday (October 29th) at Twickenham Stadium in London, where the Minnesota Vikings ran out convincing 33-16 victors over the still winless Cleveland Browns.

England qualified for the World Cup in Russia with relative ease, despite having a campaign that failed to inspire at times.

Jordan Spieth is now one major away from a career grand slam after the 23-year-old defeated Matt Kuchar on the final day to secure his first Open Championship.