Flooding is a fact of life in Texas Hill Country, a region home to a flood-prone corridor known as “Flash Flood Alley.” Judge Rob Kelly, the top elected official in Kerr County, said as much on Sunday. “We know we get rains. We know the river rises,” he said as...
Stamina, skills and hunger: how do England solve a problem like Shubman Gill? | Mark Ramprakash
India’s new captain was given chance to dictate the second Test and has shown he is one to take over as era of Fab Four wanes Two games into the series we have already witnessed something very special from Shubman Gill. In the second Test at Edgbaston he produced a...
‘We need to punch holes’: Maro Itoje calls on Lions to take battle to Brumbies
With the Test series looming, Lions captain has urged a strong XV to issue an emphatic statement in Canberra A verdict has finally been reached in the “mushroom murder” trial that gripped the whole of Australia, but the jury is still out on the touring British & Irish Lions. With...
Head of football in Republic of the Congo accused of embezzling $1.3m of Fifa funds
Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas rejects allegations as conspiracy Claims include almost $500,000 for women’s team The president of the Republic of the Congo’s football federation (Fecofoot) has been accused of embezzling $1.3m (£960,000) of Fifa funds, including almost $500,000earmarked for the country’s women’s team. Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas may be charged with...
Tour de France: Pogacar takes 100th win in thrilling stage four finish but denied yellow jersey
Mathieu van der Poel keeps lead on countback Man arrested near finish after stabbing attempt Tadej Pogacar secured his 100th career win on stage four of the Tour de France, after the defending champion narrowly outsprinted the race leader Mathieu van der Poel just before the line in central Rouen....
Blackstenius seals Sweden’s knockout place as victory eliminates Poland
This was further evidence that Sweden should be taken seriously. A squad rich in depth and top-level experience are gathering steam and look a nightmarish proposition for whoever is sent their way in the quarter-finals. They will top Group C by avoiding defeat against Germany on Saturday and, with the obvious...
João Pedro leaves it to Chelsea fans to celebrate after double against old side | Sid Lowe
The £60m Brazilian scored both goals but showed no emotion as Fluminense were his first club in his homeland This time last week, João Pedro was on a Brazilian beach; now he’s in the Club World Cup final, handed a standing ovation by old fans and new. The 23-year-old forward...
European explorers Wales determined to keep place on map at Euro 2025
Tournament’s lowest-ranked team are not ready to end their Swiss expedition, and are plotting an upset against France Tourists visiting St Gallen’s famous medieval abbey library are sometimes startled to discover that one of its star attractions is a well-preserved Egyptian mummy. Shep-en-Isis has lain in a glass coffin there...
Wimbledon’s electronic line-calling woes continue as boos greet latest malfunction
Error mars Fritz’s quarter-final win against Khachanov Point replayed after system ‘didn’t recognise the start’ Wimbledon was forced to explain yet another issue with the live electronic line-calling system on Tuesday after it malfunctioned again, only a day after it had expressed confidence that the problems that led to an...
Cameron Norrie’s meek exit leaves Centre Court pining for the days of Murray
Carlos Alcaraz’s one-sided win against the last Briton standing at Wimbledon struggled to get pulses racing When this quarter-final was definitively wrapped up after only 1hr 39min, the noise on Centre Court was a subdued mixture of applause and the odd whoop. The applause was polite, acknowledging a sporting contest...