All-rounder was a superb player but it was his vulnerability, personality and passion that won the hearts of England fans Ben Stokes has been a magnificent player for England, and leaves a legacy of individual brilliance and inspirational leadership. However you want to judge him, whether it is the quality of...
Women’s T20 World Cup ‘breaks cricket into mainstream’ but money still an issue
Success of hosts England has helped the tournament but Netherlands coach had to give up her job to guide her country The results are in: England will play South Africa in the T20 World Cup semi-final on Thursday, after Australia face off against West Indies on Tuesday. It all came...
Emma Raducanu pulls out of Wimbledon after ‘niggle develops into stress fracture’
British No 1 had been due to open campaign on Monday Withdrawal marks latest injury setback for 23-year-old Emma Raducanu has been forced to withdraw from Wimbledon because of the right-foot injury that she has struggled with in the buildup to the Championships. Raducanu, who was seeded 30th, had been scheduled...
‘Will I make it here again? This could be it’: Serena Williams on her Wimbledon return
The seven-time Wimbledon singles champion who ‘evolved away’ from tennis shares why she’s back For two long weeks, since her return to the courts of a professional tennis tournament at the Queen’s Club, a clock was ticking in Serena Williams’s mind. She had already committed to making her comeback in...
World Cup 2026: Reaction to Canada’s win plus buildup to Brazil v Japan – live
Canada reach last 16 with win over South Africa England’s dynamic duo need others to step up Email us | Bracketology | World Cup Daily If you would like to email thoughts about any of this, please do so here. Let’s begin with everyone’s favourite subject: His Majesty’s England football...
What if doing more isn’t always the answer?
It’s tempting to treat overwhelm with clever fixes – but that might be part of the problem According to my Instagram feed, I am not doing enough. Not spending enough, not saying enough, not taking enough care. I feel more sure of this than anything. And it’s bringing out an...