Updates from the third match at Bay Oval in Tauranga Any thoughts? Get in touch with an email Rain stops play. Let’s hope it is just a passing shower. 2nd over: New Zealand 7-1 (Seifert 6, Robinson 0) The batters clip and nudge to rotate strike but there’s no big...
Who can handle title heat? Piastri and Norris know winner will be the one who stays cool
With just seven races left, drivers must cut out errors and any extra pressure, says seven-time winner Lewis Hamilton Were it not already a sweltering sauna in Singapore, the increasing intensity of this season’s Formula One world championship would be enough to make all but the most stoic competitor wilt....
French sees off Leigh to put Wigan in Grand Final after week of acrimony
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Amorim faces crunch clash, Premier League buildup and more – matchday live
⚽ News, previews and discussion before the action starts⚽ Fixtures | Tables | Bournemouth go second | And mail us Former Bath City striker Alex Fletcher called for changes after crashing into concrete hoardings three years ago. As far as he is concerned, nothing happened as a result. Here’s Paul...
As Billy Vigar’s family grieve, FA faces questions over its response on safety issues
Alex Fletcher called for changes after crashing into concrete hoardings three years ago. As far as he is concerned, nothing happened as a result When Chichester City confirmed that Saturday’s FA Trophy tie with Farnham Town would go ahead, they did so with a message: “Billy Vigar, forever in our...
Wirtz becomes latest footballer battling to best their objectively weird price tag | Barney Ronay
High-technique midfielder is talented enough for his Liverpool move to work out but most transfers over £80m don’t The verdict is in on the new Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson movie, The Smashing Machine, which does look pretty good to be fair. The key takeaway is this. Anyone who might have...
Sports quiz of the week: Ryder Cup, World Cup winners and Harry Kane
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Owen Farrell focused on forging another team identity after teeing up Donald
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Wigan v Leigh Super League semi-final set to go ahead after ticket allocation furore
RFL says game on despite alleged Leigh owner complaint Holders Wigan hitting form at the right time Friday night’s Super League playoff semi-final between Leigh Leopards and Wigan Warriors is expected to go ahead as planned, but only after it was overshadowed by a controversy that could only really happen...
English rugby’s Champ era gets under way dogged by same old ups and downs
Rebranded second tier should be signalling a brave new world this weekend but uncertainty over promotion and relegation again clouds the picture This weekend should, in theory, bring the gateway to a brave new world. The old Championship, the second tier of English club rugby, has morphed into “the Champ”...