England’s batting lineup looks settled for the trip to Australia, but their fast-bowling stocks were stretched against India and the captain can help ease the burden The England-India epic that ended up like two weary prizefighters trading blows will live long in the memory – a 2‑2 classic for which...
Alex Iwobi: ‘I give 100% in my football but I like to have fun off the pitch as well’
The Fulham midfielder has released a music single with Ramz and been for a walk with a lion but says it will not distract him because ‘I really do enjoy playing football’ Forget the numerous occasions when Alex Iwobi has played at the Emirates Stadium, Goodison Park and Craven Cottage,...
Which football teams have met in fixtures at the most different home grounds? | The Knowledge
Plus: offside goalkeepers, long-distance English away-days and the Charity Shield curse Mail us with your questions and answers “Port Vale have played Everton at Priory Road, Anfield, Goodison Park and now the Hill Dickinson Stadium,” notes Kevin Doran. “Is there an example of any other team having played another team...
Hundred returns for placeholder season before uber-rich enter the scene next year
On-field drama may compete with host of off-field questions as tournament hands control over to crop of global investors The Hundred continues to confuse. There are the endless comments online that deride it and then the kids at the ground, rocking their Southern Brave merch and living in a different...
Are you not wowed? Bazball, India and a one-armed man deliver drama and beauty | Barney Ronay
England’s Baz-era has been maddening to many but this was another moment it gave us utterly thrilling cricket Well, that was something new. Have you ever seen the one‑armed man running a bye to the keeper while 20,000 people leap and writhe and hold their heads and the one-armed man...
Emma Raducanu adds Rafael Nadal’s former coach Francisco Roig to her team
British No 1 needed replacement for Mark Petchey Novak Djokovic pulls out of Cincinnati Open Emma Raducanu has added Rafael Nadal’s former coach Francisco Roig to her team on a full-time basis before this month’s US Open, it is understood. The 2021 winner at Flushing Meadows has worked with British...
F1 2025: end-of-term report card as drivers head for their summer break
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris have set up a potentially thrilling title race, Gabriel Bortoleto is one to watch, and Lewis Hamilton needs time off Oscar Piastri Leading the world championship and has earned his place at the top. He has not only been quick in the best car on...
Ferrand-Prévot’s Tour win ignites all of France in a joy missing from the men’s race
Popular winner is now a national icon as women step out of the shadow of their male cycling counterparts It took a long time to find a copy of L’Équipe on Monday morning. France’s flagship daily sports newspaper, emblazoned with an image of a yellow-clad Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, arms outstretched and...
Kelia Mehani Gallina: the 12-year-old girl staring down monster waves at Teahupo’o
The young Tahiti surfer will become the WSL’s youngest competitor when she takes on the fearsome break she can see from her family home When the final leg of the World Surf League (WSL) regular season begins in Tahiti this week, Kelia Mehani Gallina will make history. Just 12 years...
Rio Ngumoha shines to fuel Liverpool’s optimism for new season
Young winger showed great promise in the 4-1 rout of Athletic Bilbao as Anfield paid its respects to Diogo Jota A vacancy has arisen on the left of Liverpool’s forward line and an early, eye-catching application to fill the role has arrived from a 16-year-old. Rio Ngumoha further enhanced his...