There is a pleasing air of certainty about England’s 35-year-old spinner – a quality Shubman Gill could only admire enviously Liam Dawson stood at his mark, ball cradled in his hands, forearms level to the ground, elbows splayed, sunglasses – completely unnecessarily – in place. There was nothing bright about...
Owen Farrell named on bench for Lions’ second Test against Australia
Tuipulotu to miss hometown Test due to tight hamstring Porter in for Genge, Chessum replaces injured McCarthy Sione Tuipulotu has been left out of the British & Irish Lions side to face Australia on Saturday with Bundee Aki coming in at inside centre and Owen Farrell named on the bench....
Lionesses stumble into final through blind luck but Agyemang offers glimpse of future | Jonathan Liew
This generation of great England footballers has had its time with Wiegman’s staunch loyalty to the class of 2022 exposing limitations Hannah Hampton is up for the corner. It’s the fourth minute of injury time in the Euro 2025 semi-final. Every England player bar Chloe Kelly is within 20 yards...
F1’s heart and soul lies in Spa. But the clamour for glamour puts it at risk
Belgian GP’s home is a rite of passage for drivers and fans alike, but the circuit faces a battle to stay on the calendar Each summer, fans descend on the Belgian countryside, braving unpredictable weather and muddy campsites for a glimpse of Formula One’s most romanticised battleground. Tucked in the...
India win women’s ODI series decider as Kaur century gives England mountain to climb
3rd ODI: India, 318-5, bt England, 305 all out, by 13 runs Visitors win series 2-1 despite Sciver-Brunt’s valiant 98 India finished their tour of England with a 13-run win at Chester-le-Street and a 2-1 one-day international series victory, although England almost managed what would have been a record chase,...
Andy Farrell bills second Lions Test in Melbourne as ‘biggest game of our lives’
Head coach happy with display in final midweek win Owen Farrell captained side and played full 80 minutes Andy Farrell has challenged his British & Irish Lions players to rouse themselves for “the biggest game of our lives” in the second Test on Saturday after watching his second‑string team edge...
Qatar wants to host Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2036
Country in discussions with IOC over staging the Games A move from traditional summer slot may be required Qatar has confirmed its interest in hosting the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The country’s Olympic committee (QOC) confirmed on Tuesday it was in “ongoing discussions” with the International Olympic Committee (IOC)...
Big-spending Liverpool aim to build on their Premier League title success | Andy Hunter
It appears a radical departure by FSG to build so ambitiously from a position of strength, while sending an ominous warning to their rivals Almost £300m worth of talent added to a squad that cruised to the Premier League title last season and Liverpool may not be spent yet. Whatever...
Women’s Euro 2025: England reach another final and await Germany or Spain – live
All the latest news and reaction from Switzerland Top scorers | Player guide | Mail Tom Nick Ames was in Geneva, which looked a picture yesterday, soaking up the atmosphere among England’s fans. Legends are made on nights such as this. England’s travelling supporters celebrated deliriously long after the final...
After war of words at Lord’s, England stick to Manchester masterplan
Series victory would offer chance to experiment in fifth Test but Stokes and McCullum are trying to be here now at Old Trafford The last time India were in Manchester for a Test was in 2021 and it was a pretty bleak affair. An outbreak of Covid‑19 among their backroom...