Crushing victory against South Africa showed 50-over team’s potential but struggle for series wins continues There might have been a few sore heads in England’s squad on the morning after their epic, extraordinary victory against South Africa in Southampton, if only because of dizziness. On Sunday, after all, what had...
Hull KR in touching distance of leaders’ shield after sinking Hull FC in derby
Hull KR 18-4 Hull FC Rovers on verge of finishing regular season on top of table They are not quite there yet, but the celebrations at full time here in east Hull told you everything you needed to know: the second part of an unprecedented treble is practically done and dusted....
Carlos Alberto’s goal at the ‘greatest World Cup’ was a mirage of what football could be
Brazil’s 1970 triumph, summed up by their captain’s brilliant strike in the final, was the game’s Woodstock, a glorious moment offering an implausible future Tostão picks up the loose ball and nudges it back to Wilson Piazza just outside his own box. The ball is moved in a slow triangle...
Aaron Rodgers’ Jets revenge tour shows the old guy may still have it
The new Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback required a bit of luck to win on his debut but there were signs he can be an effective weapon for his team As revenge games go, this one was pretty sweet. Aaron Rodgers led the Steelers to a 34-32 win over the Jets, his...
Spurs say they have rejected two takeover approaches and club ‘not for sale’
Amanda Staveley’s PCP confirms it will not make offer Enic says its almost 87% share in Spurs is not available The Tottenham board says it has “unequivocally rejected” two expressions of interest in acquiring the club and that the Premier League club is “not for sale”. Daniel Levy stepped down...
Women’s Rugby World Cup roundup: France blitz South Africa to set up Ireland quarter-final
Emilie Boulard and Joanna Grisez score two tries each Italy score 12 tries in one-sided win over Brazil France enjoyed a 57-10 victory over South Africa at Franklin’s Gardens to take top spot in Women’s Rugby World Cup Pool D, scoring nine tries with two each for Emilie Boulard and...
Jofra Archer stars as England power to record ODI win against South Africa
3rd ODI: England, 414-5, bt South Africa, 72, by 342 runs Jacob Bethell and Joe Root score centuries to set up rout What even was this? What does any of it mean? A game that might anyway have been considered meaningless by many, the final encounter of an already settled...
Day of the Tuchel: forget any English culture stuff, this is a one-off mission
German is being asked to ditch the benevolent nativism of previous managers and stay on target for World Cup glory Over what range will you fire? Probably not more than 400ft. Will the gentleman be moving? Stationary. What about the chances of a second shot? Well, I might get the chance....
Rory McIlroy savours home win after thrilling Irish Open playoff victory
World No 2 edges out Lagergren at third extra hole ‘I’m so lucky I get to do this in front of these people’ Rory McIlroy savoured “a pretty cool year” after adding a second Irish Open title to his Masters win. The world No 2 completed the career grand slam...
Lando Norris defends team orders after McLaren hand him Oscar Piastri’s place
Australian told to let Norris pass after pit-stop error Piastri has ‘no regrets’ after championship lead cut Lando Norris bullishly dismissed criticism of McLaren for using team orders at the Italian Grand Prix, saying the team would continue to do what they felt was right “no matter what people say”....