A ruling body with a board focused entirely on the long-term health and interests of the sport would be a first for racing Around 80,000 people in Britain are employed in the horse racing industry. At least 1 million adults are estimated to have a bet on the horses in...
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Tim David smashes Australia’s fastest T20 century in victory against West Indies
Third T20I: WI 214-4, Aus 215-4; Australia win by 6 wickets in St Kitts Middle-order powerhouse hits 11 sixes in 37-ball unbeaten hundred A remarkable record-breaking innings from power hitter Tim David has carried Australia to a six-wicket win and an unassailable 3-0 lead in their five-match T20I series against...
Tour de France: Arensman pips top guns Pogacar and Vingegaard on stage 19
Dutchman claims second stage win on last mountain test Pogacar safely in yellow with rival Vingegaard second Thymen Arensman won a shortened 19th stage of the Tour de France, from Albertville to La Plagne, after attacking alone on the final climb. The race leader, Tadej Pogacar, untroubled by any meaningful...
Vollering out to avenge 2024 heartbreak in Tour de France Femmes battle with Niewiadoma
Pair separated by four seconds last year favourites again Reusser, Gigante and Longo Borghini also in contention The fourth edition of the Tour de France Femmes begins in Brittany on Saturday with the defending champion, Kasia Niewiadoma, facing a range of new challengers as Demi Vollering seeks to avenge last...
West Ham’s Lucas Paquetá expected to be cleared of spot-fixing over bookings
Brazilian accused of deliberately getting yellow cards Paquetá faced a career-ruining ban if found guilty Lucas Paquetá is expected to learn in the coming days that he has been cleared of spot-fixing, removing a shadow that has hung over him for two years and stood to wreck his career. The...
Australia stunned by Wales in reality check ahead of Women’s World Cup
Wallaroos 12-21 Wales at Ballymore Stadium in Brisbane Wales win on the road for the first time in 818 days The Wallaroos pack proves too powerful as they drive to line and then pick off Annabelle Codey standing nearby to casually cross for the opening try under little tackle pressure....
How do you bounce back from defeat in a first Lions Test? In 2009, our response was brutal | Ugo Monye
There are similarities between where we were in South Africa and the Wallabies going into the second Test – they simply have to show up It is worth comparing and contrasting two separate events over the past week to really get a sense of the challenge that faces the Wallabies...
Joe Root’s form and desire take him to No 2 with Sachin Tendulkar’s landmark in sight | Taha Hashim
Another fine century showed the fire still burns within the former England captain and the world record Test tally is achievable A couple of years ago, Alastair Cook explained the individual goal that kept him ticking during his England career. “In my opinion, you have to have something which is...
Proper England? Maybe, but the Lionesses legacy can be something completely new | Emma John
Beyond the dated stereotypes, England’s sporting identity is now fluid and up for debate, and the Lionesses’ durability can help shape it You can understand why the Lionesses needed a new catchphrase. Three years ago, when they won the Euros at Wembley, they effectively retired: “It’s coming home.” So this...