First men’s professional cricket match to finish level three times Michael Levitt clubs six off first ball of third super over to seal win The Netherlands and Nepal have etched their names in the cricket record books after the two sides could not be split until a third super over...
Manchester United monitoring Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike
Bournemouth sign France left-back Adrien Truffert Leeds fear Newcastle or Milan may hijack Bijol transfer Manchester United are monitoring Eintracht Frankfurt’s striker, Hugo Ekitike, as a potential recruit. The French forward is of interest to Ruben Amorim after United’s hopes of signing one of his prime targets, Viktor Gyökeres, receded...
Club World Cup fans tell of ‘dangerous’ Rose Bowl conditions amid heat and lack of water
Temperatures above 30C for noon PSG-Atlético game A ‘poorly run experience’, one supporter says Conditions for fans at Sunday’s Club World Cup fixture between Paris Saint-Germain and Atlético Madrid at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, have been described as “dangerous” and “horrific” after attenders struggled to get access to...
Royal Ascot ready to roll with MPs worried future of racing is ‘on the line’
A sober report launched in parliament on the eve of the royal meeting paints a worrying picture for the sport Hundreds of staff were putting the finishing touches to Ascot racecourse on Monday ahead of the five-day Royal meeting. The champagne is on ice, a variety of crustaceans have been...
The trial that gripped Norway like a soap opera has ripped apart track and field’s most famous family | Sean Ingle
A court cleared Gjert Ingebrigtsen of many of the abuse charges made against him but the father and coach’s hope of reconciliation seems remote The moment that ripped apart track and field’s most successful and eccentric family came in January 2022, after the 15‑year‑old sister of the Tokyo Olympic 1500m...
Johnny Sexton insists he is ‘here to help’ Finn Russell despite past Lions criticism
Russell included in 2021 Lions squad as Sexton omitted Lions assistant coach says issue ‘blown out of proportion’ Johnny Sexton has insisted he is “here to help” Finn Russell in his capacity as British & Irish Lions assistant coach, after the pair shook hands and cleared the air last month...
Turk denies England as Slovenia keep their slim Euro Under-21 hopes alive
Group B: England 0-0 Slovenia Nwaneri and Elliott among those to miss big chances England Under-21s missed the chance to secure their place in the knockout stage of the European Championship after being held to a goalless draw by Slovenia. Lee Carsley’s side were frustrated in the first half against...
‘A special moment’: Russell revels in Bath glory as focus turns to Lions
Fly-half relishes end to his 10-year wait for a league title before homing in on British & Irish Lions challenge Had Handrè Pollard done his homework he might have known what was coming – for Finn Russell has previous with intercepts when attacking Twickenham’s south stand. It was playing that...
Rory McIlroy’s indifference is understandable after achieving his dream | Ewan Murray
Golfer has seemed irritated by elements of the media since completing the career grand slam but is that really a big deal? A snapshot of Rory McIlroy’s new normal arrived the day before the US PGA Championship began. McIlroy’s practice round at Quail Hollow was watched by more than 50, inside...
Liam Delap backed to break curse of the Chelsea No 9 shirt and earn England spot
Enzo Maresca backs new signing to lead line for national team in future Forward competing with Nicolas Jackson to start at Club World Cup Enzo Maresca has backed Liam Delap to handle the pressure of leading the line for Chelsea and is adamant that the striker will become England’s next...