Olly Stone out to bring 90mph heat as Mark Wood’s England deputy
The Nottinghamshire paceman will play his fourth Test against Sri Lanka at Lord’s this week.
England squad shocked after resignations of key coaching duo
Defence coach Felix Jones and head of strength and conditioning Aled Walters are moving on for pastures new.
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Katie Boulter comes through testing conditions to reach second round of US Open
The British No 1 showcased her fighting spirit as Jack Draper also progressed
Harry Kane targets trophies for Bayern Munich after collecting Golden Shoe award
The England captain scored 44 goals in all club competitions last season.
Manchester City full-back Joao Cancelo makes permanent move to Al Hilal
The 30-year-old Portugal international made 154 appearances for the Premier League champions.
Football Daily | Sean Dyche, bucket hat connoisseur, is a sucker for a reunion tour
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!While an eagerly awaited announcement from Oasis captured the headlines on Tuesday, Liam, Noel and whatever session shoe-gazers they happen to bring along for next year’s ride aren’t the only plodding collective from the north-west of England looking forward to a reunion. Without a win in August for the …
Chelsea consider Toney offer and hold talks over Sterling-Sancho swap
Brentford thought to want £50m for strikerChelsea’s pursuit of Osimhen stalls over wagesChelsea are weighing up whether to make an offer for Brentford’s Ivan Toney as they attempt to sign a striker before the transfer deadline on Friday. The club have also held talks with Manchester United for a swap involving Raheem Sterling and Jadon …
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Ed Dunlop given suspended one-year ban for Lucidity’s cocaine positive
Filly failed drug test after racing in Brighton last JulyDunlop fined £1,000 and horse disqualified from raceThe Classic-winning trainer Ed Dunlop has been disqualified from racing for one year, with the penalty suspended for 12 months. His filly Lucidity tested positive for a metabolite of cocaine after finishing second in a race at Brighton on 4 July …
‘Huge quality’: Arsenal confirm signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad
Spain midfielder signs four-year deal with option for fifthGunners believed to have paid initial €32.5m (£27.4m) feeArsenal have confirmed the signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad, with Mikel Arteta saying he is excited by the “experience and versatility” the Spain midfielder will add to his squad.Merino, who had a spell at Newcastle …
Late surge takes Wout van Aert past Quentin Pacher to Vuelta stage 10 win
Belgian goes past Quentin Pacher for third stage winBen O’Connor maintains lead over Primoz RoglicWout van Aert won the 10th stage of the Vuelta a España on Tuesday after a last-ditch sprint took him past Quentin Pacher who finished in second place, three seconds behind.Belgium’s Van Aert (Visma-Lease a Bike) and the Frenchman Pacher (Groupama-FDJ) …
Jay Shah becomes youngest ever chair of ICC after winning election unopposed
Shah, 35, is honorary secretary of India’s cricket boardNew chair could face reduction request in broadcast dealJay Shah, honorary secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, is now in charge of the global game after being elected, unopposed, to chair the International Cricket Council.Shah is the son of India’s home minister, Amit Shah, and …
Senior England players left in shock after coach Felix Jones’ resignation
Blitz defence expected to stay as replacement sought‘I loved working with Felix,’ says George FurbankSenior England players have spoken of their shock and disappointment after Felix Jones followed Aled Walters in quitting the national setup but have urged Steve Borthwick to stick with the Irishman’s world-leading blitz defence system.England squad …
Olly Stone relishing England Test return three years after career-saving surgery
Stone recalled for first time since 2021 back operationSeamer replaces injured Mark Wood for second TestOlly Stone will cap his recovery from a career-rescuing operation to insert two screws into his back, which took place in the hospital next to Lord’s in 2021, by returning to St John’s Wood and the England Test side. After a three-year absence he comes …
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Paris Paralympics 2024: everything you should know about the Games
The French capital hosts 11 days of elite competition that will produce new stars at a range of landmark venuesEleven days of elite competition across 22 sports. With no fewer than 549 medals at stake, 4,400 athletes will be taking part from 128 different nations, each of them with a physical or cognitive disability. Continue reading...
Carabao Cup clockwatch: Birmingham 2-0 Fulham, Everton 3-0 Doncaster and more – as it happened
The shocks of the night came as Barrow downed Derby and Blackpool beat Blackburn in a comeback winThe first goal of the night! That early game between Boro and Stoke is still 0-1, Stoke’s Emre Tezgel got it.The major team news: Fulham make 11 changes, Leicester make eight changes, with no Vardy. Tranmere’s goalie is Joe Murphy – he played in that 2000 …
US Open 2024 day two: Osaka, Swiatek and Sinner win; Evans in action – live
Rolling updates of the first-round matches in New YorkNovak Djokovic takes first step towards historic titleGet in touch! Email Daniel with any thoughtsKokkinakis has only won two matches in New York but he consolidates his break and now leads 2-1, but Sasnovich has retrieved the one of which Boult relieved her and it’s now 2-2 in the first. Elsewhere, …
Nick Kyrgios aims ANOTHER swipe at Jannik Sinner following drug test controversy as outspoken tennis star raises major question over world No 1's massage cream defence
Nick Kyrgios has insisted he 'stands by every word' of his criticism of Jannik Sinner 's doping case, with the Australian tennis star saying he will lead the fight to save 'the integrity of the sport'.
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Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois' heavyweight title fight could break the British boxing attendance record - as it's revealed the Wembley sell-out event has applied to extend the capacity
Anthony Joshua's upcoming IBF heavyweight title fight with Daniel Dubois could break the boxing attendance record in Great Britain.
Man United legend calls for Erik ten Hag to be SACKED and urges the club to appoint an elite manager who 'can attract the biggest players in the world'
United kicked off their campaign with a late home winner against Fulham but fell short against Brighton on Saturday, with the Brazilian Joao Pedro scoring the final goal of the game in the 95th minute.
Rory McIlroy handed blunt advice from Tiger Woods' former coach after BMW Championship woes and US Open meltdown
It has been a difficult year so far for McIlroy, who fumbled the chance to end his eight-year major championship drought after a disastrous collapse at the US Open in June.