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Brignone overtakes Shiffrin at season opener in SöldenItalian, 34, becomes oldest woman to win World Cup raceItaly’s Federica Brignone won the World Cup opener at Sölden on Saturday as Mikaela Shiffrin flopped on her second run of the giant slalom.It was a 28th career win in the World Cup for the 34-year-old Brignone, and her 13th in the giant slalom. …

Freddie Freeman’s historic walk-off grand slam in extra innings on Friday night delivered the opening salvo in a star-studded World Series bursting with promiseAs a nation confronts electoral chaos, potential civil disorder and the threat of nuclear war, the renewal of its most revered athletic rivalry promises to provide a welcome distraction.Yankees v …

Double-header in league and Carabao Cup against Chelsea comes with club’s trophy dreams hit by financial restraintsAs Sandro Tonali trudged towards the touchline Eddie Howe looked momentarily puzzled. Then comprehension dawned. As boos, albeit a gentle smattering, greeted his decision to withdraw the Italy midfielder, Newcastle’s manager received a …

Ben Stokes’s side may need to go back to basics after spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan exposed a lack of focusThe sun was only just coming up in England when the last wicket went down in Pakistan. Jack Leach was deftly stumped by Mohammad Rizwan as he came galumphing down the pitch to swing and miss at a wide, of all things. Noman Ali had bowled the ball …

Disorganised Lionesses conceded three first-half goalsGeorgia Stanway: ‘It’s a process. This is still a step forward’Jess Carter believes England’s chaotic 4-3 defeat against Germany came at the right time to help address their shortcomings before next summer’s European Championship.The Lionesses will defend the title they won on home soil in 2022 …

Updates from the Premier League and beyond10 things to look out for this weekend in the top flightShare your thoughts with Rob via email84 min: Bristol City 0-0 LeedsStill goalless at Ashton Gate, though it sounds like Leeds have been all over Bristol City in the second half. Continue reading...

Nasser Hussain says home side ‘exposed England’Ben Stokes accepts surface not to blame for lossNasser Hussain said Pakistan discovered “the kryptonite to Bazball” after England were humbled in Rawalpindi. They lost in three days and by nine wickets after a calamitous collapse with their last seven wickets going for 46 runs.With all 20 English wickets …

Germany ran out 4-3 winners during an entertaining friendly encounter. After the game DW Sports posted a graphic pointing out Germany's impressive record against England.

LAWRENCE BOOTH: England were skittled for 112 on the third morning of the deciding Test at Rawalpindi - their lowest total of the Bazball era - before going down to a nine-wicket defeat.