The 21-year-old fast bowler’s eye-catching Test debut lit up an otherwise gloomy summer for the touristsSo they didn’t do it. And in the end they weren’t even all that close. But for a moment, when England lost two wickets in the first over, and the first loud cries of ‘Pakistan, Zindabad’ were breaking out, it felt like they just might.Honestly, …

Highwayman rider’s landmark victory in the St Leger‘As I crossed the line I was in shock. I can’t believe it’Saffie Osborne may only be 24, but like Rachael Blackmore before her, she is on course to leave a lasting impression in a male-dominated industry.Just as Blackmore smashed a glass ceiling in becoming the first woman to ride the winner of the …

Do not make the mistake of assuming this was a backs-to-the-wall effort from Hull. Their remarkable start to the season goes on and a point was the least Sergej Jakirovic’s side deserved after they pushed Chelsea to the limit in an absorbing game.This was the first time Chelsea have dominated possession in a league game this season and it did not lead to …

Briton beats Antonelli by one hundredth of a secondVerstappen qualifies third on tough Madring trackProving that timing is all, not least in making a statement, Lando Norris kept his very best to last for a moment that must be considered close to Formula One perfection. His pole position at the sport’s newest circuit, the Madring, for the Spanish Grand …

Movistar rider refuses to crack in brutal mountain testWould be first home winner since Contador ​12 ​years agoEnric Mas all but secured overall victory in ⁠the Vuelta a España when he survived a brutal penultimate stage ⁠on the ⁠sun-baked ​slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountains.The 31-year-old Movistar rider ⁠spent most of the 186km stage in a …

WXV: England 48-15 AustraliaMay Campbell kickstarts flurry of seven triesEngland had to execute something they have not had to do in John Mitchell’s reign against Australia, a comeback win after being down at half-time. It was the first time in almost six years the Red Roses had been trailing after the first 40. But whatever was said in the changing room …

⚽️ Premier League updates from the 5.30pm BST kick-off⚽️ Live scores | Tables | Top scorers | And email James1min: Spurs have settled early and are pinging the ball around the edge of Everton’s box, the camera finds a couple of young fans in the crowd who hold up a sign: “Please score a goal”. Not sure who they support…Peeeeeep! Everton kick …

JONATHAN McEVOY: Lando Norris relit his world championship hopes by taking pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix. He came from nowhere to do so.

New footage of UFC great Dustin Poirier's disturbing arrest June arrest at an Atlanta airport has been released months after he admitted to battling alcohol problems.

KIERAN GILL AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Chelsea got the goals needed to defeat Fulham and Brighton, but this time, the awesomeness of the attack did not outweigh the direness of the defending.

Donald Trump has arrived in Ireland for the Irish Open with the likes of Rory McIlroy in action

There was a delay in proceedings at the event in Doonbeg.

Alexander Zverev is hoping to win his second Grand Slam title of the season.

Manchester United's Under-21s were due to face Manchester City in a Premier League 2 fixture, but the game has been postponed.

Only 20 drivers managed to get out on track in qualifying at the Madring.

Toto Wolff reveals Mercedes' team orders strategy.

Paik Seung-Ho scored his first goal since December to give Birmingham a 2-1 victory over Derby at Pride Park.

Substitute Thierry Gale headed a 90th-minute winner as Bolton ended a run of four successive Championship defeats with a 1-0 victory over last season's League One rivals Cardiff.

Highlights of the US Open semi-final match between Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton.

Ollie Bearman took a huge hit right at the end of P3 at the Spanish Grand Prix.