Manager and team had hit rock bottom, but together they found redemption and are heading to North America A manager down on his luck after a second failure in quick succession, wondering what the future would hold. A national team struggling at the bottom of their qualifying group given a second chance through the vagaries […]
BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty picks his 26-man England World Cup squad – do you agree?
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The 2026 County Championship season begins on Friday amid hopes of a reconnection between the ECB and the county game.
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Late-age cricket leagues are growing fast and the national Over-70s thrived on their winter southern hemisphere tour “You could compare and contrast if you so desired,” says England Over-70s manager Chris Lowe, offering the straightest of bats to my shameless prod. “You’re the journalist, so you probably will.” It would be professional negligence not to.
New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr hits an unbeaten 179 off 139 balls to inspire her side to chase down 346 against South Africa in the highest successful run chase in women’s ODI history.
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Brazil youngster Endrick has revealed he felt “a sense of urgency” to prove his worth after coming on in the 79th minute of Brazil’s friendly with Croatia and contributing to two goals in a 3-1 win on Tuesday.
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Spain’s Lamine Yamal was left deeply affected by anti-Muslim chants during his country’s goalless draw with Egypt, the the minister for sports said.
The 23-year-old British No 1 also sat out Miami Open Post-viral symptoms from illness stall comeback Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from next week’s Linz Open as she continues to recover full fitness, her team have confirmed. The British No 1 also pulled out of the Miami Open as she prioritises her rehabilitation from post-viral symptoms
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Police in Spain are investigating “Islamophobic and xenophobic” chants heard during the first half of Spain’s draw with Egypt.
Chants made during friendly against Egypt in Barcelona Spain’s coach and justice minister condemn behaviour Police in Spain are investigating “Islamophobic and xenophobic” chants heard during Spain’s friendly against Egypt in Barcelona. The Spain coach, Luis de la Fuente, on Tuesday night condemned “xenophobic or racist attitudes” after fans repeatedly made anti-Muslim chants and on
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