4 h. ago Sports quiz of the week: Ryder Cup, World Cup winners and Harry Kane

Have you been following the big – and small – stories in football, golf, rugby union, cricket and rugby league? Continue reading...

Politics

19 h. ago Bangladesh tear through Pakistan to make outstanding start to Women’s Cricket World Cup

Pakistan were tied in knots by the Bangladesh spinners in Colombo

Politics

22 h. ago Cricket World Cup: England players kept grounded as challenge begins

Head coach Charlotte Edwards emphasises pride in shirt and says team are in a great place mentally and physicallyCharlotte Edwards is drawing on her memories of playing “for nothing” as an amateur to keep England grounded ahead of their World Cup opener against South Africa in Guwahati on Friday.Edwards represented England between 1996 and 2016, playing 18 of those years before the arrival of professional contracts, and the England head coach joked this week that she could “write a book” about her tournament debut at the 1997 World Cup in India. There was also a serious point to be made to the current team, however, who were accused during January’s Ashes whitewash of having lost touch with reality following large pay rises in 2024. Continue reading...

Sport

22 h. ago England players kept grounded as Cricket World Cup challenge begins

Head coach Charlotte Edwards emphasises pride in shirt and says team are in a great place mentally and physicallyCharlotte Edwards is drawing on her memories of playing “for nothing” as an amateur to keep England grounded going into their World Cup opener against South Africa in Guwahati on Friday.Edwards represented England between 1996 and 2016, playing 18 of those years before the arrival of professional contracts, and the England head coach joked this week that she could “write a book” about her tournament debut at the 1997 World Cup in India. There was also a serious point to be made to the current team, however, who were accused during January’s Ashes whitewash of having lost touch with reality following large pay rises in 2024. Continue reading...

Sport

39 h. ago Australia off to a flyer with Gardner’s rapid century in defeat of New Zealand

Australia, 326, beat New Zealand, 237, by 89 runsGardner scores 115 off 83 ballsAshleigh Gardner struck the third-fastest century in a Women’s Cricket World Cup as Australia began their title defence by beating New Zealand by 89 runs in Indore.Gardner scored 115 runs off 83 balls with 16 fours and a six as Australia made 326 in 49.3 overs. It was the first century from a batter at No 6 or lower in the tournament’s history. Continue reading...

Politics

40 h. ago IAN HERBERT: As the Boat Race goes the way of the Grand National, Ryder Cup and Test cricket, we ask... how long until the youth

IAN HERBERT Piece by piece they go: events which are part of the fabric of our sporting and national life, cast off by the BBC.

Politics

42 h. ago Women’s Cricket World Cup: Australia v New Zealand – as it happened

Australia begin their 50-over title defence in IndorePlay at Holkar Stadium starts 3pm local/7.30pm AESTAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailIlling fights back with some tighter bowling and Healy gets frustrated. She hits a mis-timed drive straight to Bates at cover.4th over: Australia 38-0 (Healy 18, Litchfield 20) Continue reading...

Politics

65 h. ago Jos Buttler: ‘A big burden has been lifted – I wasn’t the same leader after the 2023 World Cup’

The England white-ball veteran on his post-captaincy career, his Ashes struggles and the recent death of his fatherAnother summer is over and, for Jos Buttler, life and cricket feel more precious than ever. The fleeting nature of both has been accentuated by the loss of Buttler’s father, John, after his unexpected death in August. The 35-year-old will soon talk movingly about grief and acceptance but, first, he reflects on his venerable place in white-ball cricket after England’s international summer ended in a low-key series in Ireland.Buttler opened the batting and Jacob Bethell and Rehan Ahmed, who followed him at three and four in the opening match, are both 21. But he had proved his sustained brilliance a few weeks earlier when, against South Africa, he hit 83 off 30 balls in a blistering knock that helped England to become the first team to pass 300 in a T20 international. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago India’s refusal to collect trophy from Pakistani head of Asian Cricket Council sparks row

Opposition party criticises prime minister Narendra Modi for comparing cricket match to recent military action against rival country

Politics

4 d. ago Suryakumar Yadav claims India were ‘denied’ Asia Cup trophy after final win over Pakistan

India refused to accept the trophy from Pakistan’s interior minister after a politically-charged final victory over their rivals

Politics

4 d. ago India refuse to collect Asia Cup trophy after beating rivals Pakistan in final

A politically-charged tournament culminated in chaos with a disrupted presentation ceremony

Politics

7 d. ago Sports quiz of the week: Ryder Cup, Rugby World Cup final and a rebrand

Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby union, golf, athletics, cricket and the NFL? Continue reading...

Sport

8 d. ago BCCI files complaint against Pakistan players over controversial Asia Cup gestures

PCB reportedly retaliates against India captain Suryakumar Yadav’s politically charged post-match remarks

Sport

9 d. ago Dickie Bird's bitter regret and agonising final question before death at 92

Former cricket umpire Dickie Bird, who oversaw three World Cup finals during his career, has passed away at the age of 92, Yorkshire County Cricket Club have announced

Events

9 d. ago Respected all over world – Graham Gooch leads tributes to Dickie Bird

Barnsley, Bird’s hometown football club, will hold a minute’s applause before Tuesday evening’s Carabao Cup tie against Brighton.

Politics

1 week ago Dickie Bird dies aged 92 as emotional tributes paid to cricket legend

Former cricket umpire Dickie Bird, who oversaw three World Cup finals during his career, has passed away at the age of 92, Yorkshire County Cricket Club have announced

Events

2 w. ago Maresca short on Sterling sympathy, Arsenal make boardroom reshuffle: football – live

The latest football news before a busy weekend of actionPremier League: 10 things to look out for | Email SimonWe interrupt this liveblog for a brief musical interlude. I’m always fond of a World Cup theme song, given their tendency to be either stirring and inspiring or hilarious and overblown, with rather more in one camp than the other. Anyway, here’s the song for the Women’s Cricket World Cup, which starts at the end of the month, and it’s quite good. Well, the choruses are quite good. “Performed by acclaimed Indian singer Shreya Ghoshal, the song is a high-energy blend of rhythm, melody and emotion, and aims to unite fans across the globe,” reads the ICC’s press release. “With catchy hooks like “Tarikita Tarikita Tarikita Dhom” and the heartbeat-inspired “Dhak Dhak, we bring it home”, the song encapsulates the fire and dreams of every woman cricketer stepping onto the world stage.” Enjoy!David Moyes has held his press conference looking ahead to Everton’s short trip to Anfield ...

Sport

2 w. ago New campaign invites everyone in London to ‘Catch the Spirit’ ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup next summer

New campaign invites everyone in London to ‘Catch the Spirit’ ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup next summer  Lord's Cricket Ground

Politics

2 w. ago Pakistan's handshake dispute with India delays start of its Asia Cup cricket game against UAE

The start of Pakistan’s Asia Cup cricket game against United Arab Emirates has been delayed in the fallout of a handshake dispute with archrival India

Politics