25 h. ago When could Keely Hodgkinson return to track after latest injury setback?

The Olympic 800m champion has been sidelined with a hamstring injury so far this season and will not race in Stockholm

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51 h. ago Bloated and looking old beyond my years, I finally quit alcohol at 45. Only then did I realise what drinking a bottle of wine a night for two decades had done to me...

Kate Taylor's rock bottom was a blurry 50-second video she had filmed herself one December night in 2021, after drinking her usual bottle of her favourite red wine, Saint-Émilion.

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52 h. ago We’ve ticked a few boxes – Brendon McCullum impressed by Harry Brook’s captaincy

The England head coach says Brook and Test skipper Ben Stokes are “two good leaders and two very different personalities”.

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3 d. ago Bukayo Saka says toughest injury setback gave him more balanced outlook on life

The Arsenal winger has admitted he initially feared he might never be the same player again after he suffered a hamstring injury last December.

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3 d. ago Arsenal star Bukayo Saka opens up on fears after serious hamstring injury: 'Am I going to be the same?'

Saka reluctant to focus on the past or future as he looks to return to his best after a disrupted season

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3 d. ago How Bukayo Saka’s Christmas sacrifice energised Arsenal and England return

Saka went under the knife on Christmas Eve in a bid to recover from a serious hamstring injury as soon as possible

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8 d. ago Lauren James named in Lionesses squad for Euro 2025 in major boost for Sarina Wiegman

James declared fit after hamstring injury as Arsenal teenager Michelle Agyemang earns call-up

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8 d. ago England recall Jamie Overton for India Test opener as Jacob Bethell returns

Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse also back as Gus Atkinson ruled out with hamstring injury

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9 d. ago Wiegman optimistic Lauren James will be fit for Lionesses’ squad at Euro 2025

Forward sidelined since April with hamstring injuryEngland squad for tournament named on ThursdaySarina Wiegman spoke positively about Lauren James’s chances of being fit enough to play at this summer’s European Championship, as she prepares to name her final squad of 23 players for the tournament on Thursday.The Chelsea forward has been sidelined since sustaining a hamstring injury in April during a victory for England at home to Belgium at Ashton Gate, and her involvement in July’s Euros in Switzerland has been in doubt, but on Tuesday night Wiegman appeared more than optimistic. Continue reading...

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1 week ago England’s Jamie Overton out for West Indies series with broken finger

Overton dropped a sharp return catch from just his second delivery in the Windies’ reply to England’s 400 for eight

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2 w. ago Heather Knight ruled out of summer in huge blow for England ahead of World Cup

The former captain has suffered a severe hamstring tendon injury

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2 w. ago Marcus Rashford provides injury update ahead of Manchester United return

The latest Manchester United news as the loanee has missed the last few games with a hamstring injury, bringing his season to an early end.

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2 w. ago Ben Stokes claims Jacob Bethell comments were ‘twisted to suit an agenda’

The England captain had hinted at an immediate return to the Test side for the left-hander but has since clarified his remarks

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2 w. ago Ben Stokes backs Ollie Pope after England century sees off ‘agenda’ against him

The England captain said an answer of his about selection for the India series had been ‘twisted’ after the innings and 45 runs win over Zimbabwe.

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2 w. ago Ben Stokes hits out at ‘twisted agenda’ over centurion Pope’s status

England captain says remarks were misinterpreted‘Popey knows how much I value him’Ben Stokes criticised the speculation about Ollie Pope’s position in the England team, insisting parts of the media were pursuing “an agenda” against him. On the eve of England’s victory inside three days, the captain was asked about the chances of Jacob Bethell, away playing in the IPL, returning for next month’s series against India.“If you talk about nailing down a position, Beth has done himself the world of good with the performances he put in [in New Zealand over the winter],” Stokes said. “I think you can put two and two together.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Shoaib Bashir finally breaks through after frustrating morning for England

Zimbabwe were 141 for three at the break, still 159 behind.

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2 w. ago Ben Stokes underlines importance with vital spell as England turn the screw against Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe (265 & 30-2) trail England (565/6d) by 270 runs: Back from an injured hamstring, the England captain produced a key burst of fast bowling to help his side seize total control at Trent Bridge

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3 w. ago Ben Stokes strikes twice for England as Brian Bennett leads Zimbabwe resistance

Zimbabwe were 210 for five at tea replying to England’s 565 for six.

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3 w. ago Zimbabwe come in from cold but left crying for help at early signs of mismatch | Andy Bull

Tourists are in England for the first time in 22 years and faced dual threats of hostile batting and cold weatherOf course the first morning of the summer was the worst morning of the summer. Test cricket, like a bank holiday picnic, is a reliable way to send the English sun running, and Zimbabwe’s first day of Test cricket in this country in 22 years started under thick ripples of ominous grey cloud, and in a freezing breeze. In the shop at the bottom of the Radcliffe Road Stand staff were sent running to the stock room to fetch up fresh boxes of beanie hats and hooded tops, as the crowd, caught short by the sudden dip in temperature after weeks of good weather, made an unexpected run on their supplies of winter clothing.Zimbabwe won the toss, which was the last thing that went their way all day. “We’ll have a bowl,” said their captain, Craig Ervine, and it must have seemed like a good idea at the time. Ben Stokes admitted he would have done the same thing himself given the conditi...

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3 w. ago Zak Crawley feels like ‘part of the team again’ after Trent Bridge century

Crawley hit 124 as the hosts powered to 498 for three on day one.

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