30 m. ago Australia retain Ashes as England suffer crushing series defeat

England lose third Test by 82 runs as tour crumbles in record-equalling time

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3 h. ago Pat Cummins is in rare air as an Ashes captain. Can his Dad's Army go around again? | Geoff Lemon

He’s achieved an Ashes feat that few others have. But he’s still missing an outright win in EnglandStarc breaks England hearts again as Australia retain the AshesWhile it took longer than expected on the fifth day in Adelaide, eventually it was done. A series won, the Ashes retained for another year and a half until they next go up for grabs in England. For Pat Cummins, this makes three consecutive Ashes series captained without giving up the urn. The feat leaves him in sparse but fine company: the others to do it are Joe Darling, Don Bradman, Richie Benaud, Mike Brearley, Allan Border and Mark Taylor.It made things neater that Steve Smith missed this third Test, having captained the first two wins in Cummins’ absence, so that it didn’t feel like the full-time captain was swooping in to hoover up the stand-in’s lunch. Those situations can be odd, like Adam Gilchrist filling in to lead what was very much Ricky Ponting’s team, captaining two wins in India in 2004 before Ponting return...

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4 h. ago Starc breaks England hearts again as Australia retain the Ashes in tense third Test

Third Test, D5: Australia, 371 & 349?, bt England, 286 & 352 by 82 runsEngland show grit in Adelaide but fall short as hosts wins series 3-0The England supporters on the hill in front of the heritage-listed scoreboard never gave up and, to their credit, neither did their team. But in the end, despite losing Nathan Lyon to a hamstring injury, it was Australia who prevailed by 82 runs to win this Ashes series with two Tests to spare.Needing just 11 days of play to claim an unassailable 3-0 lead, Pat Cummins and his men equalled Steve Waugh’s sides in 2001 and 2002/03 for the fastest Ashes wins. This one, sealed after England’s attempt to chase down a record 435 ended at 352 all out, comes with an extra dollop of relish. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Dominant Australia defeat England in third Test to retain Ashes – live reaction

Australia win by 82 runs as England fall short of record run chase in Adelaide Ashes top 100 | Get the Spin newsletter | Email James66th over: England 214-6 (Smith 9, Jacks 11) Smith pushes a single off Lyon. It’s the only run off the over. Oohs and ahhs from the Aussie fielders, I wouldn’t say Marnus is quiet exactly.65th over: England 213-6 (Smith 8, Jacks 11) Smith drives Cameron Green for three more but it was uppish and not too far away from the bowler’s gargantuan wing span in his follow through. Jacks then nearly nicks off with a loosey goosey drive. Gah. To channel Ray Winstone in The Departed – I’m here to tell you there are ways to get out and ways to not get out, getting out caught and bowled to a loose drive is not a way to get out. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Everton vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League result, latest updates and reaction after crucial three points

Gunners out to reclaim top spot in Premier League

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12 h. ago Tottenham vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League result, latest updates and reaction after Reds hold on

Huge win Arne Slot over Thomas Frank in north London

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17 h. ago Newcastle vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result, latest updates and reaction

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25 h. ago Australia close on Ashes victory over England on day four of third Test – live reaction

Australia are four wickets away from retaining the urn after Nathan Lyon strikes late at Adelaide Oval68th over: Australia 276-4 (Head 142, Carey 57) Carse’s first ball is short and wide and thumped to the boundary by Carey. A diving stop by Smith saves any further blushes and that’s all Australia can milk from the over.67th over: Australia 272-4 (Head 142, Carey 53) Stokes has the ball. Hair swept back and regal. Running in to the strains of the Barmy Army’s Jerusalem. On the ball. Just one single from it. Continue reading...

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27 h. ago Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua LIVE: Result, latest updates and reaction after huge knockout

Joshua hoping to secure huge knockout in Miami and avoid the biggest upset in boxing history

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27 h. ago Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul in sixth round of heavyweight fight – live reaction

Joshua drops Paul four times in sixth-round knockoutBritain’s Dubois defends 135lb title with masterclassBaumgardner, Dubois win as women’s champions shinePaul v Joshua is old logic in a louder digital ageGet in touch! Email Bryan with your thoughtsThe Kaseya Center is filling up nicely as Alycia Baumgardner and Leila Beaudoin move into the back end of their scheduled 12-rounder. There are a few pockets of empty seats in the upper and lower bowls, but it should be pretty close to a sellout in the end.Down in the high-rent district, a small army of celebrities and influencers have started occupying the ringside seats as the main event draws closer. Among the more notable the five-time major champion Rory McIlroy, fresh off last night’s Spoty gong across the pond. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Dundee Utd vs Celtic LIVE reaction as Nancy stands on the brink of disaster

Wilfried Nancy is already a man under pressure having lost his first three games and Jim Goodwin’s side are ready to stare down the champions

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5 d. ago Manchester United vs Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League result, latest updates and reaction after eight

Five-goal second half sends Old Trafford into rapture

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5 d. ago Rangers vs Hibs LIVE reaction as Danny Rohl responds to surprise title challenge question

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6 d. ago Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham LIVE: Premier League result, latest updates and reaction

Spurs look to record third win in a row

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6 d. ago Crystal Palace vs Man City LIVE: Premier League result, latest updates and reaction after Haaland double

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6 d. ago Manchester City v Aston Villa, Brighton v Chelsea and more: WSL clockwatch – live

⚽ All the latest from Sunday’s matches⚽ Email Emillia with your thoughtsThere was just one fixture in the WSL yesterday as Arsenal travelled to Goodison Park to take on Everton. Tom Garry was at one Smith erases any doubts for Arsenal to seal victory at Everton Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Sunderland v Newcastle buildup, WSL and Premier League news, and more – matchday live

⚽ All the latest news before Sunday’s live action⚽ Fixtures | Tables | Read Football Daily | Mail usThere was just one fixture in the WSL yesterday as Arsenal travelled to Goodison Park to take on Everton. Tom Garry was at one Smith erases any doubts for Arsenal to seal victory at Everton Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Premier League news, reaction to Arsenal drama and Salah’s return, WSL buildup and more – matchday live

⚽ Latest news pre-match buildup ⚽ Fixtures | Tables | Read Football Daily | Mail usFootball Association to pass on fan anger over World Cup ticket pricesThe Football Association will pass on England supporters’ concerns about high 2026 World Cup ticket prices to Fifa. However, despite the growing outrage, it is understood none of the international federations expect world football’s governing body to change its policy. Continue reading...

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