70 m. ago Markram smashes South Africa to big first ODI victory after England collapse

England 131; South Africa 137-3; SA win by seven wicketsSonny Baker endures nightmare debut with ballThey say that if you fail to prepare you should prepare to fail, and it turns out that is what England were doing across the two understaffed days of training with which they launched themselves into this series. They proceeded to get bowled out for 131 in 24.3 overs, losing their last seven wickets for just 29 runs, before Aiden Markram humbled their bowlers in propelling South Africa towards victory by seven wickets, sealed with 175 balls to spare.A week ahead of this match Temba Bavuma’s team were in the middle of a convoluted, lengthy journey from Queensland to Yorkshire via Sydney, Singapore and London. But it was England who looked jetlagged by the less long-distance but more recent whiplash turnaround from the Hundred, in which several squad members, if only two of those selected for this series opener, were engaged 48 hours earlier. In their absence the team’s first training ...

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78 m. ago 'Fabulous' Stockport takeaway shortlisted in chip shop 'World Cup' again

The National Fish & Chip Awards is back for 2026 and the UK's top 40 fish and chip shops have been revealed

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1 hour ago Football Daily | Are Strasbourg a sister club to Chelsea or just their storage facility?

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Strasbourg, official seat of the European parliament, the jewel of the Alsace region on the west bank of the Rhine. Important historically, geographically and politically. One of the city’s most famous sons, Arsène Wenger, as a boy, was so embedded that his first language was Low Alemannic German, not French. To use a word Wenger brought to the English football vernacular – footballistically – Strasbourg was never too much of a hub. The club reformed after liquidation as recently as 2011, having won just one French title back in 1979 when Wenger was a fringe player already embedded in coaching. In defence was the future France coach Raymond Domenech, the keen astrologist in charge when a very Gallic bust-up ravaged Les Bleus at the 2010 World Cup.We’re all captivated by the journey of Wrexham. It’s been amazing for Welsh football and hopefully now in a number of years we’ll see young players coming through There isn’t similarities t...

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2 h. ago Jack Draper absent for Great Britain’s Davis Cup tie against Poland

The world number five is struggling with the bone bruising that forced him out of the US Open.

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3 h. ago No10 signals no ethics probe into Angela Rayner's tax payments for lavish £800,000 second home until mystery legal gag is lifted

The Tories have demanded Sir Laurie Magnus, the Independent Adviser on Ministers' Interests, launch a probe into the Deputy Prime Minister's purchase this summer.

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3 h. ago Luke Donald fits last jigsaw piece and says it's full steam ahead for Ryder Cup

The missing piece reacted with shock at being slotted into the Europe skipper’s team for Bethpage

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3 h. ago Moment masked football thug is arrested for 'cowardly' attack on police officer before Aston Villa's clash against Legia Warsaw

Dawid Dembler, 35, was captured on camera running up behind the officer and kicking him before running off ahead of Aston Villa European cup tie against Polish side Legia Warsaw.

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4 h. ago Viktor Hovland is Ryder Cup tiger after timid debut as he looks to right some wrongs on US soil

Norwegian star gearing up for third appearance and better prepared to use the valuable lessons learned in Wisconsin four years ago

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4 h. ago Will Grimsby vs Man Utd be replayed? EFL stance clear as statement released

Grimsby Town have been fined by the EFL for fielding an ineligible player during their Carabao Cup penalty shootout victory over Manchester United last month

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4 h. ago Trump set to make ‘exciting’ announcement today after public absence

The White House has confirmed the announcement will not be about the president’s health, after days of speculation online

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4 h. ago World Rugby urges men to learn from women’s game on engaging with fans

‘More personality creates more stars,’ says rugby chiefSell outs expected at four weekend World Cup gamesThe head of World Rugby has urged the men’s game to learn lessons from how players at the Women’s Rugby World Cup have shown off their personalities and interacted more with fans.Alan Gilpin also suggested that World Rugby would be preparing a dossier of “great facts and stats” to show teams at the men’s World Cup in 2027 that engaging more with supporters would not take the edge off their performances. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Vape disguised as children's toy cup among £35k of products seized in crackdown on illegal nicotine products

The illegal vapes - disguised as children's toys - were found in a £35,000 haul of products seized by Westminster council officials and police.

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5 h. ago Man Utd Carabao Cup announcement as Grimsby Town punished for ineligible player

Grimsby Town have been fined for fielding an ineligible player in their Carabao Cup win over Manchester United, but the Premier League giants will not be reinstated

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6 h. ago Trump set to make mystery announcement today after public absence

The White House has not disclosed what President Trump will address from the Oval Office at 2 p.m. on Tuesday

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6 h. ago Grimsby punished for fielding ineligible player in Man Utd Carabao Cup shock

Grimsby Town have been punished for fielding an ineligible player in their Carabao Cup win over Manchester United, but United fans will not be happy to learn of their fate

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6 h. ago Wales star Georgia Evans hits back at critics of ‘Barbie’ look at Women’s World Cup

The No 8 had been targeted with social media abuse after sporting a typically colourful look in the defeat to Canada

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7 h. ago Grimsby Town fined for fielding ineligible player in shock cup win over Manchester United

Clarke Oduor was registered one minute after the deadline before the League Two side’s drama-filled win on penalties

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7 h. ago EFL issue statement as Grimsby Town fined after beating Manchester United

Man Utd were dumped out of the Carabao Cup at the second round stage by Grimsby Town on penalties last week.

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7 h. ago The Breakdown | Women’s World Cup creates legacy in rugby league’s backyard

A festival atmosphere in Sunderland, Salford and York may succeed in inspiring the next generation of England starsThe streets of Eccles have given little away on the face of it over the past two Saturdays. Local residents are going about their business, the nearby canal path is full of walkers and runners, and there is a slumberous Saturday morning feel: until you turn into the Salford Community Stadium.The Women’s Rugby World Cup has made a strong start with decent crowds and good viewing figures. But there was a concerted effort to go beyond familiar territory in this tournament and lay down some roots in the north of England, too. The early signs suggest that may well have been achieved. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Grimsby fined by EFL for fielding ineligible player in cup win over Man Utd

The EFL said the breach related to Clarke Oduor, who came on as a 73rd-minute substitute in the Carabao Cup second round tie.

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