34 h. ago ‘I could have been a better captain’: Stokes admits errors as England seek Ashes reset

Contrite leader owns up to mistakes in Perth but hopes to address shortcomings against Australia in the day-nighter The sheer number of Australian voices triumphantly telling England to show some humility this past week has been slightly ironic. The first Test finished as an eight-wicket thumping, done inside 48 hours and worthy of criticism, but it was not without a genuine wobble from the hosts en route.Either way, Ben Stokes looked to do so when his players resumed training at Allan Border Field on Saturday morning before next week’s day-night second Test at the Gabba. Gone was the “shell-shocked” captain seen during the immediate aftermath of going 1-0 down and in his place, having reflected during the past few days, a far more conciliatory figure. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago BBC chairman Samir Shah concedes corporation is too slow to admit errors and says it should have addressed Donald Trump row earlier

In an appearance before the House of Commons' Culture, Media and Sport committee, Samir Shah was grilled about a damning leaked impartiality memo.

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9 d. ago Brydon Carse hails ‘relentless’ England pace attack after thrilling Ashes start

Australia 49 runs behind after 19 wickets taken at PerthMitchell Starc: ‘It’s pretty good bowling from both teams’Brydon Carse hailed England’s “relentless” pace attack after an extraordinary first day of the Ashes, across which 19 wickets fell, ended with Australia nine down with just 123 runs on the board.After winning the toss England were bowled out for 172, with Mitchell Starc outstanding in claiming seven wickets for 58. But while Carse admitted their total was under par, he said the mood inside the tourists’ dressing room – and that displayed by their captain, Ben Stokes – never dipped. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Michael Vaughan sees ‘scars’ on Australia batters as England fight back in Ashes

Former Australia coach Justin Langer called visiting captain Ben Stokes ‘a fit-and-strong freak’.

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9 d. ago I’m sick of people mansplaining how to be chancellor, says Rachel Reeves

The chancellor also admitted the government has ‘made a couple of unforced errors’ but insisted it is ‘fighting to win’

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1 week ago Ben Stokes calls on his England side to ‘create our own history’ by regaining the Ashes

England have not won an Ashes series since 2015, and captain Ben Stokes is ‘desperate’ for that to change

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2 w. ago England seek history as they bid to end 2025 on high in Albania

Thomas Tuchel’s side target new record as they round off World Cup qualification campaign

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2 w. ago England v New Zealand: Autumn Nations Series rugby union – live

Updates as All Blacks visit Twickenham (3.10pm GMT)England seek end to 13-year wait | Email Lee hereEngland Freddie Steward; Tom Roebuck, Ollie Lawrence, Fraser Dingwall, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso; George Ford, Alex Mitchell; Fin Baxter, Jamie George, Joe Heyes, Maro Itoje, Alex Coles, Guy Pepper, Sam Underhill, Ben Earl.Replacements: Luke Cowan-Dickie, Ellis Genge, Will Stuart, Chandler Cunningham-South, Tom Curry, Henry Pollock, Ben Spencer, Marcus Smith. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Mark Wood suffers Ashes scare as Ben Stokes comes back firing

Captain Stokes’ six wickets against the England Lions were overshadowed by a hamstring problem for paceman Wood.

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2 w. ago Sir Keir Starmer admits “unfortunate error” in appointment of David Kogan as Independent Football Regulator

Sir Keir Starmer said he made an “unfortunate error” in confirming he was content with the appointment of Labour donor David Kogan as chair of the Independent Football Regulator, a letter to his ethics adviser said.

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2 w. ago Keir Starmer admits 'unfortunate error' over England's football regulator appointment

Prime Minister Keir Starmer expresses his 'sincere regret' over the unfortunate error after confirming he was 'supportive' of an appointment - despite recusing himself

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2 w. ago Ben Stokes warns England players to take Australian media frenzy in their stride

‘We can’t prepare how the has-beens maybe prepared’Captain says warmup will be ‘balls to the wall’ for squadBen Stokes has warned England’s players to be wary of an Australian media desperate to pounce on any indiscretion or hint of scandal, saying he and his team have already been the subject of some “unbelievable journalism” and that such treatment is “part of being in Australia it’s not just stuff out on the field that can get you, it’s also the off-field stuff.”The England captain’s disgruntlement with his side’s treatment in the press extends to recent criticism of their preparations, with Stokes hitting out at the “has beens” who have been leading the chorus of complaint and insisting that “we leave no stone unturned” and “have prepared incredibly well”. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Ben Stokes in ‘beast mode’ for Ashes after injury setback, claims England star

Ben Duckett is full of admiration for the way England captain Ben Stokes is preparing for the Ashes after injuring his shoulder in the summer

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2 w. ago Trump threatens to sue BBC for $1bn over January 6 speech edit

Broadcaster’s chair admits ‘error of judgement’ over clip but hits out at memo that prompted bosses’ resignations

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3 w. ago Will Tim Davie’s resignation be enough to restore public trust in the BBC?

Senior insiders admit concern about big editorial errors and fear attacks are part of ongoing campaign to undermine the broadcasterThere is a joke regularly deployed by BBC staff that “deputy heads must roll” over big mistakes because they rarely appear to have any impact on those at the top of the organisation. That all changed on Sunday, when Tim Davie and Deborah Turness both quit their jobs.Davie oversaw no shortage of scandals during his five years as director general – in recent months these included rows over a Gaza documentary and Glastonbury coverage – and was nicknamed “Teflon Tim” by BBC insiders because nothing seemed to stick. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Steven Finn says one thing will fire up captain Ben Stokes ahead of Ashes

England skipper Stokes was branded “Cocky Captain Complainer” by an Australian newspaper upon his arrival Down Under.

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3 w. ago Ben Stokes thrives when he has a point to prove, says Steven Finn ahead of Ashes

England skipper Stokes was branded “Cocky Captain Complainer” by an Australian newspaper upon his arrival Down Under.

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3 w. ago HMP Wandsworth admits two inmates released in error in past week

HMP Wandsworth admits two inmates released in error in past week - live updates  BBC

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3 w. ago Wandsworth prison admits two inmates released in error in past week

Wandsworth prison admits two inmates released in error in past week  BBC

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3 w. ago Ben Stokes branded ‘Cocky Captain Complainer’ by Australian media as he arrives for Ashes showdown

Ben Stokes has been targeted by the Australian media with just over two weeks until the Ashes gets underway

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