11 h. ago Revealed: The top 12 TV shows that cause the most rows in Brits' homes

In a poll of 2,000 Britons, 17 per cent confessed to arguing over the football highlights show. Love Island was second on 13 per cent.

Culture

16 h. ago Australia and South Africa wickets tumble to leave WTC final on a knife

Day two: Australia 212 & 144-8; South Africa 138Proteas battle back after Pat Cummins’ early blitzThis final has been dubbed “The Ultimate Test” and though almost certainly the product of a W1A-style ideas splurge back in Dubai, this tagline scarcely felt more appropriate watching the wickets tumble for a second successive day.It had looked for all money like Pat Cummins had sealed the fate of the World Test Championship mace. Thundering in from the Nursery End, a four-wicket burst after lunch had seen him claim six for 28 and with South Africa all out for 138 in 57.1 overs – 74 behind – all it needed was a further top-up of runs. Continue reading...

Politics

40 h. ago Starc leads Australia fightback after Rabada stars for South Africa on day one of WTC final

Day one: Australia 212; South Africa 43-4Rabada takes 5-51 but Proteas’ reply faltersSouth Africa have had to put up with a fair few grumbles about their place in this World Test Championship final and grew tired of the topic during the build-up. Other than pointing folks in the direction of the International Cricket Council, the teams who can afford to arrange more fixtures, and the league table they topped, the only response they could really give was to compete out on the field.It was a case of mission accomplished with the ball, at least, even if a topsy-turvy opening day that saw 14 wickets fall ended with Australia in the ascendancy. Led by Kagiso Rabada, a player dogged by headlines about his recent ban for cocaine use, the Proteas were delighted to skittle the defending champions for 212 in two-and-a-half sessions, only to close on a troubling 43 for four in reply. Continue reading...

Sport

59 h. ago Harry Brook revels in leading ‘awesome’ England after West Indies clean sweep

England won the T20 series 3-0 to match their one-day international result.

Events

69 h. ago Gary Lineker reunites with his first wife Michelle at son Harry's lavish Ibiza wedding

Former Match of the Day host, Gary Lineker, was seen beaming with pride alongside his first wife, Michelle Cockayne, when the proud parents attended their son Harry's wedding in Ibiza

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3 d. ago Match of the Day pundit pinpoints big difference at CBS – 'It'd never happen at the BBC'

Former England defender and Match of the Day star Micah Richards has shed light on a key cultural difference between the BBC and American network CBS, which he covers the Champions League for

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5 d. ago Gabby Logan 'fuming' on wedding day after first dance calamity with 'clueless' husband

The new presenter of Match of the Day was left "fuming" on her wedding day after something went wrong during the first dance, her husband Gabby Logan has now revealed

Culture

6 d. ago Bottoms up! Dreary weather no match for Epsom's winning women on Ladies Day as racegoers celebrate their winnings in style

Glamorous racegoers have descended on Surrey for Epsom Ladies' Day - and they certainly didn't disappoint. 

Events

6 d. ago Alan Shearer makes feelings on Ange Postecoglou sacking clear with six

Tottenham Hotspur parted ways with Ange Postecoglou on Friday night, just weeks after he ended their 17-year wait for a major trophy with Europa League success - and Match of the Day pundit and Premier League legend Alan Shearer has had his say

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8 d. ago Jones and Beaumont shine as England Women clinch series win over West Indies

England 366-6, West Indies 223; England win by 143 runsOpeners hit tons as hosts seal three-match ODI seriesEngland took advantage of the absence of Hayley Matthews to thrash West Indies by 143 runs in the second ODI at Leicester on Wednesday.Having waited 12 years to score a maiden international hundred, Amy Jones resolved to achieve the feat twice in five days, and this time did so in just 76 balls; while Tammy Beaumont followed up with a second consecutive hundred of her own. The decision of the head coach, Charlotte Edwards, to reunite the pair after a five-year break now looks like a masterstroke after they became the first players in ODI history to share consecutive partnerships of more than 200. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Jones and Beaumont hit tons as England seal ODI series win over West Indies

England 366-6, West Indies 223; England win by 143 runsOpeners dominate as hosts seal three-match ODI seriesEngland took advantage of the absence of Hayley Matthews to thrash West Indies by 143 runs in the second one-day international at Leicester on Wednesday.Having waited 12 years to score a maiden international hundred, Amy Jones resolved to achieve the feat twice in five days, and this time did so in just 76 balls, reaching 129 before departing in the 31st over. Tammy Beaumont, meanwhile, followed up with a second consecutive hundred of her own, despite battling what she jokingly described as “man flu”. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Jones and Beaumont make ODI history as England thrash West Indies and seal series

England 366-6, West Indies 223; England win by 143 runsOpeners dominate as hosts wrap up series victoryEngland took advantage of the absence of Hayley Matthews to thrash West Indies by 143 runs in the second one-day international at Leicester on Wednesday.Having waited 12 years to score a maiden international hundred, Amy Jones resolved to achieve the feat twice in five days, and this time did so in just 76 balls, reaching 129 before departing in the 31st over. Tammy Beaumont, meanwhile, followed up with a second consecutive hundred of her own, despite battling what she jokingly described as “man flu”. Continue reading...

Events

9 d. ago Gary Lineker proves he doesn't need the BBC as Rest is Football podcast switches to rival

Gary Lineker's The Rest Is Football podcast has found a new home after the Match of the Day host's departure from the BBC last week after 25 years

Politics

9 d. ago Gary Lineker signs new media deal ahead of the Club World Cup just weeks after former Match of the Day host's BBC exit

Lineker was initially earmarked to continue working with the BBC through to the 2026 World Cup, but later announced that he would be stepping back for good amid a row over antisemitism.

Economics

1 week ago Manchester United’s debacle in Asia boosts case against post

Clubs want to make money and engage fans, but what of the physical toll on tired players and environmental costs?As the dust settles on Manchester United’s post-season tour of Malaysia and Hong Kong, the question must be asked: was it worth it? United may have pocketed around £10m from their six-day, two-match visit to Asia but what they lost was arguably worse. And no, we’re not just talking about their 1-0 defeat against the “Asean All Stars” in Kuala Lumpur, a scratch, invitational side that had never previously played together.Omar Berrada, United’s chief executive, had excitedly hailed the tour as an “opportunity for us to collaborate with our valued commercial partners, and to deepen relationships with our fans”. That vision probably didn’t include Amad Diallo sticking his middle finger up at supporters, a gesture for which he refused to apologise, the winger insisting he did it in response to insults about his mother. Nor did it allow for Alejandro Garnacho sulking and yawnin...

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1 week ago Sam Thompson admits he 'got no sleep' as he sets off on first day of Match Ball Mission for Soccer Aid

Exclusive: I’m A Celebrity winner reveals what he’s most looking forward to once he completes 260-miles running and cycling Soccer Aid challenge

Events

1 week ago Gary Lineker's feud with BBC deepens after Mo Salah interview blocked over Gaza fears

Gary Lineker was supposed to interview Mohamed Salah in the days leading up to his final appearance as Match of the Day host, but the chat was cancelled by BBC bosses

Politics

1 week ago Gary Lineker vs BBC as feud deepens over pulled Mohamed Salah interview

Gary Lineker was supposed to interview Mohamed Salah in the days leading up to his final appearance as Match of the Day host, but the chat was cancelled by BBC bosses

Politics

1 week ago Gary Lineker suffers final blow in BBC feud as Mo Salah interview 'blocked over Gaza fear'

Gary Lineker presented his final ever Match of the Day last weekend after leaving the BBC early but a new report has now claimed one of his final interviews was brutally axed

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1 week ago Gary Lineker's final Match of the Day interview with Mo Salah cancelled by BBC

Gary Lineker presented his final ever Match of the Day last weekend after leaving the BBC early but a new report has now claimed one of his final interviews was brutally axed

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