34 h. ago England v West Indies: third men’s T20 cricket international – live

T20 updates from Southampton; start 6.30pm BSTWTC final news | Sign up for The Spin | Email James We’ll be underway in less than ten minutes. Just enough time to dig into Don McRae’s wide reaching interview with Pat Cummins on the eve of the WTC Final. Some topics were still off-limits though But the ball-tampering saga remains an awkward topic. He listens quietly while I tell him about my 2021 interview with Cameron Bancroft who, as a callow opening batter trying to find his way in Test cricket, followed instructions to use sandpaper to rough up the ball. His captain, Steve Smith, David Warner and Bancroft were banned and the batter, when pressed on whether any of the bowlers had known of the plan, told me that “it’s probably self-explanatory”.Cummins took seven wickets in that Test, which Australia lost heavily, and I ask if he really had no idea what was being done to the ball. “I don’t want to talk about it,” he says bluntly.” Continue reading...

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37 h. ago EastEnders' Colin Salmon says soap is in a 'good spot' as new boss takes over

t was announced in September 2024 that Chris Clenshaw - whose final episode credit will air on Friday - is leaving the BBC One soap

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56 h. ago Pat Cummins: ‘We want to play hard and fair, and I think we’ve got it right’

The Australia captain talks about leading the side against South Africa and not getting too big for his boots – but plays a dead bat regarding the Bairstow dismissal at Lord’sAs Pat Cummins opens up at the pavilion end, while gazing across the vast empty space of Lord’s a few days before Australia face South Africa in the World Test Championship final, it’s clear that the unexpected opponents this week have helped to frame his remarkable career.On Wednesday morning, while towering a foot over Temba Bavuma, his 5ft 3in South African counterpart, Cummins will lead Australia for the 34th time, in his 68th Test. The fast bowler stands at the summit of world cricket, his grizzled matinee idol charm allied to the grit which has helped him to become such a successful captain. Australia have won almost everything during his tenure of three and a half years and they are expected to retain their Test title. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Xena Warrior Princess star dies on 61st birthday as she leaves final message

Marise Wipani, who appeared in Soldier, Soldier and Xena: Warrior Princess, has died at the age of 61, with a post appearing on her Facebook with a parting message

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5 d. ago The longest division: can Palestinian and Israeli students compete at the International Maths Olympiad?

The IMO faces calls to suspend Israel, while escaping Gaza and the West Bank to attend this year’s event in Australia seems a distant dream for Palestinian hopefulsFor six Palestinian teenagers, it could be a “life-changing opportunity”.The youngsters have been selected for the International Mathematics Olympiad, to be held on Australia’s Sunshine Coast in July, but it is unclear whether they will be able to leave Gaza and the West Bank to take part. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Man Utd to make final take it or leave it Bryan Mbeumo transfer offer to Brentford

Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo is keen on a move to Old Trafford, but his club knocked back Manchester United's first transfer bid for the Cameroon international

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8 d. ago Simone Inzaghi leaves Inter Milan following historic Champions League final demolition

Inzaghi leaves after his side suffered the worst final defeat in Champions League history

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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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1 week ago Simone Inzaghi still tells his kids about Celtic as 'special' Hoops leave both Champions League Final managers stunned

Both managers in tonight's showpiece final have had plenty of nice words to say about Celtic

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1 week ago Ramsay art prize 2025 finalists: a giant teddy, a Scrub Daddy and a moving meditation on war – in pictures

The $100,000 award is Australia’s richest art prize for artists under 40, with finalists exhibited at the Art Gallery of South Australia until 31 August. Here’s a selectionArchibald prize 2025 finalists – in picturesGet our weekend culture and lifestyle email Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Rio Ferdinand to leave TNT Sports pundit role after Champions League final

The former Manchester United defender has announced he plans to stand down

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2 w. ago Rio Ferdinand quitting TNT Sports confirmed as fans celebrate Man Utd icon's exit

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has confirmed that he will be leaving TNT Sports after the Champions League final, with fans celebrating his departure

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2 w. ago Sue Cleaver hints Coronation Street exit isn't final as she shares reason she's leaving

Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver has hinted her character Eileen Grimshaw could return in the future, ahead of her final scenes airing on the ITV soap next week

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2 w. ago Gary Lineker's vast net worth after BBC exit, 'weird' love life and public apology

Gary Lineker is set to leave the BBC after 26 years with the corporation, with his final episode of Match of the Day set to air on Sunday, after he was sensationally axed

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2 w. ago Manchester United star confirms he's leaving immediately after final whistle vs Aston Villa

Man United beat Aston Villa 2-0 on the final day of the Premier League season at Old Trafford.

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2 w. ago Charlton seal Championship return with Wembley win over Leyton Orient

Charlton 1-0 Leyton Orient: Macaulay Gillesphey struck the only goal of a tight League One play-off final

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2 w. ago Charlton is a club on the up as Wembley win seals Championship return

Future looks bright as Nathan Jones guides Addicks to victory over Leyton Orient in League One play-off final

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2 w. ago Man United boss made it clear he was not happy with Gary Lineker in awkward TV interview

Gary Lineker will front Match of the Day for the final time on Sunday after it was announced he was leaving the BBC flagship show in March

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2 w. ago Ruben Amorim AXES Alejandro Garnacho from squad after public Man Utd feud

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has decided to leave Alejandro Garnacho out of the final matchday squad of the season after the winger went public with his unhappiness

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