South Africa v Australia: third men’s cricket Test, day one – live
Even by the standards of South Africa v Australia, that was a blistering, tumultous day's play between the two best teams in the world. Conveniently, it breaks into four parts. 203/1 First 44 overs 29/5 Next 13 overs…
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Simpler, cheaper hybrid V8s proposed for next F1 rules
A proposal document sent by governing body the FIA to the six manufacturers in F1 outlines a framework for discussions on engines to be introduced in either 2030 or 2031. Multiple sources within F1 have provided BBC…
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How Ferguson saved himself from the brink of the sack at Man Utd
It remains as true now as it did then that you cannot predict the future, and that very often attempts at doing so fall miserably short of the mark. Yet at that time you would have been as close to certain as possible…
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From a bus to team supremo: The evolution of the cricket coach
In 2024, during another one of those utterly forgettable bilateral T20I series between India and Sri Lanka, SonyLIV (the official Indian broadcasters) ran a most singular promo. While the banner did feature cricketers…
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Arise, Sir Harry? Downing Street hints at Kane knighthood after Ballon d’Or win
The prime minister's spokesperson said Andy Burnham sent praise and congratulations to the England captain, who was announced as the men's winner of football's most prestigious individual award at a ceremony on Monday…
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Planet Football’s definitive best XI in world football: Rodri, Yamal, Kane but no Mbappe…
The next step was obvious. Using those rankings as a guide, we’ve selected one player for every position to create our ultimate world XI. Here’s our pick of the best team in world football right now, arranged in a…
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Essex wicketkeeper Bell feared career was over
Bell, who turned 24 last month, initially joined Essex on loan from Lancashire for the final part of the 2026 season and scored 244 runs in the last three County Championship matches, including a half-century in each…
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Why Protecting Your Free Time Can Be Just as Important as Protecting Your Work Time
Spending extra hours on tasks and giving more attention to deadlines can feel like the right way to stay productive. However, constantly prioritizing work demands can cause you to give up too much of your personal time.…
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Williams loses again - to opponent 28 years younger
The 46-year-old American, who has won seven Grand Slam singles titles, was beaten 6-2 6-2 by 18-year-old Lilli Tagger on Tuesday. It is the biggest age gap between opponents in a WTA match this decade and among the…
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Wales call up in-form Page after Dyer injury blow
Dyer was recalled by head coach Steve Tandy after a strong start to the season, but suffered an injury in the process of scoring at Ospreys last weekend. The 26-year-old faces a spell on the sidelines and has been…
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