Double moves Andrew Balding clear of Aidan O’Brien in Flat trainers’ race
Balding was still around £700,000 adrift of O'Brien, the defending champion, at the end of August but has made steady progress since and moved into the lead for the first time when Blue Bolt won the Group One Sun Chariot…
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Singapore GP, tasty Tests and the Premier League’s return – follow with us
Still shaken by a 3-1 series loss to South Africa, the battered and bruised All Blacks will strive to rebound in the opening Bledisloe Cup Test against a Wallabies side unbeaten in six matches and brimming with energy…
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MCC issue clarification after new run-out law 'misinterpreted’
As per the new law, part of Appendix 2.7 and 2.8, in order to fairly break the wicket, "the ball must be held with complete control in the fielder's palm or fingers, or in the palm or fingers of a wicketkeeper's glove."…
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Maresca maintains almost total control as he follows Manchester City owners’ line | Jamie Jackson
In Thursday's pre-emptive PR move, the club had Maresca tell their channels that he was aware of the "noise" around City. Fast forward 24 hours, and to a packed media conference of 45 attendees – around a threefold…
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Verstappen on sprint pole after another settings issue
Verstappen, fresh from his and Red Bull's first victory of the season in Malaysia last weekend, was 0.12 seconds quicker than the Briton, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc third. McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris…
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Verstappen keeps sprint race pole position after passing Hamilton under yellow flags | Formula 1
The stewards ruled the Red Bull driver did overtake Lewis Hamilton under yellow flags but chose not to penalise him. They determined the Red Bull driver was already approaching Hamilton’s car at speed when the yellow…
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Mike Ditka, legendary Chicago Bears head coach, dies aged 86
"It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Mike Ditka," the family said. "While the world knew Mike as a Hall of Fame football player, legendary…
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The WBBL is being left behind in the Big Bash privatisation battle
The Big Bash sale represents a one-off opportunity to regenerate that growth. Currently, amongst the infighting, the WBBL is being left behind. Australia has become synonymous with excellence in women’s cricket over the…
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Hampshire legend Adams leaves after 25 years
The 46-year-old has agreed a new role in Australia with Tasmania having coached for eight years at the Utilita Bowl. Adams retired from playing cricket in 2018 after making 462 appearances for Hampshire across all…
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Renshaw keeps Australia’s hopes intact against South Africa after Maddinson gamble fails
The opening moments of the first Test in Durban were enough to return the predictable harvest of one of the most bizarre selection decisions ever made for the national XI, with Nic Maddinson bowled for a torturous…
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