Ben Stokes faces England clearance row over possible overseas franchise deals

The former England captain is understood to have had discussions with franchises in the United States' Major League Cricket (MLC) and Pakistan Super League (PSL) about joining them next season, but the Guardian has…

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Evenepoel targets historic sweep as opportunity knocks without Pogacar

But for either to claim the rainbow jersey, they must beat a determined Remco Evenepoel, a man on a mission in Montreal. Pogacar is recovering after a heavy crash in the Vuelta a España and Pidcock and Onley are among a…

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Chadwick says driving F1 car 'top of bucket list'

The 28-year-old first joined Formula 1 team Williams in 2019 as a development driver and has gone on to win all three seasons of the all-female W Series, as well as being the first female driver to win a road race in…

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Fremantle Dockers v Brisbane Lions: AFL grand final 2026 – live

Until today, a Voss slamming goals on grand final day was good news for Brisbane. Not any more. Q2: 12 min remaining: Fremantle 5.6.36 – Brisbane 5.5.35 Brisbane look like they're out, down the wing in front of the…

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International team lead US in Presidents Cup

The US had been 3-2 up after the fourballs on Thursday but in a stunning turnaround were beaten in all five matches in the alternate-shot format in Medinah on Friday. It boosted their hopes of a first victory in the…

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On This Day: Hamilton scores 100th F1 win as Norris throws away his first | Brief

That allowed Lewis Hamilton grabbed his 100th grand prix victory, which moved him back into the lead of the championship fight. But Max Verstappen – who took a power unit change penalty as he had already been penalised…

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Carlos Alcaraz leads by example as Europe take early lead in Laver Cup

The Spaniard had worked harder than any other player on the sidelines as he repeatedly cheered, animated the crowd and offered a steady stream of thoughtful tactical advice to his teammate. He reacted to Ruud's…

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Northampton begin title defence with win over Newcastle

Just three months after securing a second Prem title against Exeter Chiefs at Allianz Stadium, Saints were dominant against a much-changed Red Bulls side who have welcomed 25 new players through the door this summer.…

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Carreras magic lights up Bath win over Harlequins

The Argentina international intercepted a Tyrone Green pass with his boot, kicking the ball into the air and collecting it one-handed before it went out of play and smoothly accelerating away to score under the posts in…

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Sinner ruled out of China Open with knee injury

The same injury also ruled him out of the US Open in August, and the Italian has not played competitively since his victory over Alexander Zverev in the Wimbledon final. Sinner, 25, won the China Open in 2023 and 2025.…

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