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Australia gain edge in Test decider after late Bavuma blow hurts South Africa

The series is level at 1-1 and the winners will ⁠occupy top spot in the Test world rankings, which Australia currently hold. How much is required remains to be seen. This is the first time a Test has been played in…

Scottish Premiership makes first UK move to remove Saturday 3pm broadcast blackout

A tender document issued by the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) last week is understood to have given broadcasters an option to bid for live rights to all matches, including games kicking off at 3pm on…

Antonelli to miss Mexico media day with illness

The Italian's Mercedes team said that Antonelli had a "viral illness" and had been excused his duties on Thursday by governing body the FIA "as a precaution to give him the chance to rest ahead of the weekend". A…

Chelsea’s fine finishing has them flying high – but how long can it last?

Yet despite Manchester United being fifth-bottom of the Premier League and Chelsea fifth-top, the Blues have performed worse this season according to Opta's expected points model. Is there a glitch in the matrix? Has the…

Why England’s defeats cannot be blamed on the PWR having too many Canadian players

In his post-match reaction to a first successive defeat for England since 2016, head coach John Mitchell drew focus to the significant presence of Canadians in the PWR, and warned of the long-term impact on England. So…

A phone-free Yellow Wall: are Dortmund urging fans to be present or policing them?

The stadium announcer hollered out the first names of Borussia Dortmund's starting lineup and the supporters responded with their last names, tens of thousands of voices bellowing as one. Dozens of black and yellow flags…

Careless dismissals give Australia route to series win

This time it was not England helping their opponents, although they will have taken note with a tour of South Africa to come this winter. South Africa's attempt to fight back in the decisive third Test against Australia…

Duckett and Dawson steer England to victory over Sri Lanka in tri-series farewell

The left-hander struck 167 before Liam Dawson took four wickets, setting up a consolation 55-run victory for England. Sri Lanka had already booked their place in Saturday's tri-series final against Pakistan but looked…

Duckett and Dawson deliver in England's consolation win

Duckett struck a majestic 167 from 132 balls as England racked up 386-5 in Lahore, which set up a tantalising chase after Sri Lanka's astonishing pursuit of 430 in their previous encounter a week ago. In another…

Spotlight: Antonelli to miss Thursday’s media day in Mexico due to “viral illness” | Brief

Mercedes say the championship leader will not attend the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez today due to a viral illness. They expect him to return in time for the start of practice on Friday. Antonelli is poised to clinch the…