Many changes of personnel, one simple change of sequence. The World Cup final in 2023 began with Pat Cummins choosing to give Australia’s bowlers the chance to choke out India’s batting. A year and a half later, in the Champions Trophy, Steve Smith as injury substitute decided that a very different Australian team should bat … Read more
The season is ruthless and unforgiving, a significant tournament always on the horizon for its subjects. For Emma Raducanu, this means that after one of the most difficult experiences of her career, another encounter with a stalker, she has had little time to digest her emotions before the next big event is upon her. Last … Read more
The Lyon head coach, Paulo Fonseca, could face a suspension of up to seven months following his confrontation with the referee Benoît Millot during his team’s 2-1 Ligue 1 victory over Brest on Sunday. Fonseca was shown a red card after a review of a potential penalty for Brest – which the Brittany team were … Read more
The Dallas Mavericks revealed on Monday that they are raising season ticket prices for next season, just weeks after dealing star Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Mavericks said season tickets will go up by an average of 8.61% next season and the increase is due to “ongoing investments in the team and … Read more
Arne Slot is said to have told the referee Michael Oliver after Liverpool’s draw at Everton last month: “If we don’t win the league, I’ll fucking blame you.” The allegation, made by Oliver and supported by the Football Association, was revealed in the written reasons related to the case that led to Liverpool’s head coach … Read more
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Nicky Hayen has gone from the Welsh Premier League to the Champions League pretty sharpish. I spoke to his former chairman at Haverfordwest about his time there (before Club Brugge Manchester City). Share Ben Fisher and John McGinn combine to provide … Read more
On the podcast today: The future of the WSL and Championship is in the spotlight as proposals emerge to expand the leagues and temporarily suspend relegation. What would this mean for the women’s game, and is it the right move for long-term growth? Elsewhere, Liverpool and Crystal Palace make managerial changes, Chelsea drops points against … Read more
Novak Djokovic’s partnership with coach Andy Murray will continue at Indian Wells this week and at the Miami Open this month, the PA news agency understands. Murray is heading out to Indian Wells, California, on Monday for the BNP Paribas Open, which starts on Wednesday, with the Miami Open following on 19 March. Djokovic confirmed … Read more
John McGinn has said Aston Villa are eyeing “sporting revenge” against Club Brugge in their Champions League last-16 first leg and believes Villa can achieve “something special” if they solve their inconsistencies. Unai Emery conceded things are delicately balanced with this a significant moment in Villa’s season. Villa slipped to a shock defeat at the … Read more
Jimmy Anderson has registered for this season’s Hundred draft, signalling his intent to continue his unexpected lap of honour in domestic cricket. The 42-year-old ended his record-breaking international career with England with an emotional farewell at Lord’s last summer but has decided he still has more to offer and will turn out for Lancashire in … Read more