Nice guys finish first as Bamber and Woakes help Warwickshire seal slow-burn title | Ali Martin
Two bowlers often described as ‘the nicest guys in cricket’ played starring roles as the Bears outlasted the County Championship competitionEthan Bamber may be an adopted Brummie but it’s fair to say he has the city’s self-effacing nature down to a tee.…
Messi’s exit leaves Argentina with impossible task of replacing their superhero | Jonathan Wilson
When things are going awry, the Albiceleste will no longer be able to rely on their ultimate get-out clauseIt isn’t quite over yet. Lionel Messi will return a week on Wednesday for his formal farewell in a friendly against Benin, but, before that,…
Wakefield stun Wigan to storm into their first Super League Grand Final
Semi-final: Wigan 6-33 WakefieldWakefield face Warrington at Old Trafford next SaturdayThe corridors of Wakefield’s famous Belle Vue ground are lined with black and white photos of the halcyon days of the 1960s, when this grand old club were last a rugby…
Gloucester’s Dewi Lake in full flow with two tries in emphatic win at Exeter
Exeter 24-45 GloucesterBen Loader also scores two tries in bonus-point winGloucester are determined to make significant progress up the Prem table this season and here was a hugely promising first step. The Cherry and Whites had a bonus point on the…
Lando Norris says Colapinto ‘shouldn’t be in F1’ after crash ends title hopes
Briton forced to retire from Azerbaijan GP when eighthColapinto given a grid drop at the next round in MalaysiaLando Norris has issued a scathing criticism of Franco Colapinto, saying the Alpine driver does not deserve to be in Formula One and should…
‘Refusing to meet Trump was an easy no’: Colin Kaepernick on being ‘blackballed’ for taking the knee, racism, and why he’s still ready to play
Ten years ago, the San Francisco 49ers quarterback refused to stand for the national anthem. He was accused of disrespecting the flag, the game, and America. In a rare interview, he talks about inspiring a global gesture of civil rightsColin Kaepernick…
Fremantle Dockers v Brisbane Lions: AFL grand final 2026 – live
Updates from the premiership decider at the MCGAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailLachie Neale is one Brisbane player who should be arriving at the MCG with a huge smile on his face after the dual Brownlow medallist had a one-match ban overturned on…
Carlos Alcaraz leads by example as Europe take early lead in Laver Cup
Europe lead Team World 3-1 after opening dayAlcaraz wins doubles match with Jakub MensikBy the time Casper Ruud had completed his typically tenacious comeback to capture victory in the opening scuffle of this year’s Laver Cup, Carlos Alcaraz was on the…
Irwin holds nerve to sink Leeds and send Warrington to Grand Final
Leeds 12-14 WarringtonLate penalty clinches Old Trafford tripRugby league’s most noteworthy drought is tantalisingly within reach of coming to an end once again. We have been here before – several times, in fact – but Warrington Wolves are within one…
Moment of magic from Santi Carreras helps Bath overpower Harlequins
Harlequins 17-33 BathArgentinian full-back scores stunning try on counterLast season’s top two kicked off the season in opposition to last season’s bottom two. Bath duly completed the expected, joining Northampton with a bonus-point win to open their…