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Milestone man Root gives England 'smidgeon' with NZ '99 per cent' likely to win
Joe Root passed 14,000 Test runs on Saturday and reached stumps at The Oval 25 runs away from a 42nd century in the format, but he will have another number on his mind - 281.That is how many more runs England need to pull off a record, and remarkable, chase of 463 against New Zealand in south London after closing day four on 182-5.
Real Madrid deny contact with Bayern's Olise
Real Madrid deny contact with Bayern's OliseImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Olise has scored seven goals in 18 appearances for FrancePublished20 June 202664 CommentsReal Madrid have denied reports linking them with Bayern Munich and France winger Michael Olise.The Spanish club say they have not had any "direct or indirect contact" with the 24-year-old or "his representatives, or individuals in his circle" following reports Madrid were considering making a bid of more than 200m euro (£17...
Real Madrid deny contact with Bayern's Olise
Real Madrid deny contact with Bayern's OliseImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Olise has scored seven goals in 18 appearances for FrancePublishedJust nowReal Madrid have denied reports linking them with Bayern Munich and France winger Michael Olise.The Spanish club say they have not had any "direct or indirect contact" with the 24-year-old "his representatives, or individuals in his circle" following reports Madrid were considering making a bid of more than 200m euro (£173m)."Real Madrid a...
Catalans continue upturn by beating Bulls
Catalans continue upturn by beating BullsImage source, SWPIX.COMImage caption, Solomona Faataape has scored five tries in his past four appearancesPublished7 minutes agoCommentsBetfred Super LeagueCatalans (22) 34Tries: Lipowicz, Allen, Bousquet, Faataape, Leeming, Staines Goals: Aispuro-Bichet (5)Bradford (10) 24Tries: Sutton, Ryan, Wynne 2, Aekins Goals: Atkin, DeanCatalans Dragons picked up a third win in four Super League games with a victory over Bradford Bulls.The home side led 22-10 at th...
Almeraq bounces back to win Royal Ascot sprint spectacular
Almeraq got the better of a blanket finish in winning the battle of the international speedsters for Tom Marquand and William Haggas in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot.
The brilliant Michael Olise represents a key faultline in history of French football | Jonathan Wilson
Unusually in the France side, he plays with a sense of freedom and has not yet submitted fully to Deschamps’s tactical yokeMichael Olisé is probably the best creative player in the world at the moment. He racked up 26 assists for Bayern Munich last season. It was his shift into a more central role that transformed France’s game against Senegal from drab slog to impressive victory.The confidence he always had at Crystal Place has evolved at Bayern into a graceful fluency. In a hugely talented Fra...
Prem final matchwinnner Hendy tipped for England call: ‘He’s a special player’
Northampton wing scores two tries in four minutesEngland name Nations Championship squad on MondayNorthampton’s matchwinner George Hendy has been hailed as a player of international class after helping his side win their second English domestic title in three seasons. The uncapped Hendy struck twice inside four minutes in the second half to stake a late claim for a place in England’s Nations Championship squad which will be named on Monday.Hendy was also the man who set up Saints’ winning try ag...
Gakpo fires home the 100th goal of this World Cup
Gakpo fires home the 100th goal of this World CupTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedGakpo fires home the 100th goal of this World CupClose00Cody Gakpo scores the 100th goal of this World Cup as he his second of the game to put Netherlands 4-0 ahead against Sweden. WATCH MORE: World Cup videosAvailable to UK users only.SectionSportPublished1 minute agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRead description
Take me home: why Country Roads has struck a chord at the World Cup
John Denver’s classic has been belted out during US matches at this tournament. Its appeal lies in the story it tells about a united AmericaLumen Field was designed for a moment like Friday’s. Under a blue sky dotted with clouds, the US men’s national team celebrated their victory over Australia with a lap around the stadium to thank their fans for creating a worthy atmosphere.I’ve reported from four matches so far at this World Cup and the set list remains largely the same, no matter the venue....
Ireland's Grehan 'buzzing' after earning major spots with dramatic Amateur win
Ireland's Stuart Grehan secured his spot in three of the next four majors after claiming a dramatic victory over Matt Moloney to win The Amateur Championship at Royal Liverpool. A year after his County Louth club-mate Gavin Tiernan had lost in the final at Royal St George's, Grehan edged out Moloney in a tense 36-hole showdown to claim a one-hole victory.
Root 'like a fine wine' as he passes 14,000 Test runs
Root 'like a fine wine' as he passes 14,000 Test runsTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedRoot 'like a fine wine' as he passes 14,000 Test runsClose00Former England bowlers Steven Finn and Phil Tufnell pay tribute to Joe Root as the England batter became the second man after Indian great Sachin Tendulkar to reach 14,000 Test runs.MATCH REPORT: Root drags England fight into final day against NZWatch Today at the Test on iPlayer.Available to...
Thunder beat Pulse to win NSL 2026 grand final
Thunder beat Pulse to win NSL 2026 grand final Image source, Ben LumleyImage caption, Manchester Thunder won their fifth Super League TitlePublished5 minutes agoManchester Thunder won their fifth Netball Super League title with a thrilling 54-51 win over London Pulse in front of a home crowd of over 8,000 fans at the Co-op Live.The grand final was tied at 51-51 with less than a minute remaining before the Thunder's Eleanor Cardwell edged them ahead with a super shot before player of the match So...
Two spectators injured in Donegal Rally accident
Two spectators injured in Donegal Rally accidentImage source, Kevin GlendinningImage caption, Kris Meeke and co-driver Liam Regan were leading the Donegal International Rally before it was stopped in stage 12ByAndy GrayBBC Sport NI JournalistPublished20 minutes agoTwo spectators have been taken to hospital and Saturday's final two stages have been cancelled after an accident at the Donegal International Rally.The accident occurred in the first pass of the Gartan stage of the rally on Saturday af...
US Open 2026: Moving Day updates from third round – live
️ Latest updates on a windy third day at Shinnecock Hills️ Official leaderboard | Follow us on Instagram | Mail ScottDylan Wu might have been the first to run up a big score today, but chances are he won’t be the last. The USGA kept the greens under strict control on the first couple of days, hence a relatively large number of players under par after 36 holes: ten this year, compared to one in 2018, for example. But they’ve let them off the leash today, giving them a trim, and the stimp reading...
Scotland’s World Cup destiny is in their own hands but lack of gamechangers shows | Ewan Murray
Questions remain before battle with Brazil after narrow defeat by Morocco leaves fans looking at last-32 permutationsThe permutations Steve Clarke is so desperate to avoid are already dominating discussion among the Tartan Army. As Ismael Saibari smacked Morocco in front inside two minutes against Scotland, goal difference rose on the horizon of anyone wanting Clarke and his players to create history. Those in navy blue were clinging on in Boston.What happened next can be considered a moral vict...
Saka trains alone as England prepare for Ghana game
Saka trains alone as England prepare for Ghana gameImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Saka came off the bench after 72 minutes in England's 4-2 World Cup win over CroatiaByAlex HowellFootball reporterPublished2 minutes agoCommentsBukayo Saka was the only player not involved in group training as England continued preparations for their second match of the World Cup against Ghana.The Arsenal winger sent Saturday's session indoors working on an individual programme as he continues to deal wit...
Joe Root makes more history but New Zealand close on levelling England series
Second Test D4: NZ 391 & 362; England 291 & 182-5Stand-in captain unbeaten on 75 after Jamieson haulWhat do you get if you pick three debutants, two more with just one cap each, a strike-bowler who is returning to Test cricket after two solid months of sending down four-over spells in India, and hand the captaincy to a guy who has spent the last four years with the job happily in his rearview mirror?Throw in a seasoned opposition side like Tom Latham’s New Zealand and the answer, England have di...
England v Scotland: Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup – live
Updates from 6.30pm BST start at Headingley Get in touch! Share your thoughts with Geoff3rd over: England 14-1 (Wyatt-Hodge 2, Dunkley 11) And that is dropped! Bryce, Kathryn, brings herself on to bowl, booming inswingers at medium pace, and Dunkley sweeps her to Chatterji at backward square leg, who has to throw herself to her left to get one hand on the ball, but could have held onto it. Dunkley gets a run, then regains strike, and celebrates her reprieve by heaving with the swing over long o...
Fritz beats Zverev again to reach Halle final
Fritz beats Zverev again to reach Halle finalImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Taylor Fritz (right) has won 10 of his 15 matches against Zverev, including the past seven in a rowByEmily SalleyBBC Sport journalistPublished8 minutes agoTaylor Fritz's impressive form on the grass courts continued as he fought back to beat French Open champion Alexander Zverev and reach the final in Halle.Germany's Zverev won his first major singles title at Roland Garros earlier this month and was on an 10-m...
Root drags England fight into final day against NZ
Root drags England fight into final day against NZTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedFigure caption, Root's best shotsByStephan ShemiltCricket Correspondent at The Kia OvalPublished20 June 2026, 18:36 BST7 CommentsUpdated Just nowSecond Rothesay Test, The Kia Oval (day four of five)New Zealand 391 (Phillips 100) & 362 (Nicholls 121, Ravindra 76, Mitchell 68)England 291 (Gay 53, Fisher 50*; Henry 5-80) & 182-5 (Root 75*, Jamieson 3-37)Engl...