Why Australia are no sure things to get a start in cricket’s Olympic return

Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. The Australian men’s cricket team could be sidelined from the game’s historic return as an Olympic sport unless the side maintains a top five Twenty20 world ranking. Cricket’s confirmation as one of several

Jack Grealish stars and Ollie Watkins deserved his goal for England

PLAYER RATINGS: Jack Grealish stars and Ollie Watkins deserved his goal… but Levi Colwill endures a tough debut as England beat Australia in drab friendly Jack Grealish was the star of the show for a less than dominant England side Re-live all the action as it happened at Wembley on

Chelsea boss Pochettino ‘furious with Steven Gerrard for turning player’s head’

Pochettino believes Chelsea are 'building something' Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly furious with Al-Ettifaq manager Steven Gerrard after he made contact with Conor Gallagher to discuss a potential January transfer. The Blues are said to be unhappy with the approach so early into the season and the prospect of the

France accused of ‘simulating’ fouls by rival who calls World Cup hosts ‘clever’

South Africa rugby chief Rassie Erasmus has accused France of 'simulation' – but admitted they're good at it. Erasmus is the outspoken director of rugby with the national side, who have been coached by Jacques Nienaber since 2020. Ahead of their contest against Rugby World Cup hosts France, Erasmus has

Wayne Rooney tells Birmingham City fans what Tom Brady is like as an owner

Rooney replaces Eustace as Birmingham boss – Neil Moxley reports Former Manchester United hero Wayne Rooney has spoken openly of Tom Brady’s ambitions for Birmingham City after being appointed the club’s new manager. The ex-England captain has already held discussions with the NFL icon after joining from D.C United. The

Premier League players to pay tribute to Israel-Gaza victims next weekend

The Premier League has confirmed plans to pay tribute to victims of the war between Israel and Hamas next weekend. At least four thousand people are reported to have been killed in this week’s conflict prompted by Hamas’s air strikes on Saturday.  Government officials have asked sporting authorities to “appropriately”

Italy starlet Marco Nasti punished after ‘breaking team-mate’s nose with punch’

Southgate describes England v Australia as ‘great sporting rivalry’ Marco Nasti has been booted out of the Italy Under-21 squad for allegedly breaking his team-mate’s nose. The Azzurri are gearing up for clashes against Norway, San Marino and the Republic of Ireland over the coming days, and their intra-team altercation

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino can use football break to blood five talents

Pochettino believes Chelsea are 'building something' Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino will hope to cast his eye over some of the club’s fringe stars during the international break. Many young players have already made their debuts under the Argentine, and Pochettino might be plotting to give more opportunities as his side’s

Sheikh Jassim ‘baulked’ at £1.2bn price to buy Man Utd’s Champions League rivals

LGBTQ+ activist concerned by potential Qatari takeover of Man Utd Manchester United takeover bidder Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani has seen his efforts to line up another takeover deal backfire after enquiring about buying control of Champions League finalists Inter Milan. Reports suggested the Qatari billionaire had been in discussions