Surrey decided to bat first at the Trafalgar Road ground, but Kate Cross took wickets in her first two overs to leave them 10-2. Danni Wyatt-Hodge was then out for 21, bringing Paige Scholfield and Davidson-Richards together. They put on an impressive 143 for the fourth wicket before Scholfield was out for 87 off 82...
The SPFL has confirmed a record prize pot and a new format for next season’s Challenge Cup. Scotland’s third cup competition, which does not include teams from the top flight, will have an estimated £1.25m to share between clubs, up more than 50% from this term. Rebranded as the KDM Evolution Trophy, the winning team...
US President Donald Trump has said the chance for Russia to play in the 2026 World Cup could be an “incentive” for the country to end the war in Ukraine. Russia’s national football team was banned from competing internationally by Fifa and Uefa in 2022 when the country started Ukraine’s invasion. Read full article at...
US vice-president JD Vance said the US is looking forward to welcoming fans from across the globe for the tournament but says supporters must “go home” afterwards. The US will host 78 of the 104 matches, including the final. The World Tourism Forum Institute has warned that strict immigration policies in the US and global...
Tammy Beaumont’s second century in three days led The Blaze to a fourth straight win as they continue to set the pace in the One-Day Cup women’s competition. Essex captain Grace Scrivens impressed with a fine unbeaten 120 but 231-9 from 50 overs always looked a difficult total to defend against their top-of-the-table opponents. The...
Club Leon have failed with an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) against FIFA’s decision to remove them from the Club World Cup. Fifa determined in March that Club Leon and fellow Mexican team Pachuca did not meet tournament regulations on multi-club ownership. Because both clubs are owned by Grupo Pachuca, Fifa...
Real Madrid are aiming to complete the signing of Trent Alexander-Arnold before the start of the Club World Cup. The England defender has confirmed he will leave Liverpool when his contract expires later this summer and the 26-year-old is expected to join the Spanish club as a free agent. Alexander-Arnold’s contract with Liverpool expires on...
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says he will continue to select his strongest squad for Premier League matches, despite the threat of injury to top players before the FA Cup final against Manchester City. MATCH REPORT: Crystal Palace 1-1 Nottingham Forest Available to UK users only. Read full article at source...
In his first meeting with his players since being appointed Gareth Southgate’s successor, Tuchel told his players they only have a minimal period working together before next summer’s World Cup. Tuchel and the FA’s decision over releasing players could impact as many as 12 players. Chelsea contingent Cole Palmer, Reece James, Levi Colwill and Noni...
He scored twice in the FA Cup final against Manchester United in 1957 but also became involved in a controversial incident in which he shoulder-charged (at the time a legitimate form of challenge) the United keeper Ray Wood after only six minutes, leaving him unconscious with a broken cheekbone. McParland’s goals were remembered as examples...
Scottie Scheffler secured his first win of 2025 with a dominant display at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson in Texas. The American world number one, 28, who finished fourth at the Masters last month, carded an eight-under-par 63 to finish on 31 under – eight shots ahead of nearest rival Erik van Rooyen. Scheffler also...
George Munsey’s 78 helped Scotland overcome United Arab Emirates by three wickets in their ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 fixture. The victory in the Netherlands means Scotland, reigning League 2 winners, sit fifth in the eight-team table with 16 points. Scotland defeated the division’s bottom-placed side with 22 balls remaining thanks to Munsey’s efforts...
Durham were bowled out for 216 after morning rain at Chester-le-Street had reduced their match with Somerset to 39 overs per side. Ellie Anderson (3-49) had the hosts wobbling on 49-4 before 89 off 94 balls from captain Hollie Armitage gave the Durham bowlers something to work with, despite Chloe Skelton’s 3-16. Somerset opener Rebecca...
Scottie Scheffler carries a commanding eight-shot lead into the final round of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson on Sunday as the world number one closes in on a first win of 2025. The American, 28, carded a five-under-par 66 in his third round to reach an overall 23 under through 54 holes at TPC Craig...
Leinster: Keenan; O’Brien, Ringrose, Henshaw, Lowe; Prendergast, Gibson-Park; Healy, Sheehan, Furlong, Snyman, McCarthy, Deegan, Van der Flier, Doris (capt). Replacements: Kelleher, Porter, Slimani, Baird, Conan, McGrath, R Byrne, Barrett. Northampton Saints: Ramm; Freeman, Dingwall (capt), Hutchinson, Litchfield; Smith, Mitchell; Iyogun, Langdon, Davison, Mayanavanua, Coles, Kemeny, Pollock, Augustus. Replacements: Walker, West, Millar Mills, Lockett, Munga, Scott-Young,...