NZ complete record women's run chase thanks to Kerr's superb century

New Zealand completed the highest successful run chase in women's one-day international history off the back of captain Melie Kerr's stunning 179 not out from 139 balls.

Chelsea make pre-tax loss of £262.4m - biggest in Premier League history

Chelsea has announced a Premier League‑record pre‑tax loss of £262m for the 2024‑25 season, surpassing the previous record of £179.5m set by Manchester City in 2011.

Can Kent push for promotion after faith healer 'wards off evil spirits'?

If Kent are to mount a promotion push this season, perhaps it can be attributed to the faith healer head coach Adam Hollioake deployed to "ward off evil spirits" at their home ground in Canterbury after a raft of injuries over recent years.

Graham Potter and Sweden revel in second chances to seize World Cup place | Jonathan Wilson

Manager and team had hit rock bottom, but together they found redemption and are heading to North America A manager down on his luck after a second failure in quick succession, wondering what the future would hold. A national team struggling at the bottom of their qualifying group given a second chance through the vagaries of the Nations League. That national team happens to be the country where the manager made his name, inspiring a team from a town with a population of 50,000 to win the Swedish Cup. So the two get together, doubting manager and doubting country, and somehow, less than six

L'Homme Presse team 'devastated' as star is ruled out of Grand National

Connections of L’Homme Presse have been left “completely devastated” after revealing their staying stalwart will miss the Randox Grand National.

Brundle: I would miss Verstappen but I don't think he'll quit F1

Martin Brundle says he doesn't think Max Verstappen will quit Formula 1, so long as the four-time world champion "can get a car that pleases him".

The Masters build-up: Latest news ahead of McIlroy's title defence

Spain: Anti-Muslim chants mar Egypt soccer friendly

Spain's national team coach and football association have condemned fans after "Islamophobic" chants were heard during a match against Egypt. Spanish authorities are now investigating the incident.

Peters challenges Hull KR to channel emotions and end his tenure 'on a high'

Willie Peters has challenged his Hull KR players to channel the emotion of his confirmed end‑of‑season departure into writing a final chapter fitting for their historic period of success.

On the plane or the sofa? How England’s 2026 World Cup squad is shaping up

Only half of the 26 spots appear nailed-on and some players benefited from missing the Uruguay and Japan games Jordan Pickford remains the undisputed No 1. Harry Kane is irreplaceable up front. Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson look certain to start in midfield, nobody has emerged as a realistic challenger to Bukayo Saka on the right and Jude Bellingham ’s hopes of grabbing the No 10 spot were done a world of good by other challengers failing to impress against Japan and Uruguay. Continue reading...

Who were Scotland's winners and losers from international break?

After a friendly defeats by Japan and Ivory Coast, which Scotland players are the winners and losers of the international break?

Motsepe at a crossroads as Afcon row and Wafcon cancellation puts reputations at risk | Osasu Obayiuwana

With controversy stalking football on the continent, the Caf president has a huge challenge on his hands It has been a miserable few months for the Confederation of African Football (Caf) and its South African billionaire president Patrice Tlhopane Motsepe. On Sunday he had chance to clarify a few things, to set the record straight. The CAF executive committee met at the Giza Palace hotel in Cairo and journalists were present for the briefing that followed. Continue reading...