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England in thrall to franchise world before visit of tricky New Zealand
Debate over Jofra Archer’s absence after his IPL stint and at least one new face in Emilio Gay add to enticing storylinesLord’s hosts its 150th Test match this week and, like its …
Underdog victories at the World Cup: what were the biggest and best upsets?
We’ve looked at data from USA 1994 onwards to see how and when classic upsets take place – and what that could mean for this year’s competitionThis year, the biggest ever World Cu…
Three Lord’s of London: 150 Tests at cricket’s grand, complicated citadel
It may be the closely guarded private fiefdom of the MCC, but weight of history makes the ground a true institutionThere are three Lord’s in London. The first is six feet under Do…
‘There are low points’: Ibrahima Konaté reveals struggles in year of personal tragedy
France defender devasted by deaths of Jota and father‘Depression is personal; it’s deep inside you’Ibrahima Konaté has spoken about the struggles he faced in a year of personal tr…
Millwall publish ‘Pride playbook’ to help clubs form stronger links with LGBTQ+ teams
Lions seek to help extend the reach of inclusive clubs78-page document is the first of its kind in footballMillwall have published a first-of-its-kind “Pride playbook” to help foo…
The Derby 2026: horse-by-horse guide to all the runners
The crowds are expected to be back in force and favourite Benvenuto Cellini may prove irresistible for many backersTrainer/jockey: Aidan O’Brien/Wayne Lordan, stall 11Timeform rat…
Campaign to deliver ‘biggest complaint Fifa has ever received’ launches before World Cup
‘Reboot Fifa’ calls for investigation into InfantinoComplaint to be sent to ethics committee after World CupA quest to deliver the “biggest complaint Fifa has ever received” is be…
Football Daily | Will AI bring heavy-metal football back to Liverpool?
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!It was only a matter of time before one of football’s big clubs placed their future in the hands of AI. Happily for Liverpool, t…
Shnaider stuns Sabalenka and Chwalinska into French Open semi-finals on day of shocks
No 1 seed has final-set meltdown to lose 6-3, 5-7, 0-6Tension and windy conditions add to player’s woesNinety minutes into her 14th consecutive grand slam quarter-final, it seemed…
Stokes defends Archer’s Test absence and warns strictness risks England exit
Critics have called situation ‘ludicrous’ and ‘frustrating’‘Jofra may not play for England if handled differently’Ben Stokes has defended England’s decision to excuse Jofra Archer…
