Alcaraz Reaches Australian Open Quarters With Straight Sets Win
World number one Carlos Alcaraz continues his flawless Australian Open campaign, defeating Tommy Paul in straight sets to reach the quarter-finals without dropping a set.
World number one Carlos Alcaraz continues his flawless Australian Open campaign, defeating Tommy Paul in straight sets to reach the quarter-finals without dropping a set.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated Victoria Mboko in straight sets to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals, where she will face teenage sensation Iva Jovic.
Steve Smith has been in scintillating form for Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League, scoring 275 runs in five innings, but his resurgence comes too late for Australia's T20 World Cup squad selection.
Joe Root scored a crucial 75 and Adil Rashid took two wickets as England beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in the second ODI, ending their away losing streak in 50-over cricket.
Scotland will replace Bangladesh in next month's T20 World Cup after Bangladesh refused to travel to India due to safety concerns stemming from political tensions.
Scotland will take Bangladesh's place at the T20 World Cup in India after the ICC rejected Bangladesh's request to move matches to Sri Lanka over security concerns.
Two-time champion Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the Australian Open before her third-round match due to an abdominal injury, ending her promising run at Melbourne Park.
England's ODI cricket team faces a crucial match in Wales after a 19-run loss, with Zak Crawley injured and Will Jacks stepping in. The team aims to keep the series alive.
British number two Cameron Norrie reflects on his Australian Open defeat to Alexander Zverev, expressing confidence for the season ahead despite a seventh straight loss to the German.
British number one Cameron Norrie's Australian Open run concluded with a four-set defeat to Alexander Zverev, marking his seventh consecutive loss to the German opponent in a tense Melbourne encounter.
Cameron Norrie's spirited effort, including a second-set win, was not enough as Alexander Zverev's superior firepower secured a 7-5, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 victory in the Australian Open third round.
Cameron Norrie, the last British singles player at the Australian Open, was defeated by Alexander Zverev in four sets, marking his seventh consecutive loss to the German third seed.
Cameron Norrie's Australian Open campaign ended in the third round with a four-set defeat to Alexander Zverev, halting British singles interest in the tournament.
Cameron Norrie's defeat to Alexander Zverev at the Australian Open concludes British singles participation, marking a second consecutive major with early exits.
Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko reaches her first Grand Slam fourth round at the Australian Open, setting up a thrilling encounter with World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka amid a wave of young talent.
England's cricket team lost by 19 runs to Sri Lanka in Colombo, marking a disappointing start to their ODI series following the Ashes defeat.
Sri Lanka secured a 19-run victory over England in the first ODI in Colombo, with Kusal Mendis's unbeaten 93 proving decisive as England's batting collapsed.
Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis' Australian Open doubles comeback ended in a thrilling three-set defeat to fellow Australians Jason Kubler and Marc Polmans.
British number one Cameron Norrie faces world number three Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open third round, aiming to end a six-match losing streak against the German star.
Former England all-rounder Luke Wright has announced his departure from the selector role following England's 4-1 Ashes defeat to Australia, citing family reasons.
England cricket selector Luke Wright announces departure after T20 World Cup, citing travel demands and family commitments amid Ashes fallout and ongoing team reviews.
England's cricketers wore black armbands during the first ODI against Sri Lanka to honour former captain Norman Gifford and ex-ECB chief David Collier.
England have been forced into a late team alteration for their first ODI against Sri Lanka in Colombo due to illness, with Rehan Ahmed replacing Will Jacks.
Novak Djokovic moves within one victory of becoming the first player to win 400 Grand Slam singles matches after a commanding Australian Open performance.
England launch a three-match ODI series today, aiming to climb rankings and secure automatic qualification for the 2027 Cricket World Cup after a disappointing Ashes.
British tennis star Cameron Norrie prepares for his seventh attempt to defeat Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open third round, drawing confidence from recent form and their epic 2024 clash.
Guardian readers debate the use of male sporting analogies in articles, with female cricket fans asserting their knowledge and appreciation of cricket references.
Harry Brook captains England in Sri Lanka ODI series, aiming to rebuild confidence after Ashes defeat. Team faces challenges in poor form and leadership scrutiny ahead of crucial winter period.
Indian opening batter Abhishek Sharma showcased his explosive talent with 84 runs off 35 balls against New Zealand, solidifying his status as the world's top-ranked T20 batsman ahead of next month's World Cup.
The International Cricket Council has refused Bangladesh's request to move their matches from India to Sri Lanka for the 2026 T20 World Cup, warning Scotland could replace them if they refuse to travel.