Root's Maiden Australia Century Rescues England at Gabba
Joe Root's unbeaten 135, his first Test century in Australia, leads England to 325-9 on day one of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba. Follow live coverage.
Joe Root's unbeaten 135, his first Test century in Australia, leads England to 325-9 on day one of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba. Follow live coverage.
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Mitchell Starc becomes cricket's most prolific left-arm pacer as Nathan Lyon fumes over shock Gabba axing. Joe Root's century saves Matthew Hayden from a naked MCG walk. Follow all the day two action.
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Joe Root's stunning century at The Gabba forced The West Australian newspaper into a cheeky U-turn after its pre-Ashes jibes. Discover how England's batting heroics unfolded.
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MLS Commissioner Don Garber states the league's growth has reduced its reliance on the US national team's World Cup results. He also raises the stakes for Vancouver Whitecaps' stadium future. Read the full analysis.
American skier Lauren Macuga's Olympic dream is over after a training injury tore her ACL. The rising star shares her heartbreak and plans to support Team USA from the sidelines. Read her full story.
Australia's controversial decision to drop Nathan Lyon led to a painfully slow over rate on day one at the Gabba, with fans seeing just 74 overs instead of 90. Discover the fallout and expert reaction.
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark reportedly earned $16.1m (£12.8m) in 2025 despite playing just 13 games. Discover how off-court deals propelled her into the top-paid female athletes list.
The Independent Football Regulator gains sweeping powers to investigate and remove unfit club owners from Friday, marking a major shift in English football governance. Discover the details.
From Arsenal's title test at Villa to potential debuts for Wissa and Ünal, we preview the major Premier League talking points this weekend. Don't miss the action.
Manchester United's unbeaten run halted as West Ham snatch a late equaliser at Old Trafford. Read the full match report and manager reaction here.
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Travis Head's cheeky on-field prank on teammate Michael Neser had cricket fans joking about 'ball tampering', reviving memories of the 2018 Sandpapergate scandal during the second Ashes Test.
England boss Thomas Tuchel says his side will dare to dream of World Cup victory in 2026, buoyed by a perfect qualifying record and a fighting spirit. Read his confident message ahead of the draw.
Ruben Amorim vents frustration after Manchester United concede late to draw with West Ham at Old Trafford. Read the full match report and reaction.
Former LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne posts a poignant TikTok reflecting on her athletic peak, as she builds her post-sport life in modelling and real estate. Discover her journey.
Manchester United's frustrations continue as a late Soungoutou Magassa goal earns West Ham a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford. Read the full match report and reaction.
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Soungoutou Magassa's 83rd-minute strike snatched a 1-1 draw for West Ham at Old Trafford, leaving Manchester United and boss Ruben Amorim frustrated. Read the full match report.
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Ruben Amorim delivered a scathing assessment of Manchester United's 1-1 draw with West Ham, labelling the performance 'not good enough' and demanding an immediate reaction.
Roy Keane delivered a scathing verdict on Manchester United's 'desperate' performance after they squandered a lead against West Ham. Read his full critique here.
Soungoutou Magassa's late equaliser earned West Ham a point at Old Trafford as Manchester United's disappointing Premier League form under Ruben Amorim continues. Read the full match analysis.
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim delivered a scathing assessment of his team's performance after they threw away a lead to draw with West Ham at Old Trafford. Read his full verdict here.
Soungoutou Magassa's late equaliser earned West Ham a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford, sparking boos from the home crowd. Read the full match report and analysis here.
England manager Thomas Tuchel reveals he may keep substitutes in the dressing room to avoid extreme heat at the 2026 World Cup in North America. Discover his strategy and team vision.
England manager Thomas Tuchel urges his squad to dream of World Cup victory as he prepares for the 2026 draw. He reveals he's considering a unique strategy to combat scorching North American temperatures.