Football gossip: Yildiz, Jackson, Allan, Wharton, Mateta, Martinelli, Dias
BBC Sport4d ago
- Published Arsenal exploring move for Kenan Yildiz, Atletico Madrid trying to finalise Nicolas Jackson signing and Manchester City in talks over Allan Elias.
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top 57%England vs Pakistan: Harry Brook has found batting blueprint after captaincy disappointment - Jonathan Agnew
BBC Sportby Jonathan Agnew4d ago
- Published This should be a crucial moment in the career of Harry Brook. After the thrilling highs and frustrating lows of the past four years and 38 Tests, he stroked 91 runs from 93 balls...
Controversial California oil pipeline can continue to operate, judge rules
Environment | The Guardianby Dani Anguiano4d ago
A controversial oil pipeline can continue to operate off the California coast after a judge gave it the green light this week, despite the opposition of state regulators and environmental groups.
Jordan Cox brings swagger to unfamiliar No 3 role after waiting for his chance | Taha Hashim
Cricket | The Guardianby Taha Hashim at Headingley4d ago
When Jordan Cox was 19, playing in his fifth first-class match and unbeaten overnight on 167 for Kent against Sussex, he decided to set himself a new task.
Players welcome record $108m US Open prize fund and will not stage protests
Tennis | The Guardianby Matt Hughes4d ago
The world’s leading tennis players have welcomed the US Open’s announcement of a 20% increase in prize money and agreed not to continue their protests at this year’s tournament as a result.
Scott Bessent urges US partners to back plans to 'squash' Iran economy
BBC News (World)by Rorey Bosotti4d ago
- Published US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged US allies to support Washington's efforts to "squash" the Iranian economy. "We are going to collapse this regime.
Israel admits its soldiers fired at car in which Hind Rajab was killed
World news | The Guardianby Jason Burke4d ago
The Israeli military admitted on Wednesday its troops had opened fire on a car carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab and six family members in Gaza in 2024, saying it had ordered a criminal...
County Championship: Glamorgan dominate at rain-hit Leicester
BBC Sport4d ago
- Published Rothesay County Championship, Division One, Uptonsteel Grace Road, Leicester (day one) Leicestershire: 113-7 (Van der Gugten 2-43) Glamorgan: Yet to bat Glamorgan 2 pts Title hopefuls...
County Championship: Hampshire v Yorkshire - Abbott shines as bowlers excel
BBC Sport4d ago
- Published Rothesay County Championship, Division One, Utilita Bowl, Southampton (day one) Yorkshire 173: Bess 40*; Abbott 4-17 Hampshire 60-4: Gubbins 30*; Hill 3-4 Hampshire 3 pts, Yorkshire 1...
Gianni Infantino eyes junior tournament in Dominican Republic as potential route out of crisis
Football | The Guardianby Matt Hughes and Nick Ames4d ago
Gianni Infantino wants to split the European and North American coalition that is seeking to oust him by attending a junior tournament in the Dominican Republic this weekend in another gamble to...
Premier League returns and Arsenal sense opportunity with rivals in flux
Football | The Guardianby David Hytner4d ago
Mikel Arteta wants to get his messaging absolutely right. According to him, Arsenal are not about to defend their Premier League title. They are set to attack another one.
Thomas hundred boosts Somerset against Essex, as Surrey peg back Notts – as it happened
Cricket | The Guardianby Tanya Aldred at Derby4d ago
Roundup: Thomas hits hundred as Somerset make hay against Essex After weeks of drought, the rain arrived, like a tolling bell, just in time for the County Championship restart.
UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel's West Bank settlement project
BBC News (World)by Ruth Comerford; Tom McArthur4d ago
- Published Israel's plans to open up tenders for the construction of some 1,200 settlement homes in a strategically important part of the occupied West Bank have sparked fresh condemnation by...
County Championship: Surrey v Nottinghamshire - Liam Patterson-White rescues leaders
BBC Sport4d ago
- Published Rothesay County Championship, Division One, The Kia Oval, Kennington (day one) Nottinghamshire 184: Patterson-White 76*; Lawes 5-45 Surrey 13-1: Yet to bat Surrey 3 pts, Notts 0 pts...
Confident Matthias Jaissle asks Newcastle to ‘avoid the negativity from outside’
Football | The Guardianby Louise Taylor4d ago
Matthias Jaissle has insisted that Newcastle’s new crop of “under pressure” young players command his “full confidence” and hopes that supporters and reporters will start exhibiting similar belief.
Harry Brook keeps England well on top of Pakistan in first Test despite late wickets
Cricket | The Guardianby Ali Martin at Headingley4d ago
The clock had just ticked past 7pm, there was still half an hour of play left on this soggy second day, and it looked for all money that Harry Brook would end a year-long wait for his 11th Test...
County Championship: Kent's Zak Crawley hits season's best 81 v Middlesex
BBC Sport4d ago
- Published Rothesay County Championship, Division Two, Merchant Taylors' School Ground, Northwood (day one) Kent 299-6: Northeast 87, Crawley 81; Roland-Jones 3-70 Middlesex: Yet to bat Bonus...
England vs Pakistan: Harry Brook, Joe Root, Jordan Cox make runs in Headingley gloom
BBC Sportby Stephan Shemilt4d ago
- Published First Rothesay Test, Headingley (day two of five) Pakistan 171 all out: Shafique 61; Tongue 5-46, Robinson 5-51 England 366-8: Brook 91, Cox 73, Root 66; Usman 5-92 England are 195 runs...
‘Here we go’: Carlos Alcaraz confirms US Open return after four-month injury absence
Tennis | The Guardianby PA Sport4d ago
Carlos Alcaraz has won his battle to be fit for the US Open. The seven-time grand slam champion has not played on the ATP Tour since April due to an ongoing wrist issue, but enlisted the help of...
Barn Owl rescued off the Norfolk coast after collapsing onto boat
BBC Newsby Rachael McMenemy; Neve Gordon-Farleigh; Robby West4d ago
- Published A barn owl was rescued by a group of soldiers after it was seen struggling 70 miles from shore.