England’s miserable Ashes campaign suffered another crushing blow after captain Ben Stokes was forced off the field with an adductor injury during the fourth morning of the fifth and final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Stokes had bowled just 10 deliveries at the start of play on Wednesday when he pulled up

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The appointment of Liam Rosenior as Chelsea head coach has been described as a landmark moment for English football — one that resonates far beyond Stamford Bridge. Rosenior, 41, became Chelsea’s new permanent head coach on Tuesday following the departure of Enzo Maresca, arriving from sister club Strasbourg, who are part of the BlueCo multi-club

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The 2026 Australian Open will offer the largest prize money pot in the tournament’s history, with players competing for a total of A$111.5 million (£55 million) when the season’s first Grand Slam begins in Melbourne on January 18. While the headline figure represents a 16% increase on last year and has been welcomed as a

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Great Britain’s Francesca Jones produced one of the most courageous performances of her career in Auckland, battling physical issues and brutal conditions to book her place in the Auckland Classic quarter-finals. Just 24 hours after recording the biggest win of her career against world number 15 Emma Navarro, the British number three was pushed to

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Was there really anything to celebrate in England’s Ashes defeat? Amid the disappointment, one moment stands tall — Jacob Bethell’s maiden Test century, an innings that offered England fans a rare glimpse of genuine hope for the future. On day four of the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, the 22-year-old left-hander produced

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West Ham United’s long-standing place in the Premier League is under serious threat, with a 10-game winless run plunging the club deeper into relegation trouble and placing mounting pressure on head coach Nuno Espírito Santo. Booed off their own pitch after conceding a late penalty in a damaging 2–1 home defeat to Nottingham Forest, the

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England’s Ashes campaign may be heading toward a disappointing conclusion, but Jacob Bethell’s magnificent maiden Test century has provided a much-needed silver lining in the fifth and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The 22-year-old left-hander produced a career-defining innings, remaining unbeaten on 142, as England fought back on day four despite continuing to

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Tyson Fury, the former world heavyweight champion, has announced his sensational return to boxing, ending his retirement after just over a year out of the ring. The British boxing icon confirmed his comeback on social media, reigniting speculation about high-profile bouts against rivals Anthony Joshua, Oleksandr Usyk, and Fabio Wardley. Fury Announces Comeback Fury, 37,

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Nigeria will face Mozambique in a highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 round of 16 clash as the tournament’s most potent attacking squad aims for their fourth continental title. The knockout game takes place at Fez Stadium in Fez, Morocco, on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 8 p.m. (19:00 GMT). Fans can follow

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Chelsea FC is reportedly closing in on a major managerial change, with Racing Strasbourg coach Liam Rosenior set to succeed Enzo Maresca as the Premier League club’s new head coach. While a formal contract has not yet been signed, Rosenior has confirmed that a verbal agreement is in place, signaling a significant move for both

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