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Sports quiz of the week: US Open golf, F1 and a niche world championship

Have you been paying attention to the big and small stories in football, motor racing, rugby league and cricket?

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2025

ICC chair Jay Shah likes what he sees at Lord’s and that can only be a good thing

MCC is cosying up to Jay Shah during the World Test Championship between South Africa and Australia

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2025

Cricket’s world showdown finally lives up to its billing on thrilling first day

Grumbles about formats and venues are forgotten as first South Africa’s quicks, and then Australia’s, make hay in Lord’s sunshine

The Guardian - AU · Jun 11, 2025

High stakes and a shot at silverware: WTC final will sparkle despite critics

It may not be the pinnacle of cricket’s most storied format but it does provide a spectacle beyond established rivalries

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2025

Amazon doco 'cathartic' for CA after Sandpapergate

Cricket Australia was on its knees after Sandpapergate, but the Prime Video documentary, The Test, provided to be a "cathartic" experience.

AAP · Jun 10, 2025

Incongruity of World Test Championship final fails to dampen Australian excitement

It may be a strange time of year for an Australian, and a strange tournament structure, but the decider is vindicated further each time it is played

The Guardian - AU · Jun 10, 2025

'Sheer practice and willpower': Real-life telekinetic heroine PerriKaryal beat Elden Ring's bosses by thinking about a cricket jumping and twitching her inner ear, and Nightreign is next

Everyone plays games 'with their brain' but definitely not like this.

PC Gamer · Jun 10, 2025

How South Africa can finally shed ‘chokers’ tag against Australia to shake up Test cricket

WORLD TEST CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL 2025: South Africa’s path to Lord’s has been criticised by some, but, as Harry Latham-Coyle writes, the imperfect World Test Championship final against Australia brings a chance to rejuvenate a format under siege

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025

Australia vs South Africa Prediction: Aussies Can Bag Test Title

Follow our cricket betting tips as Australia face South Africa in the ICC World Test Championship final

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025

South Africa v Australia live: Cricket score and updates from World Test Championship final

Follow all the action as the World Test Championship final begins at Lord’s

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025