Harry Brook switches focus to series decider after England’s defeat to Sri Lanka England went down by 16 runs after injury struck at a critical moment of their chase. The Independent UK · 3h ago
Joe Root confident England are back on track after ‘unusual summer of chaos’ Root returned to the captaincy role in June after the dramatic retirement of Ben Stokes – one of many incidents the team had to deal with. The Independent UK · Sep 12
Marcus Trescothick admits England were hit by ‘perfect storm’ against Pakistan The tourists showed some overdue resistance with four players hitting half-centuries at Edgbaston. The Independent UK · Sep 11
Dan Lawrence ‘gutted’ to miss out on century as England dominate Pakistan Lawrence was one of five England players who amassed between 50 and 75 in their 453 all out, giving them a 320-run lead at Edgbaston. The Independent UK · Sep 10
Josh Tongue jumps on wobble-seam trend to put Pakistan on shaky ground again Tongue claimed four for 42 while Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer shared six wickets on day one. The Independent UK · Sep 9
England show no mercy as Pakistan bowled out for 133 on day one at Edgbaston Josh Tongue claimed four for 42 while there were three wickets apiece for Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer. The Independent UK · Sep 9
England’s seamers show no mercy to Pakistan in opening session of third Test A new-look Pakistan XI floundered amid a relentless onslaught from the hosts. The Independent UK · Sep 9
Lee Westwood weighs up LIV Golf future as rebel league files for bankruptcy protection LIV Golf filed for bankruptcy protection in the US on Tuesday The Independent UK · Sep 9
Issy Wong stars with five-wicket haul as England ease to series victory The seamer put the hosts in control before the batters eased home in Derby. The Independent UK · Sep 3
Joe Root rues lack of Headingley Ashes Test after rout of Pakistan England won the first Test of their current series by an innings and 103 run inside three days at Leeds. The Independent UK · Aug 21
England hammer Pakistan inside three days to begin new Test era with victory Joe Root, reinstalled as captain, led England to victory by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley The Independent UK · Aug 21
‘Proper player’ Jordan Cox impresses former England skipper Michael Vaughan had high praise for England’s new number three after an innings of 73 at Headingley. The Independent UK · Aug 20
Harry Brook leads charge but falls short of century as England take control of Headingley Test Brook was bowled by Pakistan’s Ali Usman for 91 after helping the hosts to 366 for eight, a lead of 195. The Independent UK · Aug 20
Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue cut ball in half after completing rare feat for England against Pakistan The pace pair took five wickets each as the tourists were knocked over for 171. The Independent UK · Aug 19
The Independent UK · Aug 17 Amy Hunt says athletics is ‘coming back with a swagger’ after Birmingham heroics Unapologetically ambitious Hunt made history with her four European Championship gold medals.
The Independent UK · Aug 16 Amy Hunt surpasses expectations after claiming fourth European Championship gold The 24-year-old sealed her unprecedented quadruple in the inaugural mixed 4x100m relay.
The Independent UK · Aug 15 Amy Hunt hails relay ‘superwomen’ after third European gold medal Hunt’s women’s 4x100m quartet emulated the men’s team by bringing the baton round for gold in Birmingham.
The Independent UK · Aug 15 Keely Hodgkinson relishing generational battle in the women’s 800 metres The Briton had to settle for silver behind Audrey Werro in Birmingham, but can avenge the defeat in a Diamond League rematch later this month.
The Independent UK · Aug 14 Keely Hodgkinson reflective after losing European 800m crown to Audrey Werro The Briton could not stop her emerging Swiss rival from taking gold in Birmingham.
The Independent UK · Aug 14 Amy Hunt reveals severity of blood pressure issues after clinching sprint double Hunt has won 100m and 200m gold in Birmingham.
The Independent UK · Aug 13 Matthew Hudson-Smith urges people not to ‘bash’ athletics over ticket sales The event at the Alexander Stadium has been criticised due to high ticket prices in certain areas of the stadium.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 22 With Clarke and Gemmill gone, it is time to ask - who do Scotland want to be? With Steve Clarke and Scot Gemmill having left their posts, Graeme McGarry argues that new SFA Chief Football Officer Craig Mulholland has a golden…
The Independent UK · Jul 21 Ben Stokes hits match-winning hundred on Durham return Former England captain Stokes made his first appearance since his international retirement in the One Day Cup win over Derbyshire.
Evening Standard · Jul 19 Wayne Rooney delivers brutal verdict on first World Cup final half-time show The 11-minute spectacle featured performances from artists including Madonna, Shakira and Justin Bieber.
The Independent UK · Jul 12 Jannik Sinner proud to bounce back from French Open woe to defend Wimbledon title The world number one fought back from a set down to defeat Alexander Zverev.