Sports news and views
This week I watched, in covert late night instalments, the entire day-by-day extended highlights of England’s 1994 five-Test tour of the West Indies. This wasn’t meant to happen. But as
Read MoreAustralia remain firm favourites to win the World Test Championship final after a dogged Marnus Labuschagne helped extend their lead over India to 296 by stumps on day three. Australia
Read MoreFrom time to time around the Oval press box, little English-accented groans of annoyance burbled through the quiet. “Oh God. Here we go again.” Steve Smith was the cause, across
Read MoreAustralia are in control of the World Test Championship final after Steve Smith’s 31st century was followed by his side ripping through India’s top order at The Kia Oval. Smith
Read MoreTest it out quietly to yourself, because it is not yet a fully formed idea. One to be rolled over the tongue to see how it goes before it is
Read MoreAlexander Zverev battled his way back into the French Open semi-finals a year after suffering a season-ending ankle injury. The German left Philippe Chatrier in a wheelchair 12 months ago
Read MoreA third club in just seven months suspended from the Premiership due to financial issues as London Irish suffer same fate as Worcester Warriors and Wasps before them; a proposed
Read MoreAnge Postecoglou will finally get an opportunity to exact revenge on Manchester United. Just over 23 years after Quinton Fortune’s brace condemned his South Melbourne team to a 2-0 defeat
Read MoreLondon Irish have until 4pm on Tuesday June 6 either to complete a proposed takeover by an American consortium or for owner Mick Crossan to commit to club for entirety
Read MoreThere was deserved elation at Mercedes after taking a double podium at the Spanish Grand Prix, the tension etched into the faces of some team members draining away. But as
Read More
