First Dina Asher-Smith made a compelling statement of intent on the track by qualifying fastest for Friday’s European 200m final. Then she issued an even more powerful cri de coeur…
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England ‘really positive’ after keeping South Africa in sight, says Stuart Broad
Ben Stokes illuminated another difficult day for England by taking three South African wickets during a long and taxing second day and, though the tourists extended their lead to 124…
Buccaneers coach says ‘no definitive date’ for Tom Brady’s return to team
Tom Brady’s leave of absence from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers may be longer than initially expected. When Bucs coach Todd Bowles announced last week the 45-year-old quarterback was taking a…
Sarel Erwee’s game of patience pays off after taking scenic route to the top
So there is a story about Sarel Erwee, and how he used to hang with the South African middle‑distance runner André Olivier when they were children. Their fathers had played…
Ben Stokes gives England hope after South Africa build first Test advantage
One of the effects of England’s buccaneering approach to Test cricket this summer has been to challenge accepted norms and leave us onlookers questioning whether they are in as much…
Former winners and new contenders gear up for strongest Vuelta in years
Ashadow was cast over the Vuelta a España by Thursday’s withdrawal of Nairo Quintana as the Colombian prepared his appeal against a positive test for the painkiller tramadol during the…
Anthony Joshua denies he will have to retire if he loses to Oleksandr Usyk
Anthony Joshua has defended his record as a heavyweight boxer and insisted he will decide how long he continues to fight for, amid suggestions he would have no choice but…