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A sloppy morning on day three may have cost Sri Lanka dear - you cannot drop your concentration in a Test match and it allowed England to gain control, writes NASSER HUSSAIN
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23/08/24 21:02
NASSER HUSSAIN: If Sri Lanka lose this Test, they will look at the first hour on Friday and ask themselves if they were completely switched on and ready, because it was such a contrast to the fight they showed across the first two days. Test cricket is like an arm wrestle - you can't drop your concentration at any stage - and I thought they were sloppy and lethargic in the morning. They were almost not ready for the start of play. It was a mess. They planned for Asitha Fernando to bowl from the Brian Statham End but were told he'd bowled the last over on day two from the James Anderson End so he couldn't....read
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23/08/24 11:31Ever wondered just how tall Kim Kardashian is? Or how the TV personality compares to the rest of her perfectly groomed Kardashian-Jenner clan? Well, ponder no more.Jimmy Anderson opens up on retirement, Andrew Flintoff coaching England and explains how Ben Stokes' side can win the Ashes next winter - as he provides an update on his future
13/08/24 10:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY WILL PICKWORTH: There, Anderson was greeted by thousands of fans scattered across the outfield, ready to pay their respects.Jimmy Anderson considers SHOCK return to white-ball cricket just one month after his England retirement... as the legendary bowler insists he is 'fit enough' to continue playing
13/08/24 08:43The 42-year-old never officially announced he had bowled his last ball and is now pondering throwing his hat into the ring for deals in the T20 arena, or even next season's Hundred.Joe Root hails Jimmy Anderson as 'invaluable' as England legend becomes mentor to up-and-coming stars ahead of second Rothesay Test against West Indies following retirement
13/07/24 16:10Anderson, 42 later this month, is swapping the 'best job in the world' for what he hopes will be the second when England's Rothesay Test series against West Indies resumes.England seal comprehensive innings-and-114-run win over West Indies as Jimmy Anderson signs off from Test cricket in style with 704 wickets - and the gratitude of a nation
12/07/24 11:16Anderson had taken the field through a guard of honour formed by both teams, pausing to shake the hand of West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite and acknowledging a standing ovation.TOP SPIN AT THE TEST: Gus Atkinson makes history at Lord's on his debut as England lay down a marker on day one of the first Test against the West Indies
10/07/24 18:30Debutant Gus Atkinson gatecrashed James Anderson's leaving party at Lord's, claiming stunning figures of seven for 45 as England blew away West Indies on day one of the first Test.Inside the incomparable mind of Jimmy Anderson: His wife and people who know him best explain what makes England's top wicket-taker tick before his 188th and final Test at Lord's
09/07/24 01:00Anderson, 41, plays his 188th and final Test match against West Indies at Lord's. Mail Sport have spoken to those closest to him get a proper understanding of what makes the great man tick'If Rishi doesn't call it, Larry the cat will': Brits react to July 4 snap election with hilarious memes - but summer plans are thrown into chaos and the Euros, weddings, BBQs, christenings and garden parties in doubt
22/05/24 15:41Summer plans have been thrown into disarray after Rishi Sunak is set to call a snap election for July 4.'Britain's kindest plumber' accused of faking stories about helping vulnerable people and pocketing £10,000 in donations complains to Ofcom over 'witch hunt' against him
18/05/24 12:24Burnley plumber James Anderson has complained to Ofcom after a BBC investigation accused him of using images of vulnerable people without their consent and faked stories of acts of kindness.Britain's 'kindest plumber' had concrete-slab backyard transformed into 'Ibiza style party pad' for FREE by Alan Titchmarsh before 'faking good deeds' to raise millions in donations
17/05/24 14:56EXCLUSIVE: The dream garden was given to Anderson as a thank-you gesture for what Titchmarsh described as his tireless work helping needy people with free plumbing jobs.In hot water! Britain's 'kindest' plumber has citizen award rescinded after trader faked stories about helping vulnerable people and pocketed £10k in donations
17/05/24 08:50James Anderson , 56, was given the honour in 2023 for his work offering free plumbing services to those in need but revelations over his fake charity work led British Citizen Awards to take back their award.'I'm only human': Britain's 'kindest' plumber issues grovelling apology amid claims he faked stories about helping vulnerable people - but denies spending public donations on a house and car
16/05/24 21:19Britain's 'kindest plumber' who allegedly exploited vulnerable people for millions of pounds today apologised for 'mistakes' but insisted he wasn't trying to scam people.Britain's 'kindest' plumber damaged my home - then boasted about it online: Disabled man says trader left him £12,000 out of pocket with 'bodged' work on his shower
16/05/24 15:42Michael Culshaw, 40, (pictured) claimed James Anderson caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to his home after reinstalling an old faulty shower unit.Britain's 'kindest' plumber 'exposed': Trader who received Pride of Britain award and pocketed £10k donation from Hugh Grant is accused of faking stories about helping vulnerable people and spending cash from the public on house and a car
16/05/24 09:44James Anderson, 56, has received plaudits including letters of thanks from the King and the late Queen and a Pride of Britain award for his 'selfless acts'.Jimmy Anderson reveals why the 'time is right' for him to end his England career after he confirmed his retirement... with the bowling great, 41, already in talks over a new role
11/05/24 21:31Jimmy Anderson will bring the curtain down on his illustrious Test career at the fitting setting of Lord's this summer after conceding that making the next Ashes was too much of a stretch.England legend Jimmy Anderson confirms his retirement after 22-year international cricket career - after Brendon McCullum informed 41-year-old he is not in the side's plans
11/05/24 12:02RICHARD GIBSON: Anderson confirmed the match against West Indies at Lord's in July, three weeks shy of his 42nd birthday, will represent his farewell to a career stretching back to 2022.NASSER HUSSAIN on Jimmy Anderson stepping away from England in the summer - and why he'll have extra motivation to end his stellar career on a high
11/05/24 01:00NASSER HUSSAIN: I was fortunate enough to be there at the start of Jimmy Anderson's England career. And it will be an absolute pleasure to hopefully be there and watch him at the end.Jimmy Anderson will be impossible to replace for England but sentiment cannot cloud logic - he does not fit the bill for Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes' next stab at the Ashes, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH
10/05/24 21:30LAWRENCE BOOTH: It says everything about the esteem in which Jimmy Anderson is held that Brendon McCullum took a round trip of over 20,000 miles to tell him his Test career was nearing its end.England legend Jimmy Anderson will end his international career this summer after Brendon McCullum told him he is NOT in his plans... with the 41-year-old frustrated he wasn't able to announce his departure on his own terms
10/05/24 16:15LAWRENCE BOOTH AND RICHARD GIBSON: Anderson (left), who picked up his 700th Test wicket in India, will be 43 by the time England travel to Australia in 2025-26 for the Ashes.Jimmy Anderson reaches 700 Test wickets with scalp of India's Kuldeep Yadav as legendary England seamer, 41, achieves another landmark in his extraordinary career
09/03/24 07:02Anderson - backed by his captain Ben Stokes this week to be playing in the next Ashes series in 18 months' time - sits third on the all-time list of Test wicket takers.NASSER HUSSAIN: To be a great side England have to master their one major failing
07/03/24 18:02NASSER HUSSAIN: Forget any debate about the merits of Bazball, what England have lacked during this series in India is a ruthless streak to get through difficult periods.It could be 'sleet stops play' in the foothills of the Himalayas as 5,000 England supporters are expected to descend on Dharamshala for the final Test vs India... as Ollie Robinson looks set to be left out of Ben Stokes' squad
03/03/24 22:31PAUL NEWMAN IN DHARAMSHALA: One forecast has sleet descending on one of the most picturesque grounds in world cricket on Thursday's opening day.England suffer first series defeat of the Bazball era as India win fourth Test by five wickets - with Ben Stokes' side left to rue their second innings collapse
26/02/24 08:10PAUL NEWMAN IN RANCHI: But wicketkeeper Druv Jurel, only introduced to this India side for the third Test, came together with Shubman Gill to calmly hit the remaining runs.Taylor Swift Eras tour: Fans confused as to why there were so many empty seats during MCG concert
17/02/24 00:36Taylor Swift made history performing to her largest ever crowd on the first night of her Eras Tour in Australia, but some observant 'Swifties' have questioned why so many stadium seats were empty.NASSER HUSSAIN: If there's one player you don't want to reprieve, it's classy Rohit Sharma... and Joe Root's HUGE drop has now allowed India to take charge in third Test
15/02/24 21:52NASSER HUSSAIN: The pivotal moment of the opening day, and potentially the series, came after the morning drinks break when England offered Rohit Sharma a life.Ben Stokes' six of the best: On the eve of his 100th cap, Mail Sport's Richard Gibson looks back at the England captain's top Test performances
12/02/24 18:07England Test captain Ben Stokes is on the brink of joining the 100 club. The 32-year-old is set to reach the milestone in the third Test against India, which starts in Rajkot on Thursday.NASSER HUSSAIN: Joe Root must find a way to conquer his nemesis... Jasprit Bumrah is his biggest problem right now and he's got it coming for six more innings
05/02/24 17:00NASSER HUSSAIN: Joe Root's numbers are superior in this period than previously in his career. In 20 Tests, he's averaged 52.63. Previously, it was 49.19 in 117.THE NOTEBOOK: Ravichandran Ashwin is on the cusp of history, Marais Erasmus nears 60 not out... and the Premier League relegation battle dominates the England dressing-room
05/02/24 16:16THE NOTEBOOK: Bumrah and Jaiswal starred for the hosts with ball and bat respectively, while Shubman Gill also contributed a century in the third innings of the match this week.Ben Stokes reveals England are 'very upbeat' despite heavy 106-run defeat to India as the visiting captain insists he is happy with his side's approach
05/02/24 13:55PAUL NEWMAN: Stokes declared himself happy with England's second Test approach even though they were unable to Bazball their way to what would have been another miracle in India.ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Zak Crawley's red-hot form continues and Jimmy Anderson put in a vintage display - but Jonny Bairstow has lost his spark, and which star batter had a match to forget?
05/02/24 10:36RICHARD GIBSON: Bumrah was not the only star with the ball, with England's record wicket-taker Anderson putting on a typically masterful display with outstanding figures of 35-5-76-5.India square the series with a 106-run win over England as Ben Stokes and Co fall short in pursuit of a second miracle in successive Tests
05/02/24 08:46PAUL NEWMAN IN VISAKHAPATNAM: England started the fourth day here needing another 332 to reach their target of 399 and make history after pulling off an extraordinary win in the first Test.Jasprit Bumrah takes SIX wickets on day two of the second Test after a sensational performance bowling both Ben Stokes and Ollie Pope... as England's batters struggle to score in Visakhapatnam
03/02/24 11:35PAUL NEWMAN IN VISAKHAPATNAM: Ben Stokes dropped his bat to the ground and shrugged with weary resignation at being beaten again by the masterful Jasprit Bumrah.VISAKHAPATNAM NOTEBOOK: Jimmy Anderson sets yet another milestone, England fans receive better treatment and the hosts leave it late to name their rotated team
02/02/24 17:09Mail Sport's Richard Gibson and Paul Newman take you through some of the stories you may have missed on a memorable day in Visakhapatnam.Shoaib Bashir WILL make his England debut in second Test against India - just days after arriving in the country following visa nightmare... as Jimmy Anderson also comes into the team following stunning first-Test victory
01/02/24 08:33Shoaib Bashir will make his international debut in England's second Test against India just days after arriving in the country following the visa chaos which ruled him out of the opener.England have been revitalised under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, but as Bazball arrives in India they face their biggest challenge yet against a side unbeaten in 12 years in home conditions
24/01/24 18:16The headlines before the first Test have been dominated by Shoaib Bashir who was forced to return to England to resolve visa issues and will miss the first Test.England name THREE spinners and leave out Jimmy Anderson for first Test against India with Mark Wood providing the only pace option in Hyderabad
24/01/24 07:58PAUL NEWMAN: It is a gamble but it is also an understandable one given the nature of a pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium that looks designed to take turn from the first morning.Why conquering the Kingdom of Kohli is a mammoth task... India have lost just one series on home soil since 2004 but if England are going to become the best they have to BEAT the best
19/01/24 22:31RICHARD GIBSON: For England's golden generation it represented the final frontier, the zenith of a relentless and ruthless journey that had taken in top-rank Test status.Britain's 'kindest plumber' is caught claiming he fixed deadly fireplace that was putting 87-year-old at risk - with photo of 39-year-old businessman's perfectly safe fire
22/12/23 14:34EXCLUSIVE: James Anderson has become an internet sensation by regularly posting about helping the elderly and the poor without charging them, raising huge sums in donation from his fans.Stuart Broad is looking forward to tucking into some cheese and a glass of red wine in his first Christmas as a former England bowler... as he prepares for some long-awaited time off over the festive period
20/12/23 17:00HENRY CLARK: As his former England team-mates tuck into their Christmas dinners in the knowledge that a five-Test tour to India awaits, Broad may even allow himself an extra roast potato or two.Nathan Lyon takes 500th Test wicket in Australia win over Pakistan as he becomes the eighth man and third Australian to do so: 'I still pinch myself'
17/12/23 11:23The 36-year-old trapped Faheem Ashraf leg before wicket after a review in Perth to reach his personal landmark on day four of the first Test as the hosts cruised to a 360-run victory.Britain's kindest plumber reveals how the promise he made to his baby son who died aged 16 weeks to 'become a better man' inspires him to give free services to the elderly and vulnerable
11/12/23 13:50James Anderson , from Burnley, Lancashire, who set up Depher to provide free plumbing and heating to those who need it, joined Christine Lampard and Dermot O'leary on This Morning on Monday.Hugh Grant and his wife Anna donate $25K to Britain's kindest plumber
08/12/23 11:44A stunned plumber has revealed how Hugh Grant and his wife Anna Elisabet Eberstein donated a staggering £20,000 ($25K) as a 'wonderful Christmas gift'.Inside secret heartbreak of 'Britain's kindest plumber': How ex-homeless father was inspired to become a 'charity hero' to help the disabled and frail pensioners after his son died at 16-weeks from hole in the heart - as fan Hugh Grant donates £20k
08/12/23 08:57Selfless James Anderson has touched the hearts of the nation with his generosity, which has seen him offering free plumbing for frail pensioners with cancer and disabled childrenHugh Grant and his wife Anna donate £20,000 to Britain's kindest plumber who says the generous Christmas gift is 'wonderful'
07/12/23 21:36A stunned plumber has revealed how the actor, 63,and his wife Anna Elisabet Eberstein donated a staggering £20,000 as a 'wonderful Christmas gift'.Cristiano Ronaldo's obsessive fitness regime and age-blasting diet have kept him in incredible shape during his career... but at 38 are his superpowers beginning to wane as Al-Nassr boss reveals superstar suffers from fatigue?
11/11/23 08:19Across the sporting world, players have repeatedly tried to bend time to their will, but Cristiano Ronaldo may be finally slowing down at the age of 38 after an extraordinary career.'It was like being tasered. I was stunned, furious': In his new book, STUART BROAD recalls the shattering moment he learnt he'd been dropped - along with Jimmy Anderson - for the 2022 tour of the West Indies
03/11/23 13:58Stuart Broad had been discussing what went wrong in the 2021-22 Ashes with Zak Crawley, Rob Key and Tim Henman during a round of golf at Sunningdale when his career suffered a jolt.Why keeping an eye on where Bunnings is opening next is the key to finding a winning property investment
03/11/23 04:46Investment property adviser James Anderson recommends buying near a Bunnings, He argued a new hardware store signalled a population surge with immigration at a record high.Harry Brook, Joe Root and Mark Wood sign three-year central contracts with the ECB... but Ben Stokes is one of eight stars to remain on an annual deal
24/10/23 10:30Ben Stokes is one eight players to sign only a one-year contract, reflecting not so much the state of his left knee as his ability to dictate fresh terms to the administrators on an annual basis.Ex-clown called 'Mister Jazzz' who works as a special needs teacher 'shot and killed his wife' while she was desperately begging 911 dispatcher for help: Their son, 3, was in the house and found covered in her blood
27/09/23 09:01James Anderson (pictured), 37, allegedly killed his 34-year-old wife Victoria Anderson in Cleveland, Texas, while their son aged three was in the house with them.Jimmy Anderson admits Stuart Broad's retirement will 'leave a big hole' after England bowler's fairytale Ashes farewell
03/08/23 05:54In the perfect finale, Broad took the wickets of Todd Murphy and Alex Carey to seal a 49-run victory for England that levelled a captivating Ashes series at 2-2.Ben Stokes will still be leading England's charge, but Jonny Bairstow's place is in doubt... predicting the XI to take on Australia Down Under in 2025-26
01/08/23 19:25Despite England winning at the Oval, Australia retained the Ashes, and will have the urn in their possession heading into the next series Down Under in 2025-26.IAN HERBERT: The Ashes was a superb spectacle, compelling, a contrast of philosophies, from first ball to last... it has surpassed anything I have even seen in sport
01/08/23 17:00IAN HERBERT: There's been Chris Woakes and Mark Wood, of course, the Zak Crawley crack of that first Ashes ball , Sky's win predictor and animated batsman's grill cam.Stuart Broad shares emotional chat with England team-mate Jimmy Anderson in brilliant interview on The Oval's outfield, as he reflects on remarkable career and final Test win against Australia
31/07/23 22:10Broad ended his excellent career in fine style as he bowled England to victory in the fifth Ashes Test against Australia, with the series ending 2-2.Steve Smith sends James Anderson a very cheeky message as Aussies form Ashes guard of honour for retiring England great Stuart Broad
31/07/23 01:46Stuart Broad received a guard of honour from the Aussies as he walked out onto The Oval ahead of his retirement from cricket - and Steve Smith couldn't help making a cheeky dig at James Anderson.ASHES DAY FOUR, FIFTH TEST - SESSION BY SESSION: England are left frustrated by Australia before rain
30/07/23 21:59LAWRENCE BOOTH: After Stuart Broad walked out to a guard of honour, and pulled the last ball he faced in Test cricket for six, Australia were set 384 for victory,Stuart Broad has been a thorn in Australia's side and delighted in their discomfort... and yet they applauded him on the penultimate day of his cricketing life
30/07/23 21:38OLIVER HOLT: Half an hour before the penultimate day's action of his cricketing life, Stuart Broad stood grinning from ear to ear in a circle of his friends on the lush outfield at the Oval.Stuart Broad becomes the second player to hit his final ball in Test cricket for six as Usman Khawaja becomes leading run-scorer in the series
30/07/23 21:33LAWRENCE BOOTH: Broad became only the second player - after West Indian Wayne Daniel - known to have hit his final ball in Test cricket for six when he launched Mitchell Starc high over midwicket.SOUL OF SPORT: The Ashes - and Stuart Broad's England career - end today with the hosts needing to win the fifth Test to draw the series... Mail Sport's ANDY HOOPER has captured the action and costumes on show at the Oval so far
30/07/23 21:31Welcome back to the Soul of Sport. ANDY HOOPER travelled to the Oval to capture the best of the action from England's fifth Ashes Test against Australia.CHRIS BROAD: It's a brave decision for Stuart to retire when he is still fit enough to play, but he feels he is doing the right thing at the right time - and the the guard of honour the Australians gave him was lovely
30/07/23 21:30CHRIS BROAD: We have obviously known that Stuart's career was coming to an end. At 37, how much longer can you go on? So Stuart and I had spoken about this for a while.BUMBLE AT THE TEST: England captain Ben Stokes could become an off-spinner and polite and passive Aussies are nothing like the snarling stars of yesteryear
29/07/23 19:34DAVID LLOYD AT THE OVAL: England now have a golden chance to level the Ashes after a fine day of batting at the Oval on Saturday.Stuart Broad retires: England bowler's top five moments across a stellar career, from famous century against Pakistan to THAT incredible Ashes spell at Trent Bridge
29/07/23 17:55Stuart Broad's incredible England career is now - almost - over. The legendary bowler revealed exclusively to Mail Sport on Saturday evening that he is retiring from all forms of cricket.Moment Marnus Labuschagne trolls Jonny Bairstow after last ball at the fifth Ashes Test - but James Anderson 'hits the Aussie with a sharp comeback'
28/07/23 00:00The Aussie star and English wicketkeeper engaged in a bit of theatre at the close of play on Thursday, proving the controversial stumping at Lord's is still fresh in both teams' minds.England's Jimmy Anderson has no thoughts of retirement after quiet Ashes and vows to keep playing Tests as long as captain Ben Stokes wants him
25/07/23 18:04Jimmy Anderson has no thoughts of retirement and insists he is 'still hungry' for success with England, starting in Thursday's final Ashes Test.The Ashes: Cricket MUST be more flexible on rain delays, England face a tough decision over Jimmy Anderson and Pat Cummins still has plenty to prove at the Oval despite retaining the urn: Mail Sport's experts look ahead to the final Test
24/07/23 21:30Mail Sport's ASHES EXPERTS took ahead to the main talking points ahead of the final Ashes Test, which gets underway on Thursday.England name unchanged squad for final Ashes Test as they bid to win at the Oval to avoid series defeat to Australia
24/07/23 11:26England have named an unchanged squad for the final Ashes Test of the summer with a decision now required over James Anderson's involvement at the Kia Oval.STUART BROAD: I don't play for milestones but winning this Ashes Test against Australia would make my 600th wicket even MORE special!
22/07/23 21:31STUART BROAD: When the ball was in the air travelling to Joe Root at fine leg from Travis Head's bat on day one, not for one millisecond did I think of it being my 600th Test wicket.England edge closer to levelling the Ashes thanks to a sensational evening on day three that saw Mark Wood and Chris Woakes tear through the Aussies batting line-up and leave them trailing by 162
21/07/23 17:43PAUL NEWMAN AT OLD TRAFFORD: Of all the turning points that have led to England contemplating their best-ever Ashes escape, the impact of Wood has been the biggest.England post mammoth first innings total of 592 to lead Australia by 275 runs in fourth Ashes Test - as Jonny Bairstow smashes an unbeaten 99 off 81 balls... but wicketkeeper is denied a century as James Anderson is out lbw
21/07/23 13:59England put in an incredible performance in the first innings as they lead Australia in the fourth Ashes Test with Jonny Bairstow putting in an impressive performance.Stuart Broad reveals the down under cricket legends who inspired him to torture Australia in the Ashes
20/07/23 11:13Veteran paceman Stuart Broad has revealed his cricket heroes growing up - and they don't come from England. The 37-year-old has now snared 600 Test wickets in his decorated career.OLIVER HOLT: Jimmy Anderson looks to be fizzling out as the fireworks go off elsewhere with Stuart Broad and Chris Woakes stealing the show
19/07/23 21:30OLIVER HOLT: A few minutes after 11am, James Anderson walked to the end of his mark and prepared to bowl his first over of the day, from the James Anderson End.Stuart Broad revels in 'special' feeling after taking a landmark 600th Test wicket - as England restrict Australia to 299-8 on day one of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford
19/07/23 20:39Stuart Broad is just the fifth man to reach the milestone and only the second pace bowler, after his England team mate Jimmy Anderson to achieve the feat.NASSER HUSSAIN: Stuart Broad was born for Ashes cricket - it's fitting that he took his 600th wicket against Australia with Jimmy Anderson faltering
19/07/23 18:32NASSER HUSSAIN: It was fitting that Stuart Broad got to 600 career Test wickets against Australia because like his dad Chris he was born for Ashes cricket.Stuart Broad takes 600th Test wicket after dismissing Australia's Travis Head in fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford
19/07/23 15:10England bowler Stuart Broad has taken his 600th Test wicket against Australia on Wednesday. He claimed the scalp of batter Travis Head on the first day of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford.Old Trafford Ashes Test is HALTED in bizarre circumstances after Marnus Labuschagne and David Warner complain of light reflecting off unoccupied plastic seats
19/07/23 11:32Play in the fourth Ashes Test in Manchester was briefly halted in bizarre circumstances, after Marnus Labuschagne complained of being disturbed by sunshine reflecting off the seats.Old Trafford has hosted its fair share of Ashes heroics - from Laker's 10-for to Warne's ball of the century - now England must hope for more thrills in must-win fourth Test against Australia
19/07/23 00:00SHUBI ARUN: The first three Tests of this series have gone down to the wire and it's safe to assume that Ben Stokes's Bazball brigade will ensure the fourth Test isn't lacking in theatre.Captain Ben Stokes backs England to play the perfect fast-forward game against Australia in fourth Ashes Test to square up TURBO-CHARGED series
18/07/23 19:45PAUL NEWMAN: The mind boggles at just what Ben Stokes may have up his sleeve to try to force a result in a fourth Test that seems certain to be affected by rain.England captain Ben Stokes ready to get EVEN funkier in fourth Ashes Test against Australia... with hosts needing a win at Old Trafford
18/07/23 18:33LAWRENCE BOOTH: Ben Stokes' England may go for broke as they look to overcome a poor forecast in Manchester and square an Ashes series he believes is shaping up as the best ever.England captain Ben Stokes has vowed to 'push' Bazball even HARDER at Old Trafford to keep Ashes series alive... with rain set to affect fourth Test
18/07/23 12:24Ben Stokes insists England are prepared to go even more attacking than usual in order to get the win they need to ensure that the Ashes are still up for grabs in the final Test next week.PAUL NEWMAN: England turn to Dad's Army! Ben Stokes picks oldest seam Test attack since 1928 as they attempt to stick it up the Aussies at Old Trafford
17/07/23 17:00PAUL NEWMAN AT OLD TRAFFORD: England do look a stronger side for the recall of Jimmy Anderson, champing at the bit to make his mark on what could be his last Test on his home ground.
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EXCLUSIVEShelton, 21, has the fastest serve in HISTORY and will be the face of American tennis for a decade But he dreamed of a very different career
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Rodgers' bitter family feud takes huge new twist with New York Jets crowd revelation It was revealed previously that they hadn't spoken for 10 years
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Gary Neville blasts Chelsea's 'ugly and plain wrong' approach of throwing players on the scrapheap as he insists the owners look TERRIBLE, not tough
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Jermaine Jenas admits sending inappropriate texts to women at BBC and says he has 'let myself down' as reveals his marriage is on the rocks
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Utah Jazz rookie Filipowski's mom opens up about estranged son, 20, and relationship with the 27-year-old woman accused of grooming him
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Backlash as artwork immortalizing Australian break dancer Raygun appears in the California desert 'She doesn't deserve recognition'
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Jake Paul reveals fight purse ahead of Tyson bout... but fans don't believe he's telling the truth over astronomical earnings Quite the cash claim
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Atletico Madrid fans vandalise Joao Felix's plaque with litter at Metropolitano Stadium following the club-record signing's cut-price move to Chelsea
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Ilkay Gundogan lands in Manchester and meets Pep Guardiola at the City boss's restaurant as veteran club legend gets set to rejoin in free transfer
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Atletico Madrid CONFIRM £34m signing of Conor Gallagher from Chelsea - with a bizarre 'pitbull' graphic - as Joao Felix heads the other way for £42.7m
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Revealed: The bizarre reason new Chelsea signing Tosin Adarabioyo was initially left OUT of Blues' Europa Conference League squad
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Sven-Goran Eriksson gives poignant goodbye message as the terminally ill ex-England boss reveals how he wants Three Lions fans to remember him
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Conor Gallagher lands in Madrid for a second time this month as he finally looks to complete £35.8m move to Atletico with transfer saga nearing an end
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Boxing icon Oscar De La Hoya posts bizarre 'sexual boogie' video, wearing a thong with his girlfriend, before it is REMOVED by Instagram after complaints
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'Still time to delete it': Joao Felix and Lamine Yamal troll Barcelona and Spain star after he goes public online with his new model influencer girlfriend
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First transgender Paralympian, 50, breaks silence on criticism of her competing at Paris 2024 - and claims she will be a 'role model' at the Games
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Ralf Schumacher's ex-mother-in-law, 70, wades into 'lying' row with his ex-wife and says former F1 driver told her 'I'm definitely NOT gay'
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Jamie Carragher spots tactic he's 'never seen before' while analysing Arne Slot's new-look Liverpool... and it leaves co-pundit Gary Neville baffled
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Ex-Man United starlet Angel Gomes breaks silence after horror collision in Lille match saw him hospitalised with serious head injury
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EXCLUSIVEHow Erling Haaland got deadlier than ever by DJing in Marbella, feasting on potato dumplings and zoning out on a superyacht
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Ralf Schumacher calls his ex-wife a LIAR and leaks her WhatsApp chats after she claimed she 'wasted her best years' on Michael's former F1 star brother
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Never change, Jamie Vardy! Leicester striker trolls Tottenham fans for the club's lack of a Premier League title - before an X-rated spat with Cristian Romero
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Leicester pay heartwarming tribute to Craig Shakespeare ahead of Premier League return following former manager's death aged 60
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Meet the new WAGs of the Premier League: A Dutch model already welcomed by Old Trafford and a Beauty Pageant queen winner in Brighton
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Erling Haaland makes Marc Cucurella eat his words as the Man City star brushes off the Euro 2024 winner to score against Chelsea in Premier League
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Pep Guardiola reveals why he was surprised after Man City won 2-0 at Chelsea - as he describes the result as a 'big step' for his team
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Aussie UFC 305 star Casey O'Neill impersonates Olympic breakdancer Raygun as she wins fight in the Octagon before showing off her moves
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Mikel Arteta's patience is paying off after Kai Havertz and David Raya played pivotal roles for Arsenal in season-opening win over Wolves
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Antoine Semenyo papers over Bournemouth cracks as Cherries boss Andoni Iraola prepares to unleash £40.2m recruit Evanilson
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Danilo delivers an update to fans after suffering a horror injury just minutes into Nottingham Forest's Premier League opener against Bournemouth
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Newcastle vs Southampton CHAOS as defender Fabian Schar is sent off for headbutt after Ben Brereton Diaz threw himself to the floor
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Eric Cantona STORMS OFF punditry panel and embarks on another bizarre speech... but there IS a reason behind the Man United legend's actions
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Fans hail Ipswich supporter with a prosthetic leg for their 'brilliant' sense of humour after spotting hilarious name on his shirt
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Ed Sheeran reveals why he had to leave Ipswich vs Liverpool at HALF-TIME - with minority owner missing climactic stages of club's top-flight return
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Former Man United defender Phil Jones confirms he has RETIRED from professional football - as he announces his next role
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Bruno Fernandes APOLOGISES to Fantasy Football managers after missing two clear-cut chances in 1-0 win against Fulham in their opening game
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Joshua Zirkzee admits his match-winning Man United debut was a 'dream' come true as £36.5m striker comes off the bench to secure win
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Enzo Maresca reveals that FIFTEEN Chelsea stars are not training with the first-team, after their huge summer spending spree and 43-man squad
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Peter Schmeichel slams Luke Shaw after Man Utd left-back gets injured AGAIN leaving him on sidelines for first three Premier League matches
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Chelsea fans face being served 'PRISON FOOD' at Servette in Europa Conference League clash as images emerge of bleak meals at staggering prices
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Matthijs De Ligt's wife Annekee Molenaar posts loved-up photos with new Man United star at Old Trafford - as she beams with pride next to her £43m hubby
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Fans left in hysterics at Gary Neville's underwhelming attempts at motivational speaking as he answers clearing calls on results day
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Olympic champion boxer Imane Khelif shows off dramatic new feminine makeover after winning gold in Paris, where her failed gender tests sparked huge row
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Lamine Yamal is spotted leaving the hospital following a visit to his father after he was stabbed 'multiple times' on Wednesday night
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Jordan Henderson's Ajax win 25-minute long penalty shootout 13-12 after 34 spot-kicks in dramatic Europa League qualifier in Amsterdam
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A dream debut! Kylian Mbappe scores his first Real Madrid goal against Atalanta after Jude Bellingham's slick assist and lifts the UEFA Super Cup
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Major VAR change 'is BLOCKED by Premier League bosses' ahead of new season - as measure is absent from Howard Webb's six-point plan
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The 'zombie movie set' of a training ground hosting Man United: Red Devils return to old crumbling, neglected HQ 'The Cliff' for kit release video
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Rio Ferdinand hails Jude Bellingham as a 'class apart' after his 'magnificent' performance in Real Madrid's UEFA Super Cup win over Atalanta
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EXCLUSIVEOleksandr Usyk reveals what went down in THAT sixth round against Tyson Fury, why his mum wants him to quit boxing
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West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui responds to Danny Dyer's pep talk as he says they'll both have to work together to get the best out of Jarrod Bowen
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Team GB medalist Georgia Bell almost gave up on her athletics career before lockdown made her fall in love with running all over again
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Mikel Arteta hails the 'success' of Arsenal's pre-season after victory over Lyon... as Gunners boss provides an injury update on TWO defenders
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Man United agree settlement with Aaron Wan-Bissaka ahead of £15m move to West Ham - with full-back's exit to pave way for two Old Trafford arrivals
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Ex-Man United star Raphael Varane suffers NIGHTMARE debut for Como as defender leaves the pitch after just 20 minutes due to an injury
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Ollie Wood felt like a 'crash test dummy' after the Team GB star appeared to be HEADBUTTED by Dutch rider and crashed in men's madison final
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New Zealand high jumper Hamish Kerr goes viral after bailing out last minute and jumping UNDER the bar - before leaping to Olympic gold
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World's greatest marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge takes a TAXI to the finish line in Paris after he was forced to walk and then quit the race
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Rodri on the DJ decks and pop stars performing: Inside the 'family-friendly' parties that the world's best footballers can't get enough of
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Olympics fans are left in stitches as new video of viral breakdancer 'Raygun' in qualifying emerges - and ask 'how did she beat 14 others?'
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Not even Snoop Dogg could save breaking from falling flat on Olympic debut as Aussie becomes a global cult figure for all the wrong reasons
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'I am a woman': Victorious gender scandal boxer Imane Khelif takes aim at her 'bullies and enemies' after claiming Olympic gold with win over Yang Liu
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Pep Guardiola insists Man City are in no rush to sign new players despite Man United and Arsenal's transfer activity... and addresses what his side will do to replace Julian Alvarez
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Algeria's Imane Khelif credits 'eight years of work and no sleep' for winning Olympic boxing gold amid gender controversy
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Piers Morgan forced to delete social media post after gender row boxer Imane Khelif triumphs over China's Yang Liu to claim Olympic gold
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David de Gea 'agrees a one-year deal with Fiorentina' - as Spaniard looks to FINALLY end his search for a new club
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Noah Lyles' Olympic rival speaks out after Team USA star ran the 200m final with COVID - without telling his fellow sprinters
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Letsile Tebogo delivers savage verdict on 'arrogant' Noah Lyles after beating Team USA sprinter to win 200m gold at 2024 Olympics
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Phil Foden poses with social media star son Ronnie, five, in matching lemon outfits - just days after neighbours 'called police over late night children's party
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Thomas Muller declares himself an Olympic champion after his supporting role in a German gold medal triumph at Paris 2024
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Mikel Arteta insists Saka and Rice 'have to be ready' for start of the Premier League season as England stars return in friendly win over Bayer Leverkusen
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OnlyFans star Alysha Newman celebrates Olympic bronze by TWERKING to the crowd - as Canadian pole vaulter clears national record 4.85m
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Former Team USA gymnast Gabby Douglas slams Simone Biles comparisons and says she's tired of 'constantly being bullied' online
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Matthew Hudson-Smith breaks down in tears after missing out on Olympic gold to Quincy Hall as Team GB star accepts 'the better man won'
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Team GB star George Mills breaks silence on his furious clash with French opponent Hugo Hay... after son of former Premier League star was knocked down in chaotic 5,000m heat
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Team USA gold medalist Ryan Crouser shows off simple trick that explains why he won shot put gold at 2024 Olympics
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Charley Hull reveals why she's had a disastrous start to 2024 Olympics... and it has nothing to do with the cigarette ban
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From steeplechase to church steeple! French athletics star PROPOSES to her boyfriend at Paris Olympics
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Aussie sprinter Michelle Jenneke is sent flying during nasty fall in the 100m hurdles - and then nearly trips over the very next one in nightmare race
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Glamorous swimmer Luana Alonso is fired a fresh warning by Olympics chief after being kicked out of athletes village for 'inappropriate conduct'
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Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis appears on morning TV 'visibly hungover' the day after his record-smashing jump in the Olympic pole vault final
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Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix is left in tears after missing out on a medal - as daughter of TV host Fred admits 'I didn't want to be alive three years ago'
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Thierry Henry shows off his dance moves after France triumph 3-1 over Egypt to reach the gold medal match at Paris Olympics as footage goes viral
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VAR officials removed from Champions League qualifier involving Rangers after being 'caught by police stealing a road sign
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Glamorous Olympic swimmer Luana Alonso breaks her silence amid reports she was kicked out of athletes village over 'inappropriate conduct'
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The wholesome moment the UK cheered Keely Hodgkinson to glory: Gabby Logan and Jess Ennis-Hill roar her on from the studio as loved ones cheer
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Gabby Logan reveals her conspiracy theory about the 2024 Paris Olympics bell live on BBC - as the TV host vows to get to the bottom of the mystery
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Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis wins Olympic gold with a new WORLD RECORD - as he celebrates by mimicking Turkish shooter who went viral
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Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles slammed by NFL star over 'disgusting' gesture after bowing out of Olympics with silver and bronze in floor final
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Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as American teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
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Fans claim Kishane Thompson 'was ROBBED' in 100m final after he was beaten by America's Noah Lyles by FIVE THOUSANDTHS of a second
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Phil Foden poses with a prize catch as the Man City star rounds off his pre-season holiday by landing a huge fish on a five-day family trip to a £14-a-day lake
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The moment a South Korean Olympian breaks down in TEARS as he fails to avoid national military service after missing out on a medal in men's golf
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Team GB men's hockey side suffer penalty shootout heartbreak against 10-man India as they crash out of the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde CRASHES OUT of Olympics in last-16 stage as the Dutch beach volleyball player is again loudly booed
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Dina Asher-Smith is reduced to tears during BBC interview as the Team GB star admits she is 'running angry' in the 200m after 100m sprint exit
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Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys - 'the once hairiest man on TV' - undergoes hair transplant treatment in bizarre video
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'How embarrassing': Fans react as Estonia's Karel Tilga's pole vault attempt goes wrong during decathlon at Paris Olympics