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The home side struck first in the eighth minute. There initially appeared to be little danger as Matty Lusty collected the ball on the right-hand side with plenty of Ballymena …

Adams said she has turned down more money in previous seasons to remain at Brave, who she has played for since 2022. This year teams could retain up to 10 …

West Ham have signed midfielder Mateus Fernandes from Southampton in a deal worth more than £40m. The 21-year-old Portuguese joins on a five-year contract and becomes West Ham’s third-biggest signing, …

The week started full of optimism and zeal. Celtic were facing a decidedly inferior team and overwhelming favourites to progress, Rangers were down but determined not to be out, Aberdeen …

Southern Brave finished fourth in The Hundred with a four-run win over bottom side Welsh Fire in Southampton. Chasing 168, Tom Kohler-Cadmore scored 84 from 46 balls, the third-highest score …

The club confirmed Miquel’s assistant Amaury Messuwe will also leave with immediate effect but are yet to announce a replacement, with Leicester opening their WSL season against Manchester United on …

Wales captain Aaron Ramsey is left out of the squad for the World Cup qualifier away to Kazakhstan on 4 September as he eases his way back from injury.

Novak Djokovic says he is “trying to solve the riddle” and find his best form after fighting back from a set down to beat American qualifier Zachary Svajda in the …

Rehan Ahmed continued his fine form before as Trent Rockets secured a three-wicket victory over Birmingham Phoenix at Trent Bridge.

Wood’s importance to England bid to win the Ashes for the first time since 2015 cannot be overstated. They want a group of bowlers capable of generating high pace in …