England were “feckless, reckless and legless” on their dismal Ashes tour of Australia, according to the editor of the prestigious Wisden Almanack. Ben Stokes’ side were beaten 4-1 on a …
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Women’s World Cup qualifying: Rhian Wilkinson challenges Wales to fill Ceri Holland void
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesEven without Holland, as well as fellow injured players Olivia Clark and Lois Joel, Wales will start as firm favourites to claim two victories against Albania, opponents they have never …
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Rory McIlroy reveals what fellow back-to-back Masters champion Sir Nick Faldo shared with him as the pair met following McIlroy’s Green Jacket presentation at Augusta National.
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Rory McIlroy: Back-to-back Masters champion wants more majors as European record nears
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTo win last year, McIlroy needed to beat Justin Rose – who finished tied third on Sunday having led by two at the turn – in a sudden death play-off …
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Kobbie Mainoo closer to agreeing new Man Utd deal says Michael Carrick
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesManchester United are positive Kobbie Mainoo will sign a new deal to stay at Old Trafford, head coach Michael Carrick says. Mainoo has been in talks over an extension likely …
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Challenge Cup quarter-final: Wakefield Trinity 22-26 Wigan Warriors
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWakefield: Jowitt; Pratt, Scott, Hall, Johnstone; Trueman, Lino; McMeeken, Smoothy, Rodwell, Vagana, Nikotemo, Pitts. Interchanges: Tevaga, Hamlin-Uele, Smith, Lolesio. Sin-bin: Tevaga (36 mins). Wigan: Field; Eckersley, Keighran, Farrell, Marshall; Farrimond, …
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Gout Gout goes faster than Usain Bolt aged 18 to win 200m in Sydney
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAustralian teenager Gout Gout has run 200m faster than sprinting great Usain Bolt did at the same age. The 18-year-old clocked a superb time of 19.67 seconds to win at …
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Masters 2026: Rory McIlroy can’t stop riding Augusta rollercoaster
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDuring his first two rounds this week, he played with the greater mental freedom which he predicted reaching his golfing Everest – finally conquering Augusta National – would provide. The …
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Scotland begin a new era under Sione Fukofuka with a narrow victory over Wales in the opening round of the Women’s Six Nations.
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Women’s Six Nations 2026: England 33-12 Ireland – hosts open title defence with victory
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesEngland: Kildunne; Breach, Jones (capt), Rowland, Moloney-MacDonald; Aitchison, L Packer; Clifford, Cokayne, Bern, Talling, Ives Campion, Feaunati, Kabeya, Matthews. Replacements: Powell, Carson, Muir, Lutui, Burton, Hunt, Harrison, Sing. Ireland: Flood; …