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Zak Crawley thanks Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes for keeping faith in him after smashing 189 to put England in control of fourth Ashes Test against Australia
20/07/23 20:03
AADAM PATEL AT OLD TRAFFORD: Zak Crawley repaid the faith of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum by smashing a stunning 189 off 182 deliveries to put England in a commanding position in the fourth Ashes Test after another exhilarating day of Test cricket. They will resume on Friday in Manchester on 384 for four, 67 runs ahead of Australia's first innings total of 317 and continue their quest to pull off a remarkable Ashes comeback. And Crawley revealed just how much he enjoyed his knock, as he made the highest score by an England batter in a home Ashes Test for 26 years. His hundred off 93 deliveries was the second-fastest hundred ever by an England opener. Crawley himself holds the record with an 86-ball ton in Pakistan last year....read
TOP SPIN AT THE TEST: Crawley hits second fastest Test ton at Old Trafford and Moeen joins Broad, Botham and Flintoff in passing 3,000 runs and 200 wickets
20/07/23 19:45TOP SPIN AT THE TEST: Zak Crawley guided England to a dominant position on a fabulous day for the hosts at Old Trafford, which saw them 67 runs ahead at stumps on Thursday.
ASHES NOTEBOOK: England hero Kate Cross makes history, Australia flag finally goes up at Old Trafford pavilion and Moeen Ali is second only to Marnus Labuschagne at No 3
20/07/23 19:30ASHES NOTEBOOK: Zak Crawley stole the headlines on a fabulous day for England at Old Trafford, which saw them 67 runs ahead at stumps following some brilliant batting.
NASSER HUSSAIN: It's been feast or famine but Zak Crawley finally gorged himself with a beautiful 189 to show exactly why Ben Stokes and England have kept faith in him
20/07/23 18:38NASSER HUSSAIN: This summer, Crawley has got a lot of starts and that is not very Crawley-like. If you think of his career in both county and international cricket, it's been feast or famine.
Australia captain Pat Cummins had a STINKER on day two of fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford amid a dropped catch, reactive field placings, no obvious plan and horror bowling
20/07/23 18:09LAWRENCE BOOTH AT OLD TRAFFORD: Pat Cummins lost his wicket to the first ball of the second morning of this fourth Ashes Test - and it was all downhill from there.
Zak Crawley smashes a brilliant 189 as England dominate day two of must-win fourth Ashes Test against Australia at Old Trafford to lead by 67 runs
20/07/23 17:32PAUL NEWMAN AT OLD TRAFFORD: This is why England have always been so determined to keep faith in Zak Crawley even when all conventional cricketing logic demanded he be dropped.
England vs Australia RECAP - Scorecard and updates as Zak Crawley smashes a brilliant 189 and Ben Stokes' side look to build big lead over Aussies
20/07/23 09:00Recap Mail Sport's live blog on Day Two of the fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia at Old Trafford. The hosts' late flurry of wickets left the tourists on 299-8 on Wednesday night.
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.
ASHES DAY ONE, FOURTH TEST - SESSION-BY-SESSION: Honours shared as England take four wickets in the evening after Australia raced to 107 for two in dominant start
19/07/23 20:52LAWRENCE BOOTH AT OLD TRAFFORD: England finished day one of the fourth Ashes Test on top with Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc at the crease on 299 for eight.
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.
TOP SPIN AT THE TEST: Stuart Broad becomes the fifth bowler to reach 600 wickets - taking his tally against Australia to 149 in the process - and only Don Bradman has more visiting Test runs in England than Steve Smith
19/07/23 20:33TOP SPIN AT THE TEST: The fourth Ashes Test got underway at Old Trafford, as England's bid for an unlikely series win continued with Australia needing just a draw to retain the urn.
ASHES NOTEBOOK: Lancashire call on the heavies, Ollie Pope gives England a huge thumbs-up and Glenn McGrath takes the scenic route to Old Trafford
19/07/23 20:15ASHES NOTEBOOK: The Ashes arrived at Old Trafford, with the first day starting with a bang as under-fire David Warner creamed Stuart Broad's first ball for four to kick-off the morning session.
LAWRENCE BOOTH: Marnus Labuschagne's laziness means he is losing his lustre after the Australian was dismissed by Moeen Ali AGAIN as the No 3's Ashes struggles continue
19/07/23 20:08LAWRENCE BOOTH: No one leaves the field more disconsolately than Labuschagne, no one looks so bereft at their dismissal. He had just brought up his first half-century of the summer.
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.
The Open confident in security plans after Just Stop Oil protests at Wimbledon and the Ashes... as players are advised not to get involved
19/07/23 15:25Slumbers said 'one of the most senior players' had been targeted at St Andrews last year, but nothing public materialised after security was increased at specific locations.
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.
How to watch Ashes fourth Test between England and Australia as the hosts aim to level the series, with Jimmy Anderson returning for Ben Stokes' side
19/07/23 09:26The hosts will be looking to level the series after their third Test win. Chris Woakes and Mark Wood completed a nervy chase of 251 on the final day
England vs Australia - Ashes RECAP: Hosts on top as three Chris Woakes wickets in evening session leave Aussies eight down
19/07/23 09:00Follow Mail Sport's live blog for Day One of the fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia at Old Trafford. Ollie Robinson is replaced by Jimmy Anderson in the only change for the hosts.
David Warner's wife claims 'vile abuse' during second Ashes Test at Lord's turned physical in wake of controversial Jonny Bairstow stumping... as she claims Australia players were KICKED by members
19/07/23 07:09Members at Lord's 'kicked and touched' Australian players in a rage after Jonny Bairstow's controversial Ashes dismissal in the second Test, claims Candice Warner.
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.
Bumble's guide to Manchester: The pubs and poultry are perfect! And England could level the series if Moeen Ali's 'nuts' decision pays off
18/07/23 21:30DAVID LLOYD: There's no place like Manchester. You can walk anywhere and if you don't fancy a stroll, get on the tram! When I was at Sky, they got me driving one.
NASSER HUSSAIN: Ben Stokes should keep his options open... The England captain shouldn't go for broke too early against Austrailia with weather set to disrupt fourth Ashes Test
18/07/23 21:30NASSER HUSSAIN: It's never easy when you're trying to plan for a must-win game, as England are in Manchester this week, and the forecast isn't great.
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 seal ODI series win over Australia with 69-run DLS victory in final clash to hand the visitors a first series loss since 2013... but tourists retain the Women's Ashes after 8-8 draw overall
18/07/23 19:05The all-rounder followed up her unbeaten 111* in the second ODI with a brilliant knock of 129 to help England post an imposing 285 from their 50 overs.
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.
Jon Rahm hints he will follow Jonny Bairstow's example and throw 'Just Stop Oil' protestors off the Hoylake course himself at The Open - as the US Masters champion insists: 'I have a reputation, so don't catch me on a bad hole'
18/07/23 13:10IAN LADYMAN: US Masters champion Jon Rahm hinted he will throw 'Just Stop Oil' protestors off the course at Hoylake himself if they threaten to disrupt this weeks' Open championship.
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.
Alex Carey sports fresh haircut following Leeds saga... and Australia teammate Steve Smith jokes wicket-keeper HAS paid for his trim
18/07/23 11:24A Leeds barber accused Carey of failing to pay £30 for a haircut at his shop ahead of the third Ashes Test, only for it to later emerge that the 31-year-old had been mistaken for a teammate.
NASSER HUSSAIN: England must hold onto their catches and slaughter Australia's spinners to keep their Ashes dreams alive in the fourth Test
17/07/23 21:31England go into the crucial fourth Test at Old Trafford needing victory to keep their Ashes dreams alive. Mail Sport's NASSER HUSSAIN outlines the areas they need to get right.
Australia consider leaving out Todd Murphy for crucial fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford... after the spinner was used sparingly in Headingley defeat
17/07/23 21:30PAUL NEWMAN: Todd Murphy could be left out by Australia, who may instead pack their side with seam bowling and batting depth, knowing a draw would be enough for them to retain the Ashes.
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.
England's Moeen Ali proclaims 'Old is gold!' as Jimmy Anderson returns to lead Dad's Army of bowlers as the hosts look to down the Aussies at Old Trafford to level the Ashes series
17/07/23 17:00PAUL NEWMAN: England will throw one of the oldest attacks in their Test history at Australia on Wednesday as they back experience to earn them an Ashes levelling win at Old Trafford.
Jimmy Anderson replaces Ollie Robinson in England's only change for fourth Ashes Test... with Moeen Ali set to bat at three again at Old Trafford
17/07/23 08:51Anderson was 'rested' for England's three-wicket win at Headingley last week, but has been brought back into the fold and is set to lead the attack at his home ground.
Usman Khawaja reveals Travis Head copped the C-word slur as he blasts England fans' behaviour and opens up on the 'rough' abuse Aussie players received from MCC members at Lord's
17/07/23 07:53Usman Khawaja has spoken out about the rough' level of abuse Australians have received from the crowds during the Ashes but wouldn't divulge what was said to him in the Long Room at Lord's.
Bunnies in the headlights! As Stuart Broad's grip on David Warner tightens, batting greats reveal the mental torture of knowing a bowler's got your number
16/07/23 21:30When David Warner trudged towards the Headingley pavilion following his second-innings dismissal in the third Ashes Test, he knowingly raised his bat to the Barmy Army.
Australia retain the women's Ashes despite valiant fightback from England, as Nat Sciver-Brunt's unbeaten hundred comes in vain in second ODI
16/07/23 20:10Australia finally halted England's brave series fightback after sealing a three-run, final over win at the Ageas Bowl to retain the women's Ashes.
SPORTS AGENDA: Jeff Stelling is set to succeed Laura Woods as host of talkSPORT's breakfast show… PLUS, the reason Arsenal waited nine days to complete £105m Declan Rice transfer
16/07/23 20:00MIKE KEEGAN: In what would be a considerable coup for the broadcaster, the former Sky Sports Soccer Saturday host, is close to agreeing a deal that would take him onto the nation's airwaves.
Marcus Harris warns Australia dropping 'lightning rod' David Warner for crucial Ashes Test could backfire on Cameron Green and Mitch Marsh...and claims under-fire opener has done 'really well' in England
16/07/23 12:32Marcus Harris has warned that Australia's opening role should be reserved for specialists in England as he believes elevating hard-hitting middle-order players is fraught with danger.
England legend Alastair Cook warns 'struggling' Marnus Labuschagne's poor form means Australia face uphill battle to retain the Ashes
16/07/23 07:21England legend Sir Alastair Cook says Marnus Labuschagne's poor form means Australia's chance at retaining the Ashes are 'significantly reduced'
Amy Jones insists England have a burning 'fire in the belly' to defy the odds and regain the Ashes ahead of Australia clash
15/07/23 22:05The wicketkeeper says the players are 'riding on a wave of confidence and belief', while having huge fun in the process of trying to make history.
STUART BROAD: The truth is I have always found it hard bowling to David Warner... despite my 17 dismissals of him
15/07/23 21:33STUART BROAD: He used to sit back against me and hit me through the off side, and before the 2015 Ashes our bowling coach Ottis Gibson pointed out that my average was much higher against left-handers.
Alex Carey reveals the Australia team were targeted with 'nasty' abuse after controversial Jonny Bairstow stumping... but insists he has no regrets over Ashes incident
15/07/23 21:32Alex Carey has revealed he and his Australia team-mates have taken some 'nasty' abuse since his controversial stumping of Jonny Bairstow at Lord's, but he has no regrets about the incident.
'I have seen that ball thousands of times, you'd think by now I'd have hit ONE of them!': 30 years on from Shane Warne's ball of the century, Mike Gatting still shudders when he recalls one of the pivotal Ashes moments
15/07/23 21:31Mike Gatting sees the ball as clearly as he did 30 years ago. The fizz out of Shane Warne's right hand, the sharp, late drift as it veers wide of leg stump like a car trying to avoid a stray cat.
Woody and the Wizard! Thanks to thunderbolts, Ferrero Rocher and the fear of flying, Mark Wood and Chris Woakes is the unlikely bromance that brought England back into the Ashes
15/07/23 21:31After Chris Woakes and Mark Wood shared the match-clinching partnership in the third Ashes Test at Headingley, it came as little surprise to learn they share much else besides.
Graham Gooch loves Bazball but tells Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum they must also show intelligence if they want to pull off heroic Ashes comeback win
15/07/23 21:30PAUL NEWMAN: Graham Gooch believes England need to be smarter if they are to complete one of the greatest comebacks in Test history to regain the Ashes ahead of the fourth Test at Old Trafford.
RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Novak Djokovic has earned more respect than almost anyone in the history of sport, but love? That's a complicated business and something he still can't win
15/07/23 16:33RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Love moves in mysterious ways and is there a bigger mystery in sport than that of how love always finds a way past Novak Djokovic? A man who just can't catch a heart.I'd do it again! Alex Carey reveals he has NO regrets over controversial Jonny Bairstow dismissal at Lord's and Aussie wicket-keeper warns England he will not hesitate to use the tactic again in this Ashes series
15/07/23 11:13Australia's wicketkeeper Alex Carey has no regrets over Jonny Bairstow's controversial stumping and insisted he would not hesitate to replicate the dismissal in the series.
KATE CROSS: When I came out to bat at No 10, Mum said to Dad: 'This has got first-baller written all over it!' - thankfully, I helped tie the series and the Ashes are very much alive
14/07/23 21:30KATE CROSS: What was I saying about the scripts of both the men's and women's Ashes being packed with plenty of twists and turns? Well, there was another twist at Bristol in our first ODI.
Why fast bowling is cricket's most primeval act: It does not just spill blood, it gets it pumping... that's why there will be a guttural roar when England's Mark Wood charges in to bowl at 97mph at Old Trafford next week
13/07/23 21:30LAWRENCE BOOTH: Fast bowling has always been cricket's most primeval act, a skill that comes from the heart not the brain and takes practitioners to places beyond logic.
EXCLUSIVE: Ashes on alert as two gamblers are kicked out of England Women's ODI in Bristol on suspicion of illegal betting activity
12/07/23 21:31EXCLUSIVE BY AADAM PATEL: Two men were thrown out of England women's one-day international win over Australia in Bristol on Wednesday on suspicion of illegal betting activity.
England keep the Women's Ashes alive with dramatic two-wicket win over Australia in first ODI as captain Heather Knight smashes a superb 75 not out to guide her side home
12/07/23 18:44AADAM PATEL IN BRISTOL: England lost a flurry of middle and lower order wickets but a clutch 75 not out from Heather Knight saw her side home, with Kate Cross providing valuable support.
Ben Stokes tests his serving skills at Wimbledon as the England captain takes a break from the Ashes drama ahead of next week's crucial fourth Test
12/07/23 15:50England captain Ben Stokes took a break from the drama of the ongoing Ashes series against Australia by testing his tennis skills during a visit to Wimbledon on Wednesday.
Mitchell Starc opens up on the tactical tweak that turned him from Ashes forgotten man to having a career-best series in England - as Aussie quick reveals why NOT adapting his approach has proved crucial
12/07/23 09:10Australia's decision to let Mitchell Starc prioritise wickets over economy rates has paid dividends, with the left-armer believing it's the reason behind his career-best Ashes series.
Light work! Mitchell Starc reveals he has been using Alyssa Healy's bat for seven months with Aussie star making his highest Test score in almost four years after becoming first ever player to borrow his wife's equipment
12/07/23 08:09Mitchell Starc may be the first player in history to walk out for a men's Test using his wife's cricket bat, as he prefers picking up Alyssa Healy's bat to the one he previously used.
Why this is the nip and tuck Ashes: Blunders by Smith and Labuschagne plus an injury to Lyon have narrowed the gap between the teams... but England's bravery is spooking Australia too
11/07/23 21:30LAWRENCE BOOTH: By Sunday evening, after the third successive nailbiter of this classic Ashes series, the only thing that separated England and Australia was the 2-1 scoreline.
KATE CROSS: It's like someone is writing a script for England in both Ashes series... if we AND the men come back to win, it'll be like 2005 on heat!
11/07/23 21:30There was no sense of the Ashes being over when we went 6-0 down after the first T20. Heather Knight and Jon Lewis just told us to keep playing and now this multi-format series is perfectly poised.
Chris Woakes feared his Test career was over after a serious knee injury stopped him joining the Bazball revolution last summer... now he's playing a key role in the Ashes after his Headingley heroics
11/07/23 17:00Woakes will head to Manchester for next week's fourth Test as a key figure in England's attempt to pull off their greatest Ashes comeback.
Andrew McDonald admits Australia could drop under-fire David Warner for crucial fourth Ashes Test and hints at bold selection call after Mitch Marsh's superb century at Headingley
11/07/23 13:41Andrew McDonald has refused to guarantee David Warner selection for the fourth Ashes Test, admitting Mitch Marsh's Leeds century will force Australia to reconsider their side.
A cricket club in Yorkshire are forced to apologise following a controversial run out incident less than TWO WEEKS after Jonny Bairstow's dismissal at Lord's in second Ashes Test
11/07/23 13:10It comes a week after the headline-grabbing incident from the second Ashes Test at Lord's, which saw Jonny Bairstow dismissed by Australian wicket-keeper Alex Carey in bitter circumstances.
REVEALED: Ashes thriller at Headingley was the most-watched Test on Sky EVER - with the fourth day recording third-highest peak of more than 2m despite Wimbledon and British GP
11/07/23 10:35That record came despite British stars like Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris competing against Max Verstappen in the British Grand Prix on Sunday, and the Wimbledon tournament.
Jonny Bairstow is named in England's Ashes squad for crucial fourth Test against Australia next week despite calls for him to be dropped - with Jimmy Anderson also in contention for a place at Old Trafford
11/07/23 10:15England named a 14-man squad and have resisted the case to leave Bairstow out after a difficult first three matches in the Ashes and go back to the superior wicketkeeping skills of Ben Foakes.
One of the most famous redheads in world sport is pictured supporting the NRL's New Zealand Warriors in photo taken 20 years ago - so can you tell who it is?
11/07/23 06:55Nowadays he's one of the biggest stars in one of the most popular sports on the face of the planet - but back in 2013 this redhead was anonymous as he supported his favourite footy team.
Barber at centre of Alex Carey haircut furore gives his side of the story as identity of Aussie player who left without paying remains a mystery
11/07/23 01:50The hairdresser at centre of the 'barbergate' furore has clarified his story and pleaded with fans to stop making online reviews - as the identity of the player who did a runner remains a mystery.
Joe Root or Moeen Ali at No 3? Do England drop Jonny Bairstow? And should they bring back Jimmy Anderson for Old Trafford? Mail Sport's experts discuss the major Ashes talking points
10/07/23 21:30Former England captain Nasser Hussain, former England coach David 'Bumble' Lloyd, Cricket Correspondent Paul Newman and Wisden Editor Lawrence Booth - have their say…
EXCLUSIVE: England prepare to offer Harry Brook their FIRST EVER multi-year deal, with the ECB keen to stave off threat of franchises and secure a long-term commitment from Headingley hero
10/07/23 21:30EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: Rob Key has been lobbying his employers to move to multi-year deals to reduce the risk of losing players to T20 franchise competitions.
Russian Twists, R.I.C.E and fasting: The secrets Superman Ben Stokes is using to ensure he'll be flying again at Old Trafford for England
10/07/23 21:30RICHARD GIBSON: It had been a week in which abnormal levels of emotional energy had been spent. His team reckoned there were more expletives in Stokes's pre-match talk, than any other.
Mark Wood's 95mph rockets finally give England some fear factor, Jonny Bairstow could have no complaints if he was dropped... and you can't find a Ben Stokes bucket hat anywhere! 10 THINGS WE LEARNED from the third Ashes Test
10/07/23 17:00Australia may lead 2-1 heading to the fourth Test but the optimism fused into England's Bazball DNA means they very much believe they can still claim the famous Urn.
'There will be more THUNDERBOLTS in Manchester!': Rocket man Mark Wood vows to bombard the Aussies again as England eye an Ashes comeback
10/07/23 17:00Wood made an electrifying introduction to this year's series at Headingley with some of the fastest bowling in Test history and, just as importantly, big-hitting that played a huge part in England's win.
OLIVER HOLT: Sport is about escapism and this Ashes is an uplifting rocket blasting us away… cricket's appeal has never felt more vibrant
10/07/23 17:00OLIVER HOLT: Cricket seems to spend its life fighting charges of irrelevance, anachronism and exclusion, but since the beginning of the series its appeal has never felt more vibrant.
Michael Clarke claims David Warner is Australia's biggest issue after another Ashes nightmare against Stuart Broad... and under-fire opener could be axed for crucial fourth Test as Pat Cummins admits 'all options are open'
10/07/23 07:56David Warner's hopes of choosing the manner of his retirement from international cricket have dimmed after the Australian opener's twin failures in the defeat by England at Headingley.
Crackdown on Just Stop Oil zealots who disrupt sporting events: Ministers and police chiefs discuss sending eco-clowns who invade sports pitches to jail after string of infuriating stunts at Wimbledon and the Ashes
10/07/23 06:17Police chiefs argued that 'tougher sentences' - such as jail time - are the 'strongest deterrence' to disruptive behaviour. A government source suggested consulting the Sentencing Council.
SOUL OF SPORT: The atmosphere during England's victory over Australia at Headingley showed just why it's an epic sporting theatre... Kevin Quigley captures all the excitement and drama from the famous old ground in pictures
10/07/23 06:00SOUL OF SPORT: However, Saturday's play was delayed until 5PM due to persistent rain, but those that stayed patient were fortunate to witness two and a half hours of pulsating cricket.
Cricket WAGs Candice Warner and Danni Smith enjoy wine on the pitch after Australia loses to England in third Ashes Test - and even David Warner drowns his sorrow with a glass as calls mount for him to be dropped
10/07/23 05:08They say if you don't laugh, you'll cry.
Karl Stefanovic reveals his controversial bedroom trick with wife Jasmine: 'She hits me on the back'
10/07/23 00:58Karl Stefanovic shocked his Today show co-host Sarah Abo on Monday by revealing the sneaky bedroom trick he plays on his wife Jasmine.
Ben Stokes admits he COULDN'T watch the final stages of England's dramatic win at Headingley... as he warns Australia that his side can get even better
09/07/23 21:30DAVID COVERDALE AT HEADINGLEY: But the England captain believes the manner of their tense three-wicket victory will help them mentally ahead of the fourth Test at Old Trafford
SPORTS AGENDA: Australia receive unlikely warm welcome in Leeds... while Mauricio Pochettino has instantly lifted the spirits of players and staff at Chelsea
09/07/23 20:00MIKE KEEGAN: The tourists were said to be concerned about the prospect of substantial roadworks outside the Queens Hotel where they were staying in the city centre.
AADAM PATEL: The raucous crowd at Headingley drove England to victory... it was just another magic Sunday at this epic sporting theatre
09/07/23 19:24AADAM PATEL ON THE WESTERN TERRACE, HEADINGLEY: Even the dismissal of Yorkshire's own Joe Root could not dampen the mood before lunch.
Author Patricia Nicol reveals a selection of the best books on: Cricket
09/07/23 19:24UK author Patricia Nicol recommends Netherland by Joseph O'Neill - set in Manhattan post-9/11 - and Aravind Adiga's Selection Day, which follows the ambition of a Mumbai chutney-seller.
ASHES DAY FOUR, THIRD TEST - SESSION-BY-SESSION: Harry Brook shines before Chris Woakes and Mark Wood hold their nerve in thrilling fashion to keep the series alive
09/07/23 18:13LAWRENCE BOOTH AT HEADINGLEY: Beginning the day on 27-0 and still requiring 224 runs to reduce their deficit in the series to 2-1, the contest ebbed-and-flowed yet again.
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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
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Olympics fans stunned by Femke Bol's voice after clip resurfaces of sprinter months before she stole 4x400 gold for the Netherlands
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Snoop Dogg leaves fans in stitches as he dons bizarre equestrian outfit to watch dressage with close pal Martha Stewart at Olympics: 'Snoop Thee Stallion'
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Gender row boxer Imane Khelif breaks down in tears after beating Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori to guarantee medal at the Paris Olympics
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Imane Khelif BEATS Anna Luca Hamori via unanimous decision despite being docked a point for holding as gender row boxer guarantees medal
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Footage of Yusuf Dikec doing the EXACT same pose in 2011 when he won the World Cup Series resurfaces after pic of Turkish shooter goes viral
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Olympics chief makes blunder in unexpected presser before defending Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting's participation in women's boxing
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Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympic gold! USA gymnastics legends triumphs in vault final to make more history at Paris Games
Makes more history
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Italian boxer who lost to 'failed gender test' Khelif will receive Olympic champion prize money from International Boxing Association
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Chelsea locked in talks with Conor Gallagher to avoid England star going into exile after he was told he will NOT be part of first-team squad - as Atletico set deadline for Blues midfielder to agree £34m move
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Keely Hodgkinson eases to victory in 800m Olympic heat as Team GB superstar advances in quest for athletics gold medal
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Duncan Scott wins Olympic silver in men's 200m medley as the Team GB star becomes Scotland's greatest-ever Olympian with eighth medal - while Leon Marchand collects fourth gold in Paris
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Novak Djokovic is booed in semi-final win as he clashes with umpire and his own box... but recovers his composure to set up rematch with Carlos Alcaraz at Paris Olympics
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Bryony Page hopes to run away to the circus after springing to gold as the Brit bounces clear of rivals... then sets her sights on Cirque du Soleil
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Team GB star praised for showing an 'elite mentality' in honest interview after finishing eighth in the BMX final at the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde and the Netherlands reach the last-16 in the beach volleyball at the Paris Olympics... as the Dutchman is again booed loudly by spectators
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New look for Cristiano Ronaldo? Al-Nassr star seen sporting a pair of glasses while on holiday in Madrid with Georgina Rodriguez!
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Louis van Gaal, 72, gives latest health update as he battles prostate cancer and reveals his surprise at being offered shock job by a European giant
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Boxer Sitora Turdibekova leaves ring in TEARS after taking brutal blows during Olympic beating by second 'failed gender test' Lin Yu-ting
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Liverpool unveil new 'night forest' away kit - and will debut the £125 strip in final USA pre-season tour clash against fierce rivals Man United this weekend
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MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Rasmus Hojlund recovers in a cryotherapy chamber - and why Leny Yoro's absence isn't all bad
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Dan Evans SOBS as Olympics and Team GB team-mate Andy Murray's career comes to an end after their heartbreaking exit from the men's doubles
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Andy Murray jokes he 'never even liked tennis anyway' minutes after his glittering career comes to an end... as he makes a change to his social media bio
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Man City Erling Haaland jokingly scolds reporters after they fail to welcome the Norwegian superstar to pre-season press conference
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Revealed: What Italian opponent of 'biological male' boxer at centre of Olympics row told her corner after she WITHDREW from fight after 46 seconds
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BBC presenter Clare Balding breaks down in TEARS live on air as Andy Murray's stunning career comes to an end with Olympic doubles heartbreak in Paris
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Adam Peaty hands HUGE boost to Team GB ahead of relay races as swimming superstar is pictured back in the pool just days after a positive Covid test
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Leny Yoro could be out for TWO MONTHS amid fears he's fractured his metatarsal in blow for Man United - with new signing spotted on crutches
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Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal are knocked OUT of the Paris Olympics as dream Spanish pairing fall short in men's doubles against USA
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Fred Sirieix fights back tears as he tells his daughter Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix live on air that he is 'bursting' with pride after bronze medal
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Saudi Arabia unveil 11 new futuristic stadium concepts in their bid to host 2034 World Cup - with a 92,000-capacity mega-ground to host the final
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EXCLUSIVEJohn Barnes on Jurgen Klopp 'stealing his thunder' before Arne Slot's arrival and what Darwin Nunez must do to be the 'best in the world'
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Brazilian swimmer breaks silence after she was BANISHED from the Olympics for sneaking out 'to go on a night out in Paris' with her boyfriend
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The blueprint for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's new stadium plan? SoFi Satdium has a 120-yard screen, jaw-dropping luxury suites and a futuristic roof
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Lamine Yamal 'UNFOLLOWS his TiKTok influencer girlfriend' after she was shown in a viral video sitting on another boy's lap
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Mason Greenwood scores just 30 minutes into his first Marseille appearance after his £30m move from Man United, as Roberto De Zerbi's side impress
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Tom Daley's diving partner Noah Williams breaks down in tears after winning Olympics silver - as he pays tribute to former coach who passed away
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Matt Richards reveals he thought he had touched the wall FIRST after missing out on Olympic gold in 200m freestyle final to David Popovici by 0.02sec
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'Seems like he's reinvented himself after his West Ham loan': Kalvin Phillips is mocked by fans as clip of midfielder dwelling on the ball goes viral
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French cyclist knocked-out in HORROR Olympic mountain bike crash BUT her coach declares she will 'come back STRONGER'
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Son of ex-Liverpool star who won the Champions League in 2005 signs scholarship contract with the Reds as he follows in father's footsteps
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Fans impressed after 'middle-aged man disrobes to just a Speedo' before diving into the pool to retrieve lost property
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Adam Peaty reveals what son George, 3, told him after his Olympic heartbreak in Paris - as he admits he thought he'd won gold in incredibly close finish
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Fencing fury as world No 1 Sandro Bazadze rages at referee for 'killing' him, before ranting: 'The Olympic Games... fairness, where is fairness?'
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is spotted signing a young Real Madrid fan's shirt during holiday with Jude Bellingham
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West Brom's pre-season 'friendly' against Mallorca turns violent as fight breaks out as Jayson Molumby PUNCHES opponent
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Endrick moved to tears as '43,000 fans' turn up to see his Real Madrid unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu just days after the Brazilian teen finally joined
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Marcus Rashford's luxury Range Rover hit by 'drink driver' in shock incident with Man United team-mate Tyrell Malacia taken to hospital
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Team GB WIN their first medal of the Olympic Games as Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen claim bronze in 3m synchronised diving
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Heavy rain continues to wreck havoc at Paris Olympics as swimming practice for men's triathlon is thrown into doubt... with concerns over River Seine safety
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Watch the INCREDIBLE transformation of an Olympic swimming pool - as £300m La Defense Arena prepares to welcome Adam Peaty
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Meet Team GB's WAGs: Gordon Ramsay's influencer daughter, the dental hygienist-turned entrepreneur and ex- Geordie Shore star
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Andy Murray shares fan's hilarious post that claims tennis star 'will start rusting out in the rain' during eye-catching Paris Olympics opening ceremony
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EXCLUSIVESpoonfuls of caviar, $500 tips and giant TVs with his victorious fights on loop... how boxing great Floyd Mayweather likes to party
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She wants a Porsche if she wins gold at the Paris Olympics but Team GB's poster girl is just as driven on the track - meet the REAL Keely Hodgkinson
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Fans claim that PSG star Achraf Hakimi is driving the Morocco team bus at the Olympics in France in viral video - or is it an uncanny resemblance?
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'Who is this and what has he done with Mikel Arteta?': Fans are left shocked by Arsenal manager's appearance in new video as he previews new season
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Max Verstappen fires back at critics as he tells them to look at his trophy cabinet and DENIES claims Red Bull have told him to stop staying up late
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Mason Greenwood 'set to pocket £14,000-a-month in rent from Leny Yoro', as Man United's £52m signing 'snaps up his £2MILLION mansion' after Old Trafford exit
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Man City hopeful Rodri's potential ban for chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' at Euro 2024 celebration party will not impact Champions League campaign
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Paul Pogba gives update after being handed a four-year doping ban, as ex-Man United and Juventus star opens up on 'difficult time'
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola mocks his player Jack Grealish for reaching the latter stages of a quick-thinking game in pre-season
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BRENTFORD'S GREATEST EVER PLAYER: The Bees owe a lot to the goals of David McCulloch... but who do YOU think is the club's all-time star?
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Graeme Souness singles out Man United captain Bruno Fernandes for 'throwing in the towel' as he SLAMS lack of leaders in modern football
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Jarrad Branthwaite has NO intention of signing a new Everton contract unless Goodison Park chiefs match the wages offered by Man United
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Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett opens up on mental health struggles ahead of UFC 304 and reveals his coaches considered 'pulling him out' of fight
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Man United urged to be 'ruthless' in selling Harry Maguire this summer by Dwight Yorke, with a SHOCK move to Premier League rival proposed
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Ben White 'considering a shock return to the England set-up' after Gareth Southgate's departure and the exit of Steve Holland
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Andy Murray has not spoken to Emma Raducanu since her withdrawal ended his Wimbledon farewell and defends mother Judy's reaction
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Jose Mourinho lashes out at UEFA after making winning start to life at Fenerbahce, as Edin Dzeko nets hat-trick in Champions League qualifier
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Revealed: The video footage that shows Charlotte Dujardin whipping horse 'like an elephant in a circus' - as dressage star is suspended in shame
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The real reason seats at Anfield have been covered up after Liverpool fans thought Trent Alexander-Arnold could be signing a new contract
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Man United fans rave over 'leaked' Old Trafford tunnel redesign after video shows traditional walkway's 'stunning' overhaul ahead of new season
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Francis Ngannou opens up on the death of his 15-month-old son during emotional interview - as ex-UFC champion reveals how it 'broke' him
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Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk unveils new hairstyle after cutting off long blonde locks in favour of eye-catching 'Top Boy'-inspired trim
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Wayne Rooney's footballer son Kai, 14, wows fans in training video as they claim he 'learnt from his dad' - and call for him to join Man United's first team!
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England hero Ollie Watkins pictured in Milan with fiancee Ellie Alderson after proposing on holiday as he puts Euro 2024 agony behind him
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What happened to Leon Goretzka? Fans shocked by Bayern Munich midfielder's body transformation as some joke that Harry Kane is to blame
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Shocking moment Norwegian referee shows a PHYSIO a red card - on weekend of chaos where anti-VAR protests caused abandoned match
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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois throws CAKE at fans AGAIN after joining Steve Aoki on stage at Tomorrowland in Belgium
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Jack Grealish is 'STILL on edge after £1m raid on his £5.6m home eight months ago' - as Man City star 'worries thieves will never be caught'
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Alexander Zverev and Arthur Fils clash in heated Hamburg Open final after Frenchman unleashes controversial underarm serve during the match
