Why half of all transfers end in tears
The curious thing about transfers is that despite the enormous amount of money spent on them, many simply just don’t work out.
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Indian cricketers’ wives face tour ban after thrashing in Australia
The BCCI has continued its finger-pointing following India’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy loss to Australia, with wives, girlfriends and children set to be prohibited from future tours because they are a distraction to its Test stars.
Showy Konstas is taking risks because he’s a limited player
The teenage sensation makes even Bazball look conservative, but batting like that won’t last at Test level.
Why Schmidt is now the most important man in rugby
Coach must accelerate Australia’s revival to give fans the Lions series they crave – and the autumn tour gives us real hope of a good fight in 2025
Why cricket at the LA Games will be played all the way in New York
Appearing at the Olympics for the first time since 1900, cricket is expected to be played 4000 kilometres away from the host city at the LA Games.
True warrior Nadal found greatness in dark at Wimbledon
It’s an impossible job to stitch together a highlights reel of one of the most epic of careers. Too great, too vast, too long-lasting, too significant. The best solution is to rewind to July 7, 2008.
Records tumble as England smash 823 against Pakistan
Harry Brook and Joe Root rewrote cricket’s history books as England reached the fourth-highest score in Test history.
‘We’re believers, not losers’: meet the fans of the world’s worst team
San Marino’s 12th man came from far and wide to watch first win in 20 years. Now, they want more.
Rugby in Australia hurtling towards oblivion
As rugby league soars over the horizon with its dizzying running lines, precise passing and sheer athletic excellence, union fades further from the forefront of Australian sporting minds.
Middle-class fans like me loathe celebrity cult, but rugby needs it
There is a battle for the soul of rugby union. There’s the conservative, middle-aged core and then there’s the 15 to 30 age bracket.
Who considered Khelif’s life beyond boxing?
Barely a thought appears to have been given to Paris gold medallist’s existence outside of the Olympic ring and least of all the competitor’s life going forward.
Spurs reach Europe — but don’t expect Ange to smile just yet
Ange Postecoglou has survived a rollercoaster first season in the Premier League: ‘Contrary to my general demeanour, I’ve loved it’.
Lyon embodies off spin’s revival
Nathan Lyon’s 500th Test wicket is a milestone for the man – and the art of spin.
Someone should bottle their secret and send it to Lord’s
Historically the game’s finest tournament team and the big-match temperament of Australia told in the end against South Africa.
Springbok Bongi Mbonambi denies race claim
Bongi Mbonambi has hit out at England for being ‘unprofessional’ and denied he racially abused Tom Curry at the Rugby World Cup.
Saudi Masters planned one week before Australian Open
The ATP Tour is in discussions with Saudi Arabia to stage a new curtain-raising Masters tournament that would finish only one week before the Australian Open.
How Ange’s opposite approach can attract Spurs to silverware
Ange Postecoglou’s positivity — the opposite of Antonio Conte’s scowl — is turning the club around.
Confusion on cards makes messier, not safer
In both of rugby’s showpiece occasions, the best players in the world have been unable to abide by the laws.
Gatland backs Ireland coach Farrell to lead the Lions to Australia
Warren Gatland has ruled himself out of coaching the British & Irish Lions in 2025, backing Andy Farrell to take the side to Australia instead.
Saudi sportswashers pull off ultimate coup to host World Cup
Securing the FIFA World Cup or Olympics has been a goal for Saudi Arabia, but the speed with which it has been achieved is remarkable.
Why I voted for Messi one last time
This may be the last time to celebrate Lionel Messi as the greatest player at work in the world, but there’s no nostalgia involved.
Prospect of Lions whitewash to keep rugby bosses awake at night
World Rugby should be praying that Australia, hosts in 2027, pull themselves out of their present malaise
All Blacks flyer can stamp himself as an all-time great
Will Jordan is in esteemed company. The New Zealand wing’s eight-try tally at this tournament puts him alongside Jonah Lomu, Bryan Habana and Julian Savea.
World Rugby to investigate Tom Curry’s racial slur claim
RFU complains to governing body after England flanker spoke to referee about being called a ‘white c***’ by South Africa’s Bongi Mbonambi during Rugby World Cup semi-final.
England brings steely certainty as it eyes second final on trot
There is a temptation, and a certain realism, to look at England’s team selection as being designed to counter South Africa.
Deal ire put Ryder Cup place in doubt
Xander Schauffele’s spot on the United States Ryder Cup team was in doubt because of a contractual dispute that was not resolved until a few weeks before the event in Rome, according to the player’s father.
Eddie Jones is the agent of his own destruction … again
No fight, no spirit, no ingenuity; he has stripped Australia of their DNA. It took England too long to sack him, but the Wallabies will need to act sooner
Wallabies pay the ultimate price for re-hiring Jones
There’s a strong argument that no country has overperformed like Australia. Not so in Lyon. There are plenty of reasons for the side’s dismal failure – not least the tinkering of their coach.
‘I’ve failed … do you want me to get on my knees?’
If the Wallabies suffer another World Cup defeat on Monday morning – and notch up their first ever pool-stage exit – will the curtain be drawn on the Eddie show?
Off-target Boks can defy Cup history
A South African World Cup win, without the guarantee of an elite goalkicker, would set the sort of example for which the world has been waiting.
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