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The Ashes: England vs Australia dates in 2027 confirmed

England's men's and women's teams will face Australia in concurrent Ashes series on home soil in 2027.

'Nothing to blame them for' - Argentina papers defend team after dismal final and brawl

Argentina's national media defended their team's performance in the World Cup final - despite a defensive and ill-disciplined display.

England clinch India series in Lord's run-fest

Ben Duckett's century and Sam Curran's late burst of wickets inspired England to a series-clinching 27-run win over India in the third ODI at Lord's.

What would a 64-team World Cup look like - and could it work in 2030?

This year's World Cup is finally over - and after 48 teams took part, it was a long, long tournament. But just as we bid to say goodbye to the 2026 ed

American Affair flies the flag for Goldie at Goodwood

Scottish speedball American Affair bounced back to form to claim top honours in the King George Qatar Stakes at Goodwood.

'It would be a brilliant story' - Key open to Stokes making Ashes return

England cricket chief Rob Key has left the door open to Ben Stokes coming out of international retirement to play in next summer's home Ashes series a

'Sort yourself out, Harry' - Nasser urges Brook to mature after captaincy snub

Nasser Hussain has urged Harry Brook to mature after the England white-ball skipper was snubbed for the Test captaincy despite England cricket chief R

Why tackling machine Joao Gomes will be popular with the Villa fans

Aston Villa's midfield rebuild continues apace with the acquisition of Joao Gomes from Wolves. And while the Brazil international was caught up in the

England netball star Metcalf injured on eve of Commonwealth Games

Players union slams FIFA 'abuse of power' as UEFA doubles down on boycott

The world players' union FIFPRO has condemned Gianni Infantino's "abuse of presidential power" and called for change at the top of FIFA following his

Why third-place play-off against France is huge for Tuchel and England

England are in the midst of a run of three matches against the top three sides in world football. That is unprecedented.

UEFA signs joint letter slamming 'deception' as Infantino fallout continues

UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC have hit out at "deception" and a "fundamental breach of trust" around Gianni Infantino's botched World Cup stake sale plans t

Hearn takes aim at 'terrible' salary cap restricting 'future of rugby' Pollock

Eddie Hearn believes Henry Pollock has the superstar status to awaken the sleeping giant that is rugby union, but insists the England and Lions flanke

Finch: England's handling of Stokes and McCullum exits has been a circus

Former Australia batter Aaron Finch likened England's recent coaching and captaincy upheaval to a 'circus' and says many Australians have been watchin

Salt stars as Fire end eight-match Hundred losing streak against Brave

Phil Salt weathered a bowling storm from England fast bowler Jofra Archer as the Welsh Fire captain led his side to a six-wicket victory over Southern

Saka gets HAT-TRICK as England lead France 5-3 LIVE!

A tribute to Kevin Keegan | 1951-2026

Sky Sports takes a look back at the incredible career of former England manager and legendary footballer Kevin Keegan, who has died at the age of 75.

Rohit shrugs off retirement chat as he plans to play on through the 'noise'

India great Rohit Sharma has shrugged off talk about his international future after scoring a century against England in the ODI series decider at Lor

World Cup 2026 in Numbers!

How many goals, red cards and penalties? Take a look at the World Cup in 2026 in Numbers.

How has the World Cup impacted the Ballon d'Or race?

The biggest individual prize in football has many variables. Often the Ballon d'Or race is dictated by those players who have spearheaded their club s