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England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith and bowler Josh Tongue say Mark Wood is a “batter’s nightmare” after facing him in the nets. Wood has not played a Test since August 2024 and felt tightness in his left hamstring during England’s only Ashes warm-up match. READ MORE: ‘Rapid’ Wood bowls in nets …

BBC 5 Live’s Rick Edwards and Rachel Burden try to get in the minds of the England cricket team ahead of the Ashes in Australia by being “sledged” by Steve Finn, Alex Hartley, Josh Widdicombe and others? READ MORE: All you need to know about the 2025 Ashes Follow the …

Hampshire Women have appointed former Essex batter Paul Prichard as their new head coach. The 60-year-old has agreed a two-year-deal and takes the role permanently after being in charge on an interim basis last season. In April, Prichard took over from Charlotte Edwards, who departed the county to become England …

England manager Sarina Wiegman says she is only focused on creating an honest, open environment within her squad, insisting she makes decisions “to win”. It follows criticism of her from former England goalkeeper Mary Earps in her recently released autobiography. READ MORE: Wiegman speaking for first time since Earps book …

Egypt’s Saving System says its technology can result in big savings on corporate electrical bills. At the heart of its product are special capacitors – devices which store electrical energy. Saving System says that, when wired up, the capacitors can make electricity use more efficient, saving the customer’s money and …

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders says he’s still “made for the NFL” despite a rough regular-season debut for the Browns, completing just four passes in their 23-16 defeat by the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. READ MORE: Broncos sack masters & could Chiefs miss play-offs? Best of NFL week 11 BBC …

ESPN senior NFL writer Kalyn Kahler talks about the pros and cons of the first regular season game to be held in Spain, as the Miami Dolphins and Washington Commanders faced off at the Bernabeu in Madrid. READ MORE: Broncos sack masters & could Chiefs miss play-offs? Best of NFL …

A game-winning trick play from the Baltimore Ravens’ Mark Andrews and a stunning catch by the Los Angeles Chargers’ Keenan Allen top the best plays from week 11 in the NFL. READ MORE: Broncos go 9-2 and Sanders plays for Browns – NFL round-up Available to UK users only. BBC …

Two motorways crashes have caused delays of up to an hour for morning commuters. A two-car crash at Simister Island, Bury, at 22:30 GMT on Sunday closed parts of both the M66 and M60 at Junction 18, National Highways said. The crash closed the M66 in both directions at Junction …

The body of a German walker, who had been missing for more than five weeks, has been found on the Isle of Skye. Police Scotland said Matthias Beutin, 57, was discovered near Coire Dubh, Blaven, at about 14:15 on Saturday. A force spokesperson said the death was being treated as …

BBC boxing analyst Steve Bunce says he has a “sneaky feeling” there will not be a third fight between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr, after Benn won Saturday’s rematch at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. READ MORE: Fuelled by fear, Benn ends 35-year wait for revenge BBC News

Conor Benn has his say on whether he will face Chris Eubank Jr in a trilogy fight after he got his revenge with a unanimous decision victory in their rematch at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. WATCH MORE: ‘It wasn’t there’ – Eubank after loss to Benn READ MORE: Benn masterclass crushes …

More than 50,000 people in the UK each month get a private prescription for medical cannabis. BBC News

Fraser Bryden netted four times as Crusaders beat Glenavon 4-1 to extend their advantage over the Lurgan Blues at the bottom of the table to 10 points. Bryden broke the deadlock on 32 minutes when the Scottish striker fired home Elliot Dunlop’s cross before netting his second just one minute …

National League Braintree Town have announced the signing of Jay Emmanuel-Thomas and put him straight into the matchday squad to play Truro City, five months after he was released from jail for smuggling drugs. Chairman Lee Harding told BBC Essex the former Arsenal and Ipswich Town striker had “repaid his …

Islam Makhachev steps up to welterweight to face champion Jack della Maddalena at UFC 322 on Saturday in Madison Square Garden. The Russian is aiming to becoming a two-weight UFC champion and has a record of 27 wins and just one loss. Makhachev has not lost a fight since 2015, …

Presenter Sara Cox crossed the finish line on an epic 135-mile run which has so far raised more than £7.6m for Children in Need. BBC News

Wales boss Craig Bellamy says he feels part of a big football nation now as his side battle to finish second in their World Cup qualifying group. Travelling Wales fans are set to outnumber home supporters in Liechtenstein on Saturday with around 3,000 expected in Vaduz. Wales will secure second …

Since 2017, some benefits have been limited when parents have a third child or more, so how does it work? BBC News

Jersey’s government is in talks with airline Blue Islands about its future, the BBC understands. The Channel Islands-based company borrowed £8.5m from the Government of Jersey to help it secure its services during the Covid-19 pandemic. A report in August revealed the outstanding capital balance was still £7m in June …