Northern Superchargers claimed a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Manchester Originals in The Hundred to book their place in Saturday’s Eliminator. The result also confirms London Spirit are through to face Superchargers at The Oval, with Originals knocked out. Originals came into the game four points behind Superchargers and Spirit and …
Read More »Chathli and Redmayne lead Spirit to victory over Invincibles
London Spirit boosted their hopes of reaching The Hundred knockout stages with an eight-wicket win over city rivals Oval Invincibles. BBC News
Read More »Women’s One Day Cup: Glamorgan into semi-finals with 10-wicket thrashing of Rapids
Glamorgan booked their spot in the semi-finals of the One Day Cup after a remarkable 10-wicket win over Worcestershire Rapids. Rapids captain Clare Boycott’s 55 not out was the highlight of a bitterly disappointing Worcestershire innings, as they were all out for 116. Hannah Hardwick added 20 runs, but Gemma …
Read More »Ateb y Galw: Hari Emlyn Davies
Ffynhonnell y llun, Hari Emlyn DaviesDisgrifiad o’r llun, Prif leisydd grŵp newydd sbon o’r enw Y Ddelwedd yw Hari Emlyn Davies. Fe ffurfiodd Y Ddelwedd pan wnaeth Hari, sy’n dod o Bwllheli, gyfarfod Owen a Cian o ardal Blaenau Ffestiniog tra’n astudio yng Ngholeg Meirion-Dwyfor. A hwythau’n megis dechrau eu …
Read More »US Open 2025 results: Ben Shelton and Taylor Fritz win on first day in New York
Shelton was the first player of this year’s tournament to play on the iconic Arthur Ashe show court, taking just over two hours to wrap up victory. The former semi-finalist is in good form, having won his first ATP Masters 1000 title at the Canadian Open earlier this month. “The …
Read More »The Hundred 2025 Highlights: London Spirit v Southern Brave
Watch highlights as Southern Brave secure their spot in the final of The Hundred final after an eight-wicket victory over London Spirit to maintain their unbeaten streak this season. MATCH REPORT: Unbeaten Brave reach final with win over Spirit Available to UK users only. BBC News
Read More »The Hundred 2025: Who needs what to reach Eliminator and final? Who is knocked out?
Oval Invincibles are guaranteed of at least a place in the Eliminator. They are best placed to secure a spot in the final if they win their remaining game against Spirit because of their superior net run-rate. Northern Superchargers have also qualified for the knockout stages at least. Victory over …
Read More »2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup: Brilliant work from Ellie Kildunne sets Jess Breach up for her second try
Ellie Kildunne’s lovely bit of skill sets up Jess Breach to score her second try for England against USA during the opening game of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup at the Stadium of Light. FOLLOW LIVE: Women’s Rugby World Cup – England v USA Available to UK users only. …
Read More »England 69-7 United States: Red Roses sweep to Rugby World Cup victory in opener at Sunderland
England: Kildunne; Dow, Jones, Heard, Breach; Harrison, Hunt; Botterman, Cokayne, Muir, Talling, Ward, Aldcroft (capt), Kabeya, Matthews. Replacements: Atkin-Davies, Clifford, Bern, Galligan, Feaunati, L Packer, Scarratt, Sing. United States: Sharp; Henrich, Maher, Kelter, Mataitoga; Hawkins, Ortiz; Rogers, Treder, Sagapolu, Brody, Jarrell-Searcy, Zackary, Perris-Redding, Johnson. Replacements: Stathopoulos, Leatherman, Jacoby, Ehrecke, Tafuna, …
Read More »US government announces 10% stake in chipmaker Intel
US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said on Friday that the federal government will take a 10% stake in Intel. “This historic agreement strengthens US leadership in semiconductors, which will both grow our economy and help secure America’s technological edge,” Lutnick wrote on X in a post accompanied by a …
Read More »The Hundred 2025 results: Welsh Fire eliminate Birmingham Phoenix with 36-run win
Welsh Fire ended Birmingham Phoenix’s slim hopes of reaching The Hundred women’s knockout stages and picked up their first win of the season with a 36-run triumph at Edgbaston. After losing four of their opening five matches, Phoenix needed to win their three remaining games and have a number of …
Read More »Suspension over Nottingham baby deaths police investigation breach
A member of police staff investigating failings in Nottingham’s maternity services has been suspended following a security breach. Operation Perth is the police’s corporate manslaughter investigation into whether maternity care at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS trust had been grossly negligent. The trust is at the centre of the largest …
Read More »David Attenbourough fan Max, 6, becomes youngest zookeeper
A six-year-old animal lover known for his love of David Attenborough has had a summer holiday to remember, as he became Britain’s youngest ever zookeeper. Max Evans-Browning from Neyland, Pembrokeshire, drew 99 animals to mark the renowned biologist’s 99th birthday earlier this year, with his endeavours reaching fellow fans “far …
Read More »US Open 2025: Qualifying cancelled due to New York rain but mixed doubles goes on
Britain’s Jodie Burrage and Jay Clarke were among the small group of qualifiers who managed to step on to court earlier. Burrage, who reached the second round proper in 2023, trailed 5-3 against Dutch opponent Arantxa Rus when they were forced off after 41 minutes of play. Clarke was also …
Read More »US Open: Francesca Jones begins qualifiers with win
Top seed Francesca Jones took the first step to reaching the US Open main draw by winning her opening qualifier, but Heather Watson was among four Britons to lose on Tuesday. British number four Jones beat Slovakia’s Viktoria Hruncakova 6-3 6-4. She will face Ekaterine Gorgodze of Georgia on Wednesday …
Read More »The Hundred 2025 results: Rehan Ahmed seals crushing win for Trent Rockets over Manchester Originals
Rehan Ahmed starred with bat and ball as Trent Rockets sealed a comprehensive seven-wicket win over Manchester Originals at Trent Bridge. Ahmed took 2-14 in a fine bowling effort alongside Rockets skipper David Willey, who ripped through the top order with 3-11, before scoring an unbeaten 45 as the home …
Read More »Fergus Lee-Warner: Newcastle Red Bulls sign Australian forward
Newcastle Red Bulls have signed forward Fergus Lee-Warner on a one-year deal from New South Wales Waratahs. The 31-year-old Australian has previously played in England for Worcester, where he worked with Newcastle director of rugby Steve Diamond, and Bath. “I’m incredibly grateful to Dimes for reaching out – especially after …
Read More »Will UK feel effects of Hurricane Erin?
This week high pressure will shift to the north-west of the UK, south of Iceland, and by Friday it will extend a ridge across the UK bringing us settled and mostly dry weather. This will give rise to a north-easterly or northerly air flow and whilst it will be warm …
Read More »King Charles takes up summer residence at Balmoral
PA Media King Charles III meets Shetland pony Cpl Cruachan IV, mascot of the Royal Regiment of Scotland The King has marked the start of his summer residency at Balmoral with a military ceremony involving a Shetland pony. King Charles inspected regimental mascot Corporal Cruachan IV as the animal stood …
Read More »Kyle Edmund: Former British number one announces retirement from tennis, aged 30
Former British number one Kyle Edmund said “my body is telling me it’s finally reached the end point” as he announced his retirement from tennis. Edmund had a memorable run to the Australian Open semi-finals in 2018 and was as high as 14 in the world rankings. The 30-year-old is …
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