Brook likened to Pietersen in SL win – how do they compare?
Harry Brook hits a brutal century and draws comparisons with Kevin Pietersen as England thrash Sri Lanka by 119 runs in the first T20 in Southampton.
Brook & Baker shine as England crush Sri Lanka
Harry Brook hit 114 not out in the first innings set up England with a total of 254 proving to difficult for Sri Lanka to chase leading to a England win by 119 runs after bowling out Sri Lanka.
Max Dowman doubles up for Arsenal’s back-ups to beat Ipswich in Carabao Cup
The bad news for everyone else is that Arsenal’s next generation is already here. Two mesmerising goals in a man-of-the-match display from Max Dowman underlined why the 16-year-old has been compared to a certain Lionel Messi by his manager, Mikel Arteta, as Ipswich were swatted aside with ease. Almost as impressive was the performance of…
Szoboszlai screamer seals Liverpool’s progress as De Zerbi’s Spurs woes grow
Tottenham scored a consolation goal but consolation was otherwise absent for Roberto De Zerbi at Anfield. Spurs’ miserable start to the season continued as they were soundly beaten by a much-changed Liverpool side and a quality of finishing that De Zerbi can only dream of.Alexis Mac Allister, for the second midweek running, Cody Gakpo and…
England thrash Sri Lanka following brilliant Harry Brook century
England captain hits unbeaten 114 off 49 balls in first T20Sonny Baker claims three wickets in 119-run victoryAs he nears the end of a hectic summer Harry Brook was offered the chance to rest rather than play this series and how Sri Lanka must wish Pakistan’s red-ball side had extended him enough to force a…
NI squad only picked on merit – O'Neill
Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill says he would never take Fifa eligibility rules into consideration when selecting his squad.
Oscar Bobb takes Fulham past stubborn West Ham and into Carabao Cup last 16
Fulham got the job done but it was far from convincing. Álvaro Arbeloa’s ideas are still taking hold and his side will suffer if they do not improve in defence.West Ham were beaten but far from cowed and will not mind refocusing on their promotion push. Fulham twice squandered leads against opponents riding high in…
Barcelona monitor Kane & Haaland – Wednesday's gossip
Barcelona are monitoring Harry Kane and Erling Haaland, Nick Woltemade could be a replacement for Kane at Bayern Munich, and Manchester United are interested in Jarrad Branthwaite, plus more.
Louisville’s Savannah DeMelo sues team doctors after cardiac arrest during game
Midfielder suffered cardiac arrest mid-game last yearLouisville will drop UofL Health as medical partnerRacing Louisville midfielder Savannah DeMelo has filed a lawsuit against UofL Health and two named physicians for negligence after they allegedly failed to properly diagnose a heart condition before she suffered cardiac arrest in the first half of an NWSL game on…
Tuchel regrets not eating Azteca turf after win over Mexico
Thomas Tuchel regrets not eating any of the grass at the Azteca Stadium after England’s epic World Cup win against Mexico.
