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Sri Lanka v Australia: first men’s cricket Test, day four – live
Updates from the fourth day of the first Test in Galle Sri Lanka lose early wickets after Australia enforce follow-on Any thoughts? Email Rob 46th over: Sri Lanka 145-5 (Chandimal 68, Kusal ...The Guardian - 1d -
Women’s Ashes: Australia v England one-off cricket Test, day two – live
Updates as Australia build a strong lead at the MCG Rain spoils day for Sri Lanka v Australia | Mail James 26th over: Australia 62-1 (Litchfield 21, Sutherland 29) Filer doubles down on ...The Guardian - 2d -
Sri Lanka v Australia: first men’s cricket Test, day three – as it happened
Only 22 overs were possible on a rain-affected day that finished with Sri Lanka on 136 for 5, still 518 behind. 20th over: Sri Lanka 66-3 (Chandimal 26, Mendis 15) Usman Khawaja didn’t field ...The Guardian - 2d -
Gatland's Wales aim for Six Nations lift in France
As Wales prepare to kick off the 2025 Six Nations away to France, Warren Gatland will hope for an unlikley repeat of 2019 Welsh heroics in Paris.BBC News - 2d -
Ambanis triumph in bid battle for Oval Invincibles cricket team
Billionaire family already owns clubs in South Africa, the US and the United Arab EmiratesFinancial Times - 3d -
Sri Lanka v Australia: first men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened
Josh Inglis hits a century on Test debut to go with an Usman Khawaja double-ton as Sri Lanka are forced to toil in Galle. 84th over: Australia 334-2 (Khawaja 149, Smith 106) Peiris to Khawaja as ...The Guardian - 3d -
Women’s Ashes: Australia v England one-off cricket Test, day one – as it happened
A joyous spell of legspin bowling from Alana King put Australia in control of the pink-ball Test at the MCG. Peter Warrington is first to let us know his thoughts on the Australia XI with concerns ...The Guardian - 3d -
How to watch the Women's Ashes Cricket Tournament: Schedule, where to stream free with a VPN and more
England will face Australia in the Women's Ashes 2025 cricket test match this week, here's how to catch all the action.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Sri Lanka v Australia: first men’s cricket Test, day one – as it happened
Usman Khawaja made serene unbeaten centuries as Australia reached 330 for 2 after winning the toss in Galle. Final XIs have been confirmed and it’s a case of ‘Come in spinner!’ as both sides plump ...The Guardian - 4d -
‘We are making history’: Afghanistan women’s cricket team offer hope for future
Pressure is building on the ICC as a team take to the field on Thursday to play under the Afghanistan banner . Two groups of women are playing cricket matches in Melbourne on Thursday – with two ...The Guardian - 4d -
Afghanistan's female cricketers reunite for a match after 3 years in exile due to Taliban ban
Cricketer Firooza Amiri says her team will "represent millions of women in Afghanistan who are denied their rights” when the side reunites after more than three years for an exhibition game in ...ABC News - 4d -
Kinzinger on Democrats' response to Trump's first week: 'Crickets'
Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) said President Trump’s first week in office was filled with “crickets” from Democrats who he claims did very little to oppose new executive actions. “I’ll be ...The Hill - 5d -
Sports quiz of the week: Australian Open, NFL and England cricket woe
Have you been following the big (and small) stories in football, tennis, cricket and beyond? Continue reading...The Guardian - Jan. 24 -
Jomel Warrican worships at cricket’s most unfashionable altar – remember the name | Jonathan Liew
Why am I writing about the fifth most famous spinner from the West Indies? Because it matters for Test cricket. There was a lovely moment after the Trinidad Test a couple of years back. With the ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
India thrash England by seven wickets in first men’s T20 cricket international – as it happened
Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer were the only plusses as England were hammered in Brendon McCullum’s first game as white-ball coach. The left-arm quick Arshdeep Singh , an outstanding bowler in this ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
Trump orders lift of Biden offshore drilling restrictions
President Trump has lifted some of former President Biden’s efforts to restrict oil and gas drilling on public lands and waters — though his move could face court hurdles. Trump’s decision comes ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Australia beat England by 86 runs: third Women’s Ashes one-day cricket international – live
Ash Gardner century sets up comfortable win in Hobart Victory sees Australia take 6-0 lead in multi-format series Sign up for The Spin | Send Martin an email 1st over: Australia 1-0 ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
The greatest away series wins in cricket history
From England beating Australia in 1895 to New Zealand in India last year, here are the sport’s best away performances. By Phil Walker and John Stern for Wisden Cricket Monthly . The stars ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
The Konstas Effect: Starstruck cricket fan finally reaps reward after car crash blunder
Sam Konstas promises signed merchandise as photo goes wrong BBL side Sydney Thunder release video of incident at Cricket Central Cricket sensation Sam Konstas has promised signed merchandise for ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Tsunami advisory lifted after strong earthquake hits Japanese coast
The U.S. Geological Survey put the quake’s preliminary magnitude at 6.8.ABC News - Jan. 13 -
Henry lifts Ravens' running game to new heights
Ravens running back Derrick Henry tore through the Steelers defense, leading his club to a 28-14 victory in the AFC wild-card round and handing their rival a sixth straight postseason loss.ESPN - Jan. 12 -
Noesen's overtime goal lifts Devils past Lightning 3-2
Stefan Noesen scored a power-play goal in overtime and Jacob Markstrom made 23 saves as the New Jersey Devils defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2ABC News - Jan. 11 -
Hayton's late goal lifts Utah to 2-1 win over Sharks
Barrett Hayton snapped home the go-ahead goal with 1:32 left to lift the Utah Hockey Club to a 2-1 victory over the San Jose SharksABC News - Jan. 11 -
Nick Suzuki scores in overtime to lift the Canadiens past the Capitals, 3-2
Nick Suzuki scored at 1:15 of overtime to give the surging Montreal Canadiens a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Friday nightABC News - Jan. 10 -
ECB urges cricket’s leaders to take action over ‘gender apartheid’ in Afghanistan
England face Afghanistan in Champions Trophy ICC called on to ‘intervene and show global leadership’ The England and Wales Cricket Board has called on cricket’s governing body to show leadership ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Lisa Nandy rejects calls for England to boycott Afghanistan cricket match
Culture secretary says it should go ahead despite pressure for it to be cancelled over Taliban’s treatment of women. UK politics live – latest updates England should be allowed to play next ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Lift, rest, recover: how to start weightlifting
Strength training brings multiple benefits and anyone can do it – just as long as they start by getting their form right. Human beings have always been obsessed with picking up heavy things. ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Hollywood Hills fire evacuation order to be lifted after blaze contained
Subsiding winds and new resources bring first hope that authorities in Los Angeles can bring disaster under controlFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Young hits 50-foot buzzer-beater to lift Hawks
Trae Young hit a 50-foot 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Hawks a 124-121 win over the Jazz on Tuesday night.ESPN - Jan. 8 -
Overtime Still Showtime as Kane Lifts Red Wings over Ottawa
Patrick Kane proves his star power once more with the overtime winner as the Red Wings pick up their fifth straight win and crawl back to .500 for the seasonYahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
The Spin | ‘Deep, minging, unpleasant’: cricket’s flooding problem is getting worse
ECB has been in touch with 27 clubs so far this storm season as the climate crisis bites. What can game do to stay afloat?. The water started flowing into the New Road practice area at about 4pm on ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Holidays and higher egg prices lift Cal-Maine’s results and stock
Results reflected ‘seasonal boost leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday’ as well as higher prices due to bird-flu outbreakMarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
Is two-tier Test system 'greedy' or will it help cricket survive?
After a report by the Melbourne Age suggests that plans for a two-tier World Test Championship would be discussed later this month, BBC Sport looks at the reaction so far.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
West Indies great Clive Lloyd ‘disturbed’ by two-tier plan for Test cricket
Talks ongoing on dividing sport into two divisions ‘I think it will be terrible for some countries’ The West Indies great Clive Lloyd is “disturbed” by the idea of a two-tier structure for Test ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Dignity and humanity of Afghan women must be worth more than game of cricket | Jonathan Liew
The Taliban uses the success of its men’s team as propaganda – cricket’s powerbrokers should pursue a collective boycott. “There’s all types of lines you can draw. We’ve drawn a line.” So explained ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Having conquered the cricket world Pat Cummins must now bridge the generations | Jack Snape
Winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade means Pat Cummins’ Australian side has won every Test trophy on offer to them. But his ageing side is crying out for new blood. ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Bo Horvat lifts Islanders to 5-4 OT win at Bruins
Bo Hovart scored his second goal of the game on a breakaway 3:10 into overtime and the New York Islanders snapped a three-game skid with a 5-4 win over the Boston Bruins on Sunday night.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
Sabalenka beats Kudermetova to lift Brisbane title
World number one Aryna Sabalenka warms up for her Australian Open title defence by winning the Brisbane International.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
Dach, Caufield score in shootout to lift the Canadiens 2-1 over the Avalanche
Kirby Dach and Cole Caufield scored in the shootout, Jakub Dobes had 22 saves in regulation, and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Saturday nightABC News - Jan. 4 -
Australia v India: fifth men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened
India reach 141-6 at stumps on day two to lead fifth Test by 145 runs Australia quick takes four wickets while Pant blazes half-century 6th over: Australia 15-1 (Konstas 11, Labuschagne 2) ...The Guardian - Jan. 4
