Latham, Young tons help NZ beat Pakistan in Champions Trophy opener

Latham, Young tons help NZ beat Pakistan in Champions Trophy opener

Tom Latham and Will Young both hit centuries as New Zealand kicked off their ICC Champions Trophy campaign with a 60-run win over hosts Pakistan in Karachi. Young (107 off 113 balls) scored his first overseas ODI century, while Latham (118no from 104 balls) hit his eighth ton as New Zealand posted 320-5. Abrar Ahmed…

Salford forced to use reserves for Super League opener against St Helens

Salford forced to use reserves for Super League opener against St Helens

Salford Red Devils have confirmed they will be fielding ‘predominantly reserve squad players’ for their Betfred Super League opener against St Helens on Saturday due to ongoing salary caps. A takeover of the club was announced earlier this month ahead of the 2025 season, live on Sky Sports, although the deal with the new ownership…

Cody Gakpo playing football

Liverpool vs Tottenham: Gakpo goal gives forward seven in a row at Anfield with EFL Cup opener

Cody Gakpo became the outright top scorer in this season’s EFL Cup with the opening goal against Tottenham at Anfield to draw Liverpool level in the second semi-final of this season’s competition. Netherlands forward Gakpo met Mohamed Salah’s delivery inside the box, firing in first time to make the scoreline 1-1 on aggregate after 34…

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Wingmen fancied to outrun his odds in Leopardstown opener

Kate Tracey, Sam Boswell and Declan Rix return in search of winners at the Dublin Racing Festival on the latest episode of Weekend Winners. In the opening part of the show, the trio preview the opening Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors Novice Hurdle over two miles and six furlongs. Willie Mullins has a strong chance…

Scot Prem Ref Watch: Diomande red card 'shock' | Hearts opener 'not offside'

Scot Prem Ref Watch: Diomande red card 'shock' | Hearts opener 'not offside'

Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher assesses the controversial moments from the weekend’s Scottish Premiership action, including a red for Rangers’ Mohamed Diomande and incidents involving Kilmarnock, Hearts, Hibs, Ross County, St Johnstone and Motherwell. Dundee United 1-3 Rangers Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player The Ref Watch team analyse the…

Tom Willis scored twice in Saracens' Gallagher Premiership win over Bristol to further boost his claims for an England Test debut

Willis and Ojomoh in line for England call-ups for Six Nations opener

Tom Willis and Max Ojomoh could be in line for England call-ups for their Six Nations opener against Ireland, with Ojomoh in line for a Test debut. Head coach Scott Borthwick is set to shake things up when he names his squad for the opening match of the 2025 tournament at 11.30am on Tuesday, January…

England urged to be more 'ruthless' after losing Women's Ashes opener

England urged to be more 'ruthless' after losing Women's Ashes opener

Heather Knight admits England need to be more “ruthless” with the bat in the second match of the Women’s Ashes after losing the opening one-day international against Australia. England travel to Melbourne for the second of the three ODIs, which starts at 11.05pm UK time on Monday, aiming to immediately hit back in the multi-format…

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Real Madrid: Why Carlo Ancelotti has been watching videos of West Brom ahead of 2025 opener

Carlo Ancelotti has spent his Christmas studying videos of West Brom ahead of Real Madrid’s return to action tomorrow night. Madrid open 2025 with a trip to Valencia as they look to extend their five-match unbeaten run – a streak that included an Intercontinental Cup success over Pachuca in Qatar. The trip to Mestalla will…

Littler survives scare to threaten nine-darter and win Worlds opener

Littler survives scare to threaten nine-darter and win Worlds opener

Luke Littler made a winning start to his bid for a maiden World Darts Championship title after coming through a tough test against Ryan Meikle at Alexandra Palace. Last year’s runner-up recovered from a slow start to dominate the closing stages of the contest, wrapping up a 3-1 victory to book a third-round meeting with…