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Fleming expected to be named England Test coach
England are expected to appoint former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming as their new Test head coach, following the sacking of Brendon McCullum earlier this month. McCullum was dismissed after a run of poor results and off-field incidents, though he remains in charge of England’s white-ball sides. The appointment matters because whoever takes over inherits…
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Yize sets up Murphy rematch at Shanghai Masters
World champion Wu Yize eased into the quarter-finals of the Shanghai Masters with a 6-2 win over compatriot Si Jiahui, setting up a repeat of this year’s World Championship final against Shaun Murphy. It was Yize’s first match of the season, and the victory continued his strong recent form after he became the second-youngest player…
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ICE arrests more than 900 suspected human traffickers during FIFA World Cup, rescues 180 victims: DHS
The US Department of Homeland Security says Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more than 900 suspected human traffickers during the FIFA World Cup, part of a wider federal security effort during the tournament. Officials also reported that 180 trafficking victims were rescued, highlighting concerns that major international sporting events can attract exploitation and trafficking…
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Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats marries former hoops staffer 20 years his junior following divorce
Alabama basketball head coach Nate Oats has married Alex Accetta, a former staffer with the programme’s basketball department, in a ceremony held over the weekend. The wedding, attended by several Crimson Tide coaching staff and athletes, comes after Oats’s divorce from his previous wife and highlights a notable 20-year age gap between the pair. Oats,…
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‘I’m very sorry’: Mancini apologises after being reappointed as Italy head coach
Roberto Mancini has apologised after being reappointed as Italy’s head coach, three years after quitting the role to take a lucrative contract with Saudi Arabia. His return comes as Italy try to rebuild following a third consecutive failure to qualify for the World Cup, which triggered the resignations of federation president Gabriele Gravina and coach…
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London derby ends in tie after thrilling finale
MI London and London Spirit played out a tie in the first women’s London derby of The Hundred season, with the match at The Oval coming down to the final ball. The result adds an extra layer of drama to the competition’s early standings and underlines how closely matched the two London-based sides are this…
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Andy Reid provides update on wife of Eric Bieniemy, who was allegedly shot by own son
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has given an update on Mia Bieniemy, the wife of offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, after she was allegedly shot by her own son earlier in the week. Reid confirmed she has been moved out of intensive care, offering some reassurance following a shocking incident that has shaken the…
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MI London hold out in nail-biting tie with Spirit
MI London held London Spirit to a tie in an eventful Hundred women’s match at The Oval, with all-rounder Hayley Matthews conceding just three runs off the final three balls to seal the dramatic finish. The result gave the south London side their first points of the season after three straight defeats, lifting them off…
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Jared Leto responds to sexual misconduct allegations made by multiple women in explosive documentary
Actor and musician Jared Leto has denied allegations of criminal sexual conduct made by four women who claim the offences occurred when they were teenagers. The allegations feature in an upcoming BBC documentary and mark the latest in a series of sexual misconduct claims that have surfaced against the Oscar-winning star, adding to scrutiny of…
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NCAA suspends Tennessee linebacker for $427 plane ticket, as college sports hands out millions in NIL
The NCAA has suspended a Tennessee linebacker over a $427 plane ticket, a decision drawing sharp criticism given that college athletes can now legally earn millions of pounds through name, image and likeness (NIL) deals. The case has reignited debate over the NCAA’s enforcement priorities and whether its rules have kept pace with the dramatic…