Tensions simmer and wickets tumble on gripping second day at the Oval

From humble beginnings to becoming the undisputed super lightweight champion of the world, Josh Taylor’s career was marked by fire, ferocity, and national pride, writes JOHN WIGHT

Palestinian football has been decimated, its players killed, its stadiums reduced to rubble. Yet the global game has looked away silent in the face of genocide, and will remain a stain on the sport, writes JAMES NALTON

Regulatory commission found four charges ‘not proven’ following hearing

Costly new Gunners recruit takes to pitch as new research shows fans need to work more than 50 hours to afford a season ticket

England captain insists he will be fit to lead his side’s charge down under

Governing body says officials acted within laws and player welfare remains top priority

England’s super sub praises England boss Sarina Wiegman for giving her hope ‘when she didn’t have any’

Grand Prix delayed by one hour and 20 minutes due to heavy rain in the Ardennes

Root and Stokes grind down weary India to stretch lead beyond 100

The Red’s title defence is built on clever recruitment, long-term planning, and data-led strategy. In contrast, the Magpies are falling behind — and blaming the wrong things, writes JAMES NALTON

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British and Irish Lions head coach Farrell announces team selection to face Australia

Three-time Tour champion Pogacar maintains overall lead

England saviour Agyemang ‘something special’ says Wiegman

Farrell braces squad for ‘biggest game of our lives’ ahead of second Test

Campaign group’s legal challenge against decision to approve proposals dismissed

The footballers’ move across London has been met with severe criticism by Arsenal supporters on social media

Bronze fires home winning penalty to book Lionesses place in Euro 2025 semi-finals

With climate change, commercial overload and endless fixtures, footballers are being pushed to breaking point. It’s time their unions became a more powerful, unified force, writes JAMES NALTON

Mary Kom’s fists made history in the boxing world. Malak Mesleh’s never got the chance. One story ends in glory, the other in grief — but both highlight the defiance of women who dare to fight, writes JOHN WIGHT

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The recently concluded Club World Cup was a sweltering preview of what players can expect at the US-Canada-Mexico World Cup, write GRAHAM DUNBAR and SETH BORENSTEIN 

Van der Poel gets caught inside final kilometre following an epic breakaway

Polish tennis star fires back at critics with short and sweet victory over Anisimova

Joao Pedro’s emotional goals against Fluminense captured the magic of an international club competition. But even as fans bring colour and passion, the Club World Cup’s deeper issues loom large, writes JAMES NALTON

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Kinghorn could still feature in tour despite knee injury