Uncapped trio Gay, Rew and Baker selected for England’s first Test against New Zealand

Crowds lined the streets of Bethlehem as runners carried messages of solidarity, perseverance and freedom, writes SAM METZ

Londoner earns 11th-round stoppage over British rival Wardley in Manchester

JON GEMMELL reviews cricket’s almanac — with India and Pakistan taking centre stage

JAMES NALTON argues that, unlike previous years, the deserving winner is not so apparent  

CLAUDIA CIOBANU writes on the fan-run club pushing back against Poland’s far-right football culture

Pereira gives Gibbs-White time to prove fitness for Villa clash

Hardship during the 1926 lockout helped uncover talent that would go on to define county cricket, writes JON GEMMELL

From ground-sharing and ownership battles to a return to the Premier League, the Sky Blues’ rise reflects the spirit of the city itself, writes DAVID CONWAY

Calls for justice drowned out by choreographed symbolism and power politics at Fifa Congress, writes JAMES NALTON

JOHN WIGHT explores the life and legacy of a working-class boxing legend

Including races at Thirsk, Goodwood and Newmarket

BRANDON WILLIAMS explains why perfection and structure may be holding Arteta’s side back

All to play for at Ashburton Grove next week as Arteta’s Arsenal draw with Atletico

Supporters’ group labels vice-chair’s legacy ‘deeply damaging’ as 16-year tenure ends

World Championship secured in Sheffield until 2045 as new generation of players prepares to compete, writes JAMES NALTON

From Ali to Hatton, the ring produces icons shaped by struggle, solidarity and the realities of class, writes JOHN WIGHT

Mercedes driver will endure as Verstappen exit talk grows amid rule row 

Including races at Ayr, Newbury and Thirsk