Lewis Gregory: Somerset name all-rounder as County Championship captain

All-rounder Lewis Gregory has been named Somerset County Championship captain for the 2024 season. The 31-year-old replaces Tom Abell, who announced in November he was stepping down after seven years in the role. Gregory progressed to Somerset’s first team from their academy in 2010 and has scored 6,000 runs and taken more than 550 wickets. He was […]

Dean Elgar: Essex sign former South Africa captain on three-year deal

Former South Africa captain and opening batter Dean Elgar has signed for Essex on a three-year contract. The 36-year-old will help fill the gap left by Sir Alastair Cook, who announced his retirement in October. Elgar scored 5,347 runs in 86 Tests and ended his international career after the recent series against India. “The club have […]

David Warner arrives at SCG via helicopter for Big Bash match

David Warner flew by helicopter and landed in the middle of the Sydney Cricket Ground as he dashed from his brother’s wedding to play in the Big Bash for the Sydney Thunder. The 37-year-old, who retired from Test cricket at the same ground last week, flew 45 minutes from the Hunter Valley to face city rivals the […]

Africa Cup of Nations: Dates for 2025 finals undecided amid Club World Cup clash

The dates for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) remain undecided amid a potential clash with the Fifa Club World Cup, according to Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Patrice Motsepe. The 2021 finals in Cameroon and the 2023 edition of Afcon, which kicks off in Ivory Coast on Saturday, were moved to dates […]

Sunday’s gossip: Henderson, Guimaraes, Neves, Mejbri, Soyuncu, Munoz, Mangala, Reguilon

Ajax think they are close to sealing a loan deal for 33-year-old England midfielder Jordan Henderson from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq. (Mirror) Juventus are hopeful of signing Henderson on a six-month deal with the option to make the move permanent. (Gazzetto dello Sport – in Italian) Chelsea and Liverpool are keen on 26-year-old Newcastle United and Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. (Fichajes – in Spanish)  Manchester […]

Paris 2024 qualifying: Great Britain beaten 1-0 by Spain in Valencia

Great Britain’s women fell to a 1-0 defeat by Spain in the second match of their Olympic qualifying campaign in Valencia. Patricia Alvarez scored the only goal of a fast-paced game in the fourth quarter. GB, who beat Canada 2-0 in their opening game on Saturday, need a top-three finish to qualify for Paris 2024. They face […]

Newcastle United player Joelinton’s home burgled

Burglars have targeted the home of Newcastle United footballer Joelinton. Northumbria Police officers were called at about 19:30 GMT on Saturday evening. The homeowner, who the force is not naming, reported there were three men inside the house in Darras Hall, Northumberland. A force spokesperson said: “Thankfully the homeowner was not home but had received […]

Dubai Invitational: Tommy Fleetwood edges Rory McIlroy to clinch Dubai victory

Tommy Fleetwood birdied the final two holes to win the Dubai Invitational by one shot from Rory McIlroy and Thriston Lawrence on Sunday. It was a rollercoaster round from McIlroy, who led by a shot going into the last hole but hooked into the water and carded a bogey. Overnight leader Fleetwood capitalised as he […]

Celtic Challenge: Clovers defeat Gwalia Lightning 19-17 in Cork

Clovers made it back-to-back wins in the Celtic Challenge with a 19-17 victory over Gwalia Lightning in Cork. The Welsh visitors led 10-0 through tries from Gwennan Hopkins and Molly Reardon at Virgin Media Park. Clovers hit back with Kate Flannery and Clare Gorman touching down and with a conversion held a 12-10 half-time lead. […]

Bath 29-25 Racing 92: Hosts seal spot in Investec Champions Cup knockouts with fine comeback win

Bath qualified for the Investec Champions Cup knockouts after a hard-fought bonus-point win over Racing 92. Scrum-half Nolann le Garrec scored the opening try of the game, with prop Thomas du Toit responding for the hosts. Second half tries from Kitione Kamikamica and Henry Arundell extended Racing’s lead before tries by Alfie Barbeary, Joe Cokanasiga […]