The Ashes Briefing: Relentless Australia stamp their authority on England as Ben Stokes stands alone

The tourists' batters wilted once more against an experienced bowling attack with more scrutiny falling on the on-field technology

England's Ashes hopes hanging by a thread as Australia press for victory in Adelaide

Nearly four years of Ashes planning was left in smouldering ruins on Thursday as England buckled under the heat and the pressure at Adelaide Oval to lurch towards a series-deciding defeat in the third test against Australia.

How England fans can get World Cup 2026 tickets for £45 after Fifa climbdown

After uproar from fans around the world, Fifa has introduced the Supporter Entry Tier, giving a limited number of supporters a chance at affordable World Cup tickets in the USA, Canada and Mexico

England's arts funding 'straitjacket' set for overhaul

A review of Arts Council England recommends more power for the regions and scrapping a controversial strategy.

Archer dismisses Australian tailenders for a 5-wicket haul to keep England in the Ashes contest

Jofra Archer dismissed Mitchell Starc for a well-made 54 and No. 11 Nathan Lyon to restrict Australia to 371 and complete a five-wicket haul to keep England in the Ashes contest
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Australia have the urn in their sights as England self-destruct again

Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer fight for England with the bat but with a deficit of 158 runs and just two first-innings wickets left, they are staring at another poor result

England battle despite Carey ton in crucial Test

England battle hard to stay in the Ashes as Alex Carey’s century leads Australia to 326-8 on the first day of the third Test.

England are broken and Bazball is shredded

This series is just eight days old but England are broken, the Bazball philosophy shredded and some in the team have unfurled white flags.
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