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Robinson and Tongue guide England to strong start against Pakistan
Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue both took five wicket hauls to put England in early control of the opening Test against Pakistan at Headingley, as the home side closed on 112-2 at stumps on day one, just 59 runs behind Pakistan's first innings total of 171.
August 19, 2026Robinson & Tongue give Root an ideal start to England's new era
Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue each take five wickets to give Joe Root the ideal start to his second spell as England captain as Pakistan are skittled for 171 on the opening day of the series at Headingley.
August 19, 2026England beat Wales to finish top of World Cup pool
England underline their credentials as potential Hockey World Cup winners by sealing top spot in Pool D with an 8-2 win over Wales.
August 19, 2026England to face Pakistan and Sri Lanka in tri-series
England will play Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Lahore and Rawalpindi in a one-day international tri-series in October.
August 19, 2026Wales sports minister meets WRU after fans' fears
Wales' sports minister Heledd Fychan meets with Welsh Rugby Union to express fears of split with fans over three-team plan.
August 19, 2026Kyrgios provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine - reuters.com
Kyrgios provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine reuters.com
August 19, 2026Ukrainian shuttlers voice pain of war at World Championships - Reuters
Ukrainian shuttlers voice pain of war at World Championships Reuters
August 19, 2026Sabalenka breezes through as Medvedev loses cool in defeat
Aryna Sabalenka needs just 54 minutes to reach the Cincinnati Open fourth round - but Daniil Medvedev's frustrations boil over after he misses three match points in surprise defeat.
August 19, 2026Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 30
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August 19, 2026Five in Five: Football quiz No 3
Will you beat the clock by getting all five of today's answers in five minutes?
August 19, 2026ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 - Reuters
ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 Reuters
August 18, 2026Even the Queen could not watch - 10 years since Olympic hockey gold
Ten years since Team GB clinched women's hockey gold at the Rio Olympics, BBC Sport looks back at the legacy of that historic win.
August 18, 2026Bills WR Keon Coleman sporting walking boot - Reuters
Bills WR Keon Coleman sporting walking boot Reuters
August 18, 2026Venus Williams given US Open singles wildcard - will Serena join her?
Venus Williams is given a wildcard for the US Open singles aged 46 - and 29 years after she made her New York debut.
August 18, 2026Root's great challenge to finish captaincy story
Joe Root has an unexpected chance to address some unfinished business as England captain, but it is one of the biggest challenges of his stellar career.
August 18, 2026Ireland's World Cup hopes alive after win over NZ
Ireland's women looked no further than the success of the country’s athletes and swimmers over the past 10 days to inspire them to a first Hockey World Cup pool win in eight years.
August 18, 2026Cardiff have plenty of room for growth - Colwill
Cardiff City's Rubin Colwill says he has done everything to be fit for a new season in which the Bluebirds can continue to improve under Brian Barry-Murphy.
August 18, 2026McClenaghan hopes to bounce back with more Euro gold
Olympic champion Rhys McClenaghan says he expects to be more "measured and relaxed" as he chases a fourth European title after a disappointing Commonwealth Games.
August 18, 2026Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 29
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August 18, 2026Five in Five: Football quiz No 2
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