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Rob Key Clarifies Joe Root Appointment as Harry Brook Awaits Test Captaincy Opportunity
Rob Key has confirmed Joe Root's return as Test captain was not due to Harry Brook's workload, as Nasser Hussain urges the younger player to show more maturity to secure future leadership roles.
1 Aug 2026
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31 Jul 2026
Southern Brave Secure First Win in The Hundred Men's Competition
Southern Brave earned their first win of the 2026 The Hundred season by defeating Birmingham Phoenix by 12 runs. The victory keeps the Brave in contention for the knockout stages, though both teams remain at the bottom of the current standings.
31 Jul 2026
Joe Root Reappointed England Test Captain; Mark Butcher Labels Move 'Retrograde'
Joe Root has been reappointed as England Test captain following Ben Stokes' retirement, with Stephen Fleming named as the new head coach. The decision has been criticized by Mark Butcher as a "retrograde step," while others point to Fleming's tactical experience as a potential benefit for the side ahead of the Pakistan series.
30 Jul 2026
Trent Rockets Hand Welsh Fire First Defeat of The Hundred Season
Trent Rockets handed Welsh Fire their first defeat of the season in The Hundred, chasing down a target of 123 with 28 balls to spare. Ben Duckett led the way with an unbeaten 52, while Matt Henry's early wickets set the tone for the Rockets' victory.
1 Aug 2026
UEFA Boycott Threatens FIFA Tournaments as Women’s Football Faces Uncertainty
UEFA and other major football confederations are boycotting FIFA competitions in response to Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in a new commercial subsidiary. Experts warn that women's football tournaments, including upcoming World Cup qualifiers and youth events, are at the highest risk of disruption as the 19 September deadline approaches.
1 Aug 2026
LaMelo Ball Named in Lawsuit Over Unpaid Charlotte Rental Debt
LaMelo Ball is facing a lawsuit for over $181,000 in alleged unpaid rent and HOA fees at a Charlotte property. The legal action follows his recent trade to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
1 Aug 2026
Lewis Hamilton rues tactical errors and penalties at Hungarian GP
Lewis Hamilton finished fifth at the Hungarian Grand Prix after a questionable pit stop and a pit-lane speeding penalty, falling 50 points behind Kimi Antonelli in the championship.
31 Jul 2026
Katie Boulter to Lead Great Britain at Billie Jean King Cup Finals
Katie Boulter will lead Great Britain at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Shenzhen, while Emma Raducanu remains sidelined. Britain faces the Czech Republic in their opening quarter-final match on September 22.
31 Jul 2026
PCP Capital Partners submits bid for 25.1 per cent stake in West Ham
Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi’s PCP Capital Partners have made a formal offer for a 25.1 per cent stake in West Ham. Existing shareholders, including Daniel Kretinsky, hold the right of first refusal as negotiations continue behind closed doors.
31 Jul 2026
UEFA Threatens FIFA Boycott Over World Cup Funding Plan
UEFA has threatened to boycott all FIFA competitions if Gianni Infantino moves forward with plans to sell a 20% stake in a subsidiary managing World Cup tournaments to private investors. The standoff creates immediate uncertainty for upcoming fixtures, including the U20 Women's World Cup and senior play-offs.
31 Jul 2026
Kawhi Leonard Trade Stalled by Ongoing NBA Investigation
The trade involving Kawhi Leonard is stalled as an NBA investigation into his business dealings and potential contract violations could last until 2027. This delay prevents both the Clippers and Raptors from finalizing their rosters for the upcoming season.
31 Jul 2026
Hungarian GP: Wolff and Piastri Criticize Blue Flag System Failure
A technical failure of the blue flag system at the Hungarian Grand Prix caused significant on-track incidents, drawing sharp criticism from Toto Wolff and Oscar Piastri. The malfunction, which left drivers without dashboard alerts, resulted in a collision between Piastri and Carlos Sainz and disrupted the battle for the podium.
