Sports

How can England rise again from the Ashes?

After a humbling 4-1 defeat in Australia, England’s approach to the series and Test cricket itself has been under the microscope. Max Rushden is joined by Barney Ronay, Emma John and Ali Martin for a look back on the 2025-26 series

Free agent outfielder Max Kepler hit with 80-game ban for positive drug test

Kepler banned after testing positive for epitrenbolone

Manchester United fan group seeks to oust ‘incompetent clown’ Jim Ratcliffe

Manchester United supporters group The 1958 has called for a vote of no confidence in the club’s ownership model, calling Sir Jim Ratcliffe “an incompetent clown”. The organisation will also hold a protest at the home match against Fulham on 1 February to make their voices heard at Old Trafford.

CNBC Sport: WNBA and players dig in their heels as CBA deadline set to expire

The WNBA and the players' association remain far apart on a deal. The key sticking point is how the league and players share revenue.

Taxpayer stadiums, paywalled games, and the loss of common culture

If you were hoping to watch the NFL Wild Card Weekend playoff game between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears, and you were not already a member of Amazon Prime, you were out of luck.

Trae Young traded to Washington Wizards as Atlanta Hawks move on from franchise star

Wizards land four-time All-Star as rebuild centerpiece