Only Test, day one: India 285; England 21-1Ecclestone becomes England’s leading women’s wicket-takerThe opening day of the first women’s Test match at Lord’s started with a nod to the historical injustice of the long, slow journey to reach this moment – a group of former women players, denied the chance…

Defending champion triumphs 6-4, 6-4, 6-4Sinner will face Alexander Zverev in Sunday’s finalNovak Djokovic returned to Centre Court, one of the venues that has most defined his legendary career, desperately hoping that he had enough left in the tank to conjure up another miracle. His run to another grand slam…

FA would pay out half its £38m Fifa prize moneyPlayers could net £15m, Thomas Tuchel £3mEngland’s players and coaching staff will receive around half of the FA’s £38m Fifa prize money in bonuses if they win the World Cup.The Guardian has learned that as part of a bonus scheme agreed with the players’…

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Shop owner Lisa Scobie says Forrest Beach is usually a place where ‘kids go fishing before school’. Then six mysterious objects washed upGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhen pieces of mysterious space debris washed up on the beach at her sleepy coastal community in north Queensland, Lisa…

Sony Pictures and Paramount are said to also be among potential buyers for the film-focused social platformLetterboxd is reportedly in talks with potential buyers.The owners of the popular social platform for movies are discussing a sale with companies including Netflix, Sony Pictures and Paramount, according to the…

Didier Deschamps’ decision to give the inspirational forward the captaincy has paid off with no complacency on their run to the semi-finalsThe driving force behind France’s semi-final win over Morocco in 2022, Antoine Griezmann, was watching on from the stands this time as Les Bleus powered past the Atlas Lions to…

England need to be wary of a united Ståle Solbakken side who know their strengths before the World Cup quarter-finalEngland fans are going to have to be really patient on Saturday night because this World Cup quarter-final against Norway will feel like a grind and I would not be surprised if the match goes the full…

Madison Square Garden, New York CityAfter vocal cord surgery, Jon Bon Jovi and band make a sturdy return with hit-packed showThis time last week, the scene in and around Madison Square Garden was an entirely different affair thanks to a certain superstar’s wedding of the century. It’s back to regular programming…