September 8th, 2025
England end ODI series with emphatic win – but issues remain
England’s one-day international cricket has been a grim watch for quite some time – so thank heavens for Sunday in Southampton.
Wolff issues McLaren warning after Piastri-Norris ‘precedent’
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff suspects McLaren have “set a precedent that is very difficult to undo” after reversing the order of their title-chasing drivers following a slow pit stop for Lando Norris in the Italian Grand Prix.
McCullum: Ashes XI not decided for ‘biggest series of our lives’
England head coach Brendon McCullum dubbed this winter’s Ashes as “the biggest series of our lives” as he said the XI for the first Test in Perth is yet to be decided.
Wade targets Prem try record after sealing rugby union return
Christian Wade has switched rugby codes again after leaving league’s Wigan Warriors to join union outfit Newcastle Red Bulls from December.
‘I see you more than my family’ – Alcaraz on Sinner rivalry
Carlos Alcaraz joked that he sees Jannik Sinner more than his family – but it is difficult to see who can challenge them.
‘A heavy shirt to wear’ – being Man Utd number one
An in-depth look at Manchester United’s goalkeeping situation as Andre Onana prepares to leave on loan.
England yet to decide Ashes team – coach McCullum
England have yet to decide on the 11 players who will play in the first Ashes Test against Australia, says coach Brendon McCullum.
Nagelsmann’s Northern Ireland comments disrespectful – Craigan
BBC Sport NI pundit Stephen Craigan feels comments from Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann on Northern Ireland were “disrespectful”.
‘I pretended to be Owen on the street – but you can’t compare us’
Which England great was better aged 17 – Wayne Rooney or Michael Owen? After Owen started the debate, Rooney replies in his latest BBC podcast.