July 30th, 2026
Reinvigorate Root and fix culture: What’s in new Test coach Fleming’s in-tray?
England have announced the appointment of Stephen Fleming as coach of the men’s Test team and he will take over after the three-Test series against Pakistan. We take a look at the jobs on his to-do list ahead of a bumper year…
St Helens prop Delaney ruled out for rest of season
St Helens have confirmed George Delaney will miss the remainder of the 2026 season.
Chelsea sign Lacroix from Palace
Chelsea have completed the signing of Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace in a deal worth £51m.
Who is Matthias Jaissle?
Matthias Jaissle, the man tipped to replace Eddie Howe at Newcastle United, might not be too well known given that his only head coaching roles to date have been in Austria and Saudi Arabia. So who is the man linked with a move to St James’ Park?
‘It started to have an unhealthy effect on my life!’ | Root on why he gave up Test captaincy in 2022
Speaking after the New Zealand Test win in 2022, Joe Root explained why he’d taken the decision to step-away from Test captaincy.
Howe to leave Newcastle with Jaissle expected to replace him
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is set to leave the club with immediate effect, sources tell BBC Sport.
Fleming new England Test coach with Root captain
Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is appointed as England Test coach, with Joe Root as captain.
Search halted for GB surfer who disappeared in sea
Tributes are paid to surfer Arran Strong, after searches for the Brit who went missing off the coast of Portugal were called off.
‘Ready to write Chelsea story’ – Lacroix makes £52m move
Chelsea sign France World Cup defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m.
Four pointers to most open Premier League title race in years
Three of the Premier League’s “big six” have new managers, the champions have a key injury issue and Tottenham and Chelsea are breaking transfer records – and that might mean a very open title race.