England 2-0 down in Ashes after Gabba hammering
England’s Ashes hopes are all but over in fewer than six days of cricket after an eight-wicket defeat by Australia in the second Test at the Gabba.
‘A clear challenge to Slot’s authority in Salah’s show of rebellion’
Mohamed Salah’s astonishing public attack on Liverpool and Arne Slot piles pressure on the troubled head coach, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
McCullum says England ‘trained too much’ as Stokes questions mentality
Coach Brendon McCullum says England trained “too much” while captain Ben Stokes raised questions about his side’s mentality after their defeat in the second Ashes Test.
Ashes player ratings: Who may be wilting under the pressure?
Chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt marks the performances of the Australia and England teams after the second Test in Brisbane.
England soundly beaten by Australia in second Test drubbing
England capitulate to a damning eight-wicket defeat on day of the second Test to give Australia a 2-0 lead in The Ashes.
Russell edges title contenders as Hamilton crashes in dramatic final practice
George Russell was fastest in a tight final practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with the three title contenders closely matched ahead of qualifying later on Saturday.
England stumble towards Gabba defeat as top order subsides under lights
England stumbled towards a 2-0 series deficit as they closed day three of the second Ashes Test on 134-6 in their second innings, still trailing Australia by 43 runs.
Unbeaten chaser Aworkinprogress headlines Welsh National Trial
It is Welsh Grand National Trial day on Saturday as nine runners do battle in the warm-up for Chepstow’s post-Christmas feature, live on Sky Sports Racing.