Which players could England turn to for 2027 Ashes?
BBC Sport looks at the players who may force their way into England contention before the 2027 Ashes series.
Frank’s failing Spurs knocked out of FA Cup by Aston Villa
Goals from Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers knock a wasteful Tottenham Hotspur side out of the FA Cup to pile more pressure on manager Thomas Frank.
Alcaraz beats big rival Sinner in exhibition ahead of Australian Open
Carlos Alcaraz won his first clash with Jannik Sinner in 2026 as the top two players in the men’s game met in a hardcourt exhibition.
Leeds forward McDonnell to move to NRL at end of 2026 season
Leeds Rhinos forward James McDonnell will leave the club at the end of the 2026 Super League season and move to the NRL, joining current team-mate Harry Newman in the southern hemisphere.
Arsenal interested in Stanway with midfielder to leave Bayern this summer
Arsenal are interested in signing Georgia Stanway, with the England international to leave Bayern Munich this summer upon the expiry of her contract.
Durant passes legend Chamberlain on all-time list
Kevin Durant moves past the great Wilt Chamberlain and into seventh on the NBA all-time scoring list during the Houston Rockets’ defeat by the Portland Trail Blazers.
England’s Stanway to leave Bayern in summer
England international Georgia Stanway will leave Bayern Munich upon the expiry of her contract at the end of the season.
O’Sullivan withdraws from Masters for medical reasons
Eight-time champion Ronnie O’Sullivan withdraws from the Masters, which starts on Sunday, for the second year in a row on medical grounds.