England end 15-year wait for away Ashes Test victory
Monty Panesar praises Ben Stokes's resilience as England secure a consolation Ashes win in Melbourne. Read how the captain overcame immense pressure to lead his side to victory.
Monty Panesar praises Ben Stokes's resilience as England secure a consolation Ashes win in Melbourne. Read how the captain overcame immense pressure to lead his side to victory.
Ben Stokes hails England's first Ashes Test win in Australia since 2011, but a two-day finish at the MCG sparks a major controversy over the pitch. Read the full story.
Rio Ferdinand claims Manchester United's £18m signing Senne Lammens is the long-term solution in goal and can stay for ten years after his solid Boxing Day display. Read the full analysis.
A record 85,000 fans packed the MCG for the Boxing Day Test, transforming the cricket match into a vibrant cultural festival. Discover how tradition and spectacle converged in Melbourne.
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Australia retained the Ashes after a decisive victory in the Adelaide Test, leaving England with serious questions. Listen to the Full Story podcast analysis.
Spinner Todd Murphy replaces the injured Nathan Lyon in Australia's squad for the Boxing Day Ashes Test. Captain Pat Cummins is rested. Get the full team news and analysis.
The small Spanish town of La Bañeza is celebrating after winning over €70 million in the famous 'El Gordo' Christmas lottery draw. Discover how the win is transforming the community.
A mass exodus of DVSA driving examiners and a flawed booking system have created a national crisis, with average test waits hitting 22 weeks. Discover why the government's 7-week target is now delayed until 2027.
Danny Shum's in-form stable sends Gorgeous Win and Wolf Coming into Saturday's Sha Tin card. Can they continue his hot streak and boost festive betting balances?
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A Guardian columnist argues the absurdly difficult Life in the UK test, which her French husband is struggling to pass, should focus on modern British culture like Coronation Street and Greggs, not obscure historical facts.
England are staring down the barrel of defeat in the second Test against Australia in Brisbane. Resuming 43 runs behind with just four wickets left, their hopes now rest on Ben Stokes. Can he produce a miracle?
Tottenham Hotspur secured a vital 2-0 Premier League victory against Brentford, with Xavi Simons scoring his first goal for the club. Read the full match report and analysis here.
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England's wheelchair rugby league team makes history with a stunning World Cup final win over Australia, securing the Ashes in a monumental double triumph. Read the full story.
Australia captain Pat Cummins confirms four changes to the starting XI for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. Get the full team news and analysis ahead of the crucial Gabba clash.
The latest Ashes Weekly podcast analyses Australia's plans for Brisbane, key player updates, and the series outlook. Listen now for expert cricket insights.
Australia's Usman Khawaja is out of the Brisbane Ashes Test with a back injury, casting serious doubt over his Test cricket future. Read the full analysis.
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