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West Indies pulled off a sensational run-chase of 219 to earn their first win of the series in a thrilling fourth T20 in St Lucia. Openers Evin Lewis and Shai Hope blasted 136 from the first nine overs, before they lost three wickets in as many balls to allow England back into contention. Rehan Ahmed had Lewis caught for 68, …

WBO champion Billam-Smith was the first to make his way to the ring at the Venue arena, a stern look on his face as he completed a lap of the canvas with his arm raised. It was far from the raucous crowd Billam-Smith is used to back home, but at ringside there was some familiar faces with Newcastle United boss …

England’s Charley Hull will take a one-shot lead into the final day of the LPGA’s Annika tournament in Florida after hitting a two-under-par 68 in round three. The 28-year-old made two birdies on the front nine before a mixed back nine that included three birdies and three bogeys to close on 12-under overall. China’s Weiwei Zhang and American Nelly Korda …

The penalty award by referee Juan Martinez Munuera and Akturkoglu’s miss provided late drama to an eventful goalless draw on Saturday. Although Turkey controlled most of the match in front of their hostile home crowd, Wales provided a threat of their own with a disallowed Jordan James goal and Harry Wilson hitting the post. It was a creditable display in …

England will be promoted to League A if they beat Republic of Ireland in Sunday’s Nations League match at Wembley. “If we win, it sets us up really well for the year ahead going into the [2026] World Cup,” said Bayern Munich forward Kane. “These are the camps where you build that culture and togetherness that lead you into the …

How quickly things can change. From 10 defeats in 2002-03 to a Slam in 2005, Gatland and Rob Howley oversaw eight defeats in 2012-13 but responded immediately with a Six Nations title. Conversely, it was just 13 months ago that Wales were running riot against Australia, scoring 40 points on a magical World Cup night in Lyon. It has been …

Ireland’s Katie Taylor successfully retains her undisputed light-welterweight title with a points win against Amanda Serrano at the AT&T Stadium in Texas.

A sign of the improvement from the young squad even from a month ago was their second half display against Belarus at home. In the away game in Hungary, Northern Ireland started the first half well, squandered chances and then ran out of steam in the second period as they were held to a frustrating stalemate. At Windsor Park however, …

The super-fight was deserving of topping the bill, yet the striking dome-shaped stadium was almost full when the boxers made their ring walks. A smiling Serrano lapped up the applause, dancing her way through a line of Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders. Taylor, in black with gold trim, was more understated in her ring walk but still soaking up the atmosphere as …

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell said his side held their nerve and “just about got there” after they came through a chaotic Autumn Nations Series match against Argentina with a nail-biting 22-19 win. Clearly driven after their 19-game home unbeaten run was ended by New Zealand, Ireland raced into a 12-0 lead and held a 13-point advantage at half-time. But …