Sport

Charlie Edwards took a positive step towards securing a world-title shot after dethroning European bantamweight champion Thomas Essomba with a points win at London’s York Hall. An emphatic points decision for the Englishman did not tell the full story of a close fight. Edwards outworked Essomba for much of the 12 rounds, but the Cameroonian landed more of the power …

The 41-year-old Leven has had two spells as Aberdeen caretaker since joining the Pittodrie coaching staff in June last year. The former Kilmarnock, MK Dons and Oxford midfielder was also assistant manager at Kilmarnock, Dynamo Brest and Russian side Orenburg before his move to Pittodrie. “It’s up to him, but so far so good, he’s focusing here for the game …

England showed their firepower with bat and ball as they levelled the one-day international series with a 186-run thrashing of Australia in a rain-shortened match at Lord’s. Stand-in captain Harry Brook scored a magnificent 87 from 58 balls, while Ben Duckett also made a half-century before Liam Livingstone’s blistering unbeaten 62 from 27 balls took the home side to a …

Furrer was a double silver medallist in the time trial and road race at this year’s Swiss road nationals. “Our hearts are broken,” said Swiss Cycling on X. “It is with a heavy heart and infinite sadness that we have to say goodbye to Muriel Furrer. “We are losing a warm-hearted and wonderful young woman who always had a smile …