The Guardian Articles
The Guardian
Filter by Category
England’s iron-chinned boxers get on the right side of ifs and buts | Andy Bull
Another week, another one-point win. This was an ugly, bloody and basic victory, as pretty as Steve Borthwick’s broken nose, but funnily enough the 80,000-odd England fans inside the stadium didn’t seem too fussed about that when England bundled the ball into touch at the final whistle. It’s been eight …
Gregg Popovich not expected to return to San Antonio Spurs this year – report
Dmitry Bivol takes Artur Beterbiev’s undisputed crown in Riyadh classic
Dmitry Bivol became the undisputed light heavyweight champion of the world after he outpointed Artur Beterbiev in another absorbing and magnificent contest of great technical skill and profound courage. Bivol, who narrowly lost a majority decision to the 40-year-old former champion just over four months ago, won the rematch and …
Joseph Parker’s crushing win as he stops stand-in Martin Bakole in two rounds
Joseph Parker overcame the surprise of fighting a very different opponent from the man he had been expecting to face when he knocked out Martin Bakole with devastating force in the second round of their heavyweight contest in Riyadh. The New Zealander had been scheduled to challenge Daniel Dubois for …
How Dyson Daniels’ home town became an unlikely hotbed of Australian basketball talent | Jack Snape
Dyson Daniels opened his sparkling silver jacket on NBA draft night in 2022. Under the bright lights of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, the lining on his right breast revealed the names of his parents and brothers. On Daniels’ left was stitched a map of Bendigo.
About two hours’ drive …
Scotland’s Gregor Townsend questions England’s crucial penalty decision
Scotland are a joy to watch but still can’t deliver what they promise | Michael Aylwin
Alex Carey’s acrobatics lay foundation for Josh Inglis’ fireworks | James Wallace
Catches win matches? Well, they certainly help set them up. Alex Carey’s brace of afternoon wonder-grabs sent the dangerous duo of Phil Salt and Harry Brook trudging back to the sheds blinking not from the afternoon Lahore sun but in disbelief.
Carey’s acrobatic, sinew straining exertions in the outfield (gloves? …
England 16-15 Scotland: Calcutta Cup Six Nations player ratings
England
Marcus Smith
Tested out aerially early on and given a torrid time by Duhan van der Merwe. Shanked clearance kick but scored his goals. Slightly more dangerous after break.6
Tommy Freeman
Strong finish for England’s first try after already showing skills under high ball. Van der …England’s Jos Buttler remains optimistic after record-breaking defeat by Australia
Jos Buttler did his best to offer an upbeat appraisal of England’s record-breaking defeat by Australia in their Champions Trophy opener, insisting belief in the squad remains strong despite being left with no more breathing room in the tournament.
-ball 120 …