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Root drops Jadeja to deny Archer two wickets in two balls
Jofra Archer almost follows up the wicket of Shubman Gill with the dismissal of Ravindra Jadeja but an agonising drop from Joe Root leaves India on 222-4 at they try to save the Test and the series on day five of the fourth Test at Old Trafford.

Teen suffers 'life-changing' injuries at steam fair
An 18-year-old woman was taken to hospital after the incident at Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show.

‘Come on England!’ – Watch stars’ messages of support to Lionesses ahead of final
Watch stars from sport, stage, screen and radio send their messages of support to England, as the Lionesses look to beat Spain and secure back-to-back European Championships

Astronomer's 'clever' PR move embracing CEO scandal - featuring Gwyneth Paltrow
The company at the heart of the Coldplay 'kiss cam' scandal has released a video featuring the ex-wife of Chris Martin.

'We need a real solution': Gazans welcome aid plan but fear it will not end crisis
Israel says aid convoys will be allowed into Gaza, after weeks of mounting pressure and warnings of starvation.

Demon lands in strife with chase-down tackle
Melbourne's Jake Bowey lays an ugly tackle on St Kilda's Jack Higgins.

Rugby Australia to seek answers from World Rugby over MCG call
Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh has backed Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt over his spray at the referee’s decision to not penalise foul play in the final minute of the second Lions Test.

Demons report social media post about Goodwin to integrity unit
Melbourne officials have reported a social media post to the AFL integrity unit that appears to threaten coach Simon Goodwin.

Ref bins Sharks prop for bizarre act
Stephanie Faulkner is sent to the sin bin for a professional foul.

Saints complete insane comeback win
After trailing by 46 points at three-quarter time, and amid farcical confusion, St Kilda boots a goal through Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera after the full-time siren to complete an insane comeback win.

'Lions need whitewash to be lauded for decades' - Dawson column
The British and Irish Lions will want to 3-0 series whitewash to be lauded as one of the most successful touring party for decades, writes Matt Dawson.

Trump back on the golf course for day two of Scottish visit
The US president is playing a round at Turnberry before meeting the EU Commission president for trade talks.

Starmer to raise Gaza situation in Trump meeting
Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump are expected to meet in Scotland for talks on Monday.

Tories would ban strikes by NHS doctors, says Badenoch
Thousands of resident doctors are currently on strike after a dispute with the government over pay.

NRL Highlights: Bulldogs v Sea Eagles - Round 21
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs take on the Manly Sea Eagles in Round 21 of the 2025 NRL Premiership at Allianz Stadium, Sydney.

Big collision knocks out Sharks lock
Brooke Anderson hits the turf immediately in an awful head clash.

Stuart puts onus on players
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart praises his players for their commitment to the game.

My wife left me for a bike race. I’m a Tour de France widower
It’s been 21 long days. I wouldn’t know a “maillot jaune” from a “bonk bag”, but my wife devoted the entire Tour de France to the “couch peloton”.

Out-of-contract Nasiah won the Saints a game, and pushed his value even higher
Whatever the Saints are willing to pay Carlton’s Tom De Koning, Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera deserves more, especially after Sunday’s heroics.