‘We know what we’re doing’ – Stokes on Bethell
England captain Ben Stokes says he understands if the decision to bat Jacob Bethell at number three "does raise a few eyebrows", but insists "we're not picking people just to wind people up".
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Zhang makes maximum 147 break at UK Championship
China's Zhang Anda makes the first maximum 147 break of this year's UK Championship, in his first-round match against compatriot Lei Peifan.
General Motors agrees deal to enter F1 in 2026
US car giant General Motors reaches an agreement in principle to enter Formula 1 in 2026 with its Cadillac brand.
Root ‘a rung below’ Smith and Kohli – Lehmann
England batter Joe Root needs to score a century in Australia to be considered an all-time great, says Darren Lehmann.
Bethell to bat at three on England Test debut
Jacob Bethell will bat at number three on his Test debut in England's series opener against New Zealand in Christchurch on Thursday.
Humphries beats Littler to win Players Championship
World number one Luke Humphries defended his Players Championship title with an 11-7 win over teenager Luke Littler in Minehead.
Why Leicester acted quickly to end Cooper reign
Leicester City wanted Steve Cooper to succeed - but felt they could not afford to fail, writes BBC Sport's Nick Mashiter.
‘We will suffer for a long period’ – why there is no quick fix at Man Utd
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim expects his side to suffer for a long time after seeing them start his management era with draw at Ipswich.
What being coached by Murray could do for Djokovic
BBC tennis correspondent Russell Fuller assesses what Novak Djokovic's shock appointment of Andy Murray as coach could mean for both men.
