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Emilio Gay describes Test debut half-century as ‘like a dream’ after putting England on top
Opener scores 57; New Zealand in trouble in chaseGay: ‘I’m trying to lap it all in and enjoy it’Emilio Gay described his Test debut as “a bit of a whirlwind” and “like a dream” after his half-century on the second day against New Zealand at Lord’s made him the game’s top scorer and helped to put England in the driving seat. By stumps the tourists were 36 for three, still 218 runs from victory.“It was a surreal day yesterday and then today was a bit of a whirlwind,” the Durham opener said. “I thi...
Gay revelling in 'dream' England debut - with one frustration
England debutant Emilio Gay has enjoyed a pinch-himself moment and endured a kick-himself moment over the course of his first two days as a Test cricketer.
From The Sports Desk: Carolina storms back to beat Vegas, even Stanley Cup Final
NHLFrom The Sports Desk: Carolina storms back to beat Vegas, even Stanley Cup FinalThe Hurricanes scored three unanswered goals in the third period and won 4-3 in overtime to even the series 1-1. Plus, Sweden’s Viktor Gyökeres is today’s World Cup spotlight.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Carolina Hurricanes' Jordan Staal celebrates his goal during the third period of Game Two of the Stanley Cup Final on June 4.Brian Babineau / NHLI via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to Google...
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How good are Ferrari in Monaco – or is there a dark horse?
Ferrari delivered on their pre-weekend favourites tag with some strong pace in Friday practice for the Monaco Grand Prix - but have they got what it takes to carry that into the weekend and challenge for pole position and the race victory?
England hopes still alive amid Lord's chaos
England hopes still alive amid Lord's chaosTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedEngland hopes still alive amid Lord's chaosClose00England have a golden opportunity for victory in the first Test against New Zealand despite a chaotic collapse of four wickets for one run in 11 balls on the second day at Lord's.READ MORE: England have huge chance amid more Lord's chaosAvailable to UK users only.SectionSportPublished1 minute agoShareclose panelS...
Mowbray returns as Blackburn head coach
Mowbray returns as Blackburn head coachPublished2 minutes agoCommentsBlackburn Rovers have appointed Tony Mowbray as their new head coach for a second spell in charge.More to follow.Related topicsFootballBlackburn RoversChampionshipMore on this storyLatest Blackburn Rovers news, analysis and fan viewsListen to Blackburn Rovers content on BBC SoundsAttributionSounds
Trump to meet AI leaders to discuss US investment in their companies
The US president said on Friday he expects to meet the leaders of top AI companies next week.
‘It’s like family’: team Bruce McLaren built is carved in his image as they mark 1,000th GP
Driver died four years after founding McLaren but his legacy lives through his inspirational tenacity and team’s roll call of championsAs the streets of Monaco echo to the roar of engines, history too will resonate long and loud in Monte Carlo this weekend. Allegiance be damned, it would take a heart of stone not to recognise McLaren’s achievement and contribution to the sport when the team that made their debut here in 1966 contest their 1000th grand prix.Bruce McLaren, the team’s founder, had...
England close on much-needed victory after key Williamson wicket
England close on much-needed victory after key Williamson wicket
Hussain: Substandard Lord's pitch is not good enough
Nasser Hussain believes the Lord's wicket is "substandard" and "not good enough" for Test cricket after 33 wickets fell inside two days during England's first Test of the summer against New Zealand.Ben Stokes' side left the visitors a target of 218 runs to win at the close of day two, as New Zealand bowler Nathan Smith utilised the uneven bounce to take six wickets for 70 runs.
Hussain: Sub-standard Lord's pitch is not good enough
Nasser Hussain believes the Lord's wicket is 'sub-standard' and is 'not good enough' for Test cricket, after 33 wickets fell inside two days during England's first Test of the Summer against New Zealand.
Bortoleto satisfied with Monaco practice after early issues
Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg both finished on the top half of the timesheets for Audi during Friday’s running in Monaco.
Back Bonnard to upset Cellini in the Derby
WORLD Pool is in operation for a second successive day at Epsom, with all eight races on Derby Day being globally commingled. I’m keen to play in the feature and take advantage of the potential for healthy overpays offered by the global pools, and you can too by betting with the Tote. BENVENUTO CELLINI spearheads the Ballydoyle challenge this year and has the services of Ryan Moore in the saddle.He disappointed at Doncaster on heavy ground at the end of last season but looked a much-improve...
‘I don’t want to give my money to Fifa’: Toronto turns its back on the World Cup
For football fans in Canada, the initial prospect of the World Cup coming to town was thrilling – but hundreds of tickets remain unsoldAs far back as he can remember, football has long been a part of Lawrence Yee’s life. Growing up in a Canadian town where hockey was the dominant sport, he found community and passion in the game. The sport – and the full, at times devastating, spectrum of emotion that comes with fandom – has remained braided into adulthood. Nearly four years ago, when Fifa annou...
Kinswoman to take the honours in Dash for glory
THERE aren’t many races that are over more quickly than the Epsom Dash (3.15pm), a five-furlong handicap run largely downhill that takes about 55 seconds to run. It goes without saying that you need blazing speed for this test and KINSWOMAN certainly has that sort of raw pace. William Haggas’ filly had a busy first season, winning three times and finishing second on three other occasions from nine starts. There was a lot to like about her first race for seven months when she was beaten a n...
Hewett and Reid win seventh straight French Open
Hewett and Reid win seventh straight French OpenImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Gordon Reid (left) and Alfie Hewett have won 24 Grand Slam titles togetherPublished9 minutes agoBritain's Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid have won their seventh successive French Open wheelchair doubles title.The top seeds claimed a 6-2 6-3 victory over Spain's Martin de la Puente and France's Stephane Houdet to win their 24th Grand Slam title together."This was one of the toughest tournaments we faced when we...
Emilio Gay rides his luck but passes his test of temperament for England | Andy Bull
Test debutant opener enjoyed a few breaks but showed he could handle himself when the odds are against him to offer hope for a longer stay in roleEmilio Gay lived three lives on Friday. The first ended in the 14th over, when he was on 20 and he leaned forward towards a ball from Matt Henry that zipped off the pitch, caught the edge of his bat and spat through the gap between first and second slip. The second finished in the 16th, when he had 24 and he played and missed another of Henry’s deliver...
England grab initiative with late wickets after Gay half-century proves pivotal
First Test, D2: England 140 & 226; New Zealand 113 & 36-3Tourists toiling in pursuit of 254 victory targetSixteen wickets on the first day were followed by 17 more on the second, though like the bounce on this mischievous wicket nothing about it felt at all predictable. The day ended in glorious evening sunshine, shadows stretching as England’s lead was slowly, awkwardly reduced. But still the wickets fell, even if in a trickle rather than the torrent that started New Zealand’s first innings, an...
Contrasting paths, same destination - who will win French Open final?
Contrasting paths, same destination - who will win French Open final?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Mirra Andreeva (left) is eighth in the world rankings, while opponent Maja Chwalinska is down at 114ByJonathan JurejkoBBC Sport tennis news reporter at Roland GarrosPublished5 June 2026The career trajectories of French Open finalists Mirra Andreeva and Maja Chwalinska could not be more contrasting.Russian eighth seed Andreeva is a teenage sensation who earned her first WTA Tour win as a...
Highlights: Wales held to draw in Montenegro
Highlights: Wales held to draw in Montenegro To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedHighlights: Wales held to draw in Montenegro Close00Watch the highlights as Montenegro and Wales draw in Podgorica in Group B1 of World Cup qualification.SubsectionWales WomenPublished8 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRead description