England captain Ben Stokes is mindful of pushing himself too hard on his return to Test cricket but is confident he will soon fulfil the "incredibly tough" role of fully-fledged all-rounder.The one-off Test against Zimbabwe from Thursday - live on Sky Sports - will be Stokes' first match since he injured his left hamstring in New Zealand in December and underwent surgery. The 33-year-old feels he is in a position
India selectors held informal talks with Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant but remains undecided over who will succeed Rohit Sharma as Test captain, Sky Sports News understands.Sharma retired from Test cricket earlier in May, leaving the captaincy role vacant ahead of this summer's series in England, which begins on June 20. India are expected to announce their next captain and Test squad for the England series this week.Sky Sports News previously
Bryson DeChambeau was left ‘baffled’ by his failure to make the most of major contention at the PGA Championship, as Jon Rahm admitted his final-round collapse was a "tough pill to swallow".DeChambeau finished runner-up for the second successive year, with a one-under 70 leaving him five strokes behind Scottie Scheffler and in tied-second alongside Harris English and Davis Riley. The two-time US Open champion briefly led during the third round
2002 PGA Championship winner Rich Beem reflects on Scottie Scheffler's sensational third-round 65 at Quail Hollow and ponders whether anyone can stop the world No 1 from closing out another major success...It was an incredible round today and to finish off like Scottie did [five under through the final five holes], that just doesn't happen around Quail Hollow - at least not for normal players! As we know though, Scottie
Quarterback Brock Purdy has agreed to a five-year contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers worth $265 million (£200 million).The deal includes $181m (£136m) in guarantees, according to reports. Purdy, who was taken with the final pick in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft - becoming that year's 'Mr Irrelevant' - signed a rookie contract worth $3.7m (£2.7m).The 25-year-old went from being a starter late in his rookie
Scottie Scheffler was among the players to question the decision not to allow preferred lies for the opening round at the PGA Championship, insisting it cost him shots at Quail Hollow.The PGA of America confirmed that it would not use preferred lies, which would allow players to lift, clean and place their ball on the fairways, despite over three-and-a-half inches of rain in the days leading up to the second
A new Women's Rugby World Cup trophy has been unveiled in a "symbolic moment" which marks 100 days until the start of this year's tournament in England.The silverware, which is 38cm tall and weighs 4.5kg, was designed following consultation with former world champions, including ex-England players Katy Daley-Mclean, Sarah Hunter, Rachael Burford and Gill Burns. John Mitchell's Red Roses face the United States in the World Cup opener on August
Martin Brundle paid tribute to his Sky Sports colleagues as he revealed he was "ecstatic" at receiving an OBE from the King's New Year's honours.The Sky Sports pundit and nine-time F1 podium finisher was honoured for his services to motor racing and sports broadcasting, with the Prince of Wales presenting him the award at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. The British veteran of 158 grands prix has been part of Sky
The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday's newspapers...THE SUN Crystal Palace are chasing Chelsea-linked Strasbourg striker Emanuel Emegha - in case Jean-Philippe Mateta is sold.Isaac Sinclair, son of former England winger Trevor Sinclair, is set to sign for Accrington Stanley.DAILY MAIL Casemiro is set for a hefty pay rise if Manchester United win the Europa League this month, according to a report. Manchester United fans vented against Sir Jim
The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday's newspapers...SUN ON SUNDAY Brighton keeper Bart Verbruggen is a shock target for Real Madrid. Image: Could Brighton's Bart Verbruggen be heading to Spain? Andre Onana is ready to fight for his Manchester United career - and show Ruben Amorim he can be his long-term No 1.Erling Haaland has bagged a yellow £320,000 Ferrari for his luxury car collection - totalling £8m. MAIL
